Urban Apologetics with Dr. Eric Mason

Send us Fan MailMeet Dr. Eric Mason, pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, PA, and author of many books. In this discussion, he shares his wisdom and insight on a range of topics from cults, to racial identity, to biblical literacy, to pastoring a church. Enjoy!Dr. Mason's Church - Epiphany FellowshipDr. Mason's new book - Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies: Biblical and Theological Challenges Facing ChristiansDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!) Chapters00:00 Introduction01:45 Meet Dr. Eric Mason (Background and current work)04:16 What is the new Urban Apologetics all about?09:02 Biblical literacy13:22 How does the Church defend against cults and ideologies?18:08 Gateways into cults22:34 God-given ethnicity and race27:12 Cults recruit from the Church29:51 Pathways out of the Church32:53 What is “urban apologetics”?39:22 Advice and resources for the average believer43:10 Dealing with family and loved ones47:58 Advice for pastors and leaders57:22 How can our churches be proactive?01:03:07 Hope in the modern culture01:09:25 How to get in touch with Dr. Mason