Why Should Anyone Believe the Bible?

Why should anyone believe the Bible? If you think you're about to hear about a bunch of evidences or arguments for the truth of Scripture, you're in for quite a surprise....because it's not about evidences, and it's not about arguments. Basically, it's not about you at all.

Visit https://www.designsciencenw.org/ to learn more about the Design Science Association.

The Awful Reality of “Choice”

There are no two-ways about it: the pro-choice movement is a death cult that advocates for and celebrates the brutal muder of children when they are at their most vulnerable—in the womb.

The first part of this presentation uses sophisticated in-utero photography to demonstate the process that our Lord takes every one of us through while in the womb; it's a truly amazing process that's sure to make you praise God.

The second half explains, in clinical terms, the four most commonly used abortion procedures, which are then followed by full-color photographs of the tiny victims of "choice" that the death cult doesn't want you to see.

Finally, the presentation ends with a call to repentance and obedience to the gospel.

This is not a fun presentation to deliver, but it is unfortunately absolutely necessary as too many Christians have bought into the lie that abortion is a "woman's issue" or is about "politics."

This event is live, and in-person. For more on the Symposium, including how to watch via live webcast, see http://nwcreation.net/symposium/.

Dissecting “The Math of the Great Flood”

Years ago, I ran into a YouTube video that uses mathematics to prove that Noah’s flood could not have happened, and it made me ask "What if everything I've believed about the flood is wrong?" We'll take a look at this video and see why there's nothing to be afraid of. This is a fun introduction to rubber-meets-the-road apologetics that demonstrates how to think critically, how to spot logical fallacies, and the dangers of not looking up scriptures that others quote.

A Game Plan for Dialoguing with Mormon Missionaries

When a pair of bright-eyed lads bedecked with black slacks, white shirts, ties, and black name tags ring your doorbell, what should you do? Should you just ignore them until they go away? Is it okay to let them in, or does the Bible prohibit that? If you do talk to them, what should you say? I'll answer these questions and more, and lay out a simple game plan to keep your time with Mormon missionaries productive and God-honoring.

This will be an online presentation over Zoom. Instructions for joining the group will be posted on the CFS Facebook page: Creation Fellowship Santee

Dissecting “The Math of the Great Flood”

Years ago, I ran into a YouTube video that uses mathematics to prove that Noah’s flood could not have happened, and it made me ask "What if everything I've believed about the flood is wrong?" We'll take a look at this video and see why there's nothing to be afraid of. This is a fun introduction to rubber-meets-the-road apologetics that demonstrates how to think critically, how to spot logical fallacies, and the dangers of not looking up scriptures that others quote.

Who is God?

It has been said that nearly every single theological heresy begins with a misconception of who God is. God appears in the fourth word of the Bible abruptly, without introduction and just starts creating things left, right, and center. Who is this “God” and who put Him in charge? In this talk, we’ll examine seven of God’s non-communicable attributes–attributes that He reserves for Himself–and learn why God has to have each attribute. It’s the most fun you’re likely to have studying the nature of God.

The Problems with Distant Starlight

Many Christian laymen and apologists alike stumble over the what has been dubbed “the distant starlight problem,” citing it as a key obstacle to their acceptance of a young (i.e. ~6,000 year) creation.

In this presentation, I'll take this difficult topic by the horns and demonstrate to non-technical audiences how the distant starlight problem is a double-edged sword that cuts both ways–against young- and old-earth creationists alike; it is not the proverbial nail in the young-earth coffin that many think it is.

Dissecting “The Math of the Great Flood”

Years ago, I ran into a YouTube video that uses mathematics to prove that Noah’s flood could not have happened, and it made me ask "What if everything I've believed about the flood is wrong?" We'll take a look at this video and see why there's nothing to be afraid of. This is a fun introduction to rubber-meets-the-road apologetics that demonstrates how to think critically, how to spot logical fallacies, and the dangers of not looking up scriptures that others quote.

Why Should Anyone Believe the Bible?

Why should anyone believe the Bible? If you think you're about to hear about a bunch of evidences or arguments for the truth of Scripture, you're in for quite a surprise....because it's not about evidences, and it's not about arguments. Basically, it's not about you at all.

This is a complete rewrite of the original version of this presentation. I talk about why in the presentation itself.

Wherefore Art the Begats?

Join me as I return to the Creation Fellowship Santee online meetup for my signature presentation wherein I explain why the arguments against using the Genesis 5 & 11 genealogies as chronologies are full of hot air.

Presented by Creation Fellowship Santee

Wherefore Art the Begats?

Does studying long lists of funny-sounding names so enrapture you that you find yourself studying them deep into the night, or do you keep them on hand as a homeopathic cure for insomnia?

In this humor-filled presentation, I do the unthinkable–I make "the begats" fun. Learn what the purpose is for each of the five major genealogies in the Bible, and find out if we really can use them to estimate the age of the earth; the answer may surprise you.

See the RCMF website for additional details including directions for watching on Zoom.

The Problems with Distant Starlight

Many Christian laymen and apologists alike stumble over the what has been dubbed “the distant starlight problem,” citing it as a key obstacle to their acceptance of a young (i.e. ~6,000 year) creation.

In this presentation, I'll take this difficult topic by the horns and demonstrate to non-technical audiences how the distant starlight problem is a double-edged sword that cuts both ways–against young- and old-earth creationists alike; it is not the proverbial nail in the young-earth coffin that many think it is.

Sponsored by the Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County (https://www.apologeticsforum.org/).

Print a flyer for the event: https://apologeticsforum.org/mtgs21/Flyer-Jun25-21.pdf

At the 10:30am adult Bible study, I’ll be presenting…

The Problems with Distant Starlight

Many Christian laymen and apologists alike stumble over the what has been dubbed “the distant starlight problem,” citing it as a key obstacle to their acceptance of a young (i.e. ~6,000 year) creation.

In this presentation, I'll take this difficult topic by the horns and demonstrate to non-technical audiences how the distant starlight problem is a double-edged sword that cuts both ways–against young- and old-earth creationists alike; it is not the proverbial nail in the young-earth coffin that many think it is.

Sponsored by the Denver Society of Creation: https://denversocietyofcreation.org/.

Print a flyer for this event: https://denversocietyofcreation.org/index_htm_files/DanKreftBSLC.pdf

Tactical Social Media

Is it possible to disagree with someone on social media without the conversation devolving into a digital fistfight, replete with name-calling and an exchange of mocking memes to make one’s point? In this presentation, I demonstrate, using a real conversation I had on social media, how to leverage Greg Koukl’s Tactics to effectively guide conversations and ask intelligent questions that will cause those who read them to think about why they believe what they believe.

This will be an online presentation over Zoom. Instructions for joining the group will be posted

Presented by Creation Fellowship Santee

Wherefore Art the Begats?

Does studying long lists of funny-sounding names so enrapture you that you find yourself studying them deep into the night, or do you keep them on hand as a homeopathic cure for insomnia?

In this humor-filled presentation, I do the unthinkable–I make "the begats" fun. Learn what the purpose is for each of the five major genealogies in the Bible, and find out if we really can use them to estimate the age of the earth; the answer may surprise you.

Hosted by Celebration Church of God, organized by Foundations in Genesis Idaho (FIGI).

Tactical Social Media

Is it possible to disagree with someone on social media without the conversation devolving into a digital fistfight, replete with name-calling and an exchange of mocking memes to make one’s point? In this presentation, I demonstrate, using a real conversation I had on social media, how to leverage Greg Koukl’s Tactics to effectively guide conversations and ask intelligent questions that will cause those who read them to think about why they believe what they believe.

Hosted by New Hope Baptist Church, organized by Foundations in Genesis Idaho (FIGI).

When Sunday School Fails

What would you do if God called you to teach Sunday school and then convicted you after seven years of faithful service that you were part of the problem of 2/3rds of teens abandoning the faith?

In this talk, I tell my personal story of how God led me to jettison a curriculum that I co-authored, forget all I knew about teaching the Bible, and start all over again. If you teach Sunday school, you'll want to hear this.

Hosted by Nampa Public Library, organized by Foundations in Genesis Idaho (FIGI).

I’ll be delivering “The Problems With Distant Starlight” in the Chapel of the Resurrection at Cedar Park Church.

I’ll also have my book, “Jesus” Is Not the Answer to Every Sunday School Question available for purchase ($20 for the full set of three books).

Admission is free. See http://www.nwcreation.net/symposium/ for more information on the symposium.