158 - Braxton Hunter and Online Apologetics

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Guest: Braxton Hunter — President of Trinity College & Seminary, evangelist, apologist, host of Trinity Radio, debate partner with leading atheists including Matt Dillahunty and Dan Barker.
Topics Covered
Braxton’s background and conversion
• Son of a megachurch pastor, early ministry exposure
• Initial desire to be a rock musician before surrendering to ministry
• Seminary training, pastoral and itinerant evangelistic ministry
Shift toward apologetics
• Need to answer skeptics in evangelism contexts
• Classical apologetics and the “two-step” method (God → Christ)
Family and priorities
• Marriage, parenting teenage daughters
• Intentional discipleship at home — prioritizing family over platform
Origins and growth of Trinity Radio
• Started as a simple audio response blog
• Growth through debates (Dillahunty, Barker), collaboration with other creators
• Unique chemistry with Jonathan Pritchett (“good cop / blunt cop” dynamic)
The “Core Facts” initiative for churches
• A two-day on-site training weekend using Braxton’s book Core Facts
• Designed for ordinary church members to gain confidence and competence
• Goal: launch sustainable apologetics groups inside local churches
Approach to debate & online engagement
• Winsome, pastoral tone—credible & charitable without compromise
• “Win the person, not just the argument”
• Strategic preparation and use of AI/thumbnails/titles for online ministry
• Guidance for aspiring Christian content creators
Behind the scenes of major debates
• 8-month preparation for Matt Dillahunty debate
• Note-taking strategy & rehearsing responses
• Intentionally creating tone and rapport without ceding substance
Referenced Resources
Core Facts — Braxton Hunter (2nd edition)
Trinity Radio (YouTube / Podcast)
“Five Views on Apologetics” — Zondervan
TalkAboutDoubts.org — pastoral/apologetic care for doubters
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