Authentic Faith

Luke Overland   -   December 14, 2023

Topics:

Apologetics – Theology – Spiritual Growth

Phase Guide -Authentic Faith 0-18 – Start Here

Apologetics

Start Here: 

• Parents Guide to Doubting Teens – These PDFs will answer your questions and equip you to dive deeper with your teenager.

Explore with your Student: 

• Conversation Kit: Evangelism – Explore tough topics together through teen-friendly videos that break down barriers for deeper conversations.

Grow as a Parent:

• What is a Worldview (Video) 
• Did Jesus Rise from the Dead (Video)
• Is it okay to question the Bible? (Video)
• Basic Series- Francis Chan (Video)  Right now media series.
• Dr William Lane Craig – (Video) short clips on pretty much every apologetic topic. 
• Science and Faith Shouldn’t Be At Odds (Article)  Relevant Magazine

Theology/Spiritual Growth

Start Here: 

• The Parent Guide to the Bible  – Axis article covering the basics of what to do and talk about and answers to many questions.

Explore with your Student: 

• Conversation Kit Prayer – Explore tough topics together through teen-friendly videos that break down barriers for deeper conversations. 
• Conversation Kit The Bible – Explore tough topics together through teen-friendly videos that break down barriers for deeper conversations.
• Conversation Kit Purpose – Explore tough topics together through teen-friendly videos that break down barriers for deeper conversations.
• Seven Minute Seminary –  278 YouTube videos on a variety of topics, great things to watch with your kids and then discuss!

• You Are a Theologian – Written at an 8th-grade reading level, it covers the basics of the Christian faith. Deep and approachable for teens.

Grow as a Parent:

• The Parent Guide to the Bible  – These PDFs will answer your questions and equip you to dive deeper with your teenager.
• Bible Project (Videos) – Beautiful bible videos covering books of the bible through theology.
• The Bible Project (podcasts) – Podcasts covering biblical topics.
• Bible Recap (podcast/book) – A daily plan to read scripture and listen to a podcast unpacking it. 
• GotQuestions.org (Articles) – Answers from apologetics to theology.
• THINQ – (Videos) Tons of info from the best minds about the Bible and Culture.
• Asbury Bible Commentary – (Website) One of the best free online commentaries.
• NIV Application Commentary – (Book) One of the best commentaries that is solid theologically, scholarly, yet practical and accessible
• ESV Study Bible – (Book) Great bible to read and study (for younger kids look at NLT or CSB).
• Sticky Faith– (Article)  Fuller Youth Institute
• Surprised by Hope – NT Wright (Book)
• Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters – NT Wright (Book)
• Know What You Believe – Paul Little (Book)
• 10 Questions every Teen should ask and answer about Christianity-  Rebecca McLaughlin (Book)
• The Reason for God – Tim Keller (Book)
• Counterpoints Series – These compare the major beliefs about each doctrine. (Book)