The King James Version of the Bible translates the Greek word apologia in the following manner: defence (3x), answer (3x), answer for one's self, & clearing of one's self.  It's defined as 1). verbal defence, speech in defense & 2). a reasoned statement or argument

The word apologia is found in 1st Peter 3:14-16, "If you suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are you: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer [apologia] to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ."

So, Christian Apologetics seems to be a very biblical idea as well as a highly useful discipline in our attempt to fulfill the Great Commission.  But why is (or are) apologetics important? And, if it IS important, then a second question worth our attention would be this, “How can we make sure that are able to defend what we believe?”

David and Patrick take their good ol' time answering these 2 questions.  While there is much more that could be said in response to both questions, this episode is a good place to start.