Eric Simmons - The early church faced extreme persecution and held no political power, yet it grew exponentially. Today, with extreme political power and little persecution, the present-day church in America is dying. Why the change? First Peter 3:15 gives us the answer — apologetics. We have stopped teaching the “why” behind the “what” of Christianity. This session will cover the role of apologetics in discipleship, including practical insights for equipping Christ-followers to defend their faith in an ever-changing culture.