Sharpening Arrows

Ep. 67 – Addressing objections to Trump’s Iran war


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Over Easter weekend, the U.S. military rescued a downed airman in Iran. Is it a sign that we’re losing the war or one of the most incredible displays of military might in human history?


Parental pause point questions:

1. What have you heard about the war in Iran? Do you have any questions or concerns? (2:54)

2. Should the US have risked dozens of lives and spent hundreds of millions of dollars to save one man? (7:23)

3. Which of The Great Eight Questions would you use in response to this argument? (8:43)

4. How many aircraft did the US lose during the Gulf War? (14:47)

5. Have we ever worked with an allied country to stop or hinder an enemy country? (19:45)


The Great 8 Questions:

1. What happens next?

2. Has this been tried before?

3. Is there a principle involved?

4. What are the trade-offs?

5. What do you mean by that?

6. Is this an appeal to emotion or logic?

7. Am I focused on the speaker or the argument?

8. What does the Bible say?

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Sharpening ArrowsBy Victor Joecks

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