Apologetics Simplified

Interview with Jay Medenwaldt: What Psychology Brings to Apologetics


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In this episode Andrew & Leah interview Jay Medenwaldt about what psychology can contribute to apologetics. We talk about Jay’s conversion to faith and how he began studying apologetics & psychology. We learn about what psychology brings to apologetics tactics, the design argument, and having better conversations.

The segments are presidential election themed from non-human candidates to charitable actions across party lines.

Jay Medenwaldt is a social psychology Ph.D. student at Baylor, has an M.Div. in apologetics, ethics, and biblical studies, and M.A. in psychological sciences. Jay served in the Air Force for nine years as a behavioral scientist, which included teaching (intro to psychology and leadership psychology) at the Air Force Academy and conducting research.Support:

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Recommend Resource:

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034?tag=apologetics08-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0374533555?tag=apologetics08-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061353248?tag=apologetics08-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin Banaji & Anthony Greenwald: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345528433?tag=apologetics08-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

Influence: Science & Practice by Robert Cialdini: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0205609996?tag=apologetics08-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew.

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