Answers to Tough Questions with Adrian Despres: The Forge Podcast Network

Afraid to share your faith? You're not alone—and that’s actually a good thing.In this convicting and freeing message, Adrian Despres reminds us that fear isn’t the real problem—shame is. Fear can drive us to lean on God, to prepare, and to act with boldness. But shame? Shame silences the gospel. Shame keeps us obeying people instead of God.📖 “Fear is our ally. Shame is our enemy.”🔥 The gospel is dynamite—you just light the fu...

Not all skeptics are the same. Some genuinely want answers. Others just want to argue.In this bold and unforgettable story, Adrian Despres breaks down the two types of skeptics—and how to tell the difference. He recounts a moment at a massive youth conference where one "atheist" teen challenged everything… until one simple question changed the conversation—and his life.🔥 “If someone won’t admit a pencil is a pencil, I ca...

What if apologetics is more than just defending the faith? What if it’s about breaking down barriers that keep people from receiving the gospel?In this unforgettable message, Adrian Despres compares apologetics to setting explosives at a dam—removing the intellectual blockages that keep the Holy Spirit from flowing freely. Through stories, scripture, and sharp insight, Adrian equips you to handle tough questions and points to the r...

Can reason really lead someone to Jesus? Adrian Despres says YES—and he proves it with one of the most effective tools he’s ever used: the Circle of Reason.In this story-packed teaching, Adrian shares how a conversation with a Defense Department official turned into a gospel encounter—all because he knew how to walk through tough questions with clarity. Starting with the existence of God and building toward Jesus and Scripture, thi...

Is there evidence for the existence of God? Or are Christians just taking a blind leap of faith?In this powerful and practical message, Adrian Despres walks through how to use logic, reason, and the laws of science to demonstrate that belief in God is not only reasonable—it’s inescapable. Through real conversations with skeptics and agnostics, Adrian models how to make the case for God in a way that’s clear, confident, and compassi...

What if you could support the truth of God’s design of creation using just two words?Adrian Despres brings the heat in this unforgettable message on irreducible complexity—a concept that challenges the very foundation of Darwinian evolution. With humor, clarity, and unshakable conviction, Adrian walks through simple illustrations (like mousetraps and iPods) to show that certain systems can't function unless all their parts are ...

How do you prove a miracle—especially the resurrection of Jesus Christ?In this gripping message, Adrian Despres walks through two methods for proving truth: the scientific method and legal-historical testimony. Using the same legal reasoning that convinced skeptics like Simon Greenleaf, Josh McDowell, and Lee Strobel, Adrian makes a compelling case for the resurrection as the most provable miracle in history.🔥 “All they had to do ...

Is the Bible reliable—or just a religious myth? Adrian Despres closes out this apologetics series with a powerful case for why the Bible is the most brilliant, historically supported book in human history.From archaeological discoveries to manuscript evidence, Adrian shares incredible details that confirm Scripture’s accuracy—like finding anchors from Acts 27 at the exact depth Scripture describes, and ancient manuscripts that matc...

What do you do when you finally KNOW the truth? You tell someone.In the final message of this powerful apologetics series, Adrian Despres shares real stories, hard questions, and a bold call to action. From skeptical students to Bible college debates, he shows how truth isn’t just something to believe—it’s something to live and share.📌 “Imagine having the cure for cancer… and keeping it to yourself.”This talk is raw, real, and str...