Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
Written by Gregory Koukl
Narrated by Tom Parks
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About this audiobook
You'll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables and---most importantly---get people thinking about Jesus. Soon, your conversations will look more like diplomacy than D-Day.
Drawing on extensive experience defending Christianity in the public square, Koukl shows you how to:
- Initiate conversations effortlessly
- Present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively
- Graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking
- Skillfully manage the details of dialogue
- Maintain an engaging, disarming style even under attack
Tactics provides the game plan for communicating the compelling truth about Christianity with confidence and grace.
Gregory Koukl
Gregory Koukl holds MA degrees with honors in both apologetics and philosophy. He's spoken on over 80 university campuses and hosted his own call-in radio talk show for over 33 years defending "Christianity worth thinking about." Greg is founder and president of Stand to Reason (str.org) and serves as adjunct professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University. He is the author of the award-winning The Story of Reality and the best-selling Tactics.
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Reviews for Tactics
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a very helpful presentation on techniques to improve communicating with others on spiritual matters, and it would likely apply to other areas of disagreement as well. -- In a given situation with another, what one thing can I say/ask that will promote thinking or a conversation? No need to do it all; "put a pebble in his shoe."-- Don't get overwrought about getting to the gospel; look for the sheep who seems to take notice (J 10:27-28).-- In replying to someone, ask an open-ended question (Columbo tactic). "What do you mean by that?" "Tell me more."-- Then, if someone makes an assertion, put them on the hook. "How did you come to that conclusion?" (Whoever presents an argument has the responsibility to back it up. Gently press them for the reasons for their belief.-- Don't let yourself get caught in a bind. "Let me think about that." This gives you time to get a good reply, and sets up the next discussion. Can be preceded by, "Would you explain that more?" This is good with a powerful opponent, or with a new topic.-- To begin to challenge someone: "Have you ever considered...." "Can you help me understand something..." This is when you see a hole in their position.-- If you think you are going to be challenged on a controversial topic, maybe precede your opinion by asking, "Do you consider yourself a tolerant person?" Box them into committing to respect your opinion, and then call them on it if they do not.-- Suicide -- when an argument dies from its own weaknesses. Ex: "There is no truth." (Is this a true statement?) "You can't know anything for sure." (How do you know that?)-- Taking the roof off -- Try to follow what happens if the principle of the argument is followed on out. Will it fail?-- Scholars, experts -- Their field may not be applicable to the matter in question. Also, do they merely give an opinion, or also the reasons for that opinion?-- Facts -- Be as specific as possible in your own statements. Look for facts in the opposing position. Do they look plausible?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book discusses many useful conversational tactics for sharing the Christian faith. This is not a run-of-The-mill apologetics book that discusses the same old apologetics arguments. Instead, it shows you how to share what you believe respectfully and cleverly. Many examples are also given on how to provide rational and controlled discussion. You will see how you are others whom you have met can improve your approach. A lot of the information about evangelizing is not very obvious, which makes the book so worth it. As for the narrator, he has an calm, trustworthy, and expert tone. You will enjoy it as well as learn.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing book! I was so happy to share with my kids! It was very useful when Grandma came over and tried to convince the kids (13+15) that pro-choice doesn't mean pro- abortion and tried to speak over them and refuse to let them answer. My daughter stated that they applied what they learned and started asking questions.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A wonderful book for any Christian who wants to think and defend his faith I recommend it to seminary students!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love it! I'm a seminary student at a school well known for apologetics. I've had several classes and have read just about every book imaginable on the subject. I'll be teaching apologetics at a Christian high school next year. The practicality of "Tactics" puts it on the must read list for students.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Ver good book. I think it is great preparation for the conversations I want to have.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent and helpful! Very insightful book. Definitely recommended for all
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I thought the book was good. I would recommend it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved it! It reminds me of motivational interviewing. Don’t preach at them, but instead get them thinking about Christianity. Every Christian should read this!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent book to teach the Christian that when people make statements, assertions, or opinions it's not our responsibility to defend our side. Koukl shows the reader that by asking probing questions the Christian can direct the conversation, and once motives, biases, and definitions are known they can then make a truthful assertion of their own by asking leading questions.This is a great book and a quick read!