Feb. 29 - Mar. 2, 2024    Southwest Church, Indian Wells, CA.

Apologetics Conference...
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WITH ALISA CHILDERS, SEAN MCDOWELL, GREG KOUKL, CLAY & JEAN E. JONES, CRAIG HAZEN, LA NEJ GARRISON, JON NOYES, ROBBY LASHUA & OTHERS! 

Since 2009, Desert Apologetics has brought apologetics events and resources to the Coachella Valley. Desert Apologetics partners with Biola University’s Apologetics Department and other organizations to bring nationally known apologists, scholars, authors, and thought leaders to our valley.

Our theme “Anchored” comes from Hebrews 6:19a:

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”  We pray that this conference will be a time of refreshment, inspiration, encouragement and hope.

2024 SPEAKERS

This year we have an incredible line-up featuring Alisa Childers, Sean McDowell, Greg Koukl, Craig Hazen, Clay & Jean E. Jones, Jon Noyes, Robby Lashua, La Nej Garrison & local favorite pastors & members from the Desert Apologetics Team!

alisa childers

Singer-Songwriter, Author

Greg Koukl

Stand to Reason

sean mcdowell

Biola University

Craig Hazen

Biola University

CLAY JONES

Author, Apologist

Jean E. Jones

Author, Apologist

jon noyes

Stand to Reason

robby lashua

Stand to Reason

La Nej Garrison

Desert Apologetics

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PAST SPEAKERS

JP MORELAND

Biola University

MIKE WINGER

Youtube Apologist

JEAN E. JONES

Author, Apologist

SEAN MCDOWELL

Biola University

CLAY JONES

Pastor, Author, & Apologist

LA NEJ GARRISON

Women in Apologetics

CRAIG HAZEN

Biola University

GREG KOUKL

Stand to Reason

J WARNER WALLACE

Cold-Case Christianity

LEE STROBEL

Author & Apologist
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Did Jesus say He was God? Part 3 Some people will tell you that Jesus never explicitly said He was God. They’re wrong. In John 8, Jesus makes a claim to be God. He says, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” The phrase I AM is a reference to Exodus 3 where God tells Moses His name is “I AM.” Jesus is claiming the same name. In Mark 14, Jesus is asked if He is the Messiah. He answers, “I AM, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” Jesus often referred to Himself as the Son of Man, which is a reference to a former prophecy from the prophet Daniel, where the term “Son of Man” was given the same status as God. The “seated at the right hand of power” is a reference to Psalm 110 referring to God and “coming on the clouds of heaven” is another reference to Daniel 7. Jesus is explicitly claiming to be God. #Jesus #god #bible #christianliving #christianlife #christians #truth #faith #hope #jesuschrist #philosophy #theology
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Did Jesus say He was God? Part 3 #shorts #apologetics

Here we review a new book authored by Shawn McDowell and John Marriott, on the topic of reconstruction and how to help those going through a season of doubt
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Set Adrift ( book review)

Did Jesus say He was God? Part 2 Jesus did many miracles. The types of miracles He did show that He is God. Jesus stopped a raging storm with just his words (Luke 8), He healed a man who was blind from birth(John 9), and multiplied food for thousands of people(Matthew 14). These types of things can’t happen unless it was God doing them. By doing these miracles, Jesus is showing that He is God. #Jesus #god #bible #christianliving #christianlife #christians #truth #faith #hope #jesuschrist #philosophy #theology
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Did Jesus say He was God? Part 2 #shorts #apologetics

Did Jesus say He was God? Part 1 Jesus forgave sins (Matthew 9:20, Luke 5:20, Luke 7:47). On two different occasions, Jesus forgave sins. In Matthew 9, Jesus forgives the sins of a paralyzed man. The scribes and Pharisees considered this to be blasphemy. They knew that only God can forgive sins. By forgiving the man's sins Jesus is claiming to be God. And then he proved it by healing the paralyzed man right in front of their eyes. In Luke 7, Jesus forgives the sins of a woman who cleans His feet with her tears and perfume. Jesus acknowledges her behavior as repentance and tells her that her sins are forgiven in front of many people. We all have done wrong in our lives, we all have sin. There is no amount of good that we can do to erase the wrongs we’ve done. The only one who can forgive is God. Jesus can forgive our sins because He is the sinless, perfect God. He is more than willing to, if we humble ourselves and submit to Him. Trust that Jesus can forgive you and He will. #Jesus #god #bible #christianliving #christianlife #christians #truth #faith #hope #forgiveness #philosophy #theology
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Did Jesus Say he Was God? Part 1 #shorts #apologetics

There's a difference between believing that Jesus existed versus believing that Jesus is God. Let's say I tell you that I was born on December 5, 1989 in California. You could believe that. I have a birth certificate and family to confirm. But if I told you I was the President of the United States, you would probably not believe that because there is no evidence. Believing in Jesus is similar. Jesus’ claim wasn’t simply that He existed, He claimed to be God. Jesus wants you to believe He is God. Truly believing in Jesus means you believe that He is God, He lived a sinless life, He died to pay for our sins, He was resurrected from death, He ascended into heaven, and He will come back to judge the world. #bible #jesus #christian #god #words #faith #truth #scripture #apologist #apologetics #believe
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Believing in Jesus?? #shorts #apologetics

"Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words." Actions do speak louder than words. But words are necessary to convey specifics. If you're just a "good person" in someone's eyes, that does not communicate knowledge of who Jesus is and what He did. Only words can do that. In ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬ it says, “How are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” Absolutely our actions need to exhibit Christ in us, but our mouths also need to speak who Christ is. #bible #jesus #christian #god #words #faith #truth #scripture #apologist #apologetics
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Are words even necessary?? #shorts #apologetics

Here we provide our review , quotes and over thoughts on Greg Koukls new book Street Smarts
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Street Smarts book Review

Everything that begins to exist must have a cause. If we were to go back in time far enough, we would find the first cause. That first cause is God. This is called the cosmological argument (or The First Cause Argument) for God’s existence. This argument has three premises: 1. Whatever begins to exist has a cause. 2. The universe began to exist. 3. Therefore the universe has a cause. The first premise is true because…well, we’re here! And something cannot come from nothing. The second premise is true from multiple scientific evidences, but one of them is the fact that the universe is actually expanding, and so for it to expand it had to have begun from a place in time. The third premise is because of the first two. Since the universe had a beginning, then something or someone outside of time, space and matter had to have caused it. The logical reasoning points to a timeless, spaceless, immaterial, God. Another one of my favorite pieces of evidence for the second premise comes from the Second Law of Thermodynamics which basically says that the universe is expending a limited amount of energy. If the universe was infinitely old, it would have already used up all of its energy. Therefore, the universe had a beginning. (For example, our sun had a beginning because at some point it will die from using up all its energy) #bible #jesus #christian #god #cosmology #faith #truth #scripture #apologist #universe #apologetics
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What started the universe? #shorts #apologetics

Let God be God!
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Shut it!! 😅 #shorts #god

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Our approach to Apologetics focuses on topics and current issues that Christians are most likely to encounter.

Our holistic view sees the role of Apologetics within the context of the Great Commission, often converging with Evangelism, Discipleship and Missions.

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Since 2009, Desert Apologetics has gathered top Christian Apologists and Thought Leaders together to:

  • Strengthen and encourage the hearts and minds of Believers to stand firm in The Faith.
  • Inspire confidence to initiate Gospel conversations.
  • Deepen the love and understanding of Holy Scripture.
  • Develop strong connections within the global Apologetics community.
  • Host educational and fellowship opportunities around apologetic themes.
  • Provide service opportunities, continuing education, and fun for team members.
  • Train people to utilize technology to engage more people for the cause of Christ.
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Content Creator

Mark, "Ole" Olson

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Daniel Harrison

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Christian Liang

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All that is wholly true is in Jesus and when we align with truth we are aligning with Jesus. Sanctification is aligning with truth, rejecting lies and changing our mindset and ways to conform to Jesus. “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.” John 17:17, 19 “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6 “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” John 8:31-32 #jesus #christian #god #bible #christianapologetics #faith #truth #scripture #apologist #atheist #atheism

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“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” John 8:31-32

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“BOMBARDED” with Garrett Bosworth

November 2, 2023

Bombarded. That one simple word just about sums up a teenager’s life. That word holds the weight of a generation struggling to fight battles that seemingly can’t be won. In a world in which people actively try to snuff out Christianity, adolescents fall victim to the…

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Why Do I Believe The Bible Is The Word Of God?

March 28, 2021

Why do I believe the Bible is the Word of God? What reasons do I have for affirming biblical inerrancy? How do I overcome challenges against biblical inerrancy? The reliability of the historical text is paramount to the Christian faith. While this is a cursory…

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