Christian Apologetics Has a Problem

Premier Unbelievable host John Nelson gathers a lively roundtable to ask a timely question: what’s the current state of Christian apologetics—and where should it go next? Scientist and historian of science Sam McKee (University of Reading / Manchester Metropolitan) argues that apologetics often lags decades behind today’s life sciences, too easily dominated by creationist “marketing machines”, and too quick to platform non-experts as authorities.

Joining him are Northern Irish apologist and civil servant Gareth Black, OCCA speaker and war studies postgraduate Sara Stevenson, and US-based YouTuber Mike Jones (Inspiring Philosophy). Together they wrestle with expertise, overreach, and epistemic humility—alongside the promise of friendship, local church discipleship, and better science communication.

Is the “conflict” narrative between science and faith finally fading? And what might a more relational, Bible-shaped apologetics look like in 2026?

0:00 – Apologetics After New Atheism

0:46 – Meet the Panel (Science + Faith)

4:06 – Science Problem in Christian Apologetics

5:12 – Genetics & Biology Revolution (CRISPR, AlphaFold)

7:43 – Creationism vs Science: Why It Hurts Faith

8:33 – Why Students Leave Church (Science vs Faith)

9:44 – Faraday Institute: Elite Christian Scientists

11:10 – Stop Platforming Non-Experts

13:16 – Genesis 1: Literalism vs Context

15:47 – Science vs Religion “War” Myth

18:45 – Social Media Apologetics: Pros & Cons

21:18 – Flat Earth Theology & Conspiracy Drift

28:02 – C.S. Lewis: “Christianity Latent”

31:06 – Apologetics Echo Chamber (Same Arguments)

35:41 – Elite Apologists vs Everyday Christians

39:49 – Christianity Built Civilization (Sociology)

46:40 – Friendship Model Apologetics (Community)

52:54 – Debates, Revival & Future Strategy

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