Ep. #18 – Becoming a Catholic Case Maker with Trent Horn [Interview]

by John DeRosa · Published December 10, 2018 · Updated December 13, 2018

Show Notes

Main Point: Learn tips for how to become a better Catholic Case Maker.

Guest Information

Trent Horn earned a master’s degree in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, a master’s degree in philosophy from Holy Apostles College, and is pursuing a master’s degree in bioethics from the University of Mary. As a staff apologist for Catholic Answers, he specializes in teaching Catholics to graciously and persuasively engage those who disagree with them. He has given over five hundred presentations to audiences around the world and has spoken at events sponsored by LifeTeen, The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), and the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Trent is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Holy Apostles College and the author of five books, including Answering Atheism, The Case for Catholicism, and Why We’re Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love.

Show Outline

Trent Horn answers the following questions during the interview.

Tell us about your most recent book that was just published.
Tell us your own personal story and how you got so interested in Catholic apologetics.
We breakdown our defense into three pillar: God, Jesus, and the Church. Do you think that’s a helpful way to think about it?
What are some tips for defending God’s existence in conversation?
What do we need to keep in mind when defending Jesus?
Next, Dan Barker made two objections to the resurrection in your debate. You didn’t have a chance to respond to one of them, but I’d like to give you that chance now. How would you respond to Dan’s objection to the Resurrection?
How should we go about Defending the Catholic Church?