Randy Newman

Though we might not like to admit it, all of us struggle with doubts in our Christian walk. And for those who don't yet have a faith, doubt can feel like an insurmountable obstacle to truly embracing Christ. So whether we are helping others on their journey, or treading the path ourselves, safely navigating the terrains of doubt can be a challenge. Our friend Randy Newman recorded this interview with us just before he passed away earlier this year. He wrote about doubts in his final book, Questioning Faith: Indirect Journeys of Belief through Terrains of Doubt . Randy Newman (1956-2024) was senior fellow for apologetics and evangelism at the C. S. Lewis Institute. He was formerly on staff with Cru, ministering in and near Washington, DC. He authored several books, including Questioning Evangelism , Unlikely Converts and Mere Evangelism. He has contributed a number of articles to the Solas website . Randy went home to be with the Lord in May 2024.

Michael talks with scholar, author, and Faithful Presence board member, Dr. Randy Newman, about his most recent book, "Questioning Faith." Together they explore getting to know people, suffering, alcoholism, Christopher Hitchens, the importance of switchbacks, and how many books Dr. Newman has actually written. For NPR's interview with Christopher Hitchens referenced by Dr. Newman, go to: https://www.npr.org/2010/06/05/127495653/christopher-hitchens-unusual-and-radical-life . Dr. Randy Newman's SEVEN books can be located here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KI1W0S -- Bumper music: The Diplomats of Solid Sound Faithful Presence is dedicated to Whole Life Discipleship, in the Whole of Life, for the Whole of the Public Square. Connect with us at faithful-presence.org . Get full access to Faithful Presence at faithfulpresence.substack.com/subscribe

Randy Newman grew up in a secular Jewish home, but through relationships with Christians, as well as through a series of personal events and realizations, he became a Christian. Randy is now a senior fellow for apologetics at the C.S. Lewis Institute , and over the past several decades he has talked with many individuals, and studied their journeys of coming to faith in Jesus. In his recent book, “Questioning Faith” - he tells some of these stories, and looks at the factors in what he calls “indirect journeys of belief through terrains of doubt.” In this episode, Randy and I speak about his story of coming to faith in Jesus, and we talk about some of the factors that Christians face today in sharing their faith, and how we can do that more effectively. Make sure to check out the Theology for the People website at nickcady.org

Cary has words with friend of the show, Randy Newman, author of Questioning Evangelism, Mere Evangelism and a new book about spiritual journey called, Questioning Faith . This is a conversation about how God uses us despite our terrible attempts at evangelism, and how non-believers are often stopped in their tracks by unexpected things. And it turns out there's one book by CS Lewis that neither Cary or Newman can understand or get into. Find out what it is in this episode. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts . Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron . Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail.com Production and music by Cooper & Cary. Opening theme by Beyond Our Galaxy.

Dr. Randy Newman joins Austin to discuss the disturbing increase in antisemitism happening in the world right now. Randy shares his own experience with antisemitism, shares some of his family history, and provides a theological perspective on why history keeps repeating itself. We hope you will join us in praying for our Jewish neighbors. LINKS & SHOW NOTES: This UWP Podcast Episode was produced by Josh Deng with editing by Roshane Ricketts. You can pre-order Randy's new book here . Here's the book by Michael Brown that randy referenced in the episode. Here's Austin's article on antisemitism that was referenced. Support the show To learn more about United? We Pray, follow us on Instagram and keep exploring our website. Please consider rating the podcast on Apple Podcasts , and subscribe using your favorite podcast client to hear more!

The challenges of proclaiming the gospel in our doubt-filled times continue to grow. But we can incorporate numerous strategies for reaching people who are far from belief. This episode explores three. Resources: Questioning Faith by Randy Newman (2024) Strategies for Pre-Evangelism video lecture series with Randy Newman

Episode Notes When Christians think about sharing the gospel, many of us tend to think primarily in terms of making a presentation. Dr. Randy Newman, the Senior Fellow for Evangelism and Apologetics at the C. S. Lewis Institute, is convinced that we need to think much more about how to engage people in conversations, and for years he's been teaching that asking questions is an effective way to accomplish exactly that. Dr. Newman is the author of Questioning Evangelism: Engaging People’s Hearts the Way Jesus Did, which recently released its third edition. He joined Dr. Keith Plummer to talk about it. They discuss why asking questions and listening well are so important, some of the top questions non-Christians ask about Christians, why the new edition includes a new chapter on science and Christianity, and more. If you'd like to grow more confident about talking to people about the good news of Jesus Christ, we think you'll find this encouraging and helpful.

When Christians think about sharing the gospel, many of us tend to think primarily in terms of making a presentation. Dr. Randy Newman, the senior fellow for evangelism and apologetics at the C. S. Lewis Institute, is convinced that we need to think much more about how to engage people in conversations, and for years, he’s been teaching that asking questions is an effective way to accomplish exactly that. Dr. Newman is the author of Questioning Evangelism: Engaging People’s Hearts the Way Jesus Did , which recently released its third edition. He joined Dr. Keith Plummer to talk about it. They discuss why asking questions and listening well are so important, some of the top questions non-Christians ask about Christians, why the new edition includes a new chapter on science and Christianity, and more. If you’d like to grow more confident about talking to people about the good news of Jesus Christ, we think you’ll find this conversation encouraging and helpful.

On this episode Michael chats with author and C.S. Lewis scholar, Dr. Randy Newman about the shortcomings of “lifestyle evangelism,” persuasion in an age of polarization, responding to cultural defeaters, why questions work better than assertions, the importance of admitting the incomplete answers Christians can offer, and the critical role of cultural apologetics in whole-life discipleship. Books by Dr. Newman: Mere Evangelism Questioning Evangelism Other links from the episode: Good Faith Short People by the other Randy Newman Intro music : "B-o-o-g-o-l-o-o" by the Diplomats of Solid Sound , from their 2010 album, What Goes Around Comes Around. Exit music: "Plenty Nasty" by the Diplomats of Solid Sound featuring the Diplomettes , from their 2008 self-titled album. -- Bumper music: The Diplomats of Solid Sound Faithful Presence is dedicated to Whole Life Discipleship, in the Whole of Life, for the Whole of the Public Square. Connect with us at faithful-presence.org . Get full access to Faithful Presence at faithfulpresence.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Corey Miller welcomes Jewish Christian, Dr. Randy Newman to the vodcast to discuss his new book, "Engaging with Jewish People." The two talk about Jewish culture and how Christians need to have both sensitivity and boldness when conversing with their Jewish friends. 00:05 Introduction 01:34 "Jew" versus "Jewish People" 03:36 Dr. Newman's Testimony 10:10 What Does it Mean to be Jewish? 16:43 Anti-Semitism in Christian History 18:50 Talking About Jesus with Jewish People 21:21 C.S. Lewis and Matthew's Gospel 24:24 Jewish People's Thoughts about Jesus 29:33 Modern Jewish Movements 32:43 Judaism as a Religion & Ethnicity 35:25 Practical Tips for Conversing with Jewish People