Resource Roundup (3/11/2021)
By Joel Settecase / March 11, 2021
It’s Roundup time. Welcome.
I’ll note that it’s very appropriate that I’m writing the “Roundup” right now, seeing as I am currently down here in good ol’ Tennessee (which is basically cowboy country, isn’t it? Or is that just my wrong Chicagoan perspective?). My family and I are staying with some ministry supporters (and friends) for the week. Thank God; it’s been really good to get away for the week. And speaking of things that are really good….
Here are some things to help equip you to explain, share and defend the Christian message.
Martin Harris. Source: https://read.cesletter.org/witnesses/#witnesses
Who Were Those Book of Mormon Witnesses?
The Book of Mormon opens with a statement from purported witnesses to its authenticity. So who were these 11 men, what was their worldview, and what happened to them later in life? Knowing more about the 11 witnesses to the Book of Mormon can help you in your evangelistic and apologetic conversations with Latter-Day Saints (Mormons).
Here’s some research from a former LDS. I can’t vouch for everything else on the site yet, but I’m looking into it. Submitted for your consideration.
Speaking of Witnesses…
I interviewed Dr. Sean McDowell about the fate of the apostles—you know, those other witnesses—and whether they really were willing to die for their belief that they witnessed Jesus Christ risen from the dead. It was a great discussion, and not too long. You can get it on audio and video here.
Aliza has been loving listening to “Relatable,” the podcast from Allie Beth Stuckey. Apparently the episode on the cancellation of Dr. Seuss is very good. Check it out, and tell your wife. And if you somehow know Allie Beth Stuckey, please tell her I’d love to interview her on the Think Podcast.
Maybe the Most Important Book I’ll Read This Year
From the Book Register:
This might be the most important book I will have read in 2021. It is motivating, instructive and biblical clear on open-air preaching and evangelism. I appreciated the humility of the authors, who nevertheless did not sacrifice for its sake any boldness in calling the reader to prayerful, powerful preaching. 10/10.
A Certain Sound: A Primer on Open Air Preaching (Ryan Denton & Scott Smith)
So ends another week’s Resource Roundup. See you next time. Looking for more to read? Check around the blog or learn about our study cohorts.
—JS