June 29, 2026

Presuppositional Apologetics

Speaker: Dr. James Anderson Series: The Gospel Grammar Podcast Scripture: Romans 1:18–32

In this episode, Dr. James Anderson, Carl W. McMurray Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC, discusses presuppositional apologetics, its biblical foundations, and how it applies to contemporary worldview challenges with Nick Batzig. The conversation explores core principles, biblical support, and practical applications for defending the Christian faith. 

Resources

James Anderson What's Your Worldview?

Why Should I Believe Christianity?

"The Theistic Preconditions of Knowledge

“Evangelizing Fallen People: Apologetics and the Doctrine of Sin,” in David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson ed. Ruined Sinners to Reclaim

"Presuppositional Apologetics" in the Timothy Paul Jones ed. Understanding Christian Apologetics

Cornelius Van Til, "Nature and Scripture" in The Infallible Word: A Symposium 

The Defense of the Faith (with explanatory notes by K. Scott Oliphint)

Christian Theistic Evidences

An Introduction to Systematic Theology 

"My Credo" in Jerusalem and Athens: Critical Discussions on the Theology and Philosophy of Cornelius Van Til

Greg Bahsen, Van Til's Apologetics: Readings and Analysis

Thom Notaro Van Til and Evidence