In a nutshell Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't does exactly what the title suggests. It presents arguments from classical theism and shows why the Christian worldview makes sense of the world at a deep intellectual and personal level where other worldviews fall short. Definitely one to add to your Apologetics library and give to any seeking friends. Recommended.

A different way of approaching Christian apologetics has been happening over the past decade (perhaps longer) and Gavin Ortlund's Why God Makes Sense in a World that Doesn't (Baker, 2021) is an outstanding example. Rather than "classical" apologetics which seeks to defend the faith by providing scientifically verifiable evidence for the truth (eg. historicity of Scriptures, veracity of biblical persons events, etc), the emerging apologetics approach argues:

In contrast to the inductive approach, Ortlund suggests an abductive approach, asking the skeptic to consider the Christian worldview as a reasonable possibility, perhaps even the preferred choice, among other worldviews. Using the four anchors of any good story - origins, meaning, conflict, and hope, - and in the process discussing music, math, love, and other topics, Ortlund presents a systematic argument for his thesis: "...the Christian story is not only a more plausible than its naturalistic counterpart but more interesting, more elegant, more dignifying to humanity, and more hopeful" (p. 148).

The new apologetic approach requires as much deep thinking and knowledge of various spheres as evidential apologetics. Ortlund's first section explores various cosmological arguments stretching the brain of most except the most well-read physicists and philosophers. Methodically dealing complex scientific and philosophical arguments in an easy-to-read and follow manner, Ortlund demonstrates clearly how the old and new atheism (or agnostic) evaluations are at least imperfect enough for one to consider a supernatural option. Exploring the underlying philosophy of music, math and love, he points again to a Being beyond naturalism. Its weighty reading yet also interesting and profound. (I can honestly say I'd never thought about a philosophy of math before!)

Although not skeptical of the Christian story, I found his method of argumentation and the case presented compelling. I highly recommend this book for both the Christian and skeptic alike.