*Thank you to NetGalley and Tyndale House Publishers for this ARC. I was not paid for a good review. These are my honest thoughts.*

Starting his broadcast career with a segment on a Christian radio show in the UK called “Unbelievable?”, Justin has a long history of sitting down and facilitating debates between the atheist and Christian. This book is his answer to sharing how he still believes in Jesus after years of listening to often compelling arguments lead by atheists.

He shares many answers and examples to the familiar debates that often lead a person away or towards faith, and gives an incredible defense as to why believing in Jesus is not only logical based on historical evidence, but also trustworthy.

For those who are atheist, you may disagree on all points that Justin has to offer for the validity of Christ and His resurrection. The same could be true for the agnostics who may read his book. But on the quest for Truth, I highly recommend reading this book and testing your previous convictions to see if they still hold up to Justin’s defense for Christianity.

Regardless, this book also shares the importance of having discussions with those who hold a different set of beliefs than yourself. Rather than avoiding one another and potentially villainizing your opponent, this book will convict you to share the love you claim for your enemies and your neighbors, and actually humanizing them.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced reader copy!

For context, I really enjoy apologetics and so it's probably no surprise that I really enjoyed my time with this book.

This book is a little different from typical apologetics books though in the way it's structured which I really appreciated.

I like Justins ability to lay out common objections and then provide the most logical and reasonable answers to those objections. It's not really a "debate" it's more of a "I see where you are coming from and here is where I think you are off base" type of thing. It's a humble yet practical approach which I think a lot of people would really appreciate.

I think this would be a great book to have on hand (or a few) to give to those in your life who earnestly have questions about the validity of Christianity and want a good resource that provides a bit of both sides and WANT to learn more.

I'll definitely be picking up a few copies of this once it is published in April to have on hand!
Highly recommend!

Justin Brierley's book "Why I’m Still a Christian", offers a compelling exploration of faith and dialogue. Justin engages with a wide range of perspectives, from fundamentalists and Eastern mystics to atheists such as Bart Ehrman, creating a vibrant space for conversation.

I was interested in this book because I enjoy conversations with a diverse spectrum of beliefs and Justin holds a space to have good discussions for genuine learning. In Justin’s worldview as a Christian, intellectual arguments and evidence that God exists and has been revealed in Jesus Christ is something he holds dear. What does faith look like through Christ-focused spectacles? Now that’s an interesting question.

Although I may not be the target audience for this book- my perspective is more inclusive of Christ beyond traditional religious boundaries- I believe this book offers valuable insights to those seeking to explore persuasive arguments. Justin holds the stage for dialogue for individuals to rethink their views and make room for new ways of understanding.

For anyone looking to solidify their faith and engage with differing viewpoints, this book is a good starting point. Having insights into the juxtaposition of Atheist views to believers like Nabeel Qureshi is interesting. I find it enriching to learn how others arrive at their faith or non-faith even when their journey differs from mine.

Navigating the landscape between Christianity and atheism requires openness and a willingness to engage with various beliefs. I hope Justin continues to facilitate meaningful conversations, encouraging others to dive into discussions that broaden our understanding.