The LOST Art of Evangelism: How Early Christians Persuaded a Pagan Culture (w/ Dr. Chad Kendall)

How did the early Christians persuade a pagan world that Christianity was true? In this video, I’m joined by Dr. Chad Kendall to explore how the Church Fathers engaged the non-Christian world and defended the faith using an ancient method known as protreptic apologetics—a form of persuasion aimed at calling people to consider and embrace the truth of Christianity. We discuss how early Christian thinkers didn’t just respond to objections, but actively made the case for the Christian worldview in a culture shaped by competing philosophies and religions. In this conversation, we cover: • What protreptic apologetics is and how it differs from other forms of apologetics • How the Church Fathers engaged pagan philosophy and culture • The role of persuasion in early Christian evangelism • What modern Christians can learn from the early church in engaging a secular world If you’re interested in Christian apologetics, the early church, or how to effectively communicate the Christian faith in today’s culture, this discussion offers valuable historical insight and practical application. SUPPORT: Join my channel to get access to perks (including EARLY ACCESS to all new videos):    / @javierperd2604   Join my Locals Community: https://javierperdomo.locals.com FOLLOW: Substack: https://substack.com/@javierperd2604 Twitter:   / javierperd2604   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SJemu2... Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2512120 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:43 Protreptics Presentation 1:27:17 Human Nature 1:35:29 Beauty & Christology 1:49:23 Disordered Loves 1:55:13 Engaging the Culture 2:00:34 Personal Holiness & Social Media 2:14:46 Final Thoughts Intro and Outro Music made by Br. Logan. #churchfathers #christianapologetics #churchhistory