Equip Youth Apologetics Conference
September 9, 2023
Youth Apologetics Conference held at Union University
Join us for our second EQUIP conference, intended to help students think more carefully about the Christian faith, to strengthen their own faith, and to share that faith with others. It is intended for mature middle schoolers, highschoolers, and recent high school graduates.
Challenges to Christian belief seem to come from all corners today, and students need to be able to respond faithfully. We are excited to partner with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board to provide an engaging and in-depth time of training and inspiration. We hope you will join us.
Chaperones are not required but may register for free by emailing equip@uu.edu.
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Flyer (.pdf)
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Schedule
Cost: $25 (registration, lunch & t-shirt)
2023 Speakers
Matthew Albanese is devoted to reading the Bible in its original languages in order to discover the God who speaks through its literary beauty. He teaches and researches in biblical languages, Old and New Testament, biblical interpretation, and the textual history of the Bible.
Title: The Text and History of the Bible
Jay Barbier leads Youth Ministry across the state for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. He helps resource churches, networks with Youth Leaders, and equips the local church to reach the Next Generation. His passion is preaching and traveling.
Title: When in Doubt! Dealing with our Own and Others' Doubts
Jeremy Blaschke loves God, animals, and engaging people with interesting questions about both. He studies parasite biology, the interaction between faith and science, and our responsibilities toward the natural world.
Title: How Many Sexes Are There? A Biblical and Biological Exploration of Human Sexuality
Gregory Poore enjoys pursuing wisdom and truth in conversation with friends, students, and skeptics. He teaches, writes, and speaks on topics in philosophy, ethics, and apologetics.
Title: If God, Why Evil? Navigating the Problem of Evil with Compassion and Humility
Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 9
- 9:30 a.m. — Check-in, Foyer of the Grant
- 10:00 a.m. — Worship
- 10:20 a.m. — Welcome and Introduction
- 10:35 a.m. — Session 1: Jay Barbier
- 11:25 a.m. — Break 1
- 11:40 a.m. — Session 2: Matthew Albanese
- 12:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. — Session 3: Panel Q&A
- 2:00 p.m. — Session 4: Jeremy Blaschke
- 2:50 p.m. — Break 2 & Refreshments
- 3:10 p.m. — Session 5: Gregory Poore
- 4:00 p.m. — Session 6: Panel Q&A
- 4:30–5 p.m. — Closing Remarks/Worship
Directions and Parking
Directions to Union's Carl Grant Events Center and campus maps are available below. The printable campus map is especially helpful. Enter campus via the west entrance (the main entrance) on Pleasant Plains. Follow the route marked with a blue line to Main Parking (PAC West Lot), which is just south of the Grant Center (marked with a star).