The King James Version of the Bible translates the Greek word apologia in the following manner: defence (3x), answer (3x), answer for one's self, & clearing of one's self.  It's defined as 1). verbal defence, speech in defense & 2). a reasoned statement or argumentThe word apologia is found in 1st Peter 3:14-16, "If you suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are you: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer [apologia] to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ."So, Christian Apologetics seems to be a very biblical idea as well as a highly useful discipline in our attempt to fulfill the Great Commission.  But why is (or are) apologetics important? And, if it IS important, then a second question worth our attention would be this, “How can we make sure that are able to defend what we believe?”David and Patrick take their good ol' time answering these 2 questions.  While there is much more that could be said in response to both questions, this episode is a good place to start.