Robin Schumacher

Robin Schumacher

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Robin Schumacher is an accomplished software executive and Christian apologist who has written many articles, authored and contributed to several Christian books, appeared on nationally syndicated radio programs, and presented at apologetic events. He holds a BS in Business, Master's in Christian apologetics and a Ph.D. in New Testament. His latest book is, A Confident Faith: Winning people to Christ with the apologetics of the Apostle Paul.

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  • Does your faith have to ‘work’?

    Does your faith have to ‘work’?

    Jumping in the swimming pool is a logical necessary condition for getting wet and getting wet is a logical necessary condition of jumping in the swimming pool.

  • 'Perfect' Christians wear me out

    'Perfect' Christians wear me out

    Every time you talk to them, their lives just couldn’t be going any better. Their kids are perfect. Their jobs are perfect. Their chocolate chip cookies come out of the oven perfect every time.

  • Loving and praying for your enemies is hard

    Loving and praying for your enemies is hard

    Over the decades that I’ve been a believer, I’ve learned one thing about Christianity. Whether it’s in the area of cerebral-based apologetics or just practical living, Christianity’s answers aren't hard to find; instead, they are sometimes hard to accept.

  • What about the pygmies?

    What about the pygmies?

    A few years back one of my friends was trying to share the gospel with a guy who, after a while, started almost screaming at him, “What about the pygmies?? What about the pygmies??”

  • When to be intolerant and narrow-minded

    When to be intolerant and narrow-minded

    It’s very unfashionable these days to admit that you’re intolerant and narrow-minded, however it’s extremely common for people to act intolerant and narrow-minded.

  • Jesus and the Karens

    Jesus and the Karens

    One of my favorite Christmas gifts this year came from my oldest daughter. It was a black T-shirt displaying one simple message: “Shut up Karen”.

  • Beating sin in 2021 and beyond

    Beating sin in 2021 and beyond

    What follows are some suggestions on beating sin not only in 2021, but for as long as the Lord decides to keep us in this life.  

  • You can beat depression. I did

    You can beat depression. I did

    My emotions would redline over the smallest thing; I would drop a fork and fly into a rant about it. The coup de grâce was the dark thoughts that would enter my head and come out of my mouth (e.g. “where’s a fatal car wreck when I need one?”)

  • The failing comforts of censorship

    The failing comforts of censorship

    I’ve been involved in Christian apologetics for many years now and one thing I’ve noticed is that the underlying motivation in most all arguments against God is the need to stop the uncomfortable feelings that come from acknowledging that an absolute moral Creator exists.

  • Life has claws

    Life has claws

    2020 has been a miserable slog of a year for just about everyone. Because of that, it seems the whole world goes to bed and wakes up angry about everything.