June 24 (7pm) & June 25 (10:30am-3:30pm)
Events
Eighth Annual Apologetics and Worldview Conference
Artificial Intelligence
Is AI a “giant leap for mankind”? A return to Babel? How can it be harnessed and used well? How does it impact Christian anthropology, the imago dei, a liberal arts education, human relationships and interaction? And what comes next?
Recent & Upcoming Events
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January 21 through May 6 (every Wednesday, 7:00am-9:30am)
Apologetics Course (via Zoom), Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of Kenya Seminary
March 13, 8:00am
Overview of the work and benefits of the Center for Apologetics and Worldviews; Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary, Mankato MN
March 29, 8:00am & 10:30am (worship); Bible study in between
Sermon: “Messianic Prophecies that Explain Palm Sun. Excitement” Bible study: “What Happened to His Body?” Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Marshall MN
April 19, 9:30am (rescheduled from January due to snowstorm)
The Honor of Defending Christianity, Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church, Zionsville IN
April 25, 8:45am – 3:30pm (rescheduled from March)
Fearless Faith Conference:
“The Honor of Defending Christianity” (Rev. David Thompson)
“What Sets Christianity Apart” (Rev. David Thompson)
“Evidence for a Young Earth” (Dr. Doyle Holbird)
“Evidence that God Exists” (Pastor Steve Lagoon)
(Go here for details and registration)
Cushing Baptist Church, Cushing MN
April 26, 3:30pm
ELS Circuit 8 Conference: Apologetics & Worldview presentation, Oak Park Lutheran Church, Oklee MN
June 24 (7pm) & 25 (10:30am-3:30pm), 8th Annual Apologetics Conference
Artificial Intelligence; Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato MN (Go here for details and registration)
July 14-17, Consortium for Classical Lutheran Educators (CCLE)
CAW breakout presentation: “See to It That No One Takes You Captive: The Basic Assumptions of Cultural Marxism” (Go here for details and registration)
June 27, 9:00-11:00am
Identifying False Worldviews, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Marshall MN
July 11 (afternoon)
Unbelievable Changes: Understanding the Times, Grounded in Scripture (a presentation and discussion for youth), Hope Lutheran Church, Leander TX
July 12 (2:00-4:30pm)
How to Identify False Worldviews, Hope Lutheran Church, Leander TX
July 14 (10:30am)
See to It That No One Takes You Captive: The Basic Assumptions of Cultural Marxism, Consortium of Classical Lutheran Educators Conference, Concordia University, River Forest IL
July 24 (9:00-10:30am)
You Are a Special Creation (Dr. Doyle Holbird), Lutheran Youth Association Conference, Xavier University, Cincinnati OH (the youth will also be visiting the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in KY)
July 25 (9:00-10:30am)
I Don’t Know Anything: Searching for Truth in God’s Word and His World (Dr. Chad Heins), Lutheran Youth Association Conference, Xavier University, Cincinnati OH
July 25 (7:30-9:00pm)
Panel discussion with scientist Bryan Osborne (Answers In Genesis), Dr. Chad Heins, Dr. Doyle Hobird, and Rev. David Thompson), Xavier University, Cincinnati OH
Sept. 19, (9:30am)
How to Identify False Worldviews, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Rally, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mankato MN
Oct. 15 (1:15)
See to It That No One Takes You (and our children and youth) Captive, MN District Lutheran Teachers Conference, St. Croix Lutheran Academy, West St. Paul MN
Past Events (Videos)
"Shroud of Turin" - Rev. John Bombaro 2025
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"Witness to: Persecution in Nigeria & Rejection of Scripture Within the Anglican Communion" - The Right Rev. Dr. Benjamin Kwashi 2025
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"Unsurpassed Christian Apologists" 2025
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Consortium For Classical Lutheran Education 2025
CAW Director, David Thompson presented at the 2025 Consortium For Classical Lutheran Education this summer. More information on CCLE can be found here.
"From Generation to Generation" Lutheran Teaching and Parenting Conference 2025
A VERY IMPORTANT CONFERENCE FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS!
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Mankato MN sponsored its first "From Generation to Generation" Lutheran Teaching and Parenting Conference on June 20th. Three very important, informative, and helpful presentations to watch and share. We especially recommend you watch and share the third presentation on SEL.
- "Identifying Deceptive False Worldview Assumptions That Sneak into the Classroom and Home" (Rev. David Thompson, Center for Apologetics and Worldviews)
- "Heaven's Little Embassy - The Importance of Teaching God's Word at Home" (Chaplain Don Moldstad, Bethany Lutheran College)
- "The Need for Discernment in Social Emotional Learning (SEL)" (Mr. Joshua Nelson, Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Milwaukee)
"On the Line podcast (Rev. Bryan Stecker interviews Rev. David Thompson)" 2024
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"Defending the Gospel of God" 2024
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"For Such a Time as This" 2023
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"Bringing Truth and Compassion to the Transgenderism Debate" 2023
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"A Culture of Deception? Equipping Christians with Truth & Love in Tumultuous Times" 2023
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“Biblical Identities in an Age of Wokism & Transhumanism” 2022
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“Race, Justice, Mercy, and Jesus Christ: A Biblical Worldview Conference Addressing Tough Questions with True Answers” 2021
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“Why Does Moses Matter to Christians? Examining the Meeting Point of Ancient Inscriptions, Archaeological Discoveries, and the Hebrew Scriptures” 2021
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“The Christian Church amid Seismic Shifts” 2020
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“Making the Case for the Truth of the Bible: Bringing Jesus to My Unbelieving Neighbor” 2019
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“A Reliable and Defensible Christianity for Today's World: Equipping Christians to Defend and Share the Gospel” 2018
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