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What to Say and How to Say It, Volume II: More Ways to Discuss Your Faith with Clarity and Confidence
Winner of a third-place award for popular presentation of the faith from the Catholic Media Association.
Are you hesitant to discuss issues such as faith and science, homosexuality, or the Resurrection with your family, friends, and coworkers because you’re afraid you’ll say the wrong thing or forget what to say altogether? Bestselling and award-winning author Brandon Vogt, senior publishing director of Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, is back with more straightforward, practical guidance for any Catholic who wants to engage confidently with today’s culture. In this second volume of What to Say and How to Say It , Vogt tackles seven more of today’s most pressing (and controversial) issues, giving you all the tools you need to be clear and convincing as you share your convictions with those around you. You will find essential resources for speaking with clarity and confidence about the critical issues of faith you face in the world today. This book is an indispensable resource covering seven hot-button issues and pressing questions in the area of Each chapter offers an overview of the topic and a clear explanation of what the Church teaches. Then you’ll learn about the most common contemporary arguments against the Church’s teachings followed by step-by-step instructions for responding intelligently and confidently.
Are you hesitant to discuss issues such as faith and science, homosexuality, or the Resurrection with your family, friends, and coworkers because you’re afraid you’ll say the wrong thing or forget what to say altogether? Bestselling and award-winning author Brandon Vogt, senior publishing director of Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, is back with more straightforward, practical guidance for any Catholic who wants to engage confidently with today’s culture. In this second volume of What to Say and How to Say It , Vogt tackles seven more of today’s most pressing (and controversial) issues, giving you all the tools you need to be clear and convincing as you share your convictions with those around you. You will find essential resources for speaking with clarity and confidence about the critical issues of faith you face in the world today. This book is an indispensable resource covering seven hot-button issues and pressing questions in the area of Each chapter offers an overview of the topic and a clear explanation of what the Church teaches. Then you’ll learn about the most common contemporary arguments against the Church’s teachings followed by step-by-step instructions for responding intelligently and confidently.
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224 pages, Paperback
Published February 5, 2021
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About the author
Brandon Vogt
32 books74 followersBrandon Vogt is a bestselling writer, blogger, and speaker. He write about new media and theology, as well as book recommendations and reviews.
He serves as the Content Director at Word on Fire, the Catholic ministry founded and run by Fr. Robert Barron.
Brandon's work has been featured by several media outlets including NPR, FoxNews, CBS, EWTN, Our Sunday Visitor, National Review, and Christianity Today, and he's a regular guest on Catholic radio.
In May 2011, he was invited to the Vatican to dialogue with Church leaders about new media. His first book, The Church and New Media: Blogging Converts, Online Activists, and Bishops who Tweet (Our Sunday Visitor), won first-place at the 2012 Catholic Press Association Awards.
In May 2013, he started StrangeNotions.com, the central place of dialogue between Catholics and atheists. He also launched the Africa eBook Project, which raised thousands of dollars to send digital libraries to seminarians across Africa, and Support a Catholic Speaker Month, where 11,000 people joined to promote new and upcoming Catholic speakers.
Brandon entered the Catholic Church on Easter 2008.
He serves as the Content Director at Word on Fire, the Catholic ministry founded and run by Fr. Robert Barron.
Brandon's work has been featured by several media outlets including NPR, FoxNews, CBS, EWTN, Our Sunday Visitor, National Review, and Christianity Today, and he's a regular guest on Catholic radio.
In May 2011, he was invited to the Vatican to dialogue with Church leaders about new media. His first book, The Church and New Media: Blogging Converts, Online Activists, and Bishops who Tweet (Our Sunday Visitor), won first-place at the 2012 Catholic Press Association Awards.
In May 2013, he started StrangeNotions.com, the central place of dialogue between Catholics and atheists. He also launched the Africa eBook Project, which raised thousands of dollars to send digital libraries to seminarians across Africa, and Support a Catholic Speaker Month, where 11,000 people joined to promote new and upcoming Catholic speakers.
Brandon entered the Catholic Church on Easter 2008.
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March 16, 2022
Although this book and the first one are tied to the author's online "school", Claritas U, the reader gets plenty of information just by reading the book. The accompanying Claritas U videos, especially the interviews with other experts in these areas, are helpful, but don't avoid the book just because you don't wish to sign up for the online services.
This volume covers 7 topics, only 1 1/2 of which are distinctly Catholic. Any Christian would benefit from reading Brandon Vogt's tips on how to discuss difficult and controversial topics. He presents not only "his side" but what are known as the "best objections" so that the reader learns what the main objections are and how to calmly and clearly discuss both points of view.
This volume covers 7 topics, only 1 1/2 of which are distinctly Catholic. Any Christian would benefit from reading Brandon Vogt's tips on how to discuss difficult and controversial topics. He presents not only "his side" but what are known as the "best objections" so that the reader learns what the main objections are and how to calmly and clearly discuss both points of view.
January 30, 2021
Brandon has done it again. He has brought a book that covers current topics that people either avoid discussing or discuss without the facts. In this next volume he addresses topics such as Islam, heaven, hell & purgatory,faith and science.
He follows the same format as his first volume. Explains the topic, what the Catholic Church doctrine is on the subject, presents most common arguments and how to respond. There are questions at the end as well as other sources on the topic. A plus is, you can jump around in the book, you don't have to read cover to cover.
Brandon presents the material in an easy to understand manner. It isn't in simplistic; but doesn't go into an overly academic mode where it could alienate readers. As always, Vogt is compassionate, intelligent and reasonable. Another winner!
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy for an honest review.
He follows the same format as his first volume. Explains the topic, what the Catholic Church doctrine is on the subject, presents most common arguments and how to respond. There are questions at the end as well as other sources on the topic. A plus is, you can jump around in the book, you don't have to read cover to cover.
Brandon presents the material in an easy to understand manner. It isn't in simplistic; but doesn't go into an overly academic mode where it could alienate readers. As always, Vogt is compassionate, intelligent and reasonable. Another winner!
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy for an honest review.
November 6, 2021
Great second part of Vogt's helpful tips on discussing sometimes contested aspects of our faith. If you feel hesitant in having conversations about our faith, I highly recommend these two books!
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