The God Conversation: Using Stories and Illustrations to Explain Your Faith

Every day, it seems harder to share what we believe with those around us. When arguments and ideas fall short, how do we communicate the truth in a way that resonates? In The Story of Our Faith, veteran apologists J. P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff offer an approach that goes beyond logic and evidence—by using the power of story. Stories break down barriers, invite empathy, and leave a lasting impression, appealing to the whole person, not just the mind. This expanded edition includes fresh chapters and updated illustrations that enhance the effectiveness of your conversations, helping you convey your faith with warmth, understanding, and conviction.

Through this book, you’ll:

• Learn how to use stories to communicate your faith effectively; Explore updated stories and examples that make your message more relatable.
• Understand the power of empathy and connection in faith discussions.
• Discover practical tools for engaging others by sharing the compelling logic and evidence of your faith through powerful stories that will resonate long after the conversation ends.

As you apply these insights, you’ll find more opportunities to connect with others in meaningful conversations about faith and truth.

James Porter Moreland With degrees in philosophy, theology, and chemistry, I have taught theology and philosophy at several schools throughout the U.S. I have authored or co-authored several dozen books including Kingdom Triangle, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview; Christianity and the Nature of Science; Scaling the Secular City; Does God Exist?; Immortality: The Other Side of Death; and The Life and Death Debate: Moral Issues of Our Times. I am a co-editor of Christian Perspectives on Being Human and Jesus Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents the Historical Jesus. My academic work appears in journals and periodicals such as Christianity Today, Philosophia Christi, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, and The American Philosophical Quarterly. I served with Campus Crusade for 10 years, planted two churches, and I have spoken on over 200 college campuses. Presently, my wife and I attend the Anaheim Vineyard Christian Fellowship.

Tim Muehlhoff is a communication professor at Biola University, teaching on topics like family communication, conflict resolution, and apologetics. With a Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill, he developed a model to help couples overcome marital issues. A seasoned speaker and consultant, Tim has worked with leaders from various fields and, with his wife Noreen, has spoken at FamilyLife Marriage Conferences for nearly two decades. His books include The God Conversation, Marriage Forecasting, and I Beg to Differ. Tim and his family live in Brea, CA. More at timmuehlhoff.com.