Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode, Trent Horn lays out three criteria for evaluating public Christian witnesses: personal holiness, bold proclamation, and substantial reach.

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00:00 Who Is the Best Living Christian Evangelist?
00:51 Criterion #1: Personal Holiness
01:43 Criterion #2: Bold Proclamation
02:34 Criterion #3: Substantial Reach
03:19 Honorable Mention: Pope Leo XIV
04:07 Why Father Mike Schmitz and Wes Huff Stand Out
06:34 Why Trent Praises Wes Huff Despite Disagreements
08:17 Don’t Become a Clone of Another Apologist
10:43 Why We Need Different Kinds of Evangelists
11:31 The Need for More Women and Global Christian Witnesses
13:24 God Is Calling You to Be a Witness
14:23 Final Thoughts