Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Erik Manning, creator of the Testify YouTube Channel about doing apologetics on the internet, responding to critics, and using one’s talent to make an impact.
0:35 - Introduction to our guest, Erik Manning.
3:54 - How Erik got into apologetics and how his YouTube channel started.
youtube.com/channel/UCadiEsTZ0hNxs5OxwGiyELQ
isjesusalive.com
8:38 - A personal anecdote about God speaking today.
11:10 - The process and inspiration for creating YouTube content.
16:22 - Most influential Christian thinkers on Erik’s work and study.
20:52 - The importance of interacting on YouTube and other online venues.
26:05 - Erik’s experience interacting with skeptics and detractors online.
27:50 - How to not take things personally.
29:37 - How someone can do apologetics ministry while still taking care of family commitments with five children.
32:02 - The biggest challenges to face when doing online ministry.
34:49 - The tools that Erik uses for making videos.
36:40 - How internet ministry makes an impact, and examples, testimonies.
41:42 - Words of advice for those thinking of making an impact online.
Support Erik on Patreon here:
patreon.com/isjesusalive
If you have a question for the podcast, record it and send it our way using speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com
In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Erik Manning, creator of the Testify YouTube Channel about doing apologetics on the internet, responding to critics, and using one’s talent to make an impact.
0:35 - Introduction to our guest, Erik Manning.
3:54 - How Erik got into apologetics and how his YouTube channel started.
youtube.com/channel/UCadiEsTZ0hNxs5OxwGiyELQ
isjesusalive.com
8:38 - A personal anecdote about God speaking today.
11:10 - The process and inspiration for creating YouTube content.
16:22 - Most influential Christian thinkers on Erik’s work and study.
20:52 - The importance of interacting on YouTube and other online venues.
26:05 - Erik’s experience interacting with skeptics and detractors online.
27:50 - How to not take things personally.
29:37 - How someone can do apologetics ministry while still taking care of family commitments with five children.
32:02 - The biggest challenges to face when doing online ministry.
34:49 - The tools that Erik uses for making videos.
36:40 - How internet ministry makes an impact, and examples, testimonies.
41:42 - Words of advice for those thinking of making an impact online.
Support Erik on Patreon here:
patreon.com/isjesusalive
If you have a question for the podcast, record it and send it our way using speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com
