Michael Licona, PhD

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Author | Professor of New Testament Studies | President — Risen Jesus, Inc.

Mike Licona is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University and President of Risen Jesus, Inc. He has a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from the University of Pretoria, which he earned with distinction. Mike is the author of numerous books and was interviewed by Lee Strobel in his book In Defense of Jesus. Gary Habermas claims that Mike’s large book on the resurrection of Jesus is currently the best ever written on the subject. In 2017, Mike was elected to membership in the prestigious Society for New Testament Studies. He has spoken on more than 100 university campuses and has appeared on dozens of radio and television programs.

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Advice to Aspiring Apologists

By Michael Licona Source: Advice to Aspiring Apologists - by Chris Reese

Featured on: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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August 17, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Flock

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Blue cities throughout the U.S. are struggling. Sometimes their solutions are making their problems worse.

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Kerby Anderson

Discernment

Christians have always needed discernment, but we especially need to develop our skill at discernment in our confused world. One book I would recommend is: Why Bad Looks Good: Biblical Wisdom to Make...

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