Gen Z Truths: Apologetics That Wins Hearts and Minds with Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing

How do you share the gospel with a generation searching for truth but wary of religion?

On this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob Hoskins sits down with Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing, Oxford-trained theologian and one of the world’s foremost Christian apologists, to explore how the Church can speak to Gen Z’s deepest questions with both intellect and empathy.

From an atheistic upbringing to a transformative encounter with Jesus, Amy’s journey led her to lecture and debate in some of the most elite universities and public forums. She has faced direct and even hostile questions about faith, yet her approach is strikingly different from many in her field. She is less concerned with winning arguments and far more passionate about winning people to the authentic Jesus.

With a rich biblical theology and a disarming, whimsical love for people, Amy models a Spirit-empowered approach to apologetics that values compassion over ego. Together, she and Rob discuss how leaders can faithfully respond to a generation wrestling with anxiety, identity, and a hunger for meaning, offering the truth of the Gospel that reaches both the mind and the heart.

What You’ll Learn

Amy’s remarkable journey from atheistic roots to Oxford-trained Christian apologist
How to engage Gen Z’s questions about faith, identity, and purpose
Why empathy and humility are essential in apologetics today
Practical ways to pair deep theology with a loving, Spirit-led posture
How to win hearts, not just arguments, when sharing the gospel

About Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing

Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an internationally respected theologian, author, and apologist with a PhD from the University of Oxford. She has lectured and debated at leading academic institutions around the world, equipping the Church to communicate the truth of Jesus with clarity and compassion. Amy’s work invites seekers and skeptics alike to encounter the God who satisfies both the intellect and the soul.