Apologetics Communication Guidelines Apologetics and Worldviews Critique Communication Points Gary DeLashmutt and Dennis McCallum 1. Listen carefully to the other person even if you think you know what he is saying. You may be wrong about what he will say. Listening communicates personal concern for the person. Clarify the issues.
People often have a very unclear idea of what they are objecting to, or what they actually believe.
It is best to deal with one topic at a time. Use illustrations wherever possible. Abstract concepts must usually be explained by illustration or analogy. Antitheses are also helpful. Highly emotional conversations are usually unproductive These may include yelling, expressing disgust, interrupting, name-calling, ganging up, etc.