Wrestling With Christianity’s Toughest Questions | Ed Young & Cliffe Knechtle

About this sermon

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with pastor, apologist and campus evangelist Cliffe Knechtle (@givemeananswer) for a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation on bold faith, clear thinking, and the courage to share Christ in today’s culture. From humorous stories (including Cliffe’s unforgettable Kanye encounter) to deep reflections on suffering, fear, and the resurrection, they explore what it means to proclaim the gospel with both conviction and compassion. They talk about faith as evidence-based, the danger of “soft” Christianity, the challenge of exclusivity in a pluralistic age, and how to replace fear with confidence in Christ, while also swapping stories on basketball, family life, and even fishing. Blending laughter, raw honesty, and timeless truth, this episode challenges leaders to speak boldly, think deeply, and trust Christ completely. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - “Tell me about this whole deconstruction thing…” 03:20 - “How do you explain the resurrection — history or myth?” 05:51 - “Do you mind telling the Kanye story?” 09:04 - “What are some of your favorite questions to tackle?” 10:23 - “What do you mean by thinking?” 12:31 - “One of the things I admire is your boldness. Why do so many Christians play it soft?” 15:41 - “What would you say to pastors about taking the next step in boldness?” 18:09 - “What are some of the most memorable interviews you’ve done?” 19:46 - “How would you answer Logan Paul’s pushback on exclusivity?” 23:37 - “You lost a child. How did you walk through that pain?” 26:00 - “Let’s change the subject to basketball — what’s your best game memory?” 29:07 - “So what do you enjoy doing when you’re not on campuses?” 30:44 - “Will you go fishing with me?” ------ Pastor Ed Young is the senior pastor of Fellowship Church based in the DFW Metroplex, he is also an author, and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more inspirational content from Pastor Ed Young. Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss Ed's most recent video. Follow #EdYoung​ on social Ed Young Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdYoungFB Ed Young Instagram: http://bit.ly/EdYoungIG Ed Young Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdYoungTW