Always be prepared to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. (1 Peter 3:15-16) We've all faced the daunting challenge. A chance to share our faith arises, and we're torn between launching into a passionate defense or shrinking into silence. Can we find a balance between confidence and humility? Seasoned apologist Jim Sire draws on over five decades of experience in diverse settings to offer sage guidance. Through candid stories of triumph and defeat, he illuminates the purpose, benefits, and limitations of apologetics, and shows how to adapt our approach to our audience, whether in a crowded auditorium or an intimate conversation. Sire presents five compelling arguments for Christianity and thoughtful responses to five common criticisms. For those with a special passion for apologetics, he provides wisdom on discerning a calling to this vital ministry.