CIA | 2026

Instructors – CIA 2026

Meet Your 2026 Instructors

CIA | 2026

INSTRUCTORS

MEET YOUR CIA 2026 INSTRUCTORS

Learn directly from leading Christian apologists, scholars, and experienced public debaters serving as certified instructors at the CrossExamined Instructor Academy.

Applications Open April 1st 2026!

Meet the CIA 2026 Speakers

Learn directly from leading Christian apologists, scholars, and experienced public debaters at the CrossExamined Instructor Academy.

Train with Some of the Most Experienced Christian Apologists

The CrossExamined Instructor Academy 2026 brings together some of the most experienced Christian apologists, authors, and public speakers who are actively engaging in the public square, presenting reasonable evidence for Christianity while cross-examining ideas against it and training others to do the same.

Hosted by CrossExamined.org, this three-day event provides a unique Christian apologetics training experience with rare access to some of the world’s best Christian apologists as instructors who combine scholarship, debate experience, and practical teaching ability.

The CrossExamined Instructor Academy is not a regular conference. It is a three-day, hands-on, personalized, and intimate instructor-level development experience.

Meet the Instructors

Dr. Frank Turek

Dr. Frank Turek is a nationally recognized Christian Apologist, author, and founder of CrossExamined.org, a Christian Apologetics Ministry dedicated to Proclaiming the Evidence of Christianity and Cross-Examining claims against it.  He is widely known for his engaging presentation style, logical approach to difficult questions, and commitment to training Christians to articulate with clarity and confidence good arguments and evidence for Christianity in today’s culture. 

Greg Koukl

Greg Koukl is the founder and president of Stand to Reason, a Christian apologetics organization committed to equipping believers to think clearly about their faith and engage skeptics with wisdom and grace. He is the author of the bestselling book Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions and has trained thousands of Christians in conversational apologetics. 

Brett Kunkle

Brett Kunkle is the founder of MAVEN, a ministry dedicated to equipping the next generation to know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty. With years of experience working with students, Brett focuses on training young people in biblical worldview, critical thinking, and apologetics. He is passionate about helping students stand firm in faith in an increasingly secular culture. 

Natasha Crain 

Natasha Crain is a speaker, author of five books, and host of The Natasha Crain Podcast. She is passionate about equipping Christians to think more clearly about holding to a biblical worldview in a secular culture and is a frequent guest on podcasts and radio shows across the U.S. Natasha lives in Southern California with her husband and three teenage children.

Hillary Ferrer

Hillary Ferrer is the founder and president of Mama Bear Apologetics, a ministry dedicated to equipping parents—especially mothers—to train their children in biblical discernment and worldview defense. She is passionate about helping families navigate cultural challenges with confidence and clarity. 

Alisa Childers teaching students apologetics

Alisa Childers

Alisa Childers is a Christian apologist, author, and instructor known for addressing progressive Christianity and defending historic Christian doctrine. A former CCM recording artist, she now equips believers to discern truth from error in modern theology.

Dr. Richard G. Howe

Dr. Richard G. Howe is a philosopher and Christian apologist specializing in classical apologetics, Thomas Aquinas, and philosophy of religion. He has taught extensively in seminaries and universities, has contributed to literature in philosophy and apologetics, and has done numerous debates.

Dr. John David Ferrer

Dr. John D. Ferrer is an educator, writer, and graduate of CrossExamined Instructors Academy. Having earned degrees from Southern Evangelical Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, he’s also active in the pro-life community and in his home church in Pella Iowa. When he’s not helping his wife Hillary Ferrer with her ministry Mama Bear Apologetics, you can usually find John teaching Bible and cultural apologetics.

Allen Parr teaching Christian apologetics at CIA 2026

Allen Parr

Allen Parr is a Bible teacher and Christian apologist known for his influential YouTube channel where he explains theology, apologetics, and cultural issues from a biblical perspective. His clear teaching style has reached millions worldwide. 

Dr. Bobby Conway

Bobby Conway is a Christian apologist, author, and instructor known for addressing doubt, skepticism, and deconstruction with honesty and compassion. As host of the YouTube channel “Christianity Still Makes Sense,” he engages tough theological and philosophical questions in a clear and relatable way. 

Why Learn from These Instructors?

Each CIA instructor is selected not only for academic knowledge but also for a proven real-world track record. Most have extensive experience in:

  • Public speaking and public debates
  • Publishing books or resources
  • Speaking at churches, conferences, radio programs, or television networks
  • Engaging skeptics on university campuses

At the CrossExamined Instructor Academy, you gain direct access to experienced instructors who are actively engaging today’s challenging culture.

More Than a Stage — Direct Access

Unlike large conferences where presenters disappear backstage, the CrossExamined Instructor Academy is intentionally structured for personal and meaningful interaction.

You’ll have opportunities to:
  • Ask direct questions
  • Participate in Q&A sessions
  • Engage in personal conversations
  • Learn firsthand from some of the most experienced Christian apologists

This is apprenticeship-style training.

Learn Directly from These Christian Apologists

You’ve seen the instructors. You’ve explored their expertise. Now it’s time to train with them in person. The CrossExamined Instructor Academy 2026 isn’t just another conference — it’s an intensive 3-day Christian apologetics experience designed to sharpen your thinking, strengthen your faith, and equip you to confidently defend the truth. Seats are limited to preserve meaningful interaction, so secure your place today.

Learn Directly from Some of the Most Experienced Christian Apologists

Don’t just attend another conference. Train under certified instructors who are actively defending the Christian faith in today’s most challenging arenas.

Secure your seat at CIA 2026 and gain practical, real-world apologetics training that equips you to confidently engage culture and defend biblical truth.

Applications Open April 1st 2026!

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