Books by Probe Authors

We've turned the best of our radio programs, also presented as articles on our Web site, into chapters in these books that are great for reading and for giving.

"Dad, if stem cell research can help cure horrible diseases, why doesn't everyone want to support it?" "I wasn't really doing anything bad—it was just on the Internet."

How do you tackle these and other tough 21st-century issues in the bytes of time you spend with your kids taxiing them from one activity to another? Issues related to technology and social pressures present unique problems and need biblical answers.

In a clear, straightforward syle drawn from the wealth of insights developed for the popula radio programs of Probe Ministries, the authors of this collection provide answers and a framework for discussion as Christians explore uncharted territory in this new world of technology and societal change.

This informed guide will provide direction as you live the Christian life in modern America, able to appreciate its benefits while remaining vigilant about its dangerous trends.

Evidence, Answers and the Christian Faith
Ed. by Jimmy Williams
Our price $12.00

"Mom, does it really matter what kind of church people go to as long as they believe in God?" "If God loves us why does He let bad things happen?"

These and other tough questions about the Christian faith have been asked for years—how do you answer them in the language and attention span of your children when they ask? You need answers and evidence that are grounded in truth.

In a clear, straightforward syle drawn from the wealth of insights developed for the popula radio programs of Probe Ministries, the authors offer accurate answers in defense of the Christian faith. Here are direct answers to your questions concerning God, faith, and the Bible.

You'll discover the information you need to work through the ethical, emotional, and logical issues of Christianity—for yourself, your children, and your friends.

Marriage, Family and Sexuality
Ed. by Kerby Anderson
Our price $12.00

"C'mon, Dad, it's no big deal. Everybody tries stuff with each other. It's just a part of growing up, isn't it?" "Mom, Karen's brother says he's gay. Does that mean he can't be a Christian?"

How do you field your teenagers' questions in the five minutes before they rush off to basketball practice and cheerleading? Have you thought through these issues?

The authors at Probe Ministries relate the essentials of Christian faith to the relentless onslaught of our permissive society. Here are direct answers to your personal concerns about issues of love, marriage, family and sexuality.

Get a handle on the issues shaking your kids' world. Find the information you need to answer their questions&emdash:and your own. Learn how to demonstrate your Christian values in ways that will make a difference.

Arts, Entertainment and Christian Values
Ed. by Jerry Solomon
Our price $12.00

"Mom, we believe in God and go to church all the time. How come God never sent an angel to help us like he did to those people on TV?" "Gee, Dad, it's just music. The words don't really mean anything. What's the problem? Music is just music, isn't it?"

How do you respond to such questions in the brief minutes before her school bus arrives or while you drive him to his soccer game? Do you have a well-thought-out answer to give?

In a clear, straightforward style drawn from the wealth of insights developed for the popular radio programs of Probe Ministries, the authors relate the Christian faith to the relentless pressures of modern culture. Here are direct answers to your personal concerns about music, art, and the inevitable culture clashes between contemporary life and the Christian faith. Most important, you'll discover the information you need to answer your kids's questions about their own concerns in terms they can handle!

Creation, Evolution and Modern Science
Ed. by Ray Bohlin, Ph.D.
Our price $12.00

"Could the X-Files be true? Is there intelligent life on other planets?" "I know you taught me that God created everything, but my science textbooks can't all be wrong, can they?"

Try fielding those questions on the way to drop your children off at school in the morning. You need to know what they are learning and how to respond to issues that challenge Christian values. Only a credible, direct answer will assure them of the validity of their faith. But where can you find competenet information and serious answers that do not bury you and your children in details and technical jargon?

In a clear, straightforward style, Dr. Ray Bohlin and other Probe authors relate Christian faith to the onslaught of our technological society. Here are direct answers to your questions concerning the creation/evolution debate, intelligent life in the universe, and what is reported in Genesis 1-2.

Learn the real issues of modern science that your kids struggle with each day. Be prepared to help them find support for their faith in your logical, informed answers.

Kids, Classrooms and Contemporary Education
Ed. by Don Closson
Our price $12.00

"Mom, does the Bible teach multiculturalism, like they do in my social studies class?" "Hey, our school is using outcome-based education. What does that mean?"

How do you answer those questions in the few minutes you have over a burger and a soft drink with your kids?

Don Closson and other Probe authors relate Christian faith to the onslaught of our indulgent society. Here are direct answers to your questions concerning youth culure and changes in education.

Take a close, inside look at the educational issues and the viewpoints your children must evaluate every day in school. Find the information you need to be conversant with the issues. . .and learn how to articulate your Christian beliefs in a way that will have an impact on your kids for a lifetime.

World Religions
Ed. by Patrick Zukeran
Our price $12.00

Christians today are constantly interacting with individuals, concepts, and practices from the world's religions. To be an effective witness and avoid embracing false ideas, it is essential for Christians to acquire a basic understanding of the world's religions. Here is a valuable tool that will help Christians in this process.

Patrick Zukeran and his colleagues at Probe Ministries have provided a resource that will equip Christians as they engage their world for Christ.

Signs of Warning, Signs of Hope
Kerby Anderson
Our price $15.00

Were you born between 1946 and 1964?

If so, chances are excellent that you—like your 76 millions baby boom brothers and sisters—are on a collision course with seven coming crises.

Crisis of Purpose—Physical breakdowns, loss of parents, and the surrender of youthful dreams, signal your appointment with the gut-wrenching question, "Is this all there is?"
Crisis of Disillusionment—Every American generation has retired wealthier than their parents. Yours won't. Are you ready to cope?
Crisis of Priorities—Beer ads convinced us that "you can have it all," but now our generation has too many choices and too little time. Which priorities will you choose?
Crisis of Relationships—We are in the era of disposable relationships. Selfishness and convenience have replaced duty and commitment as the ties that bind. But for millions, those ties are now unraveling.
Crisis of Loneliness—Like the characters in the TV sitcom Cheers, do you long for a place "where everybody knows your name"? And even there are you just part of a lonely crowd?
Crisis of Security—Once we dreamed of an early retirement. Now we struggle for a comfortable one. And perhaps we should be worried about getting one at all.
Crisis of Spirituality—The road map that guided our parents is gone, replaced by a blank page on which you can chart your own course. Which way will you go?

Signs of Warning, Signs of Hope is the attempt by a leading social critic to warn you of impending turbulence. Only by understanding the powerful forces swirling around your life will you be able to escape being swept away when they reach hurricane force.

Heed the signs in this book today, and live a better life tomorrow.

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