Dr. Ben Shaw has been working with Dr. Gary R. Habermas for over a decade doing philosophical, historical, and theological research while also publishing multiple works together. Additionally, part of his responsibilities was to minister to various people who had questions about Christianity: disciples, doubters, and skeptics. Dr. Shaw has authored or co-authored over two dozen publications and has given presentations at conferences and universities. He has taught at Liberty University and Colorado Christian University. Ben has just released a new book with IVP Academic, Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament. Order Here

While pursuing his academic work, Ben worked in the insurance industry and eventually became the company's Vice President of Marketing and Development. He has also obtained a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has been married to Rachel for fifteen years. She trains jiu jitsu with him and they have three children (Brooks, Halle, and Banks). He is passionate about discipleship as he grew up in S. Florida and desired to know more about God but found it difficult to find people who could help disciple him.

The Thaddeus Williams book mentioned today was Don’t Follow Your Heart.

John 8:31-32 NIV

31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”