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Reasonable Faith

William Lane Craig on faith and reason
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Free Nonprofit ministry
Rating
4.8 stars App Store reviews
Courses
Free Guided Equip training
Languages
5 Global reach

The teaching ministry of philosopher William Lane Craig, with podcasts, debates, and Q&A defending the rational basis of Christian faith.

Our verdict

Reasonable Faith is the flagship of Dr. William Lane Craig's ministry, and for anyone who wants to engage the hardest questions about God's existence, the resurrection, and the coherence of the Christian worldview at a genuinely scholarly level, it is close to indispensable. The app gathers his celebrated debates, the long-running Question of the Week, articles that range from popular to peer-review adjacent, and the entire Defenders class in both audio and video. Layered on top are the free Equip courses, structured, guided training in Craig's apologetics and theology that would cost real money almost anywhere else.

The strength here is depth and credibility. Craig is a working philosopher with two doctorates, and the material reflects it: careful arguments, honest engagement with the best skeptical objections, and a calm, gracious tone throughout. That same seriousness is also the app's main limitation. This is not the place a brand-new believer should start, because much of the content assumes patience with philosophy and a willingness to sit with difficult ideas. The app functions as a well-stocked content portal rather than a polished, guided experience, and a few features, notably the Question of the Week, have drawn reports of occasional connectivity quirks.

For the right person, though, the value is remarkable. Everything of substance is free, spans several languages, and represents decades of careful work from one of the most respected defenders of the faith alive today. If you are ready to move past introductory material and want to be able to give a rigorous, well-reasoned account of what you believe, Reasonable Faith belongs on your device, ideally alongside a gentler on-ramp for the topics that are new to you.

“The most rigorous apologetics on your phone: debates, scholarship, and free guided courses from a working philosopher.”

How we scored it

Depth of content9.8
Trustworthiness9.5
Media formats9
Value9.8
Breadth of topics8
Accessibility for beginners6.5
Design & UX7.6

Standout features

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Equip courses

Entirely free, guided training courses in Craig's apologetics and theology.

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Debates & podcasts

Landmark debates plus the weekly Reasonable Faith and Defenders podcasts.

Question of the Week

Dr. Craig responds to a submitted reader question with a full written answer.

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Defenders class

A complete systematic theology and apologetics course in audio and video.

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Talks & lectures

Lectures, interviews, and animated explainers on tough topics.

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Multilingual

Content spanning English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Chinese.

Pros & cons

✓ Pros

  • World-class scholarship from a respected philosopher and debater
  • Free Equip courses offer structured, guided apologetics training
  • Full debate, podcast, and Defenders class libraries in audio and video
  • Question of the Week engages real reader objections directly
  • Available in several languages and entirely free

– Cons

  • Steep learning curve that can overwhelm true beginners
  • App works more like a content portal than a guided experience
  • Occasional reported technical glitches, such as with Question of the Week

Best for

Serious students, skeptics, and thoughtful believers ready to engage the hardest questions with rigorous, philosophy-grade argumentation.

Look elsewhere if

You are brand new to the faith and want short, gentle, plainly written answers rather than demanding scholarly material.

Pricing

Free
Free. Reasonable Faith is a nonprofit ministry, so the app, debate library, podcasts, Defenders class, and Equip courses are all offered at no cost, supported by donations.

How it compares

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Best format Debate & courses Written answersPodcast & trainingVideo & podcast
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FAQ

Who is behind Reasonable Faith?

It is the ministry of Dr. William Lane Craig, a philosopher and theologian known worldwide for his debates and scholarship.

Is the app free?

Yes. All of the content, including the Equip training courses, is free, supported by donations to the nonprofit.

Is it good for beginners?

It can be demanding. The material is rewarding but assumes patience with philosophy, so pair it with a gentler introduction if you are new.

What are the Equip courses?

Free, structured video courses that guide you step by step through Craig's apologetics and theology.

What languages are supported?

The app offers content in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Simplified Chinese.

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