Conviction Without Compromise: Standing Strong in the Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith

Norman L. Geisler (1932–2019), who earned a Doctor of Philosophy from Loyola University, taught theology, philosophy, and apologetics on the college or graduate level for over 50 years at institutions including Trinity Evangelical Seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Liberty University. He co-founded Southern Evangelical Seminary and Veritas Evangelical Seminary, now known as Veritas International University, where he served as Chancellor and Distinguished Professor of Apologetics. He was also President Emeritus and Distinguished Senior Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary. An accomplished author, Geisler has penned or coauthored more than 100 books, including I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True, and The Big Book of Apologetics.

Ron Rhodes, a Dallas Theological Seminary alumnus, holds a Master of Theology (1983) and a Doctor of Theology (1986). He has spoken extensively across the United States and Canada, and has taught at several institutions including Dallas Theological Seminary, Talbot Seminary, Biola University, Southern Evangelical Seminary, Veritas International University, and Briercrest Bible College. Rhodes has written over 90 books, with millions of copies in print, translated into multiple languages. His bestselling books include The End Times in Chronological Order and The Complete Book of Bible Answers. He co-hosted the national “Bible Answer Man” radio broadcast for eight years and has appeared on countless other national Christian radio and television programs. Happily married to Kerri for over 44 years, they have two grown children, David and Kylie. Rhodes lives in Bullard, Texas, where his favorite role is that of “Grandpa.”