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Our team provides training and resources to equip everyone to confidently share the extraordinary news of Jesus. From online courses that cover topics such as critical thinking and the existence of God, to small group sessions that engage with heartfelt questions about the Christian faith, we’ve designed a training pathway to help on every stage of the journey.

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Confident Faith: Apologetics for Everyone

We’re passionate about engaging the heartfelt questions people have about the Christian faith and helping others do the same, so we’ve made a free course for churches and small groups.

Over six sessions, Confident Faith explores the reasons behind Christian belief and how to articulate them clearly and persuasively, delving into topics like the existence of God, the reliability of the Bible, the problem of suffering, and more…

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Articles

Have big questions about faith? OCCA is here to help.

Explore articles that respond to some of the questions people ask most about Christianity.

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Bible

Doubt

Identity

If I’m Good, Why Do I Need God?

Ever wondered if being 'good enough' is actually really enough? If I live a good life, why should the gospel matter? This article digs into what 'good' even means and why goodness is hard to ground without God.

Cristo Rodriguez

Introductory

9 min read

Meaning

Philosophy

Suffering

If God is Real, What About Suffering?

If God is real, why is there so much suffering? This question is very often the biggest barrier to faith. We'll explore some of the reasons people have offered for why a good God might allow pain. And why Christianity points not to clever answers but to a person.

Esther Chidlow

Going deeper

4 min read

Bible

Doubt

Suffering

What the Hell? Why would God send people to hell who have never heard of Jesus?

What happens to people who never get the chance to hear about Jesus? Do they go to hell? It's one of the oldest objections to Christianity. This is Alanzo's take on the topic.

Alanzo Paul

Going deeper

5 min read

Meaning

Science

Technology

Humanity vs. AI: Can Technology Solve Our Deepest Problems?

AI promises to fix humanity's problems by removing our limitations - but what if our limitations are not the problem? The Christian answers isn't optimisation, it's transformation. And that changes everything.

Esther Chidlow

Going deeper