'The wisdom in this book comes from a lifetime of engaging people on the 'street.' Greg will teach you the skill of using questions in your interactions with skeptics and build your confidence to carry it out with grace and truth.' -- Sean McDowell, associate professor of Apologetics at Biola University, coauthor of Set Adrift
'If you liked Greg Koukl's earlier book, Tactics--and who didn't?--then you're going to love this new work.' -- Mark Mittelberg, author of Contagious Faith and Confident Faith, and Executive Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University
'Street Smarts gives you the philosophical framework as well as the practical dialogues needed to defend Christian beliefs and practices.' -- Dr. Christopher Yuan, author of Holy Sexuality and the Gospel and producer of The Holy Sexuality Project video series for parents and their teens
'If you shrink back from evangelism, this book is for you. Don't let tough questions deter you. This is a savvy guide to using strategic questions as a way of influencing people for Christ.' -- Lee Strobel, best-selling author, founder of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University
'Street Smarts is the book I wish I had when I first set out to learn to defend my faith. An indispensable guide for any Christian navigating difficult conversations in today's hostile culture!' -- Natasha Crain, author of Faithfully Different and Keeping Your Kids on Gods Side
'Greg Koukl is my 'go-to' source for guidance navigating tough conversations about Christianity. In Street Smarts, Greg raises the bar. This book will take your Christian conversations to a new level.' -- J. Warner Wallace, "Dateline" featured Cold-Case Detective, and author of Person of Interest and The Truth about True Crime
'Do you fear conversations about Christianity and biblical morality? In a world that has never been more polarized and divided, Street Smarts is the perfect resource for this cultural moment.' -- Alisa Childers, author of Another Gospel and Live Your Truthand Other Lies
'Many Christians know what they believe about these controversial cultural issues but not why and are left stumped, steaming, or silent. Greg helps us engage these topics with clarity and compassion and to apply the right tactics to the tough conversations.' -- John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and host of BreakPoint
'Street Smarts puts one of the sharpest Christian apologists in the country in your back pocket. It provides blueprints on a variety of timely topics to help us with the conversations we all need to have in a post-Christian world.' -- Scott Klusendorf, President of Life Training Institute, author of The Case for Life
'On full display in Street Smarts are Greg's many gifts, including his uncanny ability to engage his critics with both charity and rigor. Even if you find yourself, as I do, not agreeing with every single point that Greg makes, he gives you the blueprint on how to move forward and think through the many contested issues that bedevil our age.' -- Francis J. Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy, Baylor University
'Greg Koukl has a unique gift for clarifying complex issues. This book provides concrete guidance on how we can maneuver in tough conversations to impact culture for Christ. You'll be amazed at your ability to engage your critics in a winsome and attractive way.' -- David Limbaugh, NY Times bestselling author of The True Jesus and Jesus on Trial
'Another gem from Greg Koukl! Whether it's slavery, genocide, the inerrancy of the Bible, or science and faith, you'll be a lot smarter on the street after you read this book.' -- Frank Turek, author of I Dont Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
'Koukl's crisp, clear, and careful writing style made it an absolute joy to read. I could not recommend this book more highly to thoughtful Christians and apologists of every stripe.' -- Craig Hazen, Director, Graduate Program in Christian Apologetics, Biola University
'On every page of this book you'll learn what to say and how to say it, even when dealing with today's thorniest issues.' -- Jeff Myers, Ph.D., President, Summit Ministries
'Filled with practical advice, Street Smarts is the perfect book for those who want to walk with others through the intellectual and existential challenges of our cultural moment.' -- Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, author of Return of the God Hypothesis
'Greg Koukl is a master in showing Christians how to defend biblical truths. His sample dialogues give real-world illustrations of how to handle any challenge. Street Smarts goes straight on my reading list for future classes!' -- Nancy Pearcey, professor, scholar, and author of Total Truth
'Koukl answers the critic's toughest challenges--and maybe even the believer's own doubts--but then adds the specific tactical questions necessary to help them navigate difficult conversations safely, graciously, and effectively. Of great value for practical apologetics and evangelism!' -- William Lane Craig, author of Reasonable Faith
'This book offers effective tools to equip believers who, by God's grace, can help unbelievers move closer to considering and embracing the gospel.' -- Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University
'Greg Koukl is well-known for his Socratic questioning approach--a more appealing way to use apologetic arguments in our case for Christianity. Street Smarts goes further, providing application to philosophic positions and particular challenges. Well written; highly recommended!' -- Gary Habermas, Distinguished Research Professor, Liberty University
'Street Smarts reminds all those who have been called to 'till the soil' that their contributions to evangelism are no less important than those who reap the harvest.' -- Hillary Morgan Ferrer, Founder and President of Mama Bear Apologetics
'Street Smarts addresses the exact topics necessary to help us dialogue effectively with our friends who desperately need the truth.' -- Dan Kimball, author of How (Not) To Read The Bible
'Street Smarts is Greg's best work. It is a fun, engaging read that exhibits 'street savvy'--a real understanding of the culture in which we live and breathe and have our being.' -- J.P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
