Mastering the "Columbo Tactic" for Young Age Creationism

About this episode

This episode discusses the Columbo Tactic for engaging in conversations about young age creationism effectively.

Want to have better conversations about young age creationism? In this episode, I break down Greg Koukl’s Columbo Tactic —a powerful way to ask the right questions, stay in control, and challenge assumptions without starting a debate. Learn how to use three simple questions to guide discussions and make your points persuasively. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & why conversations matter 02:30 - What is the Columbo Tactic? 05:45 - The power of asking the right questions 09:15 - Question 1: “What do you mean by that?” 13:00 - Question 2: “How did you come to that conclusion?” 16:45 - Question 3: “Have you ever considered…?” 21:30 - Real-world examples & applications 28:00 - How to stay winsome & persuasive 32:00 - Final thoughts & next steps Want to sharpen your skills? Let me know how these tactics work for you in the comments!

People in this episode

Host: Steve Schramm

Topics covered

• young age creationism
• Columbo Tactic
• asking questions
• persuasive communication
• debate techniques

Keywords

• Columbo Tactic
• young age creationism
• persuasive questions
• debate
• communication skills

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