{"id":229819,"date":"2026-11-05T06:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/launching-truth-conference-equips-christians-in-todays-world-cedarville-university\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T06:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:15:11","slug":"launching-truth-conference-equips-christians-in-todays-world-cedarville-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/launching-truth-conference-equips-christians-in-todays-world-cedarville-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Launching Truth Conference Equips Christians in Today\u2019s World &#8211; Cedarville University"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>by Rachel Schuck<\/em><br \/>What does a NASA astronaut\u2019s unexpected nine-month mission in space have to do with the biblical account of creation? At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarville.edu\/\" data-sf-ec-immutable=\"\">Cedarville University,<\/a> astronaut Barry Wilmore and Christian apologist Ken Ham will explore that connection during <a href=\"https:\/\/answersingenesis.org\/blogs\/ken-ham\/2026\/05\/17\/ham-wilmore-launching-truth-shipshewana-grand-rapids\/?gad_campaignid=23991694233\" data-sf-ec-immutable=\"\">Launching Truth<\/a>&nbsp;on Monday, Nov. 9, a conference focused on biblical authority, Christian apologetics and the relationship between faith and science.<br \/>This free event begins at 6 p.m. in the Jeremiah Chapel inside of Cedarville\u2019s Dixon Ministry Center. Doors open one hour earlier. Ham and Wilmore will explore Genesis 1-11 and its significance for understanding the Christian faith, interpreting scientific observations and engaging with contemporary culture.<br \/>Ham, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/answersingenesis.org\/bios\/ken-ham\/\" data-sf-ec-immutable=\"\">Answers in Genesis<\/a>, and Wilmore, a retired U.S. Navy captain and NASA astronaut, will address how Christians can understand, explain and defend their biblical convictions in an increasingly complex cultural environment.<\/p>\n<div class='pullquote' aria-hidden='true'>\n<p>\u201cWe so desperately need to equip generations today to stand on the authority of God\u2019s Word and defend the Christian faith,\u201d<\/p>\n<div class='pullquote__cite'>\n<p>&#8211; Ken Ham<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWe so desperately need to equip generations today to stand on the authority of God\u2019s Word and defend the Christian faith,\u201d<br \/>&#8211; Ken Ham<br \/>Ham will present \u201cGenesis 1-11: The Launching Pad to the Bible,\u201d examining the foundational role of the opening chapters in the Bible in shaping a Christian worldview.<br \/>\u201cWe so desperately need to equip generations today to stand on the authority of God\u2019s Word and defend the Christian faith,\u201d Ham said. \u201cThrough this event, we have the opportunity to help reach younger generations with the truth of God\u2019s Word.\u201d<br \/>Wilmore\u2019s talk is titled: \u201cTruth Without Compromise Is Truth That Endures.\u201d He will draw from his experiences as an astronaut. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sf-image-responsive=\"true\" src=\"\/images\/default-source\/campus-news\/news\/2026\/truth.png?sfvrsn=7d455c4a_1\" height=\"133\" style=\"float: right; margin: 10px; max-width: calc(100% - 20px); height: auto\" title=\"Truth\" width=\"236\" alt=\"\" class=\"-sf-font-align-right\" sf-size=\"193756\"><br \/>Wilmore gained international attention as a crew member aboard Boeing&#8217;s first crewed Starliner mission in June 2024. Originally scheduled to spend approximately eight days aboard the International Space Station, Wilmore and fellow astronaut Suni Williams remained in space for more than nine months because of technical problems with the spacecraft. They returned to Earth in March 2025.<br \/>The Launching Truth event aligns with Cedarville&#8217;s commitment to biblical education as it prepares students to communicate their faith in a variety of settings. Through examining biblical foundations, Ham also hopes that attendees will leave inspired to communicate their convictions with courage.<br \/>\u201cAfter the event, I hope attendees will go away differently,\u201d Ham said. \u201cI hope they say, \u2018We need to be more bold. We need to stand up more for God\u2019s Word and the gospel.\u2019 If Christians today then lead people, a lot of others will say, \u2018We can do that too.\u2019\u201d<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarville.edu\/\" data-sf-ec-immutable=\"\">Cedarville University<\/a>, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers <a href=\"\/academics\/programs\">undergraduate<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/academics\/offices\/graduate-school\">graduate<\/a>&nbsp;residential and <a href=\"\/admissions\/online-programs\">online<\/a>&nbsp;programs across arts, sciences and professional fields. With 7,542 students, it is among Ohio&#8217;s largest private universities and is ranked among the nation\u2019s top five evangelical universities in the <a href=\"\/news\/2025\/cedarville-university-among-top-three-evangelical-universities-in-wsj-national-college-rankings\">Wall Street Journal\u2019s 2027 Best Colleges<\/a>&nbsp;in the U.S. Cedarville is also known for its vibrant Christian community, challenging academics and high graduation and retention rates. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarville.edu\/\" data-sf-ec-immutable=\"\">cedarville.edu<\/a>.<br \/>Facebook<br \/>X<br \/>LinkedIn<br \/>Cedarville University is known throughout the country for its faculty experts who speak into national and international topics. 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