Conversational Apologetics | When Ideas Collapse: The Suicide Tactic

Season 2, Episode 131

In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their series on conversational apologetics by exploring Gregory Koukl’s Suicide Tactic—a way of recognizing claims that undermine or contradict themselves. Drawing from examples such as “There is no truth,” “You should never judge,” and “You shouldn’t force your morality on others,” they explain how some ideas collapse when consistently applied to themselves. The discussion also examines biblical examples of exposing faulty reasoning, including Jesus’ response to the Pharisees in Matthew 12. Throughout the episode, Michael and Zach emphasize that this tactic should not be used to embarrass people or score debate points, but to ask gracious questions that help others recognize inconsistencies in their own thinking. The goal is not confrontation for its own sake, but greater clarity, honest reflection, and wiser conversations about truth.

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