"I often tell my students, ‘You must pursue truth rather than protect your presuppositions.’ This is axiomatic for honest investigation, a sine qua non of historical research. Sadly, it is a rare commodity among scholars today, even among biblical scholars. Dr. Licona is one who exemplifies this approach in his treatment of the resurrection of Jesus. Frankly, I can’t remember when I came across a scholar whose passion for Christ so readily translates into a passion for truth. Licona is the man!”

 Daniel B. Wallace, Ph.D., Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary, Executive Director, Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts

"Michael Licona is a gracious, winsome, capable defender of Christian orthodoxy and Jesus' historical bodily resurrection in particular. He is an excellent scholar, communicator, and debater, and I am glad to stand behind his ministry." 

Paul Copan, Ph.D., Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University    

"Mike Licona is simply a wonderful communicator. Never speaking over the heads of his various audiences, he employs humor and overall winsomeness to grab his audience's attention and to keep it riveted on the subject at hand. Throughout, Mike's greatest assets come across well--his own personality along with his scholarship. As one listens, it is obvious that behind the excellent eye contact, humor, and clear outline is a scholar with whom skeptics ought not try to spar."

Gary R. Habermas, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Philosophy & Apologetics Liberty University

"When I first saw Mike Licona in a public debate on the resurrection of Jesus, I realized that here was a young man whom I needed to get to know. He dismantled his opponent's arguments with surgical precision and yet with such graciousness that no one could be offended. I have found Mike to be a person possessing a rare combination of careful scholarship, winsomeness, and debating skill. You will find that as a speaker Mike will not brook bad arguments, but will present an honest, solid case for his conclusions, delivered with his characteristic and unshakeable good humor."

William Lane Craig, Ph.D., D.Theol. Research Prof. of Philosophy Talbot School of Theology

"Using Mike Licona at Collegiate Weeks has been a consistent hit! He is a challenging, yet understandable, communicator. He is a strong, yet entertaining, apologist. It is quite easy for me to recommend Mike for use on your campuses and state meetings. College students and leaders alike benefit from Mike's teachings!"

Linda H. Osborne National Collegiate Ministry Leader LifeWay

"Mike Licona is a rising star in the world of Christian apologetics. He's been mentored by the best of the best -- including Gary Habermas and William Lane Craig -- and is increasingly sharing their platform as a first-rate author, speaker, and debater who is effectively defending the truth of historic Christianity."

Mark Mittelberg International speaker and author of Building a Contagious Church

"Mike Licona combines the mind of a scholar, the heart of an evangelist, the clarity of a communicator, and the persuasive skills of a debater. His ministry is vitally important in answering objections currently being leveled against Christianity. Mike has my strong endorsement as an effective and winsome apologist."

Lee Strobel, author, The Case for Christ and The Case for the Real Jesus