To seek knowledge, understanding, and wisdom to equip and strengthen the
Body of Christ to courageously and confidently engage in authentic, grace-filled, and
respectful conversations with people in their circle of influence.
The Case For Life
A dynamic and interactive 2-day workshop, learning about the Case for Life and also exploring the question
"How does this affect me?"
With your new knowledge and understanding, you will consider,
"How can I take this forward in my life and in my circle of influence?"
"How can I engage in grace filled, respectful conversations on this topic?"
Participants will become confident to be ready to share the APOLOGIA of the Case for Life to anyone who asks. Participants will be able to engage in conversations with generalities and respect.
Date: September 22nd and Oct 6th
Time: 12:30-2:15pm
Location: Park Place Fellowship Center
**Workshop is limited to 15 participants
A dynamic and interactive 2-day workshop, learning about the Case for Life and also exploring the question
"How does this affect me?"
With your new knowledge and understanding, you will consider,
"How can I take this forward in my life and in my circle of influence?"
"How can I engage in grace filled, respectful conversations on this topic?"
Participants will become confident to be ready to share the APOLOGIA of the Case for Life to anyone who asks. Participants will be able to engage in conversations with generalities and respect.
Date: September 22nd and Oct 6th
Time: 12:30-2:15pm
Location: Park Place Fellowship Center
**Workshop is limited to 15 participants
Our Mission
To seek knowledge, understanding, and wisdom to equip and strengthen the
Body of Christ.
To courageously and confidently engage in authentic, grace-filled, and
respectful conversations with people in their circle of influence.
To seek knowledge, understanding, and wisdom to equip and strengthen the
Body of Christ.
To courageously and confidently engage in authentic, grace-filled, and
respectful conversations with people in their circle of influence.
Apologia for Truth and Hope strives to help you connect, strengthen and thrive in
relationships with others.
Whether it is a 2 min or 2-hour conversation with a stranger, life-long friend,
co-worker or anyone in your circle of influence, we want to give you the opportunity to learn and practice with hands on experience.
Meet the team.
Joseph Shelton
Co- Founder
Joseph Shelton is the Religion Instructor at Clackamas Community College, a PhD student in the Philosophy of Religion, an Associate Scholar for ‘Reasons to Believe,’ and Apologist with an emphasis in Philosophy, Worldviews, Religious Studies, and Church History.
Joseph’s PhD studies are in the fields of Thomistic Philosophy, Metaphysical Views of Evil, and Gnosticism and the Occult.
When he is not working on his PhD, Joseph loves to explore the stars as a novice stargazer, enjoys jogging, and explores God’s creation by going on hikes.
Joseph is fond of long conversations over life and God, with a coffee nearby. He has a fat-silly cat named Gus, who is constantly hungry.
Joseph’s PhD studies are in the fields of Thomistic Philosophy, Metaphysical Views of Evil, and Gnosticism and the Occult.
When he is not working on his PhD, Joseph loves to explore the stars as a novice stargazer, enjoys jogging, and explores God’s creation by going on hikes.
Joseph is fond of long conversations over life and God, with a coffee nearby. He has a fat-silly cat named Gus, who is constantly hungry.
Belinda Calabia
Co-Founder
Belinda Calabia is a Professional Life Coach, retired Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician, and Apologist with special interest in science. She loves exploring and discovering God in nature whether it is a flower, insect, cells, body systems... all life is fascinating.
Belinda builds relationships one on one and in small group settings and conversations. Her husband Steve and she have two adult children, Karina and Evan! She even has an adorable Labradoodle, Jean Paul!
Belinda builds relationships one on one and in small group settings and conversations. Her husband Steve and she have two adult children, Karina and Evan! She even has an adorable Labradoodle, Jean Paul!