I was received into the Catholic Church (and Judy returned to it), on 8 February 1991, by the eminent catechist and author Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
DAVE ARMSTRONG
CATHOLIC APOLOGIST, EVANGELIST, AND AUTHOR BRIEF RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Born July 30, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. Raised Methodist; converted to non-denominational evangelicalism in 1977. During the 1980s, informally studied Christian apologetics and basic theology extensively, and was active in evangelistic, counter-cult and pro-life work, writing many "tracts" on these subjects. Church-supported missionary to college students from May 1985 until October 1989. Received into the Catholic Church on February 8, 1991 by Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J., after a year of intense study and discussion. Married to Judy Kozora (October 6, 1984) with four children: three boys and a girl.
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (cum laude) from Wayne State University, Detroit, 1982; a broad liberal arts education, including much philosophy and history, and a minor in psychology. Multiple thousands of hours studying theology, Church history, philosophy, and general Christian and Catholic apologetics since 1981 (no formal training in theology). I have about 2000 books in my own library (mostly these same subjects).
Full-time author, apologist, evangelist, and free-lance writer since December 2001. I have taken on additional part-time jobs as necessary to support my apologetic vocation (often in the delivery business: the last non-writing full-time job that I had, throughout the 1990s).
In November 2007, I joined the staff of the Coming Home Network as Facilitator of Online Apologetics / Forum Coordinator / "Network Apologist" (see my article describing it). This position lasted until the end of December 2010, when it was eliminated due to downsizing at CHNI necessitated by the bad economy and slumping donations (it nothing to do with my performance, and it was stated that perhaps I could return at some future date).
My wife Judy home schools our four children (no small task considering that two of them have special needs).
The Bible Christian Society, Inc., headed by John Martignoni, a gifted Catholic apologist and speaker who offers free tapes to the public. Tax-deductible donations to my apostolate are channeled through The Bible Christian Society.
Thy Faith, Inc., a non-profit Catholic apologetic and evangelization organization headed by Gary Michuta. I was a contributing editor for its bi-monthly periodical, Hands On Apologetics, endorsed by Scott Hahn, Karl Keating, and others. A commendatory article on Thy Faith appeared in Patrick Madrid's Envoy magazine (May/June 1998, pp. 17-18), in the regular column "Friends in the Field," by Zoe Romanowsky.
Catholic Information League, an apostolate which produces evangelistic comic tracts. I am the primary or sole author of the text of five of the tracts (all art by Daniel Grajek; consulting editor: Joe Polgar). Endorsed by Karl Keating (This Rock, October 1993, p. 7), Fr. Peter Stravinskas (The Catholic Answer, March/April 1997, p. 27), Envoy (March/April 1997, pp. 17-18; "Friends in the Field," by Tracy Moran), and others. Fr. John A. Hardon (+ 2000) was formerly the senior editor and theological advisor, recommended the tracts on Mother Angelica Live (June 21, 1995), and had even shown them to Pope John Paul II. These comic tracts are now distributed by Grotto Press. See an article on the tracts from Los Angeles Lay Catholic Mission, December 2001.
The Coming Home Network International, an organization founded by Marcus Grodi (host of the EWTN program The Journey Home); designed to aid and assist Catholic converts, or potential converts (especially Protestant pastors). Advisors to The Coming Home Network include Scott and Kimberly Hahn, Thomas Howard, Fr. Michael Scanlan, Fr. Ray Ryland, Patrick Madrid, Steve Wood, and Karl Keating. It was also recommended in Envoy (March/April 1997, pp. 16-17; "Friends in the Field," by Tracy Moran). I have had several articles published in its periodical, The Coming Home Journal.
Nineveh's Crossing (Catholic media and filmmaking company): continuing relationship as apologetic contributor and (sometimes contracted) advisor, starting in May 2007. Also, a book publisher (see titles of mine published with Nineveh's Crossing, below).Catholic Answers (the largest Catholic apologetics organization, headed by Karl Keating, with employees such as Jimmy Akin and Tim Staples): one or more books of mine are scheduled to be published by them, after in-person meeting in May 2011, with closer working relations desired on both ends.
Articles and Miscellaneous
"The Real Martin Luther," The Catholic Answer, Jan/Feb 1993, 32-37.
"A Church Shopper's Road to Catholicism," This Rock, September 1993, 14-16.
"Martin Luther's Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary," Hands On Apologetics, Nov/Dec 1994, 20-23,26.
"Tradition is Not a Dirty Word," Hands On Apologetics, Mar/April 1995, 30-32,34.
"The Communion of Saints," Hands On Apologetics, July/Aug 1995, 8-11.
"Is Development of Doctrine a Corruption of Biblical Teaching?," The Catholic Answer, Sep/Oct 1995, 8-11.
"The Pre-eminence of St. Peter: 45 New Testament Proofs," Hands On Apologetics, Sep/Oct 1995, 8-13.
"Problems With the Proof Texts for 'The Bible Alone,' " Hands On Apologetics, Nov/Dec 1995, 12-13,34.
"A 'Plowboy's' Guide to the Clarity of Scripture," Hands On Apologetics, Jan/Feb 1996, 12-13,24-25,34.
"Converts to Catholicism: G.K. Chesterton," The Coming Home Newsletter, Sep/Oct 1996, 5-7.
"Converts to Catholicism: John Henry Cardinal Newman," The Coming Home Newsletter, Nov/Dec 1996, 4-5.
"The Megabyte Before Christmas" (poem), The Coming Home Newsletter, Nov/Dec 1996, 12.
"The Pre-Eminence of St. Peter: 50 New Testament Proofs," The Catholic Answer, Jan/Feb 1997, 32-35.
"Reflections: Where is the Church?," The Coming Home Newsletter, Jan/Feb 1997, 6.
"Converts to Catholicism: Monsignor Ronald Knox," The Coming Home Newsletter, Jan/Feb 1997, 9.
"Dialogue on Infant Baptism," Hands On Apologetics, March/April 1997, 24-25,32.
"Converts to Catholicism: Malcolm Muggeridge," The Coming Home Newsletter, March/April 1997, 6-7.
"The Imitation of Mary," Hands On Apologetics, May/June 1997, 14-17,21,33-34.
"Why Not the Orthodox Church?," Hands On Apologetics, Sep/Oct 1997, 8-13,27.
"To Orthodox Critics of Catholic Apostolicity: Unity Still Sought," The Catholic Answer, Nov/Dec 1997, 32-35,38-39,62.
"How Newman Convinced Me of the Apostolicity of the Catholic Church," lead conversion (and cover) story (with family photograph), The Coming Home Newsletter, September-December 1997, 1-8.
"Martin Luther's Devotion to Mary," The Coming Home Journal, January-March 1998, 12-13.
"Dialogue on Liturgical Worship," Hands On Apologetics, Mar/Apr 1998, 28-29,31.
"The Imitation of Mary," The Catholic Answer, May/June 1998, 8-11.
My website was positively reviewed in New Covenant magazine, August, 1998. See Feedback Comments From Catholics for the text.
"Why Catholics Have Bigger Bibles," Credo, August 15, 1998, 4.
"St. Augustine's Belief in the Real Presence," The Coming Home Journal, July-December 1998, 18-20.
"The Communion of Saints," The Catholic Answer, Nov/Dec 1998, 8-12.
I received the Award Website of the Year (for 1998) from the staff and advisors of Envoy Magazine, and was a finalist (with three others) for "Best New Evangelist" (Envoy, January/February 1999, 10).
"Newman Persuaded Me of the Apostolicity of the Catholic Church," The Latin Mass, Fall 1999, Vol. 8, No. 4, 65-71.
"The Perspicuity ('Clearness') of Scripture," The Coming Home Journal, July-December 1999, 16-18.
"Is This God?," Cover story on the Holy Eucharist, Envoy Magazine, January/February 2000, cover and 1, 34-40. See also the Envoy online version.
"Martin Luther, Indulgences, and the Origins of the Protestant Revolt," Hands On Apologetics, July/August 2000, vol. 5, No. 3, cover story, 6-9, 11.
"Transubstantiation 0101," Hands On Apologetics, July/August 2000, vol. 5, No. 4, 12-15, 23, 34.
"Interview With a Catholic Apologist" (interview with Peter Vere, JCL), November 2001 posted on the Onerock Online website, and in the January 2002 edition of The Write Stuff, the monthly e-zine of The Catholic Writer's Association (CWA).
Dave Armstrong: Catholic Apologetics' "Socratic Evangelist," interview with, and article by Tim Drake, for the regular feature "Diplomatic Corps," Envoy Magazine, Spring 2002, volume 5.6, 8-9.
"Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked" -- pamphlet published by Our Sunday Visitor for mass distribution in churches, July 2002.
"Catholics Need to Read Their Bibles," This Rock, February 2004, 20-22.
"On Sinners in the Church: How Could it be Otherwise?," This Rock, April 2004, 25-27.
Review of A Biblical Defense of Catholicism, by Michael J. Miller, in Homiletic & Pastoral Review, May 2004.
"A Quick Ten-Step Refutation of Sola Scriptura," This Rock, September 2004.
"The Pleasures and Perils of a Catholic Apologetics Apostolate," This Rock, November 2004.
"Excerpt from: The New Catholic Answer Bible (NAB) with inserts by Paul Thigpen and Dave Armstrong: Why the Catholic Church is Unique," Our Sunday Visitor online version, 22 June, 2005.
Review of The Catholic Verses, by Dr. Stanley Williams, on Catholic Exchange website, 24 June 2005.
"Excerpt from: The New Catholic Answer Bible (NAB), inserts by Paul Thigpen and Dave Armstrong: Are Catholics ‘Born Again’?," Our Sunday Visitor online version, 13 July 2005.
Review of The Catholic Verses, by Michael J. Miller, in Homiletic & Pastoral Review, October 2005; reprinted in Ignatius Insight.
DVD Study Guide for Common Ground [a Catholic - evangelical Protestant ecumenical endeavor], June 2007.
DVD Study Guide for What Catholics Really Believe [answers portion of the Guide for the teaching series by Dr. Ray Guarendi and Fr. Kevin Fete], July 2007.
Review of The One-Minute Apologist, by Carl E. Olson, in National Catholic Register, August 26 - September 1, 2007 issue.
My book, Martin Luther: Catholic Critical Analysis and Praise, was briefly reviewed by Fr. Peter Stravinskas in the January / February 2009 issue of The Catholic Response (Vol. V, No. 4, pp. 31-32). Here is the entire review:The author is a fine apologist and has often demonstrated how Luther (and other Reformers) were much more Catholic than their spiritual heirs today. In scholarly, critical, and ecumenical fashion, the reader is led through the theological musings of a very complex and confused /confusing man. Where Catholic truth is at stake, Luther's inadequacies are highlighted; where there is coincidence, that is happily shown. Particularly worthwhile is the treatment of Luther's Eucharistic theology and his Mariology, where contemporary Protestants could profit greatly from their spiritual forefather.
My Two Conversions: An Interview with Spanish Journalist Itxu Díaz, of the Dicax Press Agency (April 2011)
"Ten must-see web resources for Catholics" (by Mark Shea; OSV Newsweekly, 21 February 2012; my apostolate is one of the ten profiled)
45-minute interview with Jimmy Akin on the topic of sola Scriptura; will be available on CD exclusively for those who make a donation to Catholic Answers (30 April 2012)
"Ten Deficiencies of Sola Scriptura as a Rule of Faith," Catholic Answers Magazine, May / June 2012, 22-25.
Cartoon Tracts
Catholic Cartoon Tracts (see my "Catholic affiliations" above) produces excellent apologetic cartoon tracts. I am the sole or primary author of the text of five of these (all art by Dan Grajek; co-editor Joe Polgar): The Cloud of Witnesses, The Resurrection: Hoax or History?, The Class Struggle, Mary: Do Catholics Have a Biblical View? [see my text only], and Joe Hardhat, the Quintessential Catholic: On Justification [see my text only].
"The Resurrection: Hoax or History?" (comic tract), co-author and cartoonist Daniel Grajek, This Rock, "Dragnet," February 1994, 8-9 (also briefly mentioned in the October 1993 "Dragnet").
Books (all available for purchase -- follow the linked titles)
"Confessions of a 1980s' Jesus Freak," 241-252 in Surprised by Truth, edited by Patrick Madrid, San Diego: Basilica Press, September 1994 (one of eleven conversion stories). Surprised by Truth has sold more than 400,000 copies and is the second-largest Catholic bestseller after the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
"The Imitation of Mary," (written in 1997), chapter 5 in The Catholic Answer Book of Mary, edited by Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor, March 2000, 31-35.A Biblical Defense of Catholicism (#1), was completed in May 1996, published in October 2001 by AuthorHouse (formerly 1stBooks Library), and in June 2003 by Sophia Institute Press. It includes a Foreword by the late Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
More Biblical Evidence for Catholicism (#2), was published in February 2002, by AuthorHouse (formerly 1stBooks Library) and republished (without appendices) in May 2007 by Lulu. It includes a Foreword by Dr. Scott Hahn.
Bible Conversations: Catholic-Protestant Dialogues on the Bible, Tradition, and Salvation (#3), was completed in June 2002 and published in May 2007 by Lulu.
Development of Catholic Doctrine: Evolution, Revolution, or an Organic Process? (#4), was completed in June 2002 and published in May 2007 by Lulu.
Mere Christian Apologetics (#5), was completed in September 2002 and published in August 2007 by Lulu.
Christian Worldview vs. Postmodernism (#6), was completed in September 2002 and published in May 2007 by Lulu.
I wrote all of the apologetic commentary (44 articles on various topics, on 22 color inserts) for The Catholic Answer Bible (#7), published by Our Sunday Visitor in September 2002.
Family Matters: Catholic Theology of the Family (#8), was completed in December 2002 and published in May 2007 by Lulu.
Pensées on Catholic Traditionalism (#9), was completed in December 2002 and published in May 2007 by Lulu.
Protestantism: Critical Reflections of an Ecumenical Catholic (#10), was completed in May 2003 and published in August 2007 by Lulu.
Twin Scourges: Thoughts on Anti-Catholicism & Theological Liberalism (#11), was completed in June 2003 and published in September 2007 by Lulu.
Orthodoxy and Catholicism: A Comparison (#12), was completed in July 2004 and published in September 2007 by Lulu.
The Catholic Verses: 95 Bible Passages That Confound Protestants (#13), was published by Sophia Institute Press in August 2004.
The New Catholic Answer Bible (revision and expansion of The Catholic Answer Bible) was published by Our Sunday Visitor in April 2005. I am the co-author of the 88 articles, with Paul Thigpen (my original 44 are half of the total).
The One-Minute Apologist: Essential Catholic Replies to Over Sixty Common Protestant Claims (#14), was published by Sophia Institute Press in May 2007.
The Church Fathers Were Catholic: Patristic Evidences for Catholicism (#15), was completed in November 2007 and published in November 2007 by Lulu.
Martin Luther: Catholic Critical Analysis and Praise (#16), was completed in April 2008 and published in April 2008 by Lulu.
The Wisdom of Mr. Chesterton: The Very Best Quotes, Quips, and Cracks from the Pen of G. K. Chesterton (editor only; #17) was completed in October 2008 and was published in December 2009 by Saint Benedict Press / TAN Books.
501 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible the Only Infallible Authority? (#18), was completed in January 2009 and published in the same month by Lulu.
Bible Proofs for Catholic Truths: A Source Book for Apologists and Inquirers (#19), was completed in April 2009 and published in August 2009 by Sophia Institute Press.
Author of Study Guide portion of Common Ground: What Protestants and Catholics Can Learn From Each Other, by Pastor Steve Andrews and Fr. John Riccardo, and edited by Stanley D. and Pam Williams; published in January 2010 by Nineveh's Crossing.
Biblical Catholic Answers for John Calvin (#20), was completed in March 2010 and published in March 2010 by Lulu.
"The Catholic Mary": Quite Contrary to the Bible? (#21), was completed in September 2010 and published in October 2010 by Lulu.
Science and Christianity: Close Partners or Mortal Enemies? (#22), was completed in October 2010 and is available only as an e-book, through Payloadz.
Biblical Catholic Salvation: “Faith Working Through Love” (#23), was completed in October 2010 and published in October 2010 by Lulu.
Author of Study Guide portion of What Catholics Really Believe, by Dr. Ray Guarendi and Fr. Kevin Fete; edited by Stanley D. Williams; published in December 2010 by Nineveh's Crossing.
Biblical Catholic Eucharistic Theology (#24), was completed in February 2011 and published in February 2011 by Lulu.
The Quotable Newman: A Definitive Guide to His Central Thoughts and Ideas (#25): original manuscript completed on 19 August 2011. Accepted for publication by Sophia Institute Press (in slimmed-down form) on 28 September 2011. It will be published in August 2012.
100 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura (#26), was completed on 4 November 2011; published on 10 May 2012 by Catholic Answers.
Classic Catholic Biblical Apologetics: 1525-1925 (#27) was completed on 6 February 2012 and published on the same day by Lulu.
Biblical Evidence for the Communion of Saints (#28) was completed on 11 February 2012 and published on the same day by Lulu.
I signed a contract on 8 March 2012 with Logos Bible Software, Inc., for inclusion of ten of my Lulu-published books to be sold on their website and included in the wonderful searchable state-of-the-art Bible study resources that they offer.
Biblical Proofs for an Infallible Church and Papacy (#29) was completed on 21 March 2012 and published on the same day by Lulu.
The Quotable Wesley: Theology and Conversion of Heart (#30) was completed on 2 May 2012 and published on the same day by Lulu.
Beatles, Motown, Beach Boys, Etc.: Classic Rock Discographies, Commentary, and Mono vs. Stereo Analysis (#31) was completed on 12 May 2012, and published on the same day by Lulu.
Love Talks with Foster Braun, WCM 990 AM, Ann Arbor, MI, 11 AM-1 PM EST on 14 November 1988; my call-in concerning my first participation in Operation Rescue pro-life activism two days earlier. (#1)
Evangel Echoes with Emery Moss, WMUZ-FM 103.5, Detroit, MI, 12 midnight-1:15 AM EST on 3 November 1989; on the false teaching of Jehovah's Witnesses (I was an evangelical Protestant at this time). (#2)
The Al Kresta Show Live, WDEO, 990 AM, Ann Arbor, MI, from 12:00-12:30 PM EST on 8 September 1997; interviewed concerning my conversion story. See also the transcript. (#3)
"Appearances" (via phone) on the Connecticut Catholic apologetics television program Pillar of Truth (host Dick Kelley), on 8 May 1999 (Development of Doctrine) and 15 May 1999 (Questions and Answers) -- half hour each. See also the transcripts (Development / Q & A). (#4, #5)
Kresta in the Afternoon (host Al Kresta), WDEO, 990 AM, Ann Arbor, MI, from 3:00-4:00 PM EST on 30 April 2002; interviewed concerning my conversion story and my first book, A Biblical Defense of Catholicism. (#6)
Faith and Family Live (host Steve Wood), syndicated nationwide by EWTN radio, "A Biblical Defense of Catholicism," 11:00 AM-12 Noon EST, 10 July 2003. See websites: www.dads.org / www.familylifecenter.net. (#7)
Catholic Answers Live (host Jerry Usher); affiliated with Karl Keating's apologetic apostolate, Catholic Answers. Syndicated nationally on EWTN radio. "Why We Need More than the Bible", 6:00-7:00 PM EST, 10 October 2003. Listen (mp3) (#8). Jerry wrote (letter of 16 October 2003):You did a terrific job . . . I could tell by the response from our listeners . . . that they benefited from the program. We'll be happy to have you on the show again in the future . . . may the Lord continue to bless you and the fine work you're doing.Hands-On Apologetics Live (hosts Gary Michuta and Tony Gerring) on Michigan Catholic Radio: 1090 WCAR in metro Detroit and 1080 in Lansing area. Interview and Question and Answer, 10:00-11:00 AM EST, 18 October 2003. (#9)
Kresta in the Afternoon (host Al Kresta), WDEO, 990 AM, Ann Arbor, MI, from 5:00-5:30 PM EST on 2 April 2004; interviewed concerning general apologetics and my authorship of all the notes for The Catholic Answer Bible. (#10)
Live From the Shrine (hosts John Kruse and Julie Komasara), Michigan Catholic Radio: WCAR: 1090 AM. General interview (conversion, books, etc.) by Julie Komasara: 4:15-5:00 PM, 24 September 2004. (#11)
Catholic Answers Live (host Jerry Usher); affiliated with Karl Keating's apologetic apostolate, Catholic Answers. Syndicated nationally on EWTN radio. "Communion of Saints: A Cloud of Witnesses", 7:00-8:00 PM EST, 26 June 2006. Listen (mp3). (#12)
Son Rise Morning Show (host Brian Patrick); Sacred Heart Radio: 740 AM in the Cincinnati area. Q & A on a variety of apologetic issues, 8:10-8:30 AM EST, 17 January 2008. (#13)
Spirit Morning Show (hosts Bruce and Kris McGregor); Spirit Catholic Radio: 88.9 FM, Omaha. Interview concerning The One-Minute Apologist and brief conversion testimony; 8:00-8:45 AM EST, 15 February 2008. [ Listen ] (#14)
Son Rise Morning Show; Sacred Heart Radio: 740 AM in the Cincinnati area: 6-9 AM Monday through Friday. Ten-minute interview with Matt Swaim concerning my book, The Wisdom of Mr. Chesterton, 15 December 2009. [ Listen ] (#15)
Spirit Morning Show (hosts Bruce and Kris McGregor); Spirit Catholic Radio: 88.9 FM, Omaha. 30-minute interview concerning The Wisdom of Mr. Chesterton [taped on 29 December 2009]. (#16)
The Catholics Next Door, with Greg and Jennifer Willits (Sirius Satellite Channel: The Catholic Channel, 159 and XM Satellite Channel 117). Interview concerning The Wisdom of Mr. Chesterton 3 March 2010 (11:25-11:40 AM) [ Listen ] (#17)
REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
I highly recommend his work, A Biblical Defense of Catholicism, which I find to be thoroughly orthodox, well-written, and effective for the purpose of making Catholic truth more understandable and accessible to the public at large. It is, I firmly believe, a fine book of popular Catholic apologetics.
Fr. Peter M. J. Stravinskas (prominent Catholic apologist and author). My articles have appeared in the magazine he edited: The Catholic Answer, six times. He has stated:
I always appreciate your work.
Fr. Ray Ryland (advisor to Catholic Answers and Coming Home Network; prominent ecumenist and apologist):
God bless you in your indefatigable labors on behalf of the Faith! Only God knows how many lives your efforts have touched with the truth. May God continually bless you and guide you . . .
Your splendid book [A Biblical Defense of Catholicism] . . . spreads forth a feast of intellectual nourishment for the Catholic faith. I do hope it has wide circulation . . . God bless you and give you joy and strength in persevering in your important ministry.
Dr. Scott Hahn (perhaps the preeminent Catholic apologist today; author of Rome Sweet Home -- with his wife Kimberly -- and speaker on numerous widely-distributed apologetic cassette tapes; most notably his greatly-influential conversion story). He wrote the Foreword for my second book, More Biblical Evidence for Catholicism.
I spent over an hour romping around your website. Nice, very nice . . . Good stuff. Keep up the great work . . . rather remarkable cyber-talents.
Thanks again for the great work you're doing for Christ and His Church. No matter how long it's taken, the Lord clearly has you right where He wants you.
Karl Keating (founder of Catholic Answers and leading apologist and author):
I hope you can find a publisher. If attractively printed and correctly promoted, your manuscript [A Biblical Defense of Catholicism] could sell widely.
Steve Ray (author of apologetic books Crossing the Tiber [San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1997] and Upon This Rock [Ignatius, 1999] ).
Keep up the good work. I am constantly sending people to your page to find answers for their questions and sources for their search.
Marcus Grodi (story in Surprised by Truth, director of The Coming Home Network, and host of the live call-in TV show on EWTN: The Journey Home).
You utterly amaze me! Such good stuff . . . Dave, keep up your effective and eternally valuable apologetic journalism!
Patrick Madrid (well-known Catholic apologist; editor of Surprised by Truth and Envoy Magazine, author of Pope Fiction).
I've been noticing a lot of positive comments from around the country on your apologetics efforts on the Internet. Bravo!
I admire, as ever, your fantastic and penetrating work for Christ and His Church.
Keep up the fantastic work with "Biblical Catholicism." All of us at Envoy love it and often refer people to it.
Dr. Kenneth Howell (Catholic apologist; author of Mary of Nazareth, Queenship Pub. Co., 1998).
You do such good work. Without pride, don't minimize the gifts God has given you. Your web page is excellent and you are obviously a self-taught man.
Steve Wood (prominent advocate of traditional family values):
You have done a VERY great job on your web site. Keep up the excellent work!
Mark Brumley (editor of Ignatius Press):
Your site continues to look good and to be among the most useful.
Dr. Paul Thigpen (editor of The Catholic Answer):
Wow, Dave--the fountain just keeps gushing! You'll never know this side of eternity just how many souls have been brought closer to the Kingdom and to the fullness of the Faith through your efforts. I recommend your website frequently . . . Just wanted to let you know I appreciate your labors of love . . .
Amy Welborn (well-known Catholic author and blogmaster):
There is someone out there who says what I have to say much better than I ever could -- the smartest Catholic apologist I know of -- Dave Armstrong.
Fr. Joseph Fessio (President of Ignatius Press):
I certainly think it [the earlier, much longer version of my manuscript A Biblical Defense of Catholicism] is a valuable tool.
Pete Vere, JCL (canonist and author):
Dave Armstrong['s] . . . apologetics ministry was one of God's tools through which I both reconciled with the Catholic Church and discerned my vocation as a canonist.
Mike Aquilina (Catholic apologist and author of several books):
I love your books, love your site, love everything you do. God bless you in your work. I'm very grateful for all you've done, and for all you make available. If someone pitches a hard question at me, I go first to your site. Then I send the questioner directly to the page that best answers the question. I know it's going to be on your site.
Taylor Marshall (apologist and author of The Crucified Rabbi):
Dave Armstrong's book A Biblical Defense of Catholicism was one of the first Catholic apologetics books that I read when I was exploring Catholicism. Ever since then, I have continued to appreciate how he articulates the Catholic Faith through his blog and books. I still visit his site when I need a great quote or clarification regarding anything ranging from sacraments to sedevacantists. Dave is one of the best cyber-apologists out there.
Al Kresta (Catholic talk show host -- Kresta in the Afternoon [Ave Maria Radio] -- and author of Why Do Catholics Genuflect?, Servant, 2001).
People regularly tell me how much they appreciate your work. This new book sounds very useful. Your website is incredible and I recommend it regularly to new Catholics.
(Dave Armstrong)
Dave Armstrong is a Catholic author and apologist, who has been actively proclaiming and defending Christianity for 31 years, and Catholicism in particular for more than 21 years. Formerly a campus missionary, as a Protestant, Dave was received into the Catholic Church in 1991, by the late, well-known catechist and theologian, Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
His conversion story was published in the bestselling book Surprised by Truth (edited by Patrick Madrid; San Diego: Basilica Press, 1994). Dave’s articles have frequently appeared in many Catholic periodicals, including This Rock, Envoy Magazine, The Catholic Answer, The Coming Home Journal, Gilbert Magazine, and The Latin Mass. Dave’s apologetic and writing apostolate was the subject of a feature article in the May 2002 issue of Envoy Magazine.
Dave has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated Catholic radio shows, including Catholic Answers Live (twice), Faith and Family Live, Kresta in the Afternoon, Son Rise Morning Show, and The Catholics Next Door.
His large and popular website, Biblical Evidence for Catholicism, was online from March 1997 to March 2007, and received the 1998 Catholic Website of the Year award from Envoy Magazine. His blog Biblical Evidence for Catholicism (named Cor ad cor loquitur up till October 2007: http://www.biblicalcatholic.com/), begun in February 2004, contains more than 2500 papers, 625+ debates, and over 50 distinct web pages.
Sophia Institute Press has published five of Dave’s books: A Biblical Defense of Catholicism (Foreword by Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J., 2003), The Catholic Verses (2004), The One-Minute Apologist (2007), Bible Proofs for Catholic Truths (2009), and The Quotable Newman (editor: 2012). He is co-author (with Dr. Paul Thigpen) of the inserts for The New Catholic Answer Bible (Our Sunday Visitor: 2005), and editor for The Wisdom of Mr. Chesterton: The Very Best Quotes, Quips, and Cracks from the Pen of G. K. Chesterton (Saint Benedict Press / TAN Books: 2009). 100 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura was published by Catholic Answers in May 2012. Several of his thirty-one books are bestsellers in the field.
Dave’s writing has been enthusiastically endorsed or recommended by many leading Catholic apologists, authors, and priests, including Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Peter M. J. Stravinskas, Marcus Grodi, Patrick Madrid, Steve Ray, Karl Keating, and Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
He has been happily married to his wife Judy since October 1984, they have three sons and a daughter, and reside in Melvindale, Michigan (metro Detroit).
Last updated: 29 May 2012.
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