{"product_id":"no-rivals-student-apologetics-conference","title":"No Rivals | Student Apologetics Conference","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHRISTCHURCH | 12 SEPTEMBER 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrace Vineyard Church | 150 Ferry Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW | Ends 27 May | Discounts apply at checkout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.” – Isaiah 45:5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to believe in a world full of competing voices, worldviews, and truth claims? No Rivals is a one-day apologetics conference designed to help students think clearly, ask honest questions, and grow in confidence that the God of the Bible stands alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re really pleased to be joined by Abdu Murray, an internationally respected speaker who engages thoughtfully with Christianity, culture, and the questions people are asking today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe day is aimed at high school and university students, but is open to anyone who wants to better understand and articulate the Christian faith. Whether you’re exploring Christianity, working through doubts, or wanting to be better equipped to share your faith, this conference is designed with you in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the day, we’ll be looking at what it means to say that God has no rivals – not just as a statement of belief, but as something that shapes how we understand truth, identity, and the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’d love to have you there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/thechurchco-production.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/sites\/6164\/2026\/04\/Abdu-profile.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbdu Murray’s Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdu Murray offers the credibility of the gospel message as a speaker and writer with Embrace the Truth. He has authored several books including \u003cem\u003eSaving Truth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGrand Central Question\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eApocalypse Later\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMore than a White Man’s Religion\u003c\/em\u003e, and his latest, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/embracethetruth.org\/fake-id\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFake ID: How A.I. and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality-And What to Do About It\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim until a nine-year historical, philosophical, theological, and scientific investigation pointed him to the Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and has participated in debates and dialogues across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdu holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdu lives in the Detroit, Michigan area with his wife and their three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePrices\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Early Bird\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Bird\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnds 27 May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarts 28th May\u003cbr\u003eEnds 5th August\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarts 6th of August\u003cbr\u003eEnds when sold out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$45-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$55-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$65-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGroup ticket discounts\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-9 tickets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-14 tickets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15+ tickets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$5-00 off per ticket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$10 off per ticket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$15 off per ticket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup ticket discounts cannot apply to Super Early Bird, but DO apply in Early Bird and Standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscounts are automatically applied at the checkout – no special code necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets must be bought in one transaction – if later you want to add people to a group ticket discount, you will not be able to receive a refund.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCancelled registrations will incur a $10 processing fee up until 30 August. 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