Annalise Blackie is passionate about helping young people develop a confident, well-grounded Christian faith and understand why what they believe matters. With a heart for the next generation, Annalise has been involved in developing and leading Thinking Matters Camps, equipping young Christians to navigate the challenges of contemporary culture, think biblically, and stand firm in their faith.
Her involvement in apologetics began with a desire to address the growing biblical illiteracy she was seeing among younger generations in New Zealand. In 2022, she helped establish a worldview and apologetics camp for young people aged 15–20, which later became part of Thinking Matters. Since then, she has played a key role in developing camp programmes, creating devotional resources, teaching theology and apologetics, and mentoring young believers.
Annalise is particularly passionate about helping Christians engage thoughtfully with difficult questions surrounding faith, morality, and culture. Her speaking includes the pro-life case and the importance of understanding and communicating a biblical perspective on contemporary ethical issues.
Through her work with Thinking Matters, Annalise is committed to seeing a generation of young Christians equipped to think clearly, live faithfully, and share the hope of Jesus with confidence, truth, and compassion.
Reigniting the Case for Life: A Christian Perspective on Abortion
What does it mean to stand up for the value of human life in a culture where abortion is often treated as a matter of personal choice? In this talk, Annalise Blackie explores the Christian case for life, examining the moral, philosophical, and biblical foundations for the inherent value and dignity of every human being. She challenges us to think carefully about the difficult questions surrounding abortion, consider why every human life matters, and develop the confidence to communicate a thoughtful, compassionate, and compelling pro-life position. This is an important conversation for Christians wanting to understand not only what they believe, but why it matters.
Book Annalise for Your Next Event
Whether addressing the case for life, developing a biblical worldview, or equipping the next generation to stand firm in their beliefs, Annalise brings thoughtful insight, biblical conviction, and a genuine heart for people. She is particularly passionate about helping young Christians move beyond simply knowing what they believe to understanding why they believe it, and having the confidence to share their faith with others. Annalise would be a great addition to youth events, church gatherings, apologetics seminars, and conferences.
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