Alan Highers reflects on the three great men who shaped him as a debater—Guy N. Woods the logician, G.K. Wallace the master of simplification, and W. Curtis Porter the rebuttal expert. Their influence helped prepare him for a lifetime of defending the faith.

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In this episode, Brother Alan Highers recalls the legendary debates between Joe S. Warlick and Ben Bogard—two men who clashed over truth more than 20 times. Their exchanges were sharp, humorous, and unforgettable.

In this episode, Glenn Colley sits down with Alan Highers to recall his debate with D.L. Welch—one of the most experienced Pentecostal debaters in history. Known for his sharp arguments yet gentlemanly spirit, Welch showed that debates didn’t have to be ugly to be meaningful.

Debates often bring tension, but sometimes they also bring unexpected humor and sharp wit. In this conversation, Brother Alan Highers recalls a memorable exchange between W. Curtis Porter and Ben Bogard during a debate on the name and scriptural authority of the Missionary Baptist Church.