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08 Why Do Bad Times Call For Good Philosophy? - Dr. Tim McGrew Interview (Part 1 of 2)


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In times of deep personal crisis, we are often tempted to postpone or abandon our quest for biblical understanding and godly wisdom. We simply don't have time for such noble pursuits when we are in survival mode. But that reaction is dangerous as it focuses our attention on the fear of the circumstances and off the face of the Savior.


In this episode of Apologetics Profile, Daniel Ray begins his conversation with Christian philosopher, Dr. Tim McGrew, on the reason everyone does philosophy and why every believer should strive to develop a solid Christian philosophy to the glory of God -- especially during difficult times.


The interview takes place at the Defend apologetics conference on the campus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. McGrew completed his Ph.D. in Philosophy at Vanderbilt University in 1992 and is currently a professor in the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. His teaching interests include:



  • Epistemology

  • History and philosophy of science

  • Philosophical applications of probability

  • Philosophy of religion


  • BONUS: Tim was also interviewed for one of our meetings of the Atheist & Christian Book Club (www.AtheistChristianBookClub.com) to respond to Bart Ehrman's book, Jesus Interrupted. You can watch that interview here:



    • VIDEO -- Tim McGrew interview Part 1 (12-min.): https://vimeo.com/249968983

    • VIDEO -- Tim McGrew interview Part 2 (8-min.): https://vimeo.com/249969201


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