(A)Millennial

How do we reach people for Christ in an increasingly secular age? That is the question Tim Keller considers in his short eBook, How to Reach the West Again. He stops by to chat about what we can learn from the early Church, how Christian writers and institutions can address our current cultural moment, and why we have ultimate hope in an unchanging God when society is constantly changing. He also gives his thoughts on the recent high-profile failures of evangelical leaders and how the Church should respond to them. Also in this episode: We finally determine what is up with Tom Bombadil.

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Redeemer City to City
Dominion by Tom Holland
Atheist Overreach by Christian Smith

Approximately 25% of identified pregnancies end in miscarriage. All of us know someone who has lost a child in the womb, or perhaps we have lost one ourselves. Abbey Wedgeworth discusses this difficult topic with great sensitivity, responding to grief with gospel truth. Her book Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God’s Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage  is an excellent resource for those who have experienced miscarriage or seek to minister to others who have. Also in this episode: We discover that South Carolina and Ohio may, in fact, have slightly different weather.

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Forthcoming Companion Book for Fathers by Eric Schumacher
"How Christ Redeemed our Suffering" by Amy Mantravadi

"What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem?" That was the question the Church Father Tertullian asked, and ever since then Christians have been attempting to answer it. Can we use ideas taken from secular philosophy to inform our understanding of theology? Is there even a difference between philosophy and theology? Dr. Alex (Shao Kai) Tseng stops by to consider these questions and provide an overview of Christianity's interaction with philosophers from Plato to Hegel. Also in this episode: Alex describes the lengths he will go to for tamales.

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What role does the imagination play in helping people understand and appreciate the gospel of Jesus Christ? That's the question that Justin Ariel Bailey asks in his book Reimagining Apologetics. We discuss how Christians can share their faith in what has been dubbed the "Age of Authenticity," when a person's individual experience is seen as the best source of truth. Also in this episode: We geek out about Tolkien.

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The Heidelberg Catechism tells us that our only comfort in life and death is that we belong to our faithful Savior Jesus Christ, but for many people in the modern West, this seems like a false comfort designed to keep us in chains. In his new book, You Are Not Your Own, Dr. Alan Noble argues that the false promises of self-belonging have left us with a world that is inhuman: obsessed with efficiency, built upon self-promotion, and unable to offer hope for eternity. He offers some correctives to popular societal maxims and points us to the hope that is found in Christ. Also in this episode: Listen to the very end to hear us get confused about one of Tim Keller's degrees.

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The past few years have revealed the extent to which sexual abuse has plagued both the Church and society as a whole. How should we talk to our children about this issue, and how can the Church improve its response when predators are reported in our midst? Author and advocate Rachael Denhollander stops by to discuss these important topics, providing advice and a bit of conviction. Also in this episode: Rachael reveals the less high-minded factor that has been motivating her this whole time.

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"How Christian Theology Shapes Our Response to Abuse" - Speech at CCCU
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Have you heard the term systematic theology but don't know exactly what it means or how it is different from other ways of studying theology? In this episode, Dr. Gray Sutanto of Reformed Theological Seminary discusses what systematic theology is and how it is helpful for the average Christian, providing some tips for those who want to try it out for themselves. Also in this episode: the one thing that Amy's husband says there is to do in Dayton.

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Discussion with Tim Keller on "Bavinck, Epistemology, and Ministry in Global Cities"
"10 Things You Should Know about Systematic Theology" by Scott Swain
God and Knowledge: Herman Bavinck's Theological Epistemology by Gray Sutanto
The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck
The Trinity by Scott Swain

"Believe in yourself." That's the message most of popular culture gives us, but it's not what the Bible teaches. Author Jen Oshman stops by to explain how we can go from stressed out self-promoters to joy filled children of God by the power of the gospel. Also in this episode: Jen tells us the weirdest food she ever tried while serving as a missionary overseas.

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Our God is a songwriter who inspires us to praise Him with music. Christian recording artist Jon Guerra aims to use his musical talents to inspire others to spiritual meditation. He stops by to discuss his motivations and inspirations, the story behind this podcast's theme song,  and his and his wife's contributions to the films of director Terrence Malick. Also in this episode: We find out whether Chicago or Austin has better food.

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We live in a secular age where distraction is all the rage. So says Alan Noble, author of the book Disruptive Witness. He discusses the forces in our society that make contemplation of spiritual matters difficult and gives some ideas for how Christians can break through the distractions to provide a powerful witness the world. Also in this episode: We find out about the glorious career Alan might have had if things turned out differently.

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