The Contemplating Christian

By The Contemplating Christian

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September 20, 2023 Man or Rabbit? | C. S. Lewis | Contemplation #18
The Contemplating Christian contemplates another one of Lewis' essays. This is perhaps one of the best apologetics essays of all time. Can someone lead a good life without Christianity? That is the question being considered.
God in the Dock: https://a.co/d/8GBWaik
#christianity #cslewis #culture #morality
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25min
September 14, 2023 The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self | Contemplation #17
The Contemplating Christian contemplates modern times and the historical circumstances that led to culture in the 21st century. This contemplation is based off of the book by Carl Trueman: https://a.co/d/5QW87Ou
#christianity #culture
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47min
September 08, 2023 First and Second Things | C. S. Lewis | Contemplation #16
The Contemplating Christian contemplates a hierarchy of goods. America has put itself first. What truly should be first? What effects come of putting first things second? Goods have an order and place - when displaced, chaos and destruction follow.
God in the Dock: https://www.amazon.com/God-Dock-Lewis-C-Paperback/dp/B010MZDK7W/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1I007OUK4Q0CV&keywords=god+in+the+dock&qid=1693279240&sprefix=god+in+the+dock%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-4
#christianity #cslewis
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29min
September 02, 2023 Slip of the Tongue | C. S. Lewis | Contemplation #15
The Contemplating Christian contemplates Freudian slips and our sinful nature. God seems amazing at first, but is there something underneath that is scared of Him?
Weight of Glory: https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Glory-C-S-Lewis-ebook/dp/B002BY77D6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DN3VKQBTITF5&keywords=weight+of+glory&qid=1693279048&sprefix=weight+of+glory%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1
#cslewis #christianity #freud
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29min
August 27, 2023 Generalizing Christian Traditions | Contemplation #14
The Contemplating Christian contemplates the different Christian traditions and their strengths and weaknesses.
#christianity #christian #tradition #denominations #podcast
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1h 1min
August 21, 2023 On Forgiveness | C. S. Lewis | Contemplation #13
The Contemplating Christian contemplates forgiveness. Forgiveness has a heated debate within the topic on whether or not it is conditional or unconditional. Also, forgiveness must be distinguished from excuses.
Weight of Glory book: https://a.co/d/57auCP1
#christianity #cslewis #forgiveness #forgive
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32min
August 15, 2023 Membership - C. S. Lewis - Contemplation #12
The Contemplating Christian contemplates membership in the mystical body of the church. How does the body compare to collectivism and individualism? The mystical body splits the difference.
Weight of Glory: https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Glory-C-S-Lewis-ebook/dp/B002BY77D6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=weight+of+glory+cs+lewis&qid=1690832346&sprefix=weight+of+%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1
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51min
August 09, 2023 The Inner Ring - C. S. Lewis - Contemplation #11
The Contemplating Christian contemplates cliques, friendship, and inner rings. What is the truth about hierarchies and unwritten rules?
Weight of Glory: https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Glory-C-S-Lewis-ebook/dp/B002BY77D6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=weight+of+glory+cs+lewis&qid=1690832346&sprefix=weight+of+%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1
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29min
August 03, 2023 Missionary Monks and Monasticism (Dr. Ed Smither)
In this episode, we interview Dr. Ed Smither on his book "Missionary Monks." We discover how monks played a surprising role in evangelizing the world - they did not sit in monasteries all day.
Please check out Dr. Ed Smither's website and purchase his book if you are interested.
Website: http://www.edsmither.com/
Book: https://a.co/d/89RlEyH
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1h 49min
July 29, 2023 Theology as Poetry - C. S. Lewis - Contemplation #10
The Contemplating Christian contemplates C. S. Lewis' talk on theology and poetry. A good majority of the talk discusses how myths, stories, and Christianity relate and how Christianity stands out among all of those mythologies.
Weight of Glory book: https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Glory-C-S-Lewis-ebook/dp/B002BY77D6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16EUI281RRMHO&keywords=weight+of+glory+lewis&qid=1689626409&sprefix=weight+of+glory+lewi%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
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36min

FAQs about The Contemplating Christian:

How many episodes does The Contemplating Christian have?

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