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Justin and Josh continue their discussion on John Owen's "The Mortification of Sin." Biggest takeaway: always make sure the zombie of sin is dead before you walk past it.

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Justin and Josh discuss John Owen's book The Mortification of Sin, more plainly put, the putting to death of sin. They discuss the various aspects within salvation (the Russian doll of salvation, if you will) and the duality that exists between free will and complete sovereignty. 

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Justin and Josh wrap up their discussion about assurance. Justin talks about one of the biggest issues the modern church is facing when it comes to assurance. They also share the relationship between works and assurance; a good way to examine your heart is to see if you are walking in holiness! 

Justin and Josh discuss assurance and try to answer the age old question: how do I know if I'm saved? That tough question is something that most young believers wrestle with. They discuss the difference between knowing God and knowing that you know God. Justin also shares a little bit about his own struggles with assurance. 

Joel Beeke: "Knowing and Growing in Assurance of Faith"

Just Thinking: "Assurance of Salvation"

John MacArthur: "Why Christians Lack Assurance"

Justin and Josh attempt to answer the question: "What is a gospel issue?" They discuss the three concentric circles of dogma, doctrine, and opinion, and how different topics and issues fit into those categories. 

Justin and Josh discuss the biblical parameters for reconciliation. Justin explains that the only way we can have horizontal reconciliation with other people is if we first have vertical reconciliation with God.

Justin, Josh and Hayley take one last dive into the waters of Critical Race Theory. They touch on the importance of epistemology and how crucial the understanding of knowledge is to this conversation. Justin also talks about systems of authority and how your worldview impacts literally everything about how you act and view life.

Justin continues walking Josh and Hayley through the implications and the dangers of Critical Race Theory. We take time to define and connect terms like "dominant culture," "oppression," "the masters tools," "standpoint epistemology," and what they all mean in the context of this conversation.

Social Justice Dictionary

https://newdiscourses.com/translations-from-the-wokish/

Cynical Theory Book

https://www.amazon.com/Cynical-Theories-Scholarship-Everything-Everybody/dp/B08LDSWJ9V

Social Justice & The Gospel Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYqSJx2ejQQ&list=PLZJe-MWy0cYer0sR1mjuPWKuo0H091drU&index=1

Top 10 Books On Critical Race Theory

https://slowtowrite.com/top-10-books-on-critical-race-theory/?fbclid=IwAR3R7ETsW8HFaLa5VVQ-S6uhhcyeLpCahJ8G2Y-ha_PlQyfacVtsMAgll6s

A Beginner’s Curriculum on Critical Race Theory

https://newdiscourses.com/2020/06/beginners-curriculum-critical-race-theory/?fbclid=IwAR0Oy-27KoYoWpIFMuhepWZ8jrlRs3EhH2uy31TeS0Usjb-RlM9jqkSxAj0

James Lindsay on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jLNgLABuTw&list=PLZJe-MWy0cYcXTzIUVp8kK6gKRpNuck18&index=2

Justin walks Josh and Hayley through a proper, historical, and fair definition of the topic on everyone's minds: "Critical Race Theory." Where did it come from? What does it mean? How does it look at the world? What does it seek to change? How does it achieve it's ends? All this and more are answered in this episode and next.

Social Justice Dictionary

https://newdiscourses.com/translations-from-the-wokish/

Cynical Theory Book

https://www.amazon.com/Cynical-Theories-Scholarship-Everything-Everybody/dp/B08LDSWJ9V

Social Justice & The Gospel Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYqSJx2ejQQ&list=PLZJe-MWy0cYer0sR1mjuPWKuo0H091drU&index=1

Top 10 Books On Critical Race Theory

https://slowtowrite.com/top-10-books-on-critical-race-theory/?fbclid=IwAR3R7ETsW8HFaLa5VVQ-S6uhhcyeLpCahJ8G2Y-ha_PlQyfacVtsMAgll6s

A Beginner’s Curriculum on Critical Race Theory

https://newdiscourses.com/2020/06/beginners-curriculum-critical-race-theory/?fbclid=IwAR0Oy-27KoYoWpIFMuhepWZ8jrlRs3EhH2uy31TeS0Usjb-RlM9jqkSxAj0

James Lindsay on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jLNgLABuTw&list=PLZJe-MWy0cYcXTzIUVp8kK6gKRpNuck18&index=2

Justin, Josh and Hayley give a brief introduction to Critical Race Theory. They discuss the importance of definitions, even going back to the book of Genesis, and why having this conversation regarding Critical Theory is so crucial in today's climate. Justin sets the stage for the next episode where they will outline the worldview of Critical Race Theory.