Why do some social movements seem religious in nature? Why do some even seem like a cult, where questioning the narrative is not allowed? Looking at others' actions—and our own lives—through the lens of story can help us understand.

Everyone lives within a story of reality that they are either telling themselves, or that they have accepted as true. Often, we don't even realize which "story" we're living in; we just absorb the story the culture around us tells. That story is our worldview. Every story tries to answer three fundamental questions. If things aren't making sense, it's probably because you're trying to live within a false story of reality.

In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty draws on philosophical insight from Nancy Pearcey's popular book, Total Truth, to analyze the different stories in our culture. She argues that there is one true story, and when we acknowledge it, the world makes sense.

What story are you telling yourself? Is it true?

More Resources: Confessions of a Former Climate Activist https://www.thefp.com/p/confessions-of-a-former-climate-activist?utm_source=publication-search

Confessions of a Former Pro-Palestine Activist https://www.thefp.com/p/confessions-of-a-former-pro-palestine?utm_source=publication-search

Total Truth: Liberating Christianity From its Cultural Captivity by Nancy Pearcey https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/total-truth-nancy-pearcey-9781433502200?srsltid=AfmBOopl4ihicqmKe1gRIpOaV9aipBT-PBgBCQwP7fn7Mse8ZdpVS0h_

Is the Bible Reliable? Josh Barnes on the Know Why Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kosxhlxC-WI&t=803s

Is There Evidence for Jesus' Resurrection? https://knowwhypodcast.com/2024/01/is-there-evidence-for-jesus-resurrection-know-about-jesus/

Does This New Study Reveal the Keys to Human Flourishing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3tobGiNVvM&t=23s