Undeceptions with John Dickson 160. Deep Learning
A.J. Swoboda, an Associate Professor of Bible and Theology at Bushnell University and author, dives into the art of learning within the Christian faith. He explores the critical role of teachability and humility in personal growth. Swoboda challenges the stereotype of Christianity as anti-intellectual, advocating for learning from various sources, including strangers, historical figures, and even adversaries. He highlights the importance of tradition while emphasizing that engaging with differing perspectives can foster wisdom and understanding.
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Learning Needs The Right Scaffold
- Learning happens best in the zone of proximal development with a more knowledgeable other supporting growth.
- Scaffolding adjusts help as competence increases to enable true learning.
Teachability As Humble Readiness
- Teachability combines humility to receive correction with actively bringing oneself to be formed by God.
- John Calvin likened teachability to bringing blank tablets for God to write on.
Choose Humility To Learn More
- Cultivate intellectual humility to stay open to criticism and new learning.
- Listen, take notes, and invite correction rather than performing clever quips.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Defining Teachability and Its Roots
03:15 • 4min
Humility as Central to Learning
07:00 • 9min
Dogma vs Arrogance: Boundaries That Free
15:52 • 5min
Fear, Science, and the Church's Reputation
21:00 • 6min
Ad break
26:40 • 2min
Learning From Strangers and Serendipity
28:40 • 5min
Learning From the Dead and Tradition's Value
33:11 • 12min
Learning From Our Enemies and Early Church Practices
45:08 • 11min
Five-Minute Jesus: Was Jesus a Learner?
56:35 • 7min
Why Secular Listeners Should Learn From Christians
01:03:56 • 2min
Personal Vulnerability: The Phillips Head Story
01:05:34 • 3min
Outro
01:09:02 • 2min
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Institutions of Divine and Secular Learning
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Saint Augustine on Christian Doctrine
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The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind
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Mark Noll
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Prophet, Priest, and King
The Three Offices of Christ
R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
In 'Prophet, Priest, and King: The Three Offices of Christ', Albert Mohler delves into the historical significance of these offices, arguing that they are interconnected and essential for Christian faithfulness.
The book explores how Jesus fulfills these roles, impacting Christian understanding and daily life.
Mohler emphasizes the importance of recognizing Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King for a comprehensive grasp of salvation and Christian living.
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On The Incarnation
C.S. Lewis
Athanasius
A Religious of C.S.M.V. S.Th.
Written by St. Athanasius in the 4th century, 'On the Incarnation' is an apologetic treatise that defends the incarnation of Christ against non-believers.
Athanasius explains that the Word of God became incarnate to save fallen humanity, arguing that this act was necessary to undo the corruption of sin and restore humanity to its original state in the image of God. The book relies heavily on Scripture and the teachings of the early Church, addressing various objections to the incarnation and emphasizing the divine and human natures of Christ.
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Leading Change
John P. Kotter
In 'Leading Change,' John P. Kotter presents an eight-stage model for effectively leading change in organizations.
The stages include establishing a sense of urgency, creating a guiding coalition, developing a vision and strategy, communicating the change vision, empowering broad-based action, generating short-term wins, consolidating gains and producing more change, and anchoring new approaches in the culture.
Kotter emphasizes the importance of clear communication, leadership over management, and addressing common pitfalls that hinder successful change initiatives.
The book is filled with real-world examples and practical advice based on Kotter's extensive experience with numerous companies.
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Orthodoxy
G.K. Chesterton
In 'Orthodoxy,' G.K.
Chesterton presents a compelling defense of Christianity, arguing that it is the most rational and fulfilling worldview.
The book is a personal and philosophical journey where Chesterton explains how he came to embrace traditional Christianity after exploring various heresies and philosophies.
He compares Christianity with other worldviews, highlighting its unique ability to balance paradoxes and provide a coherent explanation of human nature and the world.
Chesterton's writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and profound insights, making the book both intellectually stimulating and engagingly readable.
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Future shock
Toffler.
Published in 1970, 'Future Shock' by Alvin Toffler and his wife Adelaide Farrell examines the profound effects of rapid industrial and technological changes on individuals, families, and society.
The book defines 'future shock' as a state of disorientation and confusion resulting from the overwhelming pace of change.
Toffler argues that this rapid change leads to psychological ailments such as anxiety, hostility, and depression, and erodes traditional social structures like families and communities.
He identifies three main forces driving future shock: transience, novelty, and diversity.
The book also discusses the need for resilience and adaptive strategies to cope with these changes and suggests that societal institutions must evolve to support individuals in managing the 'adaptive range' required to deal with the accelerating pace of life.
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Bibliotheca
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Apollodorus
The 'Bibliotheca' is a compendium of Greek mythology attributed to Apollodorus, offering a systematic account of gods, heroes, and mythological events.
Beginning with the creation of the world, it covers the major myths and legends of ancient Greece.
The text provides genealogies of gods and heroes.
It recounts famous episodes such as the Trojan War, the Labors of Heracles, and the voyages of Jason.
As a valuable resource for understanding Greek mythology, it connects disparate stories into a cohesive narrative.
The 'Bibliotheca' has influenced countless works of art and literature.
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A Teachable Spirit
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A.J. Swoboda
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After Doubt
AJ Swoboda
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Pygmalion
George Bernard Shaw
Pygmalion, written by George Bernard Shaw, is a romance in five acts that explores themes of love, class, and identity.
The play revolves around Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetician, who accepts a bet to transform Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller, into a woman who can pass as a duchess in high society.
Through rigorous training, Eliza learns to speak and behave like a refined lady, but upon succeeding, she is dismissed by Higgins.
Eliza, now caught between her old and new identities, rejects Higgins' dehumanizing treatment and ultimately finds her own path.
The play is a commentary on the social class system and the transformative power of education and self-discovery.
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A Glorious Dark
Finding Hope In The Tension Between Belief And Experience
A. J. Swoboda
A Glorious Dark by A.J.
Swoboda is a deeply reflective book that explores the Christian journey through the lens of the three days from Good Friday to Easter Sunday.
It delves into the complexities of faith, highlighting the importance of embracing both the darkness and the hope inherent in the Christian narrative.
Swoboda encourages readers to confront the realities of life, including seasons of darkness, while maintaining a deep faith.
Christianity is sometimes branded as anti-intellectual, and its followers labelled unteachable. But in an increasingly divided age, the church - with its rich history of learning - might be able to help the world recover what it means to have a teachable spirit … and to know who to learn from.
- (00:00) - - How we learn
- (04:17) - - Teachability
- (10:44) - - Humility in learning
- (16:00) - - Is faith a block to thinking critically?
- (20:58) - - Combating fear with knowledge
- (28:29) - - Learning from strangers
- (33:03) - - Learning from the dead
- (46:19) - - Learning from our enemies
- (56:26) - - Five Minute Jesus
- (01:03:49) - - Why learn from Christians?
CREDITS
Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley.
Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.
Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian.
Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant.
Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant.
Editing by Richard Hamwi.
Our voice actor for this episode was Suzanne Ellis.
Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible.
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