Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler J. Gresham Machen, A Conservative Mind in a Liberal Age: A Conversation with Richard Burnett
Aug 28, 2024
Richard Burnett, the Executive Director & Managing Editor of Theology Matters, dives into the life of J. Gresham Machen, a pivotal figure in modern evangelicalism. They explore Machen's journey through theological challenges and his impact on contemporary discourse. The conversation also highlights the tension between Machen and Woodrow Wilson's beliefs, and the rise of liberal theology in early 20th-century America. Machen’s critical works, particularly 'Christianity and Liberalism,' are examined for their lasting influence on orthodox thought.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Legacy of J. Gresham Machen
01:31 • 17min
Navigating Loyalties and Evolving Ideals in Constitutional Thought
18:01 • 2min
Woodrow Wilson and J. Gresham Machen: Theologians in Tension
19:40 • 13min
Exploring Relationships and Reflections in the Life of a Theologian
32:20 • 3min
Machen and the Liberal Challenge
35:10 • 17min
Exploring the Roots of American Liberalism
52:25 • 2min