The Alisa Childers Podcast

#277 There are No New Questions! Connecting with Church History, with Douglas Groothuis

Nov 24, 2024

Douglas Groothuis, a Christian philosopher and professor at Cornerstone University, joins to dive deep into the wisdom of Blaise Pascal. They discuss how Pascal's insights remain relevant today, particularly in combating contemporary challenges in Christian thought. The conversation highlights the importance of church history and critiques the superficiality of some progressive ideas. Groothuis emphasizes the relationship between faith and reason, urging a balance in understanding sin and divine revelation, while also reflecting on storytelling as a powerful tool for conveying truth.

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Blaise Pascal's contributions to understanding original sin and human wretchedness highlight the necessity of recognizing our dependence on God's grace.

The inadequacy of natural theology emphasized by Pascal illustrates the limits of human reasoning in discerning divine truths and the need for faith.

Pascal's Wager serves as a rational argument for skepticism, urging individuals to reflect on the consequences of their beliefs when considering Christianity.

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Final Episode and Upcoming Changes

This episode marks the conclusion of the year for the podcast, highlighting the speaker's annual sabbatical during December. The anticipation of a new studio under construction is shared, which aims to enhance future episodes by accommodating in-person guests, particularly for viewers on YouTube. A couple of previously recorded episodes will still be released before the studio reveal, generating excitement among listeners. This transition is part of a broader goal to engage the audience more effectively through an upgraded production setup.

Intro

4min

Exciting Live Event and Sponsor Spotlight

2min

The Enduring Wisdom of Blaise Pascal

6min

Embracing Intellectual Humility in Historical Contexts

3min

Philosophy, Faith, and Science

9min

Exploring Natural Theology and Its Implications

5min

Pascal's Theology and Epistemology

8min

The Power of Storytelling in Understanding Truth and Humanity

3min

Truth, Sin, and Storytelling in Christianity

12min

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Exploring Metamodernism and Biblical Education

2min

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Exploring Pascal's Wager and Faith

11min

Dr. Doug Groothius joins the podcast to talk about the influence of Blaise Pascal who is famous for coming up with “Pascal’s Wager.” We talk about the importance of church history, and how many of the ideas and questions posed by progressive Christianity have already been thought through and dealt with.

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