The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

162. Christianity and the Modern World | Bishop Barron

Apr 19, 2021

Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles and founder of Word on Fire, discusses the vital connection between Christianity and today's society. He explains why youth are drifting from the Catholic Church and emphasizes the need for deep, intellectual conversations about faith. Bishop Barron explores the links between biology and morality, alongside the relevance of biblical teachings in modern life. He also highlights the importance of conscience and worship in personal fulfillment, urging a fresh approach to religious education to engage younger generations.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Bridging Faith and Modern Thought

3min

Exploring the Intersection of Biology and Morality

6min

Bridging Science and Scripture

20min

The Pursuit of Good: A Philosophical Exploration

21min

Theological Significance and Psychological Depth in Biblical Narratives

3min

The Role of Worship in Human Fulfillment

24min

Truth Beyond Myth: The New Testament's Unique Narratives

7min

The Role of Conscience as a Guiding Ideal

2min

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Engaging Youth in Religious Education

6min

11.

Journey of Faith: Love, Suffering, and Media Engagement

19min

Bishop Robert Barron and I sat down on March 5th, 2021 to discuss a variety of topics in the realm of the importance of the bible, the bridge between religion and biology, the nature of good, how the limits of the bible can be useful, why young people are leaving the catholic church, the hunger for serious deep conversation on religious topics done intellectually, and more.

Bishop Barron is the founder of Word on Fire catholic ministries and auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is also a number one Amazon best-selling author and has published a number of books on theology and spiritual life. He has been invited to speak about religion at the headquarters of Facebook, Google, and Amazon and is one of the most followed Catholics of the world on social media.

Find more of Bishop Barron on YouTube @Bishop Robert Barron and on https://www.wordonfire.org/