Every Christian Is an Apologist Now (Part 2), with Timothy Paul Jones and Garrick Bailey

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Oct 2, 2024

Historian and theologian Timothy Paul Jones and apologetics enthusiast Garrick Bailey continue their discussion on the apologetic work of second-century apologist Aristides. They delve into navigating modern civic liturgies, facing an intergalactic bounty hunter, and exploring the theological commitments of Christianity. The episode also touches on the mission of the church to bear witness to God's kingdom and Christ's reign, emphasizing authentic beliefs amidst societal pressures.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Christianity in Contemporary Culture

01:50 • 21min

Exploring Cultural and Narrative Apologetics with Insights from Aristides

22:55 • 4min

Apologetics and Cultural Engagement

27:11 • 11min

Exploring the Mission of the Church: Bearing Witness to God's Kingdom and Christ's Reign

38:07 • 2min

Closing Remarks and Podcast Invitation

40:17 • 3min

This is the second half of an exciting two-part episode of The Apologetics Podcast. Garrick and Timothy are still adventuring through time with a second-century apologist named Aristides, exploring three key points in his apologetic that addressed those that were skeptical of Christianity in his day. Aristides understood that every Christian is an apologist—and that's the truth that your intrepid cohosts are doing their best to recover.

However, the dynamic duo doesn't stay put for long as they return to their DeLorean and launch into a perilous exploration of modern civic liturgies. Soon, Garrick and Timothy find themselves face to face with an intergalactic bounty hunter immersed in an age-old honor culture. Then, they confront the deeply theological commitments of Christianity that have persisted through the centuries, calling the church of today to faithful public practice of truth. The adventure ends with a look at the stars as they wistfully long for another season of The Mandalorian. And also, why didn't the members of any 1980s power metal band think of naming themselves "Böünty Hüntër"?

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS FOR "EVERY CHRISTIAN IS AN APOLOGIST NOW"

Timothy Paul Jones, Ph.D., is C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Christian Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He teaches in the areas of family ministry and applied apologetics. He has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including Why Should I Trust the Bible?, The God Who Goes Before You , Perspectives on Family Ministry, In Church as It Is in Heaven, and Christian History Made Easy.

Garrick Bailey is a Ph.D. student in systematic theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, studying Herman Bavinck and Roman Catholicism under the supervision of Gregg Allison.

LINKS TO CLICK

"Brothers and Sisters, We Are All Apologists Now" (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Faculty Address, 2023)

The Mandolorian (Lucasfilm Ltd., 2019)

This is The Way (Auralnauts, 2023)

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