The Apostle to the Patriarchs

Nov 4, 2024

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Doug Wilson

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Nick Gier

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Russell Moore

Doug Wilson, a controversial pastor, is known for his Christian Reconstructionist views and provocative essays. Joining him are Nick Gier, his former professor with a rich background in philosophical theology, and Russell Moore, a prominent evangelical leader. They dive into Wilson's early influences, the rise of figures like Mark Driscoll, and the effects of ideologies on modern evangelicalism. The conversation also critiques models of masculinity, emphasizing accountability, and contrasts legacies within church leadership, calling for a more inclusive and responsible approach.

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ANECDOTE

Defending the Faith

Doug Wilson, as a student, declared he would "defend the faith" in Nick Gier's ethics class.
He excelled in Gier's philosophy courses, earning A's in all but Buddhism, which he challenged and received a C.

ANECDOTE

Debate and Disillusionment

Nick Gier recalls a debate with Doug Wilson on abortion in 1993 where he felt Wilson misrepresented his arguments.
This led Gier to question Wilson's intellectual honesty, marking a turning point in their relationship.

INSIGHT

The Slavery Booklet Controversy

The release and subsequent defense of the "slavery booklet" solidified Nick Gier's view of Doug Wilson's intellectual dishonesty.
Wilson's refusal to retract his statements further damaged his credibility with Gier.

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Need help? Contact Outreach Incorporated. The emergence of the Young, Restless, and Reformed in the late 1990s and 2000s didn't come out of nowhere. Most were known by their rhetorical power, calvinistic soteriology, and movement-building prowess. But they've all got a spiritual father, a Patriarch, if you will. Maybe you listened to the 2021 podcast series "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill," and wondered, "Where did Driscoll come from?" Well, he took what Doug Wilson had written, and preached it. Driscoll appealed to men like never before, with an in-your-face message, that beat you up and left you satisfied, longing for more. Many others have followed in his wake, but like all modern philosophers to Plato, they're simply building on Wilson. Listen in as we talk with Nick Gier, Professor Emeritus at the University of Idaho (Doug's former professor), and Russell Moore, Editor in Chief at Christianity Today, about Doug's beginnings, those whom he's influenced, and where they see this going. Donate to help the survivor network ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Private Survivor Support Group⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠sonsofpatriarchy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find resources, recommended reading, and more. Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Sons of Patriarchy" is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Bader⁠⁠⁠⁠ Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors SURVIVORS - THANK YOU, AND MAY YOU BE HEARD. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sons-of-patriarchy--6517628/support.