The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

371. A Podcast Full of Inflammatory Things | Eric Metaxas

Jun 29, 2023

Eric Metaxas, an acclaimed author known for his biographies and radio hosting, joins to discuss his impactful book, 'A Letter to the American Church.' He argues that silence in the face of tyranny represents a betrayal of faith and draws parallels between historical church complicity and current issues. Metaxas emphasizes the necessity for Christians to speak out against falsehoods, uphold moral integrity, and actively engage with societal injustices. The conversation advocates for genuine faith that confronts authority and fosters open dialogue on critical matters.

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Defining Faith and its Relationship to Truth

00:54

The Lack of Moral Basis in Non-Biblical Values

01:14

Lessons from Bonhoeffer and the Importance of Recognizing Evil

01:39

Intro

5min

Echoes of Silence: Church Complicity Through History

6min

Navigating Truth and Divine Inspiration

4min

Navigating Truth, Censorship, and Integrity

17min

Integrating Faith with Action: A Call to Moral Courage

3min

Faith, Truth, and Moral Integrity

17min

Embodying Faith Amid Societal Pressures

26min

The Dangers of Silence and the Call to Confront Authority

13min

Concluding Thoughts on Controversy and Open Dialogue

3min

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Eric Metaxas discuss his most recent book, “A Letter to the American Church,” which argues a betrayal of faith by those who stay silent in the face of tyranny. They parallel the arbiters of speech across history against those populating today, and detail the responsibility to act against falsehood that is intrinsically present in the Abrahamic tradition, yet increasingly absent in the American church today.

Eric Metaxas is an American author, speaker, and radio host. He has written award winning biographies, such as “Bonhoeffer,” as well as children's books like “Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving,” Metaxas hosts Socrates in the City, a recurring popular event where he interviews writers and thinkers on theology, moralism, and philosophy. He also hosts the nationally syndicated Eric Metaxas Show, more broadly referred to as “The Show About Everything.”

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For Eric Metaxas:

Website ericmetaxas.com

Socrates In the City (Event) socratesinthecity.com

A Letter to the American Church (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Letter-American-Church-Eric-Metaxas/dp/1684513898/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=602214623177&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9013184&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=452474498154066228&hvtargid=kwd-1664146320895&hydadcr=7659_11327319&keywords=letter+to+the+american+church&qid=1688062525&sr=8-1

Twitter @Ericmetaxas https://twitter.com/ericmetaxas?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

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