Chris Watkin

In this thought-provoking discussion, J.D. Vance shares his political journey and personal faith, reflecting on the complex ties between religion and Trump-era politics. Heather Tomlinson reveals her own spiritual transformation and the intersection of faith and ideology. Chris Watkin argues the Bible's relevance transcends politics, while Carolyn Morris-Collier notes a surprising revival of faith among Oxford students amidst societal anxieties, raising questions about the authenticity of this resurgence in a polarized landscape.

Chris Watkin's Biblical Critical Theory is one of most hotly-anticipated pieces of Christian scholarship in recent times. Join us for part 1 of an extended conversation with Chris about his own personal and intellectual formation, the place of neo-Calvinism in his thought, his approach to Christian philosophy, and the practice of cultural critique from a Biblical perspective. Christopher Watkin, Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture (Zondervan Academic, 2022). To support our Podcast, click here: https://donorbox.org/support-grace-in-common-podcast

Award-winning author Chris Watkin discusses the evolution of identity from Descartes to today's commodity view. He explores the delicate balance between dignity and humility in shaping personal identity, contrasting societal pressures with biblical perspectives.