Tim Keller

Tim Keller tackles how faith, reason, and proof shape what we believe. He explores why both religious and secular worldviews rely on assumptions that can’t be fully proven, and how background values influence which arguments persuade us. Along the way, he considers belief in God, moral convictions, and whether we can examine our own beliefs rationally.

Tim Keller reflects on how he would preach differently, the future of evangelical churches, and the cultural shifts reshaping faith. He also discusses facing pancreatic cancer, suffering, and forgiveness, alongside the rise of diverse urban churches and the challenges of reaching younger generations.

Can life have meaning without God, and can we simply choose our own purpose? Tim Keller explores the tension between secular views of meaning and the search for something lasting. He also turns to suffering, drawing on Tolstoy, C.S. Lewis and the story of Jesus to examine how faith approaches pain and hope.

Why does modern culture tell us to define ourselves, and what happens when self-worth depends on achievement or approval? Tim Keller explores traditional and modern ideas of identity, their tensions and fragility, and how family, relationships, and faith shape the search for a secure sense of self.

Tim Keller reflects on church networks, denominations, and the risks of charismatic leadership, drawing on his connections with Mark Driscoll and The Gospel Coalition. He also looks back on Redeemer’s growth, the pressures that come with success, and the importance of prayer and communion with God in ministry.

A lively audience Q&A explores why God allows faith to feel difficult, whether the Bible’s accounts of Jesus are reliable, and whether love is more than brain chemistry. Questions also tackle how background beliefs shape our views, why Jesus matters, and whether anyone can be completely certain of anything.

A lively Q&A explores what shapes identity, from career success and family approval to faith and grace. Questions touch on love, abuse, joy, and why a secure sense of self might make people more open to others. The discussion also considers how Christians can lose sight of what defines them amid praise and criticism.

Why do even love, family, success, and beautiful experiences sometimes leave us wanting more? Tim Keller explores competing ideas about happiness, from Buddhist detachment to modern restlessness, and turns to Augustine and C.S. Lewis to examine longing, love, and the search for lasting satisfaction.

Tim Keller fields questions on why innocent people suffer, whether God created suffering, and how faith can help people endure it. The discussion also tackles sexual abuse in the church, Christian attitudes toward those with different beliefs, and whether Christianity can offer meaning without excluding others.

A lively Q&A explores whether happiness depends on faith, how loving God relates to loving a spouse, and whether grief can coexist with spiritual peace. The discussion also turns to compassion, dementia, human longings, and the difference between earning love and receiving it.