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Dr John H. Walton is an Old Testament scholar. He is Professor Emeritus at Wheaton College and was a Moody Bible Institute professor previously. He specializes in the relationship between religion and science, and the Ancient Near Eastern backgrounds of the Old Testament.Buy his brilliant books, here:Amazon.co.uk: John H. Walton: books, biography, latest updateSee more at Seedbed:John Walton: Interpreting the Creation StoryCheck out Inspiring Philosophy too:(1) InspiringPhilosophy - YouTube

Louis Markos, a Professor of English at Houston Christian University, shares his insights on classical Christian education and his book, *Passing the Torch*. He discusses the importance of understanding humanity's dual nature as image-bearers and the goals of a liberal arts education. Markos defends the Western canon against critiques and emphasizes direct engagement with great texts. He also dialogues with educational philosophers and highlights classical methods from figures like Augustine and C.S. Lewis, advocating for an education that fosters virtue and responsible citizenship.

In this conversation, I’m honoured to be joined by Dr. Alister McGrath – one of the leading voices in contemporary Christian theology and apologetics. We focus especially on his insightful book Why We Believe, exploring how faith, reason, and imagination come together to illuminate human life, purpose, and truth.Dr. McGrath is a professor at Oxford University, an accomplished scientist-theologian, and a prolific author whose work continues to shape Christian thought worldwide. You can learn more about him and access his writings and talks at:https://alistermcgrath.org

Dr Christina Bieber Lake is an American author. Now retired, she was the Clyde S. Kilby professor of English at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where she taught classes in contemporary American literature and literary theory. Her books include Prophets of the Posthuman: American Fiction, Biotechnology, and the Ethics of Personhood (University of Notre Dame Press), a book that draws upon theological resources as it investigates, through fiction, the motivations for human enhancement. Prophets of the Posthuman won the 2014 Aldersgate prize for integrative Christian scholarship. She followed this up with the brilliant Beyond the Story: American Literary Fiction and the Limits of Materialism. Dr Bieber Lake frequently contributes essays on fiction, ethics, and film to Books & Culture, Comment Magazine, and The Cresset, as well as scholarly journals. You can read some of her articles here: Christina Bieber Lake - Comment MagazineShe is a frequent contributor to scholarly work on Flannery O'Connor, and her book The Incarnational Art of Flannery O’Connor (Mercer University Press), describes how O’Connor viewed fiction as an ideal way to fight Gnostic dualisms prevalent in American intellectual and religious life. Her work on teaching as a vocation includes The Flourishing Teacher. Learn more at her website, here:https://christinabieberlake.com/

Dr Kevin Jon Vanhoozer is an American theologian and current research professor of Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) in Deerfield, Illinois. Much of Vanhoozer's work focuses on systematic theology, hermeneutics, and postmodern theology. I've been a fan of Kevin's for many years and was delighted to finally speak to him. I think his work is of utmost importance. For more, please see: https://www.kevinjvanhoozer.com/ Kevin J. Vanhoozer - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) On My Shelf: Life and Books with Kevin Vanhoozer Kevin Vanhoozer (@VanhoozerKevin) / X Amazon.co.uk: Kevin J. Vanhoozer: books, biography, latest update NEW BOOK: Mere Christian Hermeneutics --- Kevin Vanhoozer

I'm delighted to be joined in this episode by my friends, Jonathan Pageau and Jason M. Baxter. Jonathan Pageau is a French Canadian icon carver, public speaker and YouTuber exploring the symbolic patterns that underlie our experience of the world, how these patterns emerge and come together, manifesting in religion, art and in popular culture. He's also the editor of the Orthodox Arts Journal and host of the Symbolic World blog and podcast. For more information and articles on symbolism check out The Symbolic World website linked: thesymbolicworld.com https://www.youtube.com/c/jonathanpageau Jason M. Baxter is a speaker, author, and college professor. In his books and on his Substack (Beauty Matters), he writes about Dante, C.S. Lewis, and the relevance of ancient and medieval beauty for our digital world. He now serves as the Director for the Center for Beauty and Culture, at Benedictine College, in Kansas, U.S.A. Beauty Matters | Jason M Baxter | Substack Jason M. Baxter Amazon.co.uk: Jason M. Baxter: books, biography, latest update

Welcome to More Christ. In this episode, I'm joined by once again by my friend (and one of favourite podcasters) Dr Spencer Klavan. With a PhD in Classics, Spencer Klavan is a renowned author, and the assistant editor of The Claremont Review of Books and The American Mind at the Claremont Institute. His writings include, How to Save the West, and most recently Light of the Mind, Light of the World. We explore this latest book in this episode. Spencer's literary expertise is aided by his knowledge of many languages, including Ancient Greek, Latin, and Hebrew. As a scholar who enjoys exploring how great works of literature provide valuable insights into today's world, Klavan hosts Young Heretics. Please see his website, where to buy the new book, and some of his excellent articles, here: https://youngheretics.com/ Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith: Klavan, Spencer A.: 9781684515332: Amazon.com: Books Spencer A. Klavan - Claremont Review of Books

In this engaging discussion, Aaron Renn, a writer and thought leader on faith and culture, offers rich insights on the evolution of Christianity in a shifting cultural landscape. He examines the bureaucratization of the church and its impact on gender dynamics. Renn also highlights the decline in Christianity’s societal influence in America and contrasts cultural contexts across regions. Furthermore, he explores the complexities of the digital world and the challenges Christians face, encouraging meaningful engagement in modern society.

George Harrell is a seasoned classical educator and the executive director of the George Buchanan Forum. Please see: https://kepler.education/t/george.harrell/?full_description=true https://www.tgbf.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-george-buchanan-forum/id1557574254

Adele and Doug Calhoun have decades of experience in caring for the soul. Adele is an author, speaker, retreat leader, pastor, spiritual director, pilgrimage leader, and a certified enneagram trainer. Adele’s sweet spot is giving people tools to help them make space for God in their lives. Doug is a pastor, spiritual director, pilgrimage leader, a certified enneagram trainer, and has a doctorate in Male Spirituality. Doug’s sweet spot is resourcing pastors, leaders, and individuals in their spiritual journey. Check out their website, here: https://www.calhounministries.org/