Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler

Allen Guelzo, a renowned historian with a focus on Abraham Lincoln, dives deep into Lincoln's thoughts on democracy and moral complexities. He reassesses Lincoln's legacy, emphasizing his eloquence and intellectual depth amid contemporary polarization. Guelzo discusses Lincoln's evolving faith and his nuanced views on slavery, particularly in relation to the Civil War. By drawing parallels with leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, he examines the philosophical underpinnings of leadership in preserving democracy and explores Lincoln's unique interpretation of liberal democracy.

Historian Crawford Gribben discusses the significant impact of J.N. Darby on dispensationalism. They explore Darby's evolution from a high church priest to a leading voice in the Plymouth Brethren movement and his influence on theological beliefs. The chapter also delves into the divide between open brethren and exclusive brethren, Darby's interactions in North America, and his uneasy relationship with D.L. Moody.

Journalist and bestselling author Abigail Shrier discusses the harms of current therapeutic practices, the commercialization of therapy, fostering resilience in children, setting time limits in therapy, importance of stable relationships, decline in adolescent mental health, and parental authority in child-rearing.

Albert Mohler talks with Aaron Renn about his book 'Life in the Negative World' focusing on shifts in societal perceptions of Christianity, the decline of Protestant values, navigating societal norms, and challenges faced by Christians in a post-Christian world.

Albert Mohler engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Patrick J. Deneen, professor at the University of Notre Dame, discussing critiques of liberalism, societal transformations, challenges faced by conservatives, and rethinking American conservative thinking. They also explore the importance of attire, navigating complex relationships between liberalism, Protestantism, and Catholicism, and the significance of tradition and hope in current discussions.

Carl Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College, discusses his book 'Crisis of Confidence' and the role of creeds and confessions in preserving faith. They explore the changing power dynamics in the Southern Baptist Convention, the historical context of hesitation and mental reservation, the exploration of the Patristic era, and the evolution of creeds and confessions. They emphasize the importance of scripture, creeds, and confession in churches and delve into future projects on critical theory and the cultural loss of the sacred.

Judge Amul Thapar, a federal judge, joins Albert Mohler on the podcast to discuss his book about Justice Clarence Thomas. Topics include originalism empowering the weak, the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution, battles over eminent domain, the importance of originalist arguments in legal discourse, and the power of spreading knowledge despite leftism on college campuses.

"Beyond Doubt: The Secularization of Society" is discussed by Dr. Phil Zuckerman and Albert Mohler. They explore the decline of religion in Germany and the UK, the importance of behavior in religion, and the potential factors influencing secularization. They also discuss intellectual honesty, the rise of the 'nones', and the connection between the decline of religion and decreasing birth rates.

In this podcast, Daniel Hummel discusses the rise and fall of dispensationalism, tracing its origins in the 19th century and its influence on American evangelical Christianity. The chapter explores the popularity and decline of dispensationalism in the US, including failed prediction dates and theological issues. It also discusses the influence of dispensationalism on the conservative resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention.

This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.In this edition of the popular podcast series “Thinking in Public,” Albert Mohler speaks with Lawrence B. Dumas Professor of the Arts and Humanities at Northwestern University and world-renowned scholar of Russian literature, Professor Gary Saul Morson. They discuss Professor Morson’s most recent book, “Wonder Confronts Certainty,” and the deep mysteries of great Russian literature.If you enjoyed this episode of Thinking in Public, you can find hundreds of these conversations here.You can purchase “Wonder Confronts Certainty: Russian Writers on the Timeless Questions and Why Their Answers Matter” here.Sign up to receive every new Thinking in Public release in your inbox.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.