Digital Public Square

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Paul D. Miller, professor of the practice of international affairs at Georgetown University and author of a recent book entitled The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism. Today, we talk about religion, politics, social ethics, and the rise of Christian nationalism.Meet Dr. Miller: Dr. Miller earned his PhD from Georgetown University and holds a masters in public policy from Harvard University. He spent a decade in public service as director for Afghanistan and Pakistan on the National Security Council staff, an intelligence analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency, and a military intelligence officer in the US Army. Miller’s writing has appeared in Foreign Affairs, The Dispatch, The Washington Post, Providence Magazine, Mere Orthodoxy, The Gospel Coalition, Foreign Policy, and elsewhere. He is the author of Just War and Ordered Liberty from Cambridge University Press.Resources:The Religion of American Greatness by Paul D. MillerThe Virtue of Nationalism by Yoram HazonyBetween Kin and Cosmopolis by Nigel BiggarTaking America Back for God by Andrew Whitehead and Samuel PerryHow the Nations Rage by Jonathan LeemanPolitics after Christendom by David VanDrunenThe Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Matthew Barrett, associate professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of a recent book entitled Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit. Today, we talk about the centrality of the  doctrine of the trinity in the Christian life.Meet Dr. Barrett: Matthew Barrett is also the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine, where he also hosts the Credo podcast, talking with fellow theologians about the most important doctrines of the Christian faith. He is the author of numerous books, such as Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit (Baker) and None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God (Baker).Resources:Simply Trinity by Matthew BarrettNicene CreedOn the Incarnation by AthanasiusOn God and Christ by Gregory of NazianzusOn the Trinity by AugustineOn the Trinity by Hilary of PoitiersCommunion with God by John OwenThe Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I talk about a recent article I published at Liberty Magazine titled “Free to Tweet?” and the relationship between content moderation and religious freedom in the digital public square.Resources:“Free to Tweet?” by Jason ThackerLiberty For All by Andrew WalkerThe Naked Public Square by Richard John NeuhausChristian Mindset in a Secular Society by Carl F.H. HenryHas Democracy Had It’s Day? by Carl F.H. Henry“Should the government regulate social media?” by Jason ThackerThe Twenty-Six Words that Created the Internet by Jeff Kosseff“Where do we draw the line on hate speech?” by Jason ThackerThe Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jarvis Williams, associate professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of a recent book entitled Redemptive Kingdom Diversity: A Biblical Theology of the People of God. Today, we talk about diversity in the Bible and its place in the Kingdom of God.Meet Dr. Williams: Jarvis J. Williams earned his PhD from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he now serves as an associate professor of New Testament interpretation. He is the author of numerous books, including For Whom Did Christ Die? The Extent of the Atonement in Paul’s Theology, Christ Redeemed Us from the Curse of the Law: A Jewish Martyrological Reading of Galatians 3:13, a commentary on Galatians, and a forthcoming commentary on Romans. He has also written popular books and articles on race, racism, and reconciliation.Resources:Redemptive Kingdom Diversity by Jarvis WilliamsBeyond Racial Division by George YanceyTalking About Race by Isaac AdamsThe Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Thomas Kidd, Vardaman Endowed professor of History at Baylor University and author of a new book with Yale University Press titled Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh.Meet Dr. Kidd: Thomas Kidd is the Associate Director of Institute for Studies of Religion and the James Vardaman Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University. He has written for outlets including the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal. Kidd blogs at “Evangelical History,” and at The Gospel Coalition website. His recent works include Who is an Evangelical?: A History of a Movement in Crisis (Yale University Press, 2019) and Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father  (Yale University Press, 2017).Resources:Thomas Jefferson by Thomas KiddNotes on the State of Virginia by Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson and the Wall of Separation between Church and State by Daniel DreisbachThe Hemingses of Monticello by Annette Gordon-ReedThe Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Derek Schuurman, professor of computer science at Calvin University and co-author of a new book entitled A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers with IVP Academic. Today, we talk about how to responsibly develop technology in light of the Christian worldview.Meet Dr. Schurrman: Derek C. Schuurman earned his PhD at McMaster University and previously taught at Dordt University and Redeemer University before coming to Calvin University. Prior to teaching, he worked as an engineer designing embedded systems. He is the author of Shaping a Digital World: Faith, Culture and Computer Technology with IVP Academic.Resources:A Christian Field Guide to Technology by Derek Schuurman and Steven VanderleestShaping a Digital World by Derek SchurrmanResponsible Technology by Stephen MonsmaCreation Regained by Albert WoltersModern Technology and The Human Future by Craig GayAfter You Believe by N.T. WrightThe Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Jake Meador, Editor-in-chief at Mere Orthodoxy and author of a new book with IVP titled What Are Christians For? Life Together at the End of the World. Today, we talk about politics, ethics, and the common good.Meet Jake: Jake is the author of two books, including his first book was In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World. His work has been published in First Things, National Review, Books & Culture, Commonweal, Christianity Today, Front Porch Republic, and the University Bookman. He lives with his wife and children in his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska.Resources:What Are Christians For? by Jake MeadorAggressively Happy by Joy ClarksonChristian Worldview by Herman BavinckBavinck by James EglintonInstruction in Christian Love by Martin BucerPodcast: “A conversation with Dr. James Eglinton on Herman Bavinck, theology, and ethics”The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Trevin Wax, the vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board and guide to a newly released version of GK Chesterton’s classic work, Orthodoxy. Today, we talk about GK Chesterton and defending the Christian faithMeet Trevin: In addition to his role at NAMB, Wax also serves as a visiting professor at Wheaton College. A former missionary to Romania, Trevin is a regular columnist at The Gospel Coalition and has contributed to The Washington Post, Religion News Service, World, and Christianity Today. He has served as general editor of The Gospel Project. He is the author of multiple books, including The Multi-Directional Leader, Rethink Your Self, This Is Our Time, Eschatological Discipleship, and Gospel Centered Teaching.Resources:Orthodoxy by GK Chesterton, annotated by Trevin WaxDefiant Joy by Kevin BelmonteEverlasting Man by GK ChestertonHeretics by GK ChestertonBallad of the White Horse by GK ChestertonIn Defense of Sanity by GK ChestertonThe Man Who Was Thursday by GK ChestertonManalive by GK ChestertonFather Brown Stories by GK ChestertonThe Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jordan Ballor, director of research at the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy as well as co-editor of Abraham Kuyper’s Collected Works in Public Theology with Lexham Press. Today, we talk about the life and work of Abraham Kuyper, as well as the task of public theology and Christian ethics.Meet Dr. Ballor: Dr. Ballor earned his doctorate of theology in reformational history from the University of Zurich and PhD in moral theology from  Calvin Theological Seminary. In addition to his role at the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, he is also the associate director of the Junius Institute for Digital Reformation Research at Calvin Theological Seminary.Resources:Collected Works of Public Theology by Abraham KuyperCenter for Religion, Culture & DemocracyLectures on Calvinism by Abraham KuyperCalvinism for a Secular Age by Jessica and Robert JoustraAbraham Kuyper: An Introduction by Richard MouwAs a special treat for newsletter and podcast subscribers, we have partnered with Lexham Press to offer 30% off the newly completed Collected Works of Public Theology by Abraham Kuyper in hardback or Logos editions.Use code DPSFEB22 or visit lexhampress.com/digitalpublicsquare to learn more. This special discount expires on April 30th.The Digital Public Square is an audio production of Owens Productions. It’s produced by Jason Thacker and production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Olivia Enos, senior policy analyst in the Asian Studies Center at the Heritage Foundation. Today, we talk about human rights issues in China and North Korea.Meet Olivia: Olivia Enos is a senior policy analyst in the Asian Studies Center at The Heritage Foundation. She focuses on human rights and national security challenges in Asia. Her research spans a wide range of subjects, including democracy and governance challenges, human trafficking and human smuggling, religious freedom, refugee issues, and other social challenges in the region.Resources:Olivia Enos (The Heritage Foundation)China’s Search for Security by Andrew J. Nathan & Andrew ScobellThe Aquariums of Pyongyang by Kang Chol-Hwan & Pierre RigoulotChina Aid (The Persecuted Church in China)The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.