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Gavin Ortlund responds to the debate between Ben Shapiro and Alex O'Connor on whether religion is good or bad for society. See the debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yspPYcJHI3k Tom Holland's Dominion: https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/0465093507 Glen Scrivener's The Air We Breathe: https://www.amazon.com/Air-We-Breathe-Kindness-Christian/dp/1784987492/ My video on Gregory of Nyssa on slavery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jytXSTLLYEk My article on creation in the image of God: https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/57/57-4/JETS_57-4_673-88_Ortlund.pdf Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/

Gavin Ortlund and Justin Schieber discuss the problem of divine hiddenness, exploring the nature of divine love, the concept of divine hiddenness and personal relationships with God, non-resistant non-belief, the nature of divine love, the uniqueness of the relationship with God, the ultimate goal of a Christian perspective, and the importance of humility in discussions.

In this video I draw lessons from Soren Kierkegaard for how to overcome intellectual anxiety. Thoughts on Reading Kierkegaard: https://truthunites.org/2008/06/09/thoughts-on-reading-kierkegaard/ Was Kierkegaard an Irrationalist?: https://truthunites.org/2008/01/18/was-kierkegaard-an-irrationalist/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/

Joshua Charles debates post-apostolic church infallibility in the early church, challenging views of Clement, Ignatius, and Irenaeus. Topics explore early church hierarchy evolution, nuances of infallibility vs. indefectability, bishop roles in Christianity, apostolic succession, and fallibility under Scripture.

In this video I define "real presence," and argue it is the predominating historic Baptist view of the Eucharist. I also distinguish it from transubstantiation and discuss where it is present. Nadya Williams' Cultural Christians In the Early Church: https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Christians-Early-Church-Introduction/dp/0310147816/ Michael Haykin book: https://www.amazon.com/Amidst-Our-Beloved-Stands-Recovering/dp/1683595858/ Thomas Watson, The Lord's Supper: https://www.amazon.com/Lords-Supper-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/0851518540/ Richard Barcellos, The Lord's Supper As a Means of Grace: https://www.amazon.com/Lords-Supper-Means-Grace-Memory/dp/1781912688/ Stanley Fowler, More Than a Symbol: https://www.amazon.com/More-than-Symbol-Baptismal-Sacramentalism/dp/1597527335/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/

Erick Ybarra, a theological depth supporter, and Gavin Ortlund discuss areas of agreement between Catholics and Protestants on atonement, creation, classical theism, and responding to secularism. They explore various theories of atonement, the significance of the transfiguration, divine simplicity in classic theism, and how to respond to the growing secularization of society. They also touch on the influence of instant gratification and skepticism, as well as the importance of partnering together to re-Christianize Western culture while respecting disagreements.

C.S. Lewis, author and apologist, addresses the myth that he abandoned apologetics after his debate with Elizabeth Anscombe. The podcast explores how Lewis continued his apologetics and revised his arguments in response to Anscombe's criticisms. It also discusses Lewis's academic work at Oxford and his intentional use of a humble writing style.

Gavin Ortlund, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai, discusses fulfilled prophecy in the Bible as a compelling argument for the truth of Christianity. The podcast explores the power and significance of fulfilled prophecies, the distinctiveness of Christian Scripture, the development of Messianic hope, and the evidence supporting Christianity based on fulfilled prophecies.

Podcaster and debater Alex O'Connor engages in a dialogue with Gavin Ortlund on the argument from divine hiddenness. They discuss topics such as divine love, non-resistant non-belief, unanswered prayers, the unique relationship with God, testimonies for God's existence, the human longing for certainty, and the importance of embracing the possibility of God.

This podcast discusses the need for reformation in the late medieval Western church, focusing on indulgences and persecution. It explores the controversy surrounding indulgences and how they ignited the Reformation, as well as the financial motivations and immorality behind the preaching of plenary indulgence. The historical context of the Reformation, including the expulsion of Jews from Spain and the issue of clerical concubinage, is also discussed. Persecution and violence during the Reformation are addressed, highlighting the unequal blame placed on both sides. The podcast concludes by exploring the spiritual experience and path to forgiveness in the Reformation.