

Truth Unites
Gavin Ortlund
Truth Unites promotes gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Church.
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Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 2min
Defending Traditional Marriage with Preston Sprinkle
In this interview I talk with Dr. Preston Sprinkle about common critiques of the traditional Christian view of marriage, and how Christians can respond to them.
See Preston's book: https://www.amazon.com/Does-Bible-Support-Same-Sex-Marriage/dp/0830785671/
See Preston's website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/
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:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation:
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Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

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Jun 18, 2023 • 44min
Rick Warren on Female Pastors: About That SBC Debate
In this video I do theological triage on complementarianism and egalitarianism, responding to recent events in the Southern Baptist Convention regarding Saddleback Church, Rick Warren, and the question of female pastors.
Thomas Kidd's article on Baptist confessions of faith: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/evangelical-history/confessions-of-faith-and-the-baptist-tradition/
Sam Storms' article on female pastors: https://www.samstorms.org/enjoying-god-blog/post/a-complementarian-case-for-women-as-pastors
My book on theological triage: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20
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:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites
FOLLOW:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

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Jun 16, 2023 • 11min
Are the Marian Dogmas Credible?
See the full interview here: https://youtu.be/r1Fvxd8VI3s
See Becket Cook's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@BecketCook
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:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites
FOLLOW:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

Jun 5, 2023 • 18min
Protestant-Orthodox Relationship: The Moment That Defined It
In this video I draw three lessons for ecumenical theology from an important but often overlooked dialogue in the 1570s and 1580s between
Lutheran theologians and Jeremiah II, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. In particular, I suggest that the dialogue clarifies two different approaches to catholicity.
Read the letter exchange here: https://www.amazon.com/Augsburg-Constantinople-Correspondence-Theologians-Confession/dp/0916586820/
My video on the Essence-Energies Distinction: https://youtu.be/gvfPICJGcHo
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:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites
FOLLOW:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

Jun 5, 2023 • 30min
How to Get Assurance of Salvation
In this episode I argue that assurance of salvation is possible and then suggest practical steps to pursue it.
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:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites
FOLLOW:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

May 25, 2023 • 58min
The Best Case for Jesus' Resurrection with Mike Licona
In this video I interview Mike Licona about arguments for the resurrection of Jesus. Mike is one of the world's leading scholars on this topic.
See Mike's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeLiconaOfficial
Get Mike's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Jesus-New-Historiographical-Approach/dp/0830827196/truthunites-20
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:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites
FOLLOW:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

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May 25, 2023 • 8min
Why Believe in Real Presence in the Eucharist?
Explore the belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, including the historical Baptist view. Dive into the evolution of this belief throughout church history and its significance in the purpose of the Eucharist. Discover different theological perspectives on the Eucharist as a sacrifice and the importance of reviving a rich theology among evangelicals.

May 20, 2023 • 6min
Tim Keller's Powerful Parting Words
In this video I reflect on Tim Keller's legacy, and the urgent need to continue in the gospel work he committed his life to.
Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
SUPPORT:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites
FOLLOW:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

May 16, 2023 • 25min
Response to George Farmer and Allie Beth Stuckey on Catholicism Vs. Protestantism
George Farmer and Allie Beth Stuckey discuss Protestant and Roman Catholic differences. The podcast covers misunderstandings of Protestantism, Protestantism as a return to the early church, the changes in the Roman Catholic Church, debates on authority and salvation, and the fallibility of fourth-century councils in settling the issue of canon in the Roman Catholic Church.

May 16, 2023 • 28min
Defending My Views on the Canon and Icons
In this video I respond to Suan Sonna on icons and Trent Horn on the canon of Scripture, two key issues in Roman Catholic and Protestant dialogue.
Read Cyril of Jerusalem on the canon here: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/310104.htm
Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
SUPPORT:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites
FOLLOW:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/