

Truth Unites
Gavin Ortlund
Truth Unites promotes gospel assurance through theological depth.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Church.
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Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Church.
Support:
https://truthunites.org/donate/
https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
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Mar 29, 2022 • 36min
Theological Triage (1): Why It Matters
This video starts are series of videos on theological triage, focusing on why it matters that we should rank different doctrines in the church.
At 1:20 I meant "theological triage," not "theological retrieval."
Here is the book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/
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.
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Mar 29, 2022 • 55min
My Brother's Cosmic Horror Novel
My brother Eric and I discuss his latest book, a cosmic horror novel entitled I Am the Doorway.
Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Doorway-Eric-Ortlund/dp/1739954009
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3WJLWlho2M
Check out Seed of Dragons: www.seedofdragons.com
Eric Ortlund (PhD, University of Edinburgh) serves as Lecturer in Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew at Oak Theological College in London.
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/

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Mar 14, 2022 • 36min
Baptismal Regeneration: Responding to Common Arguments
Here I respond to some common arguments in favor of baptismal regeneration.
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/

Mar 9, 2022 • 12min
How to Decide Which Church to Join
Many people wrestle with how to know whether to be Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, or a part of some other Christian tradition. Whereas my other videos focus more on the content of the theology involved in this decision, here I simply offer four practical tips for walking through this process.
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:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

Mar 2, 2022 • 36min
Climate Change is REAL: Christian Response
In this video I offer a Christian response to climate change, offering five thoughts in the hopes of generating more attention on this important issue.
Here is the book I reference toward the end of video: https://www.amazon.com/What-Know-about-Climate-Change/dp/0262535912/
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/

Feb 21, 2022 • 17min
How to Flourish in a Difficult Season
Here I share four strategies for how to flourish when you are in a negative or stressful season.
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/

Feb 16, 2022 • 21min
5 Questions That Point to God
Sometimes questions are helpful in conversations about God. Here are 5 questions that draw from various classical arguments for God and may be useful to utilize in our dialogue others. Here is the video I referenced on the Euthyphro Dilemma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erYct5Hevmo
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/

Feb 9, 2022 • 14min
My Church Advice for Mikhaila Peterson
Here I respond to a recent interview with Mikhaila Peterson and Jonathan Pageau, seeking to clarify Protestantism from how it was represented in some of Jonathan's remarks, and also offer some advice for Mikhaila (and anyone else exploring different traditions) for how to find the right church.
Here is the original interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hycMQ...
Here is the church I recommend, Immanuel Nashville: https://immanuelnashville.com/
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/

Feb 1, 2022 • 52min
Which Issues Divided the Church? With Ed Siecienski
In this interview Dr. Ed Siecienski chronicles the history of various issues that have divided the Western and Eastern churches. We address the filioque, the papacy, unleavened vs. leavened bread in the Eucharist, bearded clergy, and purgatory.
See Dr. Siecienski's book on the filioque: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0199971862/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3
See Dr. Siecienski's book on the papacy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAQ3RAY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
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/

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Jan 20, 2022 • 1h 2min
Justification: Catholic vs. Protestant
This podcast episode explores the Protestant view on justification and the differences with the Catholic position. It discusses progress made in the Catholic-Protestant relationship and the importance of understanding and dialogue. The episode explores the distinctions between the Catholic and Protestant views on justification, including the role of good works and ongoing justification. It delves into the points of agreement and difference between the two perspectives, highlighting the soteriological context in Catholicism. The speaker addresses reactions and criticisms, explores misconceptions around sola fide, and discusses John Chrysostom's view on justification. The episode also discusses personal confession, salvation in Christ, and the common ground and differences between Catholics and Protestants.