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Since the rise of the MeToo movement in the mid-2010s, masculinity has reentered the cultural conversation with force. On the left, masculinity is often seen as a problem and rarely referenced without “toxic” as a descriptor. Men simply need to shape up and stand down. On the right, a pro-male movement has bubbled up in response. Men simply need to own their dominance and take charge. Does Christianity have anything different—or better—to say?To view a transcript of this lecture, listen here. For more resources, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

This lecture looks back at the ideas in Richard Winter’s book, “Perfecting ourselves to Death” and its relevance today.The slides to this talk are available here.This lecture is also available on all major podcasting platforms! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

Thorsten Marbach, an expert in Artificial Intelligence, discusses the rapid progress of AI and its implications on human identity, agency, and relationships. Topics include advancements in AI, its impact on human ability and creativity, the challenges and implications of AI technology, the exploration of AI on human identity, redefining artificial intelligence, and consciousness and intelligence in relation to technology.

The books known as ‘the classics’ can seem intimidating, boring or culturally oppressive. However, they tend to represent the most psychologically and thematically complex, as well as the most technically accomplished and aesthetically satisfying, depictions of the reality in which we find ourselves. In spending time with these works throughout our lives, they and their authors become our teachers and friends, as we participate in ‘the great conversation’ that has been going on for centuries. We can receive solace, goodness, beauty, truth, growth in empathy for others, and experience delight and enjoyment. In pointing us toward that which is real, they can help to point us to God.This lecture is also available on all major podcasting platforms! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

We want to get our relationships right, particularly our romantic and family relationships, but often end up tired, discouraged, and feeling like failures.  A primary cause is when we set out to control & change others, making rules (mostly unwritten) and attempting to modify their attitudes & responses.  Understanding the difference between God's job and ours, allowing grace to replace manipulation & legislation, is a step to healthy relationships.This lecture is also available on all major podcasting platforms! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

In this lecture, Merran Paul (L’Abri Worker) engages cultural approaches to parenting. Sharing her first-hand experience as a “Christian Mum”, she presents a practical vision of Love, Authority, and Freedom for families.This lecture is also available on all major podcasting platforms! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

In this lecture, Merran Paul (L’Abri Worker) engages cultural approaches to parenting. Sharing her first-hand experience as a “Christian Mum”, she presents a practical vision of Love, Authority, and Freedom for families.This lecture is also available on all major podcasting platforms! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

In this lecture, Mary McCampbell (Author, Associate Professor of humanities at Lee University) will look at how the arts expand our imaginations and, in so doing, embolden our ability to love our neighbors as ourselves.  Additionally, from now on this email will exist to deliver the podcast every week for those who prefer listening through email. If you prefer to subscribe and listen through another platform, feel free to unsubscribe! Listen to and download recent lectures at englishlabri.org/podcast. For more resources, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

In this lecture, Mark Meynell (Author, Langham Partnership) will explore how to understand the impact of living in a secular context for Christian witnesses and show how the Arts are crucial for breaking through the intellectual barriers that secularism uses to prevent people from grasping the gospel.Additionally, from now on this email will exist to deliver the podcast every week for those who prefer listening through email. If you prefer to subscribe and listen through another platform, feel free to unsubscribe! Listen to and download recent lectures at englishlabri.org/podcast. For more resources, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

In this lecture, we will be thinking about the (still) deeply Christian nature of what we could call the soul of western culture and the importance of having a robust sense of this in light of the challenges of our time.Listen to and download recent lectures at englishlabri.org/podcast. For more resources, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com