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Pr. Joshua Pfeiffer, author, “Lift Your Eyes” Lift Your Eyes: How to Live Outside YourselfThe post Expressive Individualism and the Christian Life – Pr. Joshua Pfeiffer, 6/22/26 (1733) first appeared on Issues, Etc..
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(Originally Published on November 15, 2021)Satisfying personal desires has become the definition of the "good life." Follow this notion far enough and it leads to distorted definitions that end in moral chaos. If you want to understand cancel culture, you've got to start here.Resources:The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution - Carl R. Trueman
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This sermon from the Celebration CA camp series confronts the idol of expressive individualism in modern Western culture. It explores the tension between the modern desire to constantly innovate and the biblical call to submit, imitate, and reproduce proven models of faith.Scripture References1 Thessalonians 11 Thessalonians 2Key PointsThe Danger of the "Spin": There is a strong cultural tendency, particularly on the West Coast, to take a functional model and immediately add a personal spin to it. This relentless desire to be unique can often hinder a church's effectiveness.The Fruit of Submission: True growth often comes from radical submission to authority. A group of men experienced decades of trauma healed in just four days by submitting entirely to scripture and trusted leaders.Imitation over Innovation: A pastor from the Midwest successfully implemented a leadership track by simply copying a functioning model exactly as it was, demonstrating that straightforward imitation often yields better results than forced creativity.The Thessalonian Model: The early church in Thessalonica became an exemplary model to all of Macedonia and Achaia. They achieved this not by innovating, but by strictly imitating the apostles and the Lord despite facing severe affliction.The Idolatry of Independence: The ultimate, unquestioned value in Western civilization is often personal freedom and total independence, which can severely hinder the advancement of the Kingdom of God.ConclusionThe church is called to be a unified body of imitators. By laying down the prideful need to uniquely innovate every aspect of faith, believers can experience the profound power that comes from submitting to God's word and replicating faithful, proven models.Calls to ActionReflect on areas where expressive individualism and the need for independence have hindered spiritual growth or leadership.Identify faithful, working models of leadership in your church community and commit to imitating them without unnecessary alterations.Share this sermon with other leaders seeking to build healthy, unified church cultures. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.
Carl Trueman diagnoses the current culture and prescribes the church as the cure.Resources Mentioned:The Desecration of Man by Carl TrumanPrevious Priscilla Talk episode with Carl Trueman on Expressive Individualism
Recorded live in Longmont, Colorado, this panel conversation brings together four seasoned pastors and ministry leaders to reflect on what faithful preaching looks like in today's cultural moment.Dr Roy Collins, Dr Alan Stoddard, Mike Payne, and Bryan Stupar speak candidly about early preaching mistakes, the discipline of reading Scripture carefully, and the practical realities of preparing sermons alongside the many demands of pastoral ministry.The discussion addresses how expressive individualism shapes both the church and the wider culture, and why historic practices like preaching calendars, shared preparation, and confessional reminders help anchor pastors and congregations alike. The panel also explores realistic rhythms for sermon planning, the challenge of information overload, and the value of planning ahead rather than reacting week to week.In the final portion of the conversation, the focus turns to youth ministry. The speakers offer wise and grounded counsel on mentoring young people, cultivating lasting fruit, and remembering that students are often listening more closely than they appear. Rather than chasing novelty, the panel encourages patient investment, faithful presence, and a long view of spiritual formation.This conversation was recorded at a live Expositors Collective training event in Longmont, Colorado aimed at equipping pastors and Bible teachers to faithfully study and publicly proclaim God's Word in the modern church.Topics CoveredLessons learned from first sermons and early failuresWhy reading whole books of Scripture mattersPlanning ahead with preaching calendarsManaging information overload in sermon preparationStructuring a realistic ministry weekExpressive individualism and its impact on the churchWhy historic confessions still matterMentoring young people toward spiritual fruitThe quiet but real attentiveness of youthAdditional Listening: Alan Stoddard on Ministry Mentorships: https://goodlion.io/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/passing-on-the-baton-preaching-mentorships-and-ministry-training-with-alan-stoddard Mike Payne on Passing on the Baton:https://goodlion.io/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/the-value-of-preaching-mentorships-michael-payne Bryan Stupar on Character in the Ministry:https://goodlion.io/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/why-character-matters-bryan-stuparConnectFor information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective
In this episode, the fellas discuss the idea of expressive individualism.
Carl Trueman talks with Jenny, Erin and Keri about how we can help our families and churches take every thought captive and not be drawn in by expressive individualism.Resources Mentioned:The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl TruemanStrange New World by Carl TruemanThe Desecration of Man (Upcoming, April release) by Carl TruemanFirst Things – Magazine Carl contributes toReformation21 – Blog where Carl writesMortification of Spin – Carl's podcast
Gender. Marriage. Faith. Justice. All of them are getting redefined to make way for a new way to understand our world: Contemporary Critical Theory. Founded by Marxist ideology, Critical Theories have made inroads into global institutions, corporate policies, seminaries and churches. Presbyter Christoper Poshin David joins to unpack Critical Theory, its distinction with the Christian Worldview and what it means for churches in India as they batter this brutal storm.Links and citation:Paper: A Biblical Analysis of Critical Race Theory, Adam W Day (https://cf.sbts.edu/equip/uploads/2023/03/SBJT-26.2-A-Biblical-Analysis-of-CRT-Day.pdf)Book: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332)Book: Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice Ideology ― Implications for the Church and Society (https://www.amazon.com/Critical-Dilemma-Theories-Justice-Ideology_Implications/dp/073698870X)Book: Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity―and Why This Harms Everybody (https://www.amazon.com/Cynical-Theories-Scholarship-Everything-Identity_and/dp/1634312023)Facebook Article: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B16CpQgZS/Video: Q&A Panel | Clay Jones | Linda Seiler | Neil Shenvi | Day 3 | Areopagus 2022 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEMx6drlwHs)Video: How Our Sexuality Images The Gospel | Linda Seiler | Day 3 | Session 2 | Areopagus 2022 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0YWMT_VAuA)Equipping the believer defend their faith anytime, anywhere. Our vision is to do so beyond all language barriers in India and beyond!SAFT Apologetics stands for Seeking Answers Finding Truth and was formed off inspiration from the late Nabeel Qureshi's autobiography that captured his life journey where he followed truth where it led him. We too aim to be a beacon emulating his life's commitment towards following truth wherever it leads us.Connect with us:WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6l4ADEwEk07iZXzV1vWebsite: https://www.saftapologetics.comNewsletter: https://www.sendfox.com/saftapologeticsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/saftapologetics/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saftapologetics/X: https://www.twitter.com/saftapologetics SAFT Blog: https://blog.saftapologetics.com/YouVersion: https://www.bible.com/organizations/dcfc6f87-6f06-4205-82c1-bdc1d2415398 Is there a question that you would like to share with us?Send us your questions, suggestions and queries at: info@saftapologetics.com
In 1633, Galileo Galilei was condemned by the Roman Inquisition for teaching that the Earth revolves around the Sun. His defiance became a symbol of individual conscience against powerful institutions. On this episode of The Chris Spangle Show, we explore the history of individualism versus collectivism — from Socrates to the Stoics, from Christianity and the Reformation to Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke and John Stuart Mill, and into the American founding. We also explore libertarian principles of ethical individualism, free speech, and personal responsibility, contrasting them with the dangers of conformity, censorship, and control inherent in collectivism. What you'll learn in this episode: Galileo's trial and its impact on science and freedom How Christianity and the Reformation shaped individualism The Enlightenment's role in liberty and natural rights Ethical individualism vs. collectivist control Why libertarians defend conscience, speech, and voluntary cooperation https://youtu.be/q3Y7zGmoYaA 00:00 Galileo vs. the Inquisition 01:49 The Rise of Heliocentrism 02:42 Courage, Individualism, & Libertarianism 03:33 What Is Individualism? Key Concepts 06:07 From Tribes to Individuals: History 07:36 Greek, Christian, and Enlightenment Roots 09:39 Individualism in America 10:39 Ethical Individualism Explained 13:39 Modern Challenges: Speech & Responsibility 15:31 Voluntary Association and Libertarianism 17:59 Political Individualism and Freedom 21:12 Collectivism vs. Individualism 24:03 Government Power and Group Identity 27:01 Case Study: Hong Kong's Freedom Lost 28:59 Pros and Cons of Each Approach 30:06 Christian Critiques of Individualism 33:55 Expressive Individualism vs. Community 37:00 Individualism in Faith and Society 40:46 Voluntary Cooperation vs. Forced Conformity 41:45 The American Founding: A Radical Shift 45:42 Why Conscience and Principles Matter 47:00 Cancellations, Tribalism, and Consistency 51:00 Embracing Courage and Individual Thought 53:11 Be an Individual, Not Just a Follower 54:10 Outro & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, James, Cory, and Marinus continue their series reading and discussing Herman Bavinck's Philosophy of Revelation. This week, they discuss the first chapter on “The Idea of a Philosophy of Revelation. Read along with us as we walk through the chapters of this significant work.Works mentioned:Herman Bavinck, Philosophy of Revelation: A New Annotated Edition Adapted and Expanded from the 1908 Stone Lectures: Presented at Princeton Theological Seminary, A new annotated edition, ed. Cory Brock and Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, with Princeton Theological Seminary (Hendrickson Publishers, 2018).https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Revelation-Annotated-Herman-Bavinck/dp/1683071360J. H. Bavinck, Personality and Worldview, ed. James Perman Eglinton, with Timothy Keller (Crossway, 2023).Tom Holland, Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World, First US edition (Basic Books, 2019).Oswald Spengler, The Decline of the West: Form and Actuality, Vol. I, (London Allen & Unwin, 1918)Oswald Spengler, The Decline of the West: Pespectives of World Hisotyr, Vol. II, (London Allen & Unwin, 1922) Charles Taylor, A Secular Age (Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2007).Carl R. Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution (Crossway, 2020).Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit https://donorbox.org/graceincommonOur theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) CC BY-NC 4.0
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Our conversation today was with Ryan J. Southworth, author of The Treeborn Trilogy: Other Books Mentioned in Episode: Chronicles of Narnia Lord of the Rings The Oath by Frank Peretti (not written for kids—a SERIOUS books.) DownBelow Station by C. J. Cherryh Morgaine Cycle by C. J. Cherryh Always Ready: Directions for Defending the Faith by Dr. Greg L. BahnsenThe Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanThe Treeborn Trilogy : Mapaline, Ceylon, The Last TowerHeartwood Hotel series by Kallie GeorgeThe Green Ember series by S. D. SmithThe Conquerors Saga By Timothy Zahn Games recommended in the episode: Unmatched Wingspan Azul Terraforming Mars Blokus Reshelving Alexandria is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and help support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Your support makes a difference! ✨ Get full access to Reshelving Alexandria at www.reshelvingalexandria.com/subscribe
We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Our world is so confused about what it means to be male or female. Some speak as if men and women are interchangeable, and others as if we're totally different species. But God's creation of men and women is bigger and better than these false extremes. This week, Dr. Abigail Favale joins me to talk about biblical sexuality, the goodness of our bodies, and the interdependence that God designed us to live out. The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale Pope John Paul II on the Theology of the Body The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl Trueman Essays on Woman by Freda Mary Oben The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc
Rival Worldviews (Part 3) - Consumerism, Expressive Individualism, and Tribalism by Taylors FBC
The Ruling Elder Podcast talks with Roger Wagner and David Winslow about ruling elders encouraging covenant youth. One of the tasks of ruling elders, as set out by BCO X:3, is that ruling elders should "nourish and guard the children of the covenant”.Rev. Roger Wagner, now a retired minister, was ordained to the ministry in 1973, serving ten years at Sonora, then he became pastor of Bayview OPC in Chula Vista, California in 1983 where he served for the next forty years until his retirement. Ruling Elder David Winslow has served as a ruling elder for over forty years in Westminster OPC, in Westminster CA and was interviewed for this podcast in April 2023.Books and Articles MentionedKevin DeYoung, The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation, Crossway, 2024Carl R. Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution, Crossway, 2020Eric Watkins, "Where Have the Children Gone? A Reflection Upon OPC Identity and a Postmodern Generation", Ordained Servant, Vol 12, No. 3, pages 50-51. Available here.John Murray, Christian Baptism, P&R Publishing.Lewis Bevens Schenck, The Presbyterian Doctrine of Children in the Covenant: An Historical Study of the Significance of Infant Baptism in the Presbyterian Church, first published in 1940. Republished by P&R Publishing, 2003.Gerard Berghoef and Lester De Koster, The Elders Handbook, A Practical Guide for Church Leaders, 1979.Robert S. Rayburn, “The Presbyterian Doctrines of Covenant Children, Covenant Nurture and Covenant Succession.” Available here.
In this edition we are discussing a very prevalent philosophy on university campuses today (as well as in many churches): Postmodernism. My guest is Dr. Scott Smith, Professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology. Scott has written quite a few articles and well-received books on this topic and often speaks on postmodernism and its implications in churches, at conferences, and on podcasts like this one. In this podcast we discuss: What postmodernism is, and how it developed out of modernity Why the theory of nominalism (the belief that there is no reality beyond the words we use for things) is the foundation of postmodernism Why Scott is so interested in this issue as a Christian Examples of where students will encounter postmodern thought Concerns about the rise in “expressive individualism” What we can learn from postmodern thought What we must reject in postmodern thought A practical suggestion for how to converse with someone who embraces postmodernism Resources mentioned during our conversation: Scott Smith, Truth and the New Kind of Christian: The Emerging Effects of Postmodernism in the Church Scott Smith, Authentically Emergent: In Search of a Truly Progressive Christianity Scott Smith, Exposing the Roots of Constructivism: Nominalism and the Ontology of Knowledge Carl R. Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution Carl R. Trueman, Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution Douglas Groothuis, Truth Decay: Defending Christianity Against the Challenges of Postmodernism Scott Smith's Website: The Dangers of Nominalism Making Sense of Morality: Problems with Naturalism Podcast discussing Scott's book Exposing the Roots of Constructivism
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us!When a student confides they've been self-harming, what's your role as a youth pastor? Where does spiritual care end and professional intervention begin? Licensed counselor and youth pastor Jordan Francis unveils the complex reality of youth mental health today, offering wisdom that both relieves and challenges ministry leaders.Jordan discusses how today's students are learning the world is evil at much younger ages through constant digital exposure. This early disillusionment drives them into technological escapism, creating a dangerous cycle of disconnection from their bodies, emotions, and the natural world God created. The conversation explores how youth readily adopt mental health labels found online, using them as identity markers without understanding their true meaning.What makes this episode particularly valuable is the practical guidance for youth workers. Jordan outlines exactly how to respond when serious mental health issues arise—involving parents while giving students agency in the process. He challenges conventional youth ministry approaches, suggesting we've replicated the world's frenetic pace when students actually need spaces of slowness and authentic connection.Most powerfully, Jordan reframes spiritual disciplines as mental health support. Prayer, scripture study, and contemplation expand what he calls the "window of tolerance"—our capacity to cope with life's challenges. This episode provides a comprehensive roadmap for youth ministers seeking to support students' mental wellbeing while maintaining appropriate boundaries and pointing them toward the healing power of Christ.Here are some of the resources Jordan recommends:The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanSeculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It by David ZahlThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan HaidtThere are also several resources available through Jordan's company, Reframe Youth, that touch on issues of mental health:The Gospel According to Mental HealthResilienceFlourishGood GriefLast, but certainly not least, check out RLTK wherever you listen to podcasts!
In this episode, Dave and Jeff delve into the culturally sensitive topic of self-love, therapy, and self-discovery.They analyze how these concepts often intersect with Christianity and discuss the potential dangers to look out for and how to avoid them.Through anecdotes, biblical references, and practical advice, they aim to provide listeners with a balanced, faith-based approach to these three areas.Books mentioned in this episode:- "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self" by Carl Truman- "Strange New World" also by Carl Truman- "Telling Yourself the Truth" by William Baucus- "Waking the Dead" by John EldridgeLinkTree:https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetworkEmail:Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.comDavel@allisonparkchurch.comInstagram:@Jeffleake11@Dave.Leake
Midweek Podcast: Expressive Individualism Kyle Peart w/Tyler Hurst and Jim Roden March 5, 2025 Journey Church Tucson See more at: https://www.journeyefc.org/
1. What is the idea or concept of expressive individualism? 2. What are some of the ways expressive individualism shows up in our culture and our church? 3. What are some of the dangers of expressive individualism? 4. What are some biblical truths we use in counseling through expressive individualism? Click here to see Brent's booklet on Scrupulosity. Click here to see the booklets we have released!
In this episode I give a more in depth argument against Gavin Ortlunds claims about Catholics and Protestants. All of the sources are below. I hope you enjoy! Books Mentioned/Recommendations:Christianity and Liberalism - J. Greham MachenHow Should We Then Live? - Francis SchaefferThe Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self - Carl Trueman Philosophical Definitions:Liberalism: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/liberty-positive-negative/Expressive Individualism: https://www.heritage.org/civil-society/report/how-expressive-individualism-threatens-civil-societyPostmodernism: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/postmodernism/Resolutions for Roman Catholic and Evangelical DialogueDefinitions on Justification:Protestant (Reformed): https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/justification-and-the-protestant-reformation/Imputation: https://wm.wts.edu/read/what-is-imputation#:~:text=So%20what%20does%20imputation%20mean,(another%20important%20theological%20term).Catholic: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08573a.htm Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://optivnetwork.comFollow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
"Physical, mental, and spiritual strength is essential for facing persecution." — Andrew Pudewa Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel Andrew Pudewa joins host, Garritt Hampton, to discuss the significance of education in nurturing the spirit of our children, the impact of modern culture on family values, and the importance of fostering physical, mental, and spiritual strength to endure faithfully to the end. Andrew emphasizes the need to raise Christian communicators and establish a legacy of faith and perseverance. He also explores the foundation of lies that have undermined the Judeo-Christian foundation of Western civilization. The Thinking Dad and all of the shows on the Biblical Family Network are only possible because of the generous support of our listeners. Would you consider a one-time or monthly donation to support this important ministry? Recommended Resources: Institute for Excellence in Writing However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching, by Andrew Pudewa The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution, by Carl R. Trueman The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure, by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Conquering Corrupt Culture, by Andrew Pudewa Podcast Recommendations: More from Andrew Pudewa on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Homeschooling Resources:
NOTES: Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. 1 Corinthians 6:18–20 (NIV) HOW DID WE GET HERE? CORE IDEOLOGY #1: Expressive Individualism. “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? Jeremiah 17:9 (NLT) Your identity is GIVEN by God, not DISCOVERED by you. CORE IDEOLOGY #2: The core of my identity is my sexuality. Culture says, EXPRESS yourself. Jesus says, DENY yourself. Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? Matthew 16:24–26 (NIV) For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 2 Timothy 4:3 (NLT)
Carl R. Trueman (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is a contributing editor at First Things, an esteemed church historian, and a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Trueman has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including "Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution" and "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution." We explore the complexities surrounding the concepts of human embodiment, transhumanism, and personal identity in the modern world. Addressing Sophie Lewis' views on pregnancy, the perspective of professional female athletes regarding their bodies, and broader philosophical questions raised by thinkers like Mary Harrington, the speaker dives into the intricate relationship between our physical selves and the roles technology and social media play in shaping our understanding of humanity. Visit CCCG: www.constudies.nd.edu *** The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the University of Notre Dame, the College of Arts and Letters, or the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government. Recorded April 17, 2023 at the University of Notre Dame
Understanding Emotional Struggles in Modern TimesIn today's episode, Pastor Doug delves into the reasons behind the emotional struggles many people face in our modern society. Drawing insights from Carl Trueman's influential book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution, Pastor Doug explores how cultural shifts and the emphasis on expressive individualism contribute to the emotional turmoil experienced by many.Join us as we examine the historical and cultural factors that have shaped our current understanding of the self, and discuss practical ways to find emotional stability and meaning in a world that often feels fragmented and disconnected. Whether you're personally experiencing emotional struggles or seeking to support others, this episode offers valuable perspectives and guidance.
In this episode we discuss Abigail Favale's book The Genesis of Gender. We give a quick survey of feminism and defend why we believe Christians cannot embrace Feminism. We talk about postmodernism, embodiment, consumerist sex, the incarnation and divine revelation. In addition, we touch on transgenderism and the influence of social media. Finally we end with the goodness of the givenness of our gender and the hope of the gospel. Recommended Resources The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale All Things Bright and Beautiful Episode 7: Frankenstein: A Guide to Reading and Reflecting All Things Bright and Beautiful Episode 20: Expressive Individualism and “Strange New World” by Carl Truman Notes Jenna mentions Peter Singer's approval of Zoophilia. While he did not write the article, on November 8, 2023, he tweeted in praise of an article entitled, Zoophilia is Morally Permissible. Peter Singer is a well known and influential philosopher, infamous for his applied ethics in favor of infanticide and eugenics. He is a professor of Bioethics at Princeton University.
In this episode, hosts Joe and Eric discuss Brenda Hafera's impactful report, "Men Without Meaning: The Harmful Effects of Expressive Individualism," from The Heritage Foundation. The report examines the crisis facing American boys and men across mental, physical, economic, academic, and spiritual dimensions. Hafera critiques welfare policies for their unintended impact on single motherhood and explores how the sexual revolution has reshaped family dynamics. She also addresses the transformation of marriage into a later-life status symbol and concerns about the decline of free play in schools, impacting child development. The episode further explores links between absent fathers and school violence, advocates for positive depictions of fatherhood, and emphasizes the need for supportive educational and vocational environments for boys.Support the show: https://twitter.com/DCEKGpodcastBrenda's latest work: https://www.heritage.org/staff/brenda-hafera
In this episode, hosts Joe and Eric discuss Brenda Hafera's impactful report, "Men Without Meaning: The Harmful Effects of Expressive Individualism," from The Heritage Foundation. The report examines the crisis facing American boys and men across mental, physical, economic, academic, and spiritual dimensions. Hafera critiques welfare policies for their unintended impact on single motherhood and explores how the sexual revolution has reshaped family dynamics. She also addresses the transformation of marriage into a later-life status symbol and concerns about the decline of free play in schools, impacting child development. The episode further explores links between absent fathers and school violence, advocates for positive depictions of fatherhood, and emphasizes the need for supportive educational and vocational environments for boys. Support the show: https://twitter.com/DCEKGpodcast Brenda's latest work: https://www.heritage.org/staff/brenda-hafera
This week we revisit the ideology of the age, Expressive Individualism, and talk about how Christians should engage it, why they should, and the implications of engaging the culture with a biblical worldview. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.
Newt Gingrich. Men Without Meaning. Newt talks with Brenda Hafera from The Heritage Foundation about her new report detailing the crisis facing boys and men in America, titled “Men Without Meaning: The Harmful Effects of Expressive Individualism.” The report highlights the struggles faced by boys and men in the U.S., including mental, physical, economic, academic, and spiritual challenges. For instance, suicide is the second leading cause of death for men under 45, and the IQ of boys is dropping. The report also points out that only 25% of men aged 17 to 24 qualified for military service in 2020 due to mental, physical, and drug abuse issues. The report suggests that the absence of fathers is a significant factor contributing to these issues. The report recommends revitalizing marriage and fatherhood, promoting school choice, and encouraging vocational schools and apprenticeship programs as potential solutions. Newt's World Men Without Meaning Mar 27 2024 Other Episodes Order Newt's Latest Book: March to the Majority: The Real Story of the Republican Revolution! On Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154... On Barnes & Noble https://tinyurl.com/M2MatBN Watch More of Newt's Commentary Here: https://www.youtube.com/@Gingrich360/... Important Videos Series from Newt: Newt Sets the Record Straight: • Newt Sets The Record Straight Newt March to the Majority Videos: • March to the Majority Newt Balance the Budget to Save America: • Balanced Budget to Save America Newt on American Despotism: • American Despotism ---------- Read Newt Gingrich's latest opinion pieces: https://www.gingrich360.com/newt America's New Majority Project: https://americasnewmajorityproject.com Sign up for Newt's Free Newsletter: https://gingrich360.com/newsletters https://americasnewmajorityproject.co... Listen to Newt Gingrich's latest podcasts: https://www.gingrich360.com/podcasts/... On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... iHeartMedia: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1069-n... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZBoqLI... Join Newt for his next virtual town hall: https://www.gingrich360.com/join Complete your collection of Newt's books on U.S. policy: https://www.gingrich360.com/gingrich-... ---------- Follow Newt Gingrich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/newtgingrich Follow Newt Gingrich on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newtgingrich/ Follow Newt Gingrich on TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@NewtGingrich Follow Newt Gingrich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newtgingrich/ --------- #newtgingrich #newt #gingrich #news #politics #currentevents #ukraine #ukrainewar #civilwar #civilwarhistory #battleofvicksburg #worldwar2 #normandy #normandylanding #russia #russiaukrainewar #russiaukraineconflict #generalpemberton #vicksburg #unionarmy #mississippiriver #generalgrant #ulyssesgrant #abrahamlincoln #marktwain #dday #alliedforces #battleofthehedges #normandyhedges #generaleisenhower #dwighteisenhower #presidenteisenhower #georgepatton #hedgegrow #history #ushistory #europeanhistory —Links— For Newt Gingrich Apply for a paid internship with Gingrich 360! This amazing opportunity for college students, graduate students and recent grads offers real world experience as you join the Gingrich 360 team. Here you will conduct research, draft briefings, produce content for documentary films, podcasts, social media, and much more. https://www.gingrich360.com/about/app... Newt's World Podcast - https://www.gingrich360.com/podcasts/... Trump and the American Future (Book) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/t... Beyond Biden (Book) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/b... Divine Mercy (Documentary) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/d... The First American (Documentary) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/t...
We need to understand history to navigate our current cultural moment. According to Andrew Wilson, we especially need to understand the year 1776: all that led up to it and how it created the narrative of the West. In this episode we discuss the Enlightenment, romanticism, industrialization, and how the ideas they birthed shape the church and the world around us. Notes: Lydia mentions the composition of silence, it is titled 4'33'' by John Cage. Jenna mentions C.S. Lewis' introduction to On The Incarnation: “We may be sure that the characteristic blindness of the twentieth century - the blindness about which posterity will ask, "But how could they have thought that?" - lies where we have never suspected it... None of us can fully escape this blindness, but we shall certainly increase it, and weaken our guard against it, if we read only modern books. Where they are true they will give us truths which we half knew already. Where they are false they will aggravate the error with which we are already dangerously ill. The only palliative is to keep the clean sea breeze of the centuries blowing through our minds, and this can be done only by reading old books.” Resources mentioned: Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West by Andrew Wilson The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self:Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl Trueman Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl Trueman All Things Bright and Beautiful Episode 20: Expressive Individualism and "Strange New World" by Carl Trueman All Things Bright and Beautiful Episode 1: On Reading and "Lit" by Tony Reinke The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress and Equality by Glenn Scrivener All Things Bright and Beautiful Episode 7: "Frankenstein: A Guide to Reading and Reflecting" by Mary Shelley and Karen Swallow Prior Frankenstein by Mary Shelley You are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World by Alan O Noble The Letters of John Newton The Hunger Game Series by Suzanne Collins 1984 by George Orwell Brave New World by Aldous Huxley The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien The Four Quartets by T.S. Eliot
Do you struggle to understand the current state of our culture? In this episode, we talk about Expressive Individualism, how it came to be, and what it is. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.
How do we build communities of collaboration and care? Are our communities in the West in crisis? What are the “common objects of love” that we share, and how do we—average Christians who care—seek those out and build on them?We were delighted to talk with Jake Meador on some of these questions, which he touches on in his first book, In Search of the Common Good. Join us as we consider different angles on the practices we engage with that can change the imagination of our time.Jake Meador (jakemeador.com) is a writer, speaker, and editor from Lincoln, Nebraska. He writes about place, politics, culture, and the ways that Christian faith speaks to all of the various questions that those topics raise. He also wrote a thesis on Kwame Nkrumah, a mid-20th century Ghanaian politician. He's the author of two books, In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World and What Are Christians For?: Life Together at the End of the World. He serves as the editor-in-chief at Mere Orthodoxy (mereorthodoxy.com), a contributing editor with Plough magazine, and a board member with the Davenant Institute.Timestamps(02:23) A crisis of common life(10:21) Example: Declining birth rates as a social problem(19:07) Practical recs: asking for help, offering home(29:04) The historical church on property rights(34:16) Practices for communities: caught, not taught(38:22) Roots we don't choose(44:23) Identity is particular; Christianity is still bigger(47:31) Who's on the land, who's good for the land?(01:03:48) OK but we gotta talk about Kwame Nkrumah. Wild.Links and References in This EpisodeYa'll. Jake is a well-read man. We got a long list of books for your perusing pleasure (and easier searching).* Strangers in a Strange Land: Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput (2017)* The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation, Rod Dreher (2017)* Resurrecting the Idea of Christian Society, R. R. Reno (2016)* The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America, George Packer (2014)* Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture, Anthony Esolen (2017)* Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, Robert Putnam (2000)* Nancy Pearcey (author)* Kirkpatrick Sale (author)* Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West, Andrew Wilson (2023)* Wendell Berry (author)—I don't even know what to tell you, he's written a lot.* Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution, Carl Trueman (2020)* Why Marx Was Right, Terry Eagleton (2018)* An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (2015)* Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, Robin Wall Kimmerer (2015* Pope Francis on a “throwaway” society (article link)* John Paul II on a “culture of death” (Evangelium Vitae (1995))* The Cold War and the Color Line: American Race Relations in the Global Arena, Thomas Borstelmann (2003)—And here are some additional resources or terms mentioned in this episode, not a resource, exactly, but it might make this conversation searchable/accessible to global listeners:L'Abri is a “Christian residential study center ministry”Several theologians, church fathers, and theorists talked about property rights: John Calvin, St. Basil of Caesarea in Cappadocia, John Locke, and Emil Brunner on “the inner infinity of God's law”.If you like this podcast, please consider…→ Sharing feedback or questions! www.podpage.com/communion-shalom/contact→ Supporting us on Patreon! patreon.com/communionandshalom→ Following us on Instagram! @communionandshalom—CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ EspinozaAudio Engineer: Carl Swenson (www.carlswensonmusic.com)Podcast Manager: Elena This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communionshalom.substack.com
Newt talks with Brenda Hafera from The Heritage Foundation about her new report detailing the crisis facing boys and men in America, titled “Men Without Meaning: The Harmful Effects of Expressive Individualism.” The report highlights the struggles faced by boys and men in the U.S., including mental, physical, economic, academic, and spiritual challenges. For instance, suicide is the second leading cause of death for men under 45, and the IQ of boys is dropping. The report also points out that only 25% of men aged 17 to 24 qualified for military service in 2020 due to mental, physical, and drug abuse issues. The report suggests that the absence of fathers is a significant factor contributing to these issues. The report recommends revitalizing marriage and fatherhood, promoting school choice, and encouraging vocational schools and apprenticeship programs as potential solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you have no belief in God, would you naturally become "woke?" After watching my interview with James Lindsay, Jacob Hansen had some questions. Why do many who do not believe in God shun wokeness? With its secular, Godless roots, Jacob asks why an atheist would not embrace it. We discuss the philosophical roots of Woke, go into atheism, and finally discuss Expressive Individualism. Enjoy! Website - www.cwicmedia.com
During our Embodied series, we had over 70 questions texted in. To cover these questions more fully, we're releasing a handful of extra podcast episodes to further equip you.Timestamps:1:28 - How do you parent a child with gender identity questions or who experiences SSA?16:58 - Are you living in sin if you don't have sex as an older married couple?19:44 - Why do people elevate sexual desires above all else? What desires should we have?23:20 - Would you officiate a LGBTQIA+ wedding?30:15 - How do we think through when churches deny a biblical sexual ethic?37:13 - Are people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and saved Christians still a child of God?41:18 - My workplace encourages using pronouns to introduce ourselves. As a Christian, how should I think about this?46:44 - What do we mean when we refer to “culture”?51:10 - If you were born to a single-parent does that mean you were born into sin and less worth saving?ResourcesBooks:The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlinIntended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage by Ed Wheat M.D. and Gaye Wheat The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanStrange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyAmerican Experience: Kinsey (2005) Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View by Preston SprinkleA Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett KnuckleThe Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Tim KellerSermons:“Incarnation/Agape” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Theology of Sex” sermon series by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Mountains, Molehills, and Which Ones to Die On” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Q+A” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective
During our Embodied series, we had over 70 questions texted in. To cover these questions more fully, we're releasing a handful of extra podcast episodes to further equip you.Timestamps:1:28 - How do you parent a child with gender identity questions or who experiences SSA?16:58 - Are you living in sin if you don't have sex as an older married couple?19:44 - Why do people elevate sexual desires above all else? What desires should we have?23:20 - Would you officiate a LGBTQIA+ wedding?30:15 - How do we think through when churches deny a biblical sexual ethic?37:13 - Are people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and saved Christians still a child of God?41:18 - My workplace encourages using pronouns to introduce ourselves. As a Christian, how should I think about this?46:44 - What do we mean when we refer to “culture”?51:10 - If you were born to a single-parent does that mean you were born into sin and less worth saving?ResourcesBooks:The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlinIntended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage by Ed Wheat M.D. and Gaye Wheat The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanStrange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyAmerican Experience: Kinsey (2005) Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View by Preston SprinkleA Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett KnuckleThe Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Tim KellerSermons:“Incarnation/Agape” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Theology of Sex” sermon series by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Mountains, Molehills, and Which Ones to Die On” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Q+A” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective
During our Embodied series, we had over 70 questions texted in. To cover these questions more fully, we're releasing a handful of extra podcast episodes to further equip you.Timestamps:1:28 - How do you parent a child with gender identity questions or who experiences SSA?16:58 - Are you living in sin if you don't have sex as an older married couple?19:44 - Why do people elevate sexual desires above all else? What desires should we have?23:20 - Would you officiate a LGBTQIA+ wedding?30:15 - How do we think through when churches deny a biblical sexual ethic?37:13 - Are people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and saved Christians still a child of God?41:18 - My workplace encourages using pronouns to introduce ourselves. As a Christian, how should I think about this?46:44 - What do we mean when we refer to “culture”?51:10 - If you were born to a single-parent does that mean you were born into sin and less worth saving?ResourcesBooks:The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlinIntended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage by Ed Wheat M.D. and Gaye Wheat The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanStrange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyAmerican Experience: Kinsey (2005) Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View by Preston SprinkleA Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett KnuckleThe Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Tim KellerSermons:“Incarnation/Agape” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Theology of Sex” sermon series by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Mountains, Molehills, and Which Ones to Die On” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Q+A” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective
Our world is so confused about what it means to be human—and even more confused about what it means to be male and female. The extreme responses to this confusion include denying sexual difference on the one hand, as if men and women are interchangeable—or overemphasizing it, as if men and women are practically different species. But the reality of our God-given humanity, including our distinctly male and female bodies, is so much bigger and better than these false extremes. This week, Dr. Abigail Favale joins us to talk all things biblical sexuality, gender, the goodness of our bodies, and the beautiful interdependence that God designed us for. Tune in and be encouraged at how God loves men and women and has designed them to reflect Him together. The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale Pope John Paul II on the Theology of the Body The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl Trueman Essays on Woman by Freda Mary Oben This Summer, give your teens an unshakeable faith that will last a lifetime. Summit Ministries' Student Conferences give students reasons to trust the biblical foundation you have laid for them. Students will wrestle through the hard questions as they build an unshakeable faith. Register for a two-week session in Colorado or Georgia. Use code STRONGWOMEN24 for an exclusive discount. Learn more at www.summit.org/strongwomen. The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/
In this episode of the Unseen Leadership Podcast, Chandler Vannoy and Dan Iten are joined by Spence Shelton, the lead pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Shelton discusses the challenges and mistakes he has made as a church planter and shares valuable insights and advice for leaders in the church and ministry context. He emphasizes the importance of humility, courage, and listening to others in leadership, drawing on his background in the business world to inform his approach to ministry. QUOTES FROM EPISODE 82 “Working in the marketplace really helped me to not only know the experience but also think well through the programming of our church and how are we equipping the saints for ministry where they are.” – Spence Shelton “There is a level of professionalism that I want to bring to our ministry, but not for the sake of looking polished. Rather, I want them to feel like they can trust their church and there's a level of professionalism that communicates trust.” – Spence Shelton “Find a relationship where there's somebody who's got some experience and let them call out what they see God doing in your life.” – Spence Shelton “One of the biggest lessons I've had to learn in my leadership as well as my character development is having to take my hands off of more and more things and trust the people that God has called into leading alongside me and under my leadership.” – Spence Shelton “Your job is to equip the saints for ministry and if you try and control the saints instead of equip them, that vision is never going to become a reality.” – Spence Shelton If I don't keep my fingers off what my staff is doing, they're going to feel like they're being micromanaged, and they can't lead. Plus, young leaders can't be developed if old leaders are gripping their ministry.” – Spence Shelton “Empower your people, equip them, and release them for ministry. Don't try and micromanage them and control them.” – Spence Shelton “A little bit of experience is way worse than no experience. A little bit of experience is way more dangerous than no experience.” – Spence Shelton “Be willing to fail because if you don't, you're not going to risk anything. People need vision and vision is a risk so be willing to fail. But, in all things, have humility.” – Spence Shelton “If you have humility, then you will take courageous risks that will be surrounded by wisdom because you'll be listening to others and everything else.” – Spence Shelton The biggest misconception I had about leadership was that my ideas would be enough. If I just had good ideas, that'd be enough. Now, ideas are important. Vision is important. But relationships matter. You will not get far just on an idea. Especially in ministry, you're not going to get far as a leader unless you're a servant leader.” – Spence Shelton RECOMMENDED RESOURCES The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World by Peter Scazzero The Reformed Pastor: The Duties and Methods of Labors for the Souls of Men by Richard Baxter The Art of War by Sun Tzu The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry by Paul David Tripp The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle
Gary interacts with Carl Trueman's newest books about "expressive individualism" and the modern "truth" of the interior self. This is one of the primary philosophies driving political and social policy and it is nothing more than sin masquerading as reality. However, the fact that will not be tolerated is that there is one revealed objective Truth. Read Carl Trueman's article here: https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-does-it-mean-to-be-your-true-self/
Tropical Storm Hilary shut Los Angeles down like Covid… for what amounted to heavy rainfall. People believe the news rather than what they see with their own eyes. Inspired by Carl Trueman's book: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution… Dennis and Julie discuss the age of feelings and gender confusion. Does a future with A.I. scare you? Stalin, Mao, the evils of communism …we have it so good… people can't even be bothered to hear about atrocities. We are unable to deal with tragedies and have discomfort when confronting sad realities… i.e., interacting with people with disabilities. Dennis laments the horrors of the Russian civil war… ignorance is no excuse… if you do not hate communism, you do not understand the evil of it. Other topics include: race hoaxes; Prager U in schools; Ideologies are luxuries; Carol Swain's new book The Adversity of Diversity; non-existent microaggressions; good and evil is everything.Music: Straight to the Point c 2022Richard Friedman Music Publishing 100%Richard Friedman Writers 100%ASCAP (PRO)IPI128741568RichardFriedmanMusic.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl Trueman is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. He has written more than a dozen books, including Histories and Fallacies: Problems Faced in the Writing of History, Luther on the Christian Life, The Creedal Imperative, and The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution. Follow Zuby - https://twitter.com/zubymusic Follow Carl - https://www.firstthings.com/featured-author/carl-r-trueman Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.to/zubypodcast Support Zuby on Locals - https://teamzuby.locals.com Support Zuby on Patreon - https://patreon.com/zubymusic Special thanks to GOLD TIER Patreon members: Matt Gallagher, Libbie Richardson, Edwin Chiang, Paul Pugh, Todd Weyl, Destiny Hillhouse & OnlineBookClub.org Get Zuby's children's book 'The Candy Calamity' - http://candycalamity.com Get Zuby's fitness book 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' - https://teamzuby.com/products/strong-advice-zubys-guide-to-fitness-for-everybody Website - https://zubymusic.com Online Store - https://teamzuby.com
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