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Gavin Ortlund and Brandon from Mindshift discuss existentialism, objective morality, love, and the meaning of life.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Professor of Church History at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, John Wilsey, joins the show to talk about his new book, a primer on the conservative tradition and religious freedom. Show Notes: Purchase Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer – https://a.co/d/i2Y99jj Dr. John Wilsey is Professor of Church History and Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Church History and Historical Theology. Prior to coming to Southern, Wilsey taught elementary, middle, and high school students in history and Bible for eleven years in North Carolina and Virginia. He also has served Southern Baptist churches, as an associate pastor in Charlottesville, Virginia for eight years and interim pastor for three years in Spring, Texas Learn more about John Wilsey's work: https://www.sbts.edu/faculty/john-d-wilsey/ –––––– Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Rumble – https://rumble.com/user/AmReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/ Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/ Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline The American Reformer Podcast is hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5
Gavin Ortlund shows why the claim that Jesus rose from the dead is not only true, but the best possible news you could ever hear.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund responds to Ben Shapiro's surprising comments on Protestantism and explains why the issue isn't rituals themselves, but treating man-made ones as divinely required.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund explores how the Church Fathers interpreted the days of creation in Genesis 1, revealing both diversity and depth in early Christian thought.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund shares five strategies for how Christians can respond to fear, anger, and cultural turmoil with the hope and light of the gospel.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund offers three big picture reflections on the current health of Protestant apologetics in light of Cleave to Antiquity's recent conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund and Fr. Josiah Trenham discuss culture, Christian collaboration, and their upcoming conference, Marriage: Bedrock of Civilization.Get your tickets here! - https://www.themarriageconference.com/Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/Timestamps(00:00) - Coming Up(00:26) - The State of the World(03:01) - The Ortlund Family (05:47) - Gavin's Ministry History (18:19) - Gavin's Theology (26:57) - The Marriage Conference(47:18) - Outro
In this month's special edition episode, Duffey interviews Dr. James Renihan on the biblical defense for believers baptism. Dr. Renihan has spent much of 2025 travelling to various churches in order to deliver this material over the course of several hours in conference format. In this episode, he offers a condesensed form of his larger presentation. --------------------------- James Renihan, PhD President, Professor of Historical Theology at International Reformed Baptist Seminary After a ministry of church planting in central Massachusetts, Dr. James Renihan and his family moved to Escondido, CA in 1998 to begin serving as Dean of the newly formed Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies. He led that work for 20 years, and when it became IRBS Theological Seminary in 2018 was appointed the first president. He has served as a pastor of churches in Massachusetts, New York and California. He is a graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (PhD), Seminary of the East (MDiv), Trinity Ministerial Academy, and Liberty Baptist College (BS). His academic work has focused on the Second London Baptist Confession and the broader Puritan theological context from which it arose.
Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund looks at Joe Rogan's comment about "Sticking with Jesus" and shows how the Big Bang, fine-tuning, and science itself point beyond naturalism.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund discusses the invisibility of the church, how Christians have understood the church throughout history, and what it looks like to see the church through the eyes of faith.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
In this episode of Pod Have Mercy, we welcome theologian and author Gisela H. Kreglinger, whose work invites us to rediscover wine as a gift from God, encouraging hospitality, joy, and spiritual attentiveness. Growing up on her family's winery in Franconia, Germany, Gisela blends the sensory intimacy of winemaking with deep theological reflection. With a PhD in Historical Theology from the University of St. Andrews, she has written extensively on wine's place in Scripture, the church, and our everyday lives.Books & Resources by Gisela Kreglinger:Storied Revelations: Parables, Imagination, and George MacDonald's Christian Fiction (2013) https://www.thespiritualityofwine.com/publicationsThe Spirituality of Wine (2016) – (https://www.eerdmans.com/9781467445313/the-spirituality-of-wine/)The Soul of Wine (2019) – (https://www.thespiritualityofwine.com/publications)Cup Overflowing: Wine's Place in Faith, Feasting, and Fellowship (2024) – (https://www.thespiritualityofwine.com/publications)
Gavin Ortlund explores what it means that Jesus ‘descended to hell,' looking at the creeds, church history, Scripture, and the hope this gives us in facing death.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund and Joe Rigney discuss whether Christians should use profanity.To dig deeper into these issues, see the prior correspondence between Denny Burk and Doug Wilson:https://www.dennyburk.com/the-serrate...https://dougwils.com/books-and-cultur...Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund and William Lane Craig discuss their differing views of the eucharist.Previous Dialogues with William Lane Craig:William Lane Craig Defends His View on the Historical Adam: • William Lane Craig Defends His View on the... William Lane Craig Discusses the Atonement: • William Lane Craig Discusses the Atonement Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: / truthunites FOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: / truth.unites X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: / truthunitespage
Gavin Ortlund explains the Athanasian Creed, tracing its history, theology, and lasting importance for how Christians understand their faith.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund explains how envy steals happiness, but God restores happiness.This Sermon was preached at Reality LA on August 10th, 2025. Check out Reality LA here: https://realityla.com/Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund makes a case for Sola Scriptura by exploring what Scripture is, how it functions, and why no other authority can rival it.Videos Mentioned:"Obey Tradition!" is LITERALLY IN THE BIBLE! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29QF5bFT4LE&ab_channel=GavinOrtlundEcclesial Infallibility Has No Foundation! (My Response to Joshua Charles) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8adSmpvwVh0&ab_channel=GavinOrtlundhttps://youtu.be/5myQc93iswI?si=1It8wsZ77nXv1s0UA MAJOR Problem With "Doctrinal Development" -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5myQc93iswI&ab_channel=GavinOrtlundThe PROBLEM with "No Salvation Outside the Church" - History & Critique -https://youtu.be/72vJVTsLYkI?si=kDHgyZbbyW1gKu5HA Fallible List of Infallible Books? - https://youtu.be/rRMgYS1Taes?si=jX0HtbxKZ0izmguHTruth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
What is still relevant today as we celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea? Dr. Joel Elowsky (Professor of Historical Theology, Dean of Advanced Studies and Director of the Center for the Study of Early Christian Texts at Concordia Seminary St. Louis) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Theological Symposium at Concordia Seminary all about "Nicaea 1700," including the state of the church at the time of the Council of Nicaea, why the Council was called, who was present or represented, what it accomplished, and what Symposium attendees will learn about the Council, the Nicene Creed, and its contemporary applications. Learn more about the Theological Symposium happening September 16-17 at Concordia Seminary St. Louis by visiting csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/theological-symposium. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
In this video, Gavin Ortlund addresses the growing normalization of profanity and ungodly speech among Christians, urging them to follow the Bible's call to speak with humility, grace, and integrity.Substack article: https://kaeleytrillerharms.substack.com/p/doug-wilsonjust-the-facts-maam?r=gu9cl&utm_medium=ios&fbclid=IwY2xjawMIU_RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj48QaoTM7exjXi9FN2jihnpLVsNYmlbP-F0et6hHe7vEeNl5sCWO5j_Bm7-_aem_qsl0Ulko8UXla9BO2rLpSg&triedRedirect=trueClearly Reformed article: https://clearlyreformed.org/on-culture-war-doug-wilson-and-the-moscow-mood/Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW: Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
In this video, Gavin Ortlund responds to recent comments by John Mark Comer suggesting that a new book may be the “final knockout blow” to penal substitutionary atonement (PSA). Gavin offers five reasons why PSA remains a vital part of Christian theology.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/MY ACADEMIC WORK:https://truthunites.org/mypublications/PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: https://discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20https://www.amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-20
Gavin Ortlund explores whether the parallel between circumcision and baptism is overextended in Reformed theology.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/MY ACADEMIC WORK:https://truthunites.org/mypublications/PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: https://discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20https://www.amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-20
How do youth learn about the Lutheran Confessions in LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions? We sit down with the Rev. Dr. Jason Lane (Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) at the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about what he's experienced at this Gathering, how he sees this as a valuable experience for youth, and what youth learned in his two sessions: "Learning to Confess like Luther" and "Conversion in Lutheran Theology." Learn more about the LCMS Youth Gathering at lcmsgathering.com.
Was it bishops first, or priests?Who came first: the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, or Evangelicals?Where is there still unity?Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donateGrab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig...Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It's great for sending links fast.https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojabStan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place.https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeakingSupport this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate John D. Woodbridge, PhD (born 1941) is an American church historian, professor, editor, and composer. He is Research Professor of Church History and Christian Thought at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.He joined the faculty of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in the department of church history in 1970 and became full professor in 1974. He was Visiting Professor of History at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois from 1989–1995. From 1997 to 1999 he served as a senior editor at Christianity Today. Among the books which he has either authored or edited, four have won a Gold Medallion Book Award.[2] He appeared on The John Ankerberg Show in the 1980s. He is a member of the American Catholic Historical Association and the American Society of Church History.[3] In 2017, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Theology from Colorado Christian University.He has been a participant in Evangelicals and Catholics Together discussions for the last thirty years. He is presently writing a book on the history of American Evangelicalism.He did not become a believing Christian until his mid-twenties as a graduate student at the University of Toulouse in France. Recommended reading from Dr. Woodbridge:
Welcome back to A History of Christian Theology! This week, Chad sits down with Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner to discuss his latest book, "Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty" (Baker Academic). Chad recently used the book in a Sunday school class on Christianity and politics. Dr. Radner is Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He has served in ordained roles within both the Episcopal and Anglican Churches, taught and preached across the U.S., and ministered around the world. We're grateful to Baker Academic for sending us a copy of the book — and to Dr. Radner for taking the time to join us for this conversation. We hope you enjoy! Buy "Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty" Subscribe to our Patreon X: @theologyxian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology
Gavin Ortlund addresses some of the practical challenges involved in embracing atheism, particularly concerning questions of meaning and death. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund discusses the theological significance of Christ's ascension, drawing from the theology of Thomas Torrance. Patrick Schreiner's book: https://www.amazon.com/Ascension-Christ-Recovering-Neglected-Snapshots/dp/1683593979Gavin's article referenced: https://etsjets.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/files_JETS-PDFs_54_54-4_JETS_54-4_749-766_Ortlund.pdfTruth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund discusses whether it is acceptable to depict Christ visually, looking at new A.I. videos of Christ as one recent example.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund shares how Truth Unites began, how he is currently doing, and what is next for the channel. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund gives tips for reading the Bible, particularly with a view to daily devotional reading of Scripture. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund describes how infant baptism may have arisen in the early church from a credobapist perspective.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund responds to Joe Heschmeyer about Protestant and Roman Catholic views of the biblical canon.Joe's video: https://youtu.be/xdaWAX8FsOs?si=RcJj3p551RCys0krOur original video: https://youtu.be/hwfq4r4yi6M?si=deR-g9KVFZLw-DVVTruth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund discusses whether God's blessing Job with new children after his suffering is a replacement of his prior children.Gavin's article on heaven: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-eternal-shoreMichael Jones video on Job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZKuixGmiMwAllen Parr video on Job: https://youtu.be/1_cKn9PF3QE?si=2LInQhbUqwOphFjjEric Ortlund book on Job: https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Wisely-Well-Grief-Grace/dp/1433576481Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
July 1, 2025 Dr. THOMAS J. NETTLES,renowned Baptist historian & prolificauthor with 38 years of teachingexperience including his 17 years@ the Southern Baptist TheologicalSeminary in Louisville, Kentucky asProfessor of Historical Theology,who will address: “DEFENDING JOHN GILL AGAINSTthe CHARGES of HYPER-CALVINISM” Subscribe: Listen:
Gavin Ortlund argues that Christians and Muslims do not worship the same God because Christian worship is informed by the Incarnation and the Trinity. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund discusses the Protestant canon with Javier Perdomo and Ben from Cleave to Antiquity, considering Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox objections, the testimony of church history, and more.Javier's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@javierperd2604Cleave to Antiquity: https://www.youtube.com/@CleavetoAntiquityTruth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
No matter how uncertain life seems, God's promise of salvation in Christ rests on His unchanging plan for the ages. Today, Nathan W. Bingham is joined by J.V. Fesko to discuss his new book and video teaching series on covenant theology: Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Get J.V. Fesko's new book Signed, Sealed, Delivered: An Introduction to Covenant Theology, the companion teaching series on DVD, and lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4095/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Signed, Sealed, Delivered ebook and lifetime digital access to the teaching series and study guide with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Save when you register today for Ligonier's 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026 Meet Today's Teacher: J.V. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Gavin Ortlund and Tom Schmidt discuss historical evidence for Jesus in Josephus, particularly the Testimonium Flavianum.Read the book here: academic.oup.com/book/60034Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund addresses comments from Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson regarding whether Christians should support Israel. My video on fulfilled prophecy: https://youtu.be/NKzUtFiIQwA?si=8DY5akqPBpH1GtwqMy video on just war theory: https://youtu.be/i-mQJl7riro?si=5FhjMXO3FRIoVl7XTruth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
June 17, 2025 Dr. THOMAS J. NETTLES,renowned Baptist historian & prolificauthor with 38 years of teachingexperience including his 17 years@ the Southern Baptist TheologicalSeminary in Louisville, Kentucky asProfessor of Historical Theology,who will address his monumentalwork: “LIVING BY REVEALED TRUTH:The LIFE & PASTORAL THEOLOGYof CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON” Subscribe: Listen:
Gavin Ortlund discusses historical evidence for the resurrection of Christ, the backbone of Christianity. See Sean McDowell's book on the fate of the disciples: https://www.amazon.com/Fate-Apostles-Sean-McDowell/dp/1138549134Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund gives a word-for-word commentary on the Nicene Creed. Credo: https://credomag.com/Sola Media: https://solamedia.org/Pro Ecclesia Conference: https://www.pro-ecclesia.org/2026Gavin's defense of the Trinity: https://youtu.be/gYIBb5SDybg?si=7IeCfGee2VX-WOupGavin's video on heaven: https://youtu.be/POwtTZVrxes?si=S6zRzcZFrKRjtRuZTruth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund interacts with the A.I. projection given by Daniel Kokotajlo in his interview with Ross Douthat. See the original interview here: https://youtu.be/wNJJ9QUabkA?si=GoqieIaF39HPapRUTruth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund reflects on Fuller Seminary's recent position on marriage and sexuality. See Ed Stetzer's Article: https://churchleaders.com/voices/511720-fuller-seminary-james-k-a-smith-and-the-need-for-biblical-clarity.htmlSee President Goatley's Response: https://churchleaders.com/voices/exchange/511785-an-enduring-evangelical-way-of-being-a-response-from-david-emmanuel-goatley.htmlSee Sam Allberry's book, Is God Ant-Gay?: https://www.amazon.com/God-anti-gay-Questions-Christians-Ask/dp/1908762314Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund and Redeemed Zoomer discuss mainline and evangelical expressions of Protestantism.See Redeemed Zoomer's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@redeemedzoomer6053Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund discusses whether John Lennox and Alex O'Connor have identified the best argument for God in their recent interview. See the original video: https://youtu.be/3gKCwldMZS8?si=GMiCG_bTmuiHSsEITruth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund responds to Operation Reconquista and Redeemed Zoomer's claims about evangelicals in his discussion with Trent Horn.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund reflects on annihilationism, also called conditional immortality, in contrast to other views of hell.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Gavin Ortlund comments on the recent comments by Wes Huff about the Trinity on the Flagrant podcast.Original video: https://youtu.be/p58vknxGR4I?si=SepmtHiWGjfPthrhTruth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
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