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The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity By: Carl R. Trueman Published: 2026 256 Pages Briefly, what is this book about? In the standard story of the transition from the premodern to the modern, the world has gradually been disenchanted. Depending on who you are, this is either a good thing, a sad thing, or a mixed thing. Trueman's contention is that disenchantment has, over the last few decades, transitioned to desecration. In his telling, the modern world hasn't just outgrown the sacred, it's rebelled against it. Much like a headstrong teenager might revel in doing the opposite of what his parents expect, society has come to celebrate the transgression of things that were previously deemed to be holy.  These transgressions are not only a source of rebellious pleasure, but more critically, they provide a way to make the person feel superior to the divine. Violating rules and norms allows one to feel above them. Why is this important? Because (pulling in Nietzsche) having rejected God, men now need to become gods, and this is one way to do it. But these transgressions, rather than elevating men, debase them. We see this debasement in everything from the sexual revolution down through assisted suicide and IVF. In the end Trueman claims one can either accept Christianity root-and-branch or engage in full-on Nietzschean self-creation, but that there is no middle ground, no cultural Christianity, no stable progressive moral creation. It is either one extreme or the other. What authorial biases should I be aware of? Trueman is, himself, a root-and-branch Christian, so he definitely favors one side over the other.  Who should read this book? ...

In this conversation, Carl Trueman joins me and Scott Rae for one of the most wide-ranging episodes we've recorded. We get into CS Lewis, Nietzsche's madman, the anthropological question at the heart of every cultural debate, the sexual revolution, pornography, contraception (where Trueman calls himself "a work in progress"), IVF, surrogacy, end-of-life decisions, and how Christians sometimes mirror the secular world's trivialization of death. READ: The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity by Carl Trueman (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW3LVXQW?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_HNU2TW9LP6RXFBSTXY5M) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

With Arms Wide Open! In this episode, on the eve of Trinity Sunday, we sit with Carl Trueman's essay, "The Value and Role of Creeds and Confession." Is there any usefulness of Creeds and Confessions at present? Are they important as historic documents? Are they authoritative for the churches? What are the biblical origins of the ecumenical creeds, and are they the rule of faith for contemporary Christians? What about contemporary churches that write their own creeds, confessions, or statements of faith — do they participate in the catholic faith, or are they confessing something separate from historic, orthodox Christianity? All that and much, much more on this episode of Banned Books. SHOW NOTES:  Carl Trueman "The Value and Role of Creeds and Confessions" https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-value-and-role-of-creeds-and-confessions/ Interactive Nicene Creed https://sjrl.org/interactive-nicene-creed/ Arian hymn https://www.fourthcentury.com/arius-thalia-intro/   More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1517org 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/   What's New from 1517: By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781967920013-by-water-and-the-word?srsltid=AfmBOopBUXbtbkYK0o6UHbWQm8_6UA7hG6B4RXYSeMxos6wbtbxX3Hnk Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419961-being-family?srsltid=AfmBOooZqqK-X8KqD64jZn1qUUrqiRwO-l3S4Z_WtIcfayMLAlTyHgoN A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco https://shop.1517.org/collections/coming-soon/products/9781964419879-a-reasoned-defense-of-the-faith Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419381-stretched The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419121-the-essential-nestingen   More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley  Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie   CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/  Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313  Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba  Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books    MORE LINKS: Banned Books Wiki https://bannedbooks1517.org  Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511  Donavon's Substack https://donavonlriley.substack.com Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis https://outerrimterritories.com/recent-sermons Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee   Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media  

What does it mean to be human in an age that celebrates the destruction of the sacred? In this timely episode, Ed Stetzer sits down with renowned historian and author Carl Trueman to discuss his latest work, The Desecration of Man. Following the success of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Trueman explores how the rejection of external authority and the ascent of "expressive individualism" have led us to a point where we no longer just ignore meaning—we actively delight in smashing it.From the pervasive influence of technology and AI to the complex ethical landscapes of IVF and surrogacy, Trueman traces the roots of our modern malaise back to thinkers like Rousseau, Freud, and Nietzsche. Together, Ed and Carl wrestle with how the church can offer a "consecrated" alternative, pointing to the Imago Dei as the only stable foundation for human dignity. This is a vital conversation for leaders seeking to navigate a culture that is rapidly reconfiguring the very definition of humanity.ABOUT OUR GUESTCarl Trueman is a theologian, historian, and author known for his work on church history, theology, culture, and the modern self. He serves as a professor at Grove City College and previously taught at Westminster Theological Seminary and the University of Nottingham.Trueman is widely recognized for his thoughtful analysis of contemporary culture through the lens of historic Christianity. His bestselling book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self has significantly shaped evangelical discussions about identity, expressive individualism, and cultural change. A frequent conference speaker and commentator, Trueman combines scholarly depth and cultural insight as he helps Christians think carefully about faithfulness and truth in a rapidly changing world.

Kelsi talks with church historian, professor, and author, Carl Trueman about his newest book, The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity. Carl R. Trueman (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is an esteemed church historian and previously served as the William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and Public Life at Princeton University. Trueman has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including The Creedal Imperative; Luther on the Christian Life; and Histories and Fallacies. Trueman is a member of The Orthodox Presbyterian Church.Show Notes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support 1517 Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Events Schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Academy - Free Theological Education⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Kelsi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelsi Klembara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kelsi on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kelsi on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelsi's Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠Order The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity by Carl Trueman

Host Casey Harper is joined by professor and author, Carl Trueman, and The Washington Stand's Jared Bridges to talk about how modern culture has changed the way people see human life and what it means to be made in the image of God. Using ideas from his new book, Trueman explains the definition of desecration and how society has become more disconnected, or "disenchanted," which in turn has morphed our understanding of the image of God. They also discuss the rise of secular culture, the impact AI has had on human agency, and why Christians need to move from a culture that tears down what is sacred to one that restores it.

Carl Trueman joins Mere Fidelity to discuss his book The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity. They examine why "desecration" captures something "disenchantment" misses — the frenzied, ecstatic violation of what is still recognized as sacred — and trace its implications for abortion, gender, technology, and end-of-life ethics. Trueman argues the church's answer is consecration: creed, worship, and a code of hospitality that restores genuine personhood. With Derek Rishmawy and Alastair Roberts. — Mere Fidelity is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership. Get 30% of the Baker Book of the Month, Classical Theism: A Christian Introduction, by going to: http://bakerbookhouse.com/pages/mere-fidelity Apply for fall 2026 admission to Beeson Divinity School's MDiv and be considered for a full-tuition scholarship. https://bit.ly/beesonscholarships — Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Why "Desecration" and Not Just "Disenchantment" 06:16 - The Pleasure of Desecration and Alternative Sacralizing 10:07 - Is This a Perennial Problem or Something New? 14:27 - Power, Impotence, and Promethean Shame 17:35 - Dizziness, AI, and the Nothingness of Radical Freedom 22:41 - Nietzsche, Nature, and the Denial of the Given 28:42 - Consecration as Response: Creed, Cult, and Code 33:14 - The Church and End-of-Life Ethics 39:18 - Vitalism, False Friends, and the Logic of the Cross 45:38 - Two Cheers for Christianity and the Opportunity Before Us 48:51 - Freedom, Belonging, and the Gospel

Host Casey Harper is joined by professor and author, Carl Trueman, and The Washington Stand's Jared Bridges to talk about how modern culture has changed the way people see human life and what it means to be made in the image of God. Using ideas from his new book, Trueman explains the definition of desecration and how society has become more disconnected, or “disenchanted,” which in turn has morphed our understanding of the image of God. They also discuss the rise of secular culture, the impact AI has had on human agency, and why Christians need to move from a culture that tears down what is sacred to one that restores it.

Host Casey Harper is joined by professor and author, Carl Trueman, and The Washington Stand's Jared Bridges to talk about how modern culture has changed the way people see human life and what it means to be made in the image of God. Using ideas from his new book, Trueman explains the definition of desecration and how society has become more disconnected, or "disenchanted," which in turn has morphed our understanding of the image of God. They also discuss the rise of secular culture, the impact AI has had on human agency, and why Christians need to move from a culture that tears down what is sacred to one that restores it.

This sermon was preached by Ali Trueman at the Ladybarn site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 15th March 2026 from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21.

Ben Lacey interviews Carl Trueman in Q&A format about resolving identity crisis in a technology-saturated world. Trueman provides practical wisdom: think critically about technology dependence—smartphones can dominate entire lives—and while we cannot escape technology, we can reduce screen time and humanize our interactions. The path out of identity chaos involves practical steps to regain human connection and reduce technological mediation of life. Humanizing interactions—even simple conversations—is both an act of kindness and a recovery of authentic personhood. Intentionally reduce your screen time and humanize your daily interactions by engaging in real conversation with those around you. Topics: Identity, Technology, Community, Human connection, Church

This week on The Narrative, Aaron, David, and Mike break down the firestorm that erupted in Cleveland after the City Club’s January 16 event, featuring Aaron, became ground zero in a very public showdown. LGBTQ activists penned an open letter to pressure the City Club to cancel or modify the event, drawing a response from Attorney General Dave Yost. The Board met on Wednesday, and the City Club CEO Dan Moulthrop announced on Thursday that the event would proceed as planned. After the news, stay tuned for the powerhouse keynote from Carl Trueman at the 2025 Essential Summit. Trueman brilliantly uncovers the root of every cultural battle we’re facing by exposing the deeper crisis behind debates on gender, tech, and identity: the fight over what it means to be human. He shows how modern technology—from smartphones to AI—isn’t just changing how we live, but how we see ourselves. Our society has technology that is actively blurring the very boundaries of human nature. And in that confusion, movements like transgenderism and transhumanism gain ground by treating the human body as nothing more than raw material for reinvention. Trueman delivers a gripping roadmap for Christians on how to respond with clarity, conviction, and courage in a culture being reshaped by forces most people don't even notice. More About Carl Trueman Born and raised in England, Carl R. Trueman is a graduate of the Universities of Cambridge (M.A., Classics) and Aberdeen (Ph.D, Church History), and has taught on the faculties of the Universities of Nottingham and Aberdeen. In 2017-18 he was the William E. Simon Visiting Fellow in Religion and Public Life in the James Madison Program at Princeton University.  Since 2018, he has served as a professor at Grove City College in the Calderwood School of Arts and Humanities. Originally a specialist in Reformation and Post-Reformation Protestant thought, more recently his work has focused on identity, critical theory, and the impact of the sexual revolution. He is a Contributing Editor at First Things and a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington DC. His most recent books are The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Expressive Individualism, Cultural Amnesia, and the Road to Sexual Revolution, (with Bruce Gordon) The Oxford Handbook to Calvin, and To Change All Worlds: Critical Theory from Marx to Marcuse (B and H). His writing has appeared in Deseret Journal, Wall Street Journal, National Review Online, American Mind, Claremont Review of Books, and Public Discourse. He and his wife, Catriona, a proud Gaelic Scot, have two adult sons, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter. Want to Go Deeper? This week, ticket sales opened for the 2026 Essential Summit! Each year, the momentum grows as believers, ministry leaders, educators, and families gather to equip themselves for faithful influence in a rapidly shifting culture. 2026 promises to be even better! From now until December 31, you can lock in $50 off by using the code FIRSTINLINE at checkout. This early-bird rate is the lowest ticket price we will offer. Once December ends, the price increases and will not return. Register today, and we'll see you on October 23 for the third annual Essential Summit!

This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, rips out his lawn for an exciting conversation with Becca Trueman, a local advocate for native plants who is engaged with Kentucky Watershed Watch and Wild Ones Louisville. She serves on the board of the Kentucky Conservation Committee and is a former supervisor for the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District. She was a presenter at the October 17, 2025 Ohio River Confluence on the topic of “Planting for Change: Native Plants as a Catalyst for Restoration, Community, and Advocacy” (you can see her slides at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1reRX3EWIgie2k0AXBueCj3JbhUEQSRoJ/view?usp=sharing). Listen in as we discuss how native plants help connect people, nature, and community. Cultivating native plants is an easy way to make a difference at home and small gardens and local efforts inspire learning and connection. We dive into the role that programs and partnerships play in making it easier for people to get involved; how community, education, policy, and business all work together; and why supportive city and county rules matter for native landscapes. But we also dive into larger scale change such as how restoration and native plants can grow local economies; how small efforts add up to massive collective impact; and how the same ideas that guide big restoration projects also work in our own backyards. Becca shares these resources: Kentucky Conservation Committee: https://kyconservation.org/ Kentucky Native Plant Society: https://www.knps.org/ Kentucky Invasive Plant Council: https://www.se-eppc.org/ky/ Kentucky Watershed Watch: https://www.kywater.org/ Kentucky Master Naturalist Volunteer Program: https://naturalist.mgcafe.uky.edu/ Wild Ones Louisville: https://louisville.wildones.org/ Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District: https://www.jeffcd.org/ Growing Natives KY-IN Swap Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingnatives As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com

Want to support the podcast? Join our Patreon or buy us a coffee. As an independent podcast, Shakespeare Anyone? is supported by listeners like you. In this episode, we conclude our exploration of The Tempest by examining three distinct interpretations of Shakespeare's final solo play. We begin with Julie Taymor's 2010 film adaptation, featuring Helen Mirren as Prospera, and reflect on the criticism of it we read about in our episode, The Tempest: Patriarchy, Gender, and Power in Shakespeare's Play. We then turn to The Globe's 2013 stage production, directed by Jeremy Herrin, to discuss how its traditional staging and ensemble approach illuminate the play's theatricality and humor. Finally, we analyze the Donmar Warehouse's 2016 production, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and starring Harriet Walter, which reimagines The Tempest within a women's prison as part of Lloyd's groundbreaking Shakespeare Trilogy. Throughout this episode, we reflect on what (for us) makes an effective production of The Tempest and discuss how these productions can be used to illuminate the text.  Shakespeare Anyone? is created and produced by Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp. Music is "Neverending Minute" by Sounds Like Sander. For updates: Join our email list Follow us on Instagram at @shakespeareanyonepod Visit our website at shakespeareanyone.com Support the podcast: Become a patron at patreon.com/shakespeareanyone  Buy us a coffee Bookshop.org: Since 2020, Bookshop.org has raised more than $38 million for independent bookstores. Shop our Shakespeare Anyone? storefront to find books featured on the podcast, books by our guests, and other Shakespeare-related books and gifts. Every purchase on the site financially supports independent bookstores. Libro.fm: Libro.fm makes it possible to purchase audiobooks through your local bookshop of choice. Use our link for 2 free audiobooks when you sign up for a new Libro.fm membership using our link. Grab Anthony Hopkins' memoir, We Did Okay, Kid, at Libro.fm or Bookshop.org. Find additional links mentioned in the episode in our Linktree. Works referenced: Herrin, Jeremy and Ian Russell, directors. The Tempest. Performance by Roger Allam, et al., Globe Player, Shakespeare's Globe, 2013. https://player.shakespearesglobe.com/productions/the-tempest-2013/. Accessed 2025. Lloyd, Phyllida, director. The Tempest. Performance by Harriet Walter, et al., Digital Theatre: The Tempest, Digital Theatre+/Donmar Warehouse, 2018, https://www.digitaltheatre.com/watch/vod/37666819/the-tempest. Accessed 2025. Taymor, Julie, director. The Tempest. Performance by Helen Mirren, et al., Buana Vista Home Entertainment Inc, 2011. Trueman, Matt. "London Theater Review: Phyllida Lloyd's All-Female 'the Tempest.'" Variety, Variety, 23 Nov. 2016, variety.com/2016/legit/reviews/the-tempest-review-all-female-women-1201925792/.    

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as Trent Hunter and David Schrock interview Brad Green on his Christ Over All Essay, "The State of Biblical Theology Today"Timestamps00:24 – Intro02:13 – An Embarrassingly Short Definition of Systematic and Biblical Theology05:38 – Getting to Know Dr. Brad Green8:00 – How Does Church History Feed Into Teaching Biblical Theology?10:50 – Who is Thomas Aquinas? What Debates Should We Be Aware Of?15:10 – Frame, Muller, and Wells18:48 – Trueman and Goldsworthy22:18 – Past Discussions, The Players, and Books25:52 – Different Debates and Confessional Standardsd31:07 – Language for God's Anthropomorphisms35:05 – The Debate Between Classical Theists and Biblical Theologians on the Doctrine of God39:55 – Preaching the Doctrine of God44:00 – What is Dr. Green Working Toward Now?46:48 – Proper Retrieval and Modifications48:22 – The SBC Needs to Have Scriptural and Theological Grounding51:45 – David Schrock's Journey with Biblical Theology and Systematic Theology53:27 – Closing Thoughts and OutroResources to Click“The State of Biblical Theology Today” – Brad Green“Geerhardus Vos: The Recovery of Biblical Theology from Its Corruptors (Part 1)” – Ardel Caneday“Biblical Theology and Theological Interpretation of Scripture” – Colin Smothers“Has Biblical Theology Had Its Day?” – Peter Nesbitt“What is the Relationship Between Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology” – Stephen J. Wellum“Caution! The Dangers of Biblical Theology in Preaching” – David Schrock“Postmoderns Don't Care About Your Resurrection Evidence: A Call for Biblical-Theological Evidence: A Call for Biblical-Theological Apologetics” – Chris Prosser“”The Study of Theology” Revisited: A Response to John Frame” – Richard Muller“In Defense of Something Close to Biblicism: Reflections on Sola Scriptura and History in Theological Method” – John Frame“On Being Framed” – David F. Wells“Reply to Richard Muller and David Wells” – John Frame“Ontology and Biblical Theology. A Response to Carl Trueman's Editorial: A Revolutionary Balancing Act” – Graeme GoldsworthyWhat Can Protestants Learn from Thomas Aquinas? – Credo Magazine“Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology–Part One” – Michael Allen“Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology–Part Two” – Michael AllenTheme of the Month: Essential Not Optional: Retrieving Biblical TheologyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadThe Study of Theology: From Biblical Interpretation to Contemporary Formulation – Richard MullerAquinas, Calvin, and Contemporary Protestant Thought: A Critique of Protestant Views on the Thought of Thomas Aquinas – A. VosAquinas Among the Protestants – eds. Manfred Svensson & David VanDrunenAll That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism – James DolezalGod in Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology – Steven J. DubyDictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms: Drawn Principally from Protestant Scholastic Theology – Richard A. MullerBiblical Theology: Old and New Testaments – Geerhardus VosAccording to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible – Grame GoldsworthyPost-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics – Richard A. MullerBiblical Words and Their Meaning: An Introduction to Lexical Semantics – Moises SilvaGod Language and Scripture – Moises Silva

For our first episode of the season, Jamie and Tom chat with TikTok and Twitch creator Alex Trueman (@smallex4ft11) about what it's really like dealing with anxiety when you're sober.Alex has been alcohol-free for over two years, and in the episode opens up about a recent moment where she nearly gave in to drinking again. The three swap stories about sober life, relate about the quirks that come with it, and get real about a new flavour of anxiety sobriety can bring!Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsoberFollow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution By: Carl R. Trueman Published: 2022 208 Pages Briefly, what is this book about? The long philosophical journey that took us to the current prioritization of expressive individualism, and how this journey eventually carried us to a strange new world, where expressive sexual/identity politics seem normal if not inevitable.  What's the author's angle? Trueman is a Christian, and this book is written towards a religious audience.  Who should read this book? Trueman's previous book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self is one of my all-time favorite books. (You can see a review here.) This covers basically the same territory, but in a shorter, more accessible format. If you've read his longer book, you can probably skip this one, but if you haven't then I would recommend this book to anyone trying to understand the modern world.  Specific thoughts: It is indeed a strange new world

Send us a textIn this episode, Lillee Jean Trueman joins the podcast. She brings along the movie Mrs. Doubtfire. Marty and Clif give Lillee the movie The Full Monty to watch.  Support the showFind our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-ZeeMaking Pondo on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087139659233X (formerly Twitter):@MakingPondoInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/makingpondo/Making Pondo on Letterboxd:Season Onehttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo/Season Twohttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo-season-2/Season Threehttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo-season-3/ Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ PacePhotos by Geoffrey Notkin

  Deze week hebben we een bijzondere gast in de podcast: Elze van Hamelen. Elze is onderzoeksjournalist en auteur van De Grote Verbouwing van Nederland. In dit gesprek neemt ze ons mee in de verborgen agenda's achter de energietransitie, de omgevingswet en internationale verdragen. Waar de overheid praat over duurzaamheid en natuur, ziet Elze vooral een sluipend proces van onteigening, digitalisering en verlies van vrijheid.   In deze podcast:

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In this deeply moving and soul-activating episode, Katie Carey sits down with Dominique Trueman, a guest from the Soulful Poems collaboration, to explore her powerful transformation through creativity, cancer recovery, inner child healing, and the path of living with zero limits. Diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in 2024, Dominique chose not to see it as a curse, but as a divine invitation to reconnect with her authentic self. In this episode, she courageously shares how peeling back the layers of old belief systems—like unworthiness, people-pleasing, and over-responsibility—has allowed her to reconnect with her creativity, rebuild her relationship with her mother, and awaken to a life of freedom, magic, and true expression. ✨ What we cover in this episode: How Dominique's poetry and creativity were reawakened after years of self-abandonment The impact of childhood trauma, parental mental illness, and taking on too much responsibility too young Why illness can be a wake-up call to slow down, heal, and come back home to yourself Her personal practice of writing to God/source to access divine guidance and write poetry How chronic people-pleasing creates toxicity in the body The sacred healing that happened when she sat beside her mother's hospital bed Why reconnecting to joy, family, creativity, and self-expression matters more than hustle and “success” Practical wisdom on living with presence, purpose, and zero limits

As always, we use the latest dispatch from The Embassy for our discussion - here is an excerpt:The debate concerning the origin or foundation of mathematics has been around for a very long time. Particularly, this question: Is mathematics invented or is it discovered? Because mathematics describes to an unreasonable level of accuracy how the physical world operates, is it something like a part of or an addendum to our universe? Or, is it something humans are inventing, which may be what it seems like in the moment of thinking up new mathematical ideas. For those who are interested in the question, here are a few (very non-technical) minutes from Roger Penrose, one of the most prominent physicists of the past number of decades, on the question. One of the arguments against mathematics being discovered is the unresolved, and probably scientifically and mathematically insolvable question: how did it get there? God doesn't often come up in these discussions, but that might be the beginning of an answer. I suspect this is one of the motivations of those who favor view that mathematics is invented.I have always been on the discovered end of the question, not that anyone cares. As Penrose points out, there are many examples, Einstein's theories being some of the most prominent, where the known mathematics was extended far beyond our knowledge of the physical universe, only to find, through experimentation, that this apparently invented mathematics predicts the outcome of these experiments to an incredible degree of precision. The mathematics, along with those aspects of the universe that the mathematics describes, was waiting, from the very beginning of the universe, for us to discover it. Some on the invented side of the question seem to believe that everything is invented, that nothing exists on its own, rather we make it up and live according to these invented rules. It is all in our heads because everything is. Okay, okay, enough about mathematics, or at least let us move from mathematics to life. This is our question: is our life invented or discovered? And what difference does that make?This is our question: is our life invented or discovered? And what difference does that make?I don't assume you have ever thought about the question, at least not in those terms. But our answer, or our assumed answer, whether we have reflected on it or not, impacts how we approach, think about, and live our lives. As Carl Trueman writes in The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self …… most of us do not self-consciously reflect on life and the world as we live in it but instead think and act intuitively in accordance with the way we instinctively imagine the world to be.Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, p.73As we reflect, with aid from Trueman and his book, we can draw on the work of philosophers Philip Rieff and Charles Taylor. Neither are religious, to my understanding, but both have wrestled with how we have thought about what life is over the course of Western Civilization. Rieff describes society's moral values as finding their foundation in a sacred order (at least until our current age). He describes three successive worlds, with the first two worlds justifying these moral values by appealing to something transcendent, to the sacred. The first world is pagan and is controlled by fate, based on the whims of capricious gods or spirits. The second world in the West is Judeo-Christian and is characterized by faith, and at it's moral foundation is a loving God who made us and everything else. We can move past fate because, in this second world, our lives have a purpose beyond ourselves, we are part of a larger story. The third world, by contrast, moves past belief in anything transcendent. It is only us, no larger purpose, nothing else to justify us, we have to justify ourselves. We have to invent our lives instead of discovering them in a larger story. Rieff writes,Culture and sacred order are inseparable, the former the registration of the latter as a systematic expression of the practical relation between humans and the shadow aspect of reality as it is lived. No culture has ever preserved itself where it is not a registration of a sacred order.Philip Rieff, Sacred Order / Social Order, Volume 1, p.13 - referenced by Trueman, p. 76What Rieff calls the third world, Charles Taylor in his work A Secular Age, calls the immanent frame. Previously, as Rieff describes as the first and second world, we operated in a transcendent frame. In this shift from the transcendent frame to the immanent frame, Taylor describes a shift in how we understand our lives. In the transcendent frame, we view our life as deeper than what is on the surface, the world we see is representative of a larger reality. In the immanent frame, there is no larger reality, there is no order or meaning to discover. We are the creators of the meaning of our lives, instead of the discoverers of the meaning our lives already have. I think it is important to note that Taylor is not arguing for the transcendent frame, I don't want to misrepresent him. He is simply noticing this shift and some of the impacts it has.I have summarized and oversimplified very large ideas - but it is clear we have moved from the idea that our lives are given to us, along with the meaning and purpose that is a part of this gift, to the idea that our lives are completely our own, that we enter in Act 1, Scene 1 of our stories and it is all about the play that we write. Which is pretty much what we are left with if we reject the transcendent frame.Many of us, perhaps most of us, ourselves, our friends, family, and neighbors experience life as chaotic, bewildering, maybe even apparently meaningless. That is true as well for Christians who have signed up for the transcendent frame, and a life of meaning - but who expect to understand the meaning at every step. At various times, I suspect, this describes all Christians, though we may not want to admit it to ourselves. We are impacted by the immanent frame all around us even as we believe in a transcendent frame. We seek to form our beliefs in this transcendent frame, but we feel the pull of a world that has largely rejected itRead the whole thing here.The Embassy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Embassy at theembassy.substack.com/subscribe

Lieve vrienden,   Baptist de Pape is eindelijk te gast! Wereldwijd bekend van The Power of the Heart, zijn internationale bestseller en documentaire die miljoenen mensen wist te inspireren met inzichten over de spirituele kennis van het hart. Nog minder bekend is dat Baptist zich al jaren heeft verdiept in Remote Viewing. Hij is de enige in Nederland die in depth spreekt over deze techniek die ooit in opdracht van de CIA werd ontwikkeld om op afstand informatie te verkrijgen. We hebben het over paranormale spionnen, onzichtbare energieën en nog veel meer.   In deze podcast gaan we het hebben over:  

Lieve vrienden,   Catherine Austin Fitts is terug!   Na haar recente interview met Tucker Carlson en de bijval die Catherine (eindelijk) kreeg na haar jarenlange werk om systeemcorruptie aan te tonen, konden we niet anders dan haar met oog op alle recente ontwikkelingen rondom Trump, Peter Thiel, Palantir en de oorlogen weer snel in de studio terug te laten komen.   We gaan verder in op vragen die eigenlijk iedereen heeft. Maar zowel in de alternatieve- als de mainstream media volledig buiten beeld blijven.   Kennedy, Bilderberg, Digitale controle en veel meer komt in deze aflevering aan bod. Check it out!   In deze podcast gaan we het hebben over:  

Lieve vrienden,   ‘'Je moet nooit vergeten dat jij de enige bron van waarde bent in het systeem''   Dit is de boodschap van Judith Zeeman. Astrologe, IFS-therapeut en onderzoekster van het financiële systeem.  Judith verbindt binnen- en buitenwereld met elkaar en laat zien dat er geen corruptie in het systeem zit, maar dat het systeem zélf volledig corrupt is. Ze doorbreekt het klassieke links-rechts-denken en wijst op de kracht van radicale zelfverantwoordelijkheid. Volgens haar zijn we nu in de fase terecht gekomen waar we moeten kiezen: vrijheid en zelfleiderschap of de diepste vorm van slavernij die ons met de plannen van de Anonieme klasse te wachten staan…       In deze podcast gaan we het hebben over:  

We're revisiting some of my favourite/most memorable/most impactful episodes throughout June!Sometimes I'm really taken aback by what an absolute privilege it is to do this job, and how people can be so open and honest with me. And I think it's a real honour that I get to help amplify the stories, and get the opportunity to really examine my own queerness and how that's shaped who I am.Maybe that's all a little bit too sentimental?Let's get on with what this show is about this week. I am joined by the British comedian, Jacob Truman, who sat down with me to talk about a small-town gay bar that was in the city where he went to University.The kicker? He never had the bravery to step foot in the place.So you've probably already guessed that this one's going to be heavy, but but I promise it's a good one.We talk all about making all of your decisions from a position of fear, being too scared to come out to your identical twin brother, and what it's like to glimpse through that sliver of a window at a life that you aren't brave enough to start for yourself.Do you have any memories of Christopher's, or clubbing from your own scene that you want to share? Well, if you have please get in touch - I want to create the biggest online record of people's memories and stories - go to www.lostspacespodcast.com and find the section 'Share a Lost Space' and tell me what you got up to! Bonus points for embarrassing photos!Follow meInstagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to the Queer Word newsletter: https://queer-word.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠Support meBuy Me A Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow my guest Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jacobtruemanTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/⁠⁠@jacobtrueman

In this week's episode, Michael and Brent are joined by a member of the elder team, Bill Trueman.

Jess is back! In this episode, we catch up on her life, career, her Netflix internship and her new short film, Mannequin which is currently seeking funding for production.

The rapid spread of “woke” ideology and its associated understandings of morality, sexuality, oppression, and other key issues threatens to produce a catastrophe for humanity and especially the West, warned Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies Carl Trueman in this interview on Conversations That Matter with The New American magazine’s Alex Newman. Trueman, an ordained ... The post Woke Ideology & Sexual Revolution Leading to Calamity: Prof. Truman appeared first on The New American.

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos de la segunda parte del libro El Salario de las Piruetas por Carl Trueman. Ver aquí: https://teologiaparavivir.com/trueman-salario/. Páginas: 195-244. Trueman sostiene que el descuido del contexto histórico bíblico y de la teología sistemática ha llevado a una comprensión diluida de las creencias cristianas fundamentales, en particular en lo que respecta a la importancia de acontecimientos históricos como la resurrección. Critica además la prioridad que se da a valores mundanos como la salud, la riqueza y la felicidad sobre las realidades espirituales, ejemplificada por la prevalencia de los mensajes del Evangelio de la prosperidad y la falta de lamentos en el culto moderno. El programa también aborda el insuficiente compromiso con el Antiguo Testamento y el desequilibrio teológico resultante, sugiriendo que esto contribuye a la percepción de irrelevancia de la Iglesia en el mundo moderno. Por último, advierte contra la desproporcionada atención que se presta en la Iglesia a la cuestión de la homosexualidad, argumentando que es sintomática de defectos teológicos más profundos. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre los fundamentos bíblicos de los credos y confesiones de fe; de acuerdo capítulo 6 "La utilidad de los Credos y Confesiones de Fe" del libro El Imperativo Confesionahttps://teologiaparavivir.com/trueman-imperativo-confesional/ por Carl Trueman. Ver aquí: . Páginas: 201-243. Trueman sostiene que la afirmación «no hay más credo que la Biblia» es bíblicamente insostenible. Sostiene que todos los cristianos poseen intrínsecamente un credo, un resumen de la enseñanza bíblica, que informa su interpretación de las Escrituras. El autor aboga por credos y confesiones públicos, afirmando que promueven la claridad, limitan el poder de los dirigentes eclesiásticos, ofrecen resúmenes concisos de la fe y fomentan tanto la unidad interna de las iglesias como el entendimiento ecuménico entre ellas. Además, el programa explora el proceso de revisión o complementación de las confesiones existentes, subrayando la importancia de un examen cuidadoso y de los procesos eclesiásticos establecidos. En última instancia, la obra defiende el uso de credos y confesiones como componentes vitales, no opcionales, de una iglesia bíblicamente fiel. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre los fundamentos bíblicos de los credos y confesiones de fe; de acuerdo capítulo 2 "Los Fundamentos del Credalismo" del libro El Imperativo Confesionahttps://teologiaparavivir.com/trueman-imperativo-confesional/ por Carl Trueman. Ver aquí: . Páginas: 55-96. El programa explora la importancia de los credos y confesiones dentro del cristianismo. Sostiene que una comprensión bíblicamente fiel exige reconocer la centralidad de la palabra de Dios, tanto en la creación como en la revelación, y la inherente necesidad humana de expresión lingüística de la fe. Trueman afirma además que una naturaleza humana común une a los individuos a través del tiempo y la cultura, apoyando la relevancia de las declaraciones teológicas históricas. Por último, destaca el establecimiento en el Nuevo Testamento de la iglesia como institución con funciones de enseñanza y liderazgo autorizadas, responsable de preservar y transmitir la sana doctrina, ejemplificada por el concepto de «una forma de palabras sanas.» Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

Nick Trueman is an expert in digital marketing, specializing in PPC and SEO strategies that drive real revenue. As the Director of PPC & SEO Consultancy at Spec Digital and Host of the Winning With Shopify Podcast, Nick has spent over 17 years helping brands scale through search and performance marketing.Nick founded Spec Digital, a leading PPC & SEO consultancy, in 2011 and has since worked with over 1,500 brands across various industries. His expertise has even influenced changes in how major search engines operate. Before Spec, he launched and successfully sold TrueLine Marketing to the Collider Group in 2013.With a deep understanding of Google & Bing advertising, website optimization, and revenue growth, Nick's insights help businesses maximize their lead generation and ecommerce success. On Winning With Shopify, he shares actionable strategies, interviews top industry experts, and dives into the latest trends shaping digital commerce.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:09] Intro[01:29] Scaling from local to global brands[04:27] Turning an unexpected role into success[05:10] Building a business beyond a podcast[06:12] Making decisions with outdated data[08:40] Navigating post-COVID economic realities[12:13] Optimizing margins through smart supply chains[16:29] Maximizing ROI without increasing ad spend[19:11] Creating collections that actually convert[22:49] Investing in tools but never using them[25:40] Knowing your strengths in business growth[26:57] Testing before launching new features[29:40] Analyzing conversion rates vs. order value[32:02] Standing out beyond basic discounts[34:03] Forecasting demand with creative strategiesResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeDigital Marketing Agency in Surrey spec.digital/It's Time To Win, With Our Shopify Podcast wwspodcast.com/Follow Nick Trueman uk.linkedin.com/in/ntruemanIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre los capítulos 2 y 3 del libro El Salario de las Piruetas por Carl Trueman. Ver aquí: https://teologiaparavivir.com/trueman-salario/. Páginas: 43-103. El programa explora la creciente brecha entre la teología evangélica y la cultura contemporánea, centrándose especialmente en el paso de una sociedad basada en la palabra a otra impulsada por lo visual. Sostiene que este cambio cultural, ejemplificado por el dominio de la televisión y el auge del pensamiento posmoderno, socava la centralidad del lenguaje y las Escrituras, cruciales para la fe evangélica. Trueman propone una respuesta teológica que subraya la importancia bíblica de las palabras como fundamento de la relación con Dios y la humanidad, estableciendo paralelismos con el énfasis de la Reforma en las Escrituras y la predicación. Por último, sugiere formas de salvar la brecha entre el mundo académico teológico y la iglesia, abogando por un enfoque renovado de la autoridad de las Escrituras, una comprensión equilibrada de la experiencia y la doctrina, y un compromiso humilde con la tradición teológica. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

This Sunday, we are blessed to welcome theologian, professor, and ecclesiological historian Dr. Carl Trueman. Trueman walks us through the meaning and significance of the Transfiguration, an important moment in the life and ministry of Jesus. As he breaks down the various themes and historical context of the scene, Trueman shows us that the purpose of the Transfiguration is threefold:1) Jesus is significant2) Jesus is significant because of who He is3) Jesus is significant because of what He is doing

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre el libro El Salario de las Piruetas por Carl Trueman. Ver aquí: https://teologiaparavivir.com/trueman-salario/.  El Salario de las Piruetas, es una colección de ensayos que critican el evangelicalismo histórico y contemporáneo. Trueman argumenta que gran parte del evangelicalismo moderno ha abandonado sus raíces históricas, prefiriendo la novedad a la tradición y los medios visuales a los argumentos razonados. Examina la influencia del pensamiento ilustrado, el consumismo y el posmodernismo en esta tendencia. Trueman explora además las implicaciones para la teología, en particular por lo que respecta a la autoridad bíblica, la relación entre fe y experiencia y la importancia de los credos y las confesiones. Por último, insta a volver a un enfoque de la fe y la práctica evangélicas más fundamentado históricamente y teológicamente sólido. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre el libro de Carl Trueman, "El Imperativo Confesional". Ver aquí: https://teologiaparavivir.com/trueman-imperativo-confesional/. El programa explora extractos del libro de Carl Trueman, "El Imperativo Confesional", junto con diversos apoyos. El libro defiende la necesidad de credos y confesiones en el cristianismo evangélico, en contra de la creencia común de que sólo basta con la Biblia. Trueman sostiene que los credos son esenciales para mantener la ortodoxia teológica, fomentar la unidad y protegerse de las trampas de las influencias culturales contemporáneas que socavan la autoridad tradicional y el énfasis en la doctrina. Los avales apoyan firmemente la tesis de Trueman, destacando el rigor académico del libro y su relevancia para los retos actuales a los que se enfrenta la Iglesia. Además, los extractos incluyen discusiones sobre el desarrollo histórico de los credos y confesiones dentro del cristianismo y su importancia en la configuración del culto y la práctica. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

On this week's episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows sit down with Dr. Carl Trueman to discuss his new book called To Change All Worlds and how Christians can explore and respond to the topic of critical theory.  RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:  Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore featuring Dr. Trueman's books Dr. Trueman's Writings at First Things Dr. Trueman's Writings at Public Discourse Ethics & Public Policy Center Ethics Hotline Legal Inquiries CMDA Learning Center 2025 CMDA National Convention

Dr. Carl Trueman, professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College, will help you understand Critical theory and it's impact on your world. From sexuality to social justice, Trueman explores the failed philosophies of Karl Marx and the Frankfurt School, providing historical context and describing the evolution of these ideas in our culture today. He'll discuss the consequences of Critical theory and how Christians can respond to its various movements in society. This episode features an intriguing discussion, as well as a thought-provoking Q & A with college students. Get Dr. Trueman's book, To Change All Worlds, for a gift of any amount, to learn more about Critical Theory. Check out Focus on the Family's The Daily Citizen, a website that provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Christian bias Listen to Jim's conversation with Rosaria Butterfield on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. Get Heather Holleman’s book The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation. Empowering Your Family to Face CRT with Dr. Carol Swain will equip you to know what CRT is and isn’t and how you can respond to what it teaches with confidence and scriptural accuracy. Read this article to learn to teach your kids about Critical Race Theory through a Christian worldview. Read this article to learn about the relationship between Socialism and Christianity Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Has the news got you angry, worried, or ready to opt out of society? As part of our season-long exploration of courageous homemaking we are going to tackle the topic of world news, events and culture. How do we navigate all of that responsibly without fear, fighting or checking out completely and what does all of this have to do with courageous homemaking?My discussion partner today is Isa Ryan, a homemaker and writer who grew up with a very progressive paradigm and no concept of biblical femininity. As a follower of Christ, she now champions God's design for men, women and the family in her writing and her interactions on social media. Join us as we look at what it means to be an informed homemaker and why it matters.EPISODE LINKS & NOTESConnect with IsaInstagram | @created_femaleSubstack | isaryan.substack.comBible Reading Plans:What Isa Uses: The Grant Horner MethodWhat Allison uses: Robert Murray M'Cheyne PlanRecommended Reading on Worldview:The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Carl R Trueman *note, Trueman wrote a more concise, less academic version of this book called, Strange New World The God Who is There, Francis SchaefferTotal Truth, Nancy PearceyApps, Sites & MiscFeedly news aggregator appEpoch TimesJust the News, No NoiseReal Clear PoliticsThe HillWorld (News from a Biblical Worldview)Substack for indie news and opinion piecesSubscribe to our newsletter before 9/20/24 to get more on sources for the informed homemaker.HOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport the show

Today we are posting an interview with Dr. Carl Trueman. Dr. Trueman is a professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He's also 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; we'll be talking today primarily about the ideas from his books The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self and Strange New World, which explore the cultural shifts that paved the way for that idea that someone could be “a man trapped in a woman's body,” or vice versa. For more parenting resources, go to axis.org 

In Part One of this series about Kristi's life, Alissa breaks through Kristi's bombast to hear the real story about her survival from six heart strokes. Kristi is also known as "Broadcast Queen", "Seasoned Cliff-Jumper", and founder/leader of a multi-million dollar non-profit charity pairing law enforcement officers with trained dogs across the US. None really tell you about the real Kristi story. As a self-described Master of First Impressions, she is consumed with empathy for others, an energetic and practical campaigner against injustice, a supporter of strugglers no matter what the struggle (or as she says: "A Fairy Do-Gooder"), and regardless of background or creed. Whatever the challenge, Kristi finds a strategic way to help, the best way she can. Does she sound like a true Texan?Here's her story of survival from chronic illness.    Follow Kristi:On all her socials:-https://linktr.ee/kkschillerOn her non-profit (Help place Canine Officers in Communities and Schools) https://www.k9s4cops.orgOn the podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@lissnkristiOn "X" (Twitter):https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FKKSchillerOn Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/KKSchillerOn Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KristiSchiller00:00 - Start 00:33 - Three Years Ago : "Couldn't hold a fork, no-one knew what was wrong."01:46 - I collapsed at a football game02:06 - Like paint was peeling from the inside of my brain02:20 - They said it was "allergies" but the headaches were getting worse05:02 - "It's just krink in my neck, or a horse accident"05:38 - "I couldn't remember my name"06:33 - "Which direction is my ranch? I'm trying to keep from crying"09:02- "Going for tests, and I had problems opening the car door"10:14 - The Doctor said: "You've had massive strokes"11:17: - Methodist Hospital in Houston -  Dr. Tanyu Garg, MD., Vascular Neurologist11:40 - "I've cried with her, I've laughed with her."12:58 - Hole in the heart13:50 - My heart stopped for nine seconds"16:04 - "My daughter said: 'They stopped teaching cursive in school' "18:10 - "This is an amazing charity"19:59 - "Jose get rid of the plaid jacket"20:20 - "I look like a pentel pony" 22:10 - "I'm arguing with everyone in the room" 24:02 - "I'm living inside the Trueman movie" 27:52 - "I cannot let my cops down" 30:52 - Writing a gratitude journal 31:50 - "I always took care of the part people could see"

What role should creeds and confessions play in the life of a Christian or of a church? If we have the Bible, then why are creeds and confessions necessary at all? Dr. Carl Trueman is the professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is an esteemed church historian, and a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Dr. Trueman's recent book Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity addresses the claim that we, as Christians, need no creed but the Bible, and makes an appeal from history, reason, and Scripture for what he calls “confessional evangelicalism.” Visit the Theology for the People website at nickcady.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theologyforthepeople/support

Jon talks about stories of interest for evangelical Christians including reactions to Trump's abortion position from Russell Moore and J.D. Greear, the Acts 29 Network is losing churches, purging the remaining conservatives from the Episcopal Church, compromise at Christian universities, Mark Driscoll's controversy at the Stronger Men's Conference, Phil Johnson's concern over kinists, Bruce Frank running for SBC President, The ERLC's recent lobbying efforts, Ligon Duncan's justification for endorsing Woke Church, and Richard Dawkins calls himself a cultural Christian. #RichardDawkins #RussellMoore #JDGreear #PhilJohnson #LigonDuncan #MarkDriscollTo Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/worldviewconversationFollow Jon on X: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldviewconversation/00:00:00 Introduction00:06:18 Richard Dawkins00:16:19 Cultural Changes00:24:25 Greear, Moore, Trueman vs Trump00:31:05 Christian colleges, Acts 29, the Episcopal Church00:42:27 Southern Baptists00:49:41 ERLC00:51:56 Mark Driscoll01:14:18 Phil Johnson01:37:13 Ligon Duncan01:53:12 EndSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.In this edition of the popular podcast series "Thinking in Public," Albert Mohler speaks with Dr. Carl Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College. They discuss Dr. Trueman's most recent book, "Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity."If you enjoyed this episode of Thinking in Public, you can find many more of these conversations here.You can purchase "Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity" here.Sign up to receive every new Thinking in Public release in your inbox.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.

In this episode, Carl Trueman discusses the modern cultural shift towards individualism, the importance of adhering to historic creeds and confessions, as well as addressing several common objections to these historic creeds. Carl Trueman is a 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 'Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity'. Read the full transcript of this episode. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

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In the beloved movie The Princess Bride the character Vizzini frequently cries, “inconceivable!” about things that keep happening. Finally, another character observes, “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” That scene comes to mind annually, when Merriam-Webster Dictionary announces its “word of the year.”   The announcement is intended to recognize words that have defined our cultural moment. In recent years, it has recognized words our cultural moment has redefined. For example, last year's word “gaslighting” describes unhealthy behavior in which someone tries to manipulate you into questioning your sanity. However, like the word “toxic” before it, “gaslighting” is now a catch-all term used by some to shut down pretty much anyone who disagrees with them. “They” was the 2019 word of the year, which, in ordinary English, is a third-person plural pronoun. In today's Newspeak, it's a mandatory way of referring to someone who claims to be “nonbinary,” also a redefined word.  This year's word is “authentic,” which the dictionary defines as “not false or imitation: real, actual,” or “worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact.” However, the context in which this word is most frequently and passionately used is the debate over gender identity, as in “be your authentic self.” So, it now refers to anything but reality or conformity to fact. To be “authentic” in 2023 often means stubbornly ignoring fact, hormonally masking or surgically reconstructing fact, and demanding that others also ignore fact, even in classrooms, competitions, locker rooms, and in print. In short, “authenticity” now means conformity with subjective internal feelings that are widely assumed to be the defining feature of individuals and the highest value in society.  Theologian Carl Trueman documented how we got to this place—how the self became psychologized, how psychology became sexualized, and how sex became politicized—in his book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. This new definition of “authenticity” is part of that story—that living a fulfilling life consists primarily in looking within, discovering who you “truly are,” and then projecting that identity into the world. These are all central to his account.   Trueman explains:   "Expressive individualism particularly refers to the idea that in order to be fulfilled, in order to be an authentic person, in order to be genuinely me, I need to be able to express outwardly or perform publicly that which I feel I am inside. … In a society where the expressive individual is increasingly the norm and increasingly presented as that which we should all be, then the idea of society itself forcing us to play a role that we don't feel comfortable with inside makes us inauthentic." This new definition of “authentic,” that what I feel inside is the highest truth, would have baffled people in centuries past and still baffles many non-Westerners today. However, the real problem is that this new definition of “authentic” is utter nonsense. Truth is not primarily subjective but objective. Reality is not decided by individuals but given by a Creator. One of the things our Creator both demands of us and enables us to do through redemption is conform our inner selves to His will and design, which He reveals, objectively, in both creation and Scripture.   To be authentically me is to be who God says I am. Our identity is established by, guaranteed by, and secured in Jesus Christ. Even more important than getting words right is pointing to the reality to which words refer and are permanently tethered. Words become nonsense otherwise, and that should make this practice of redefining words truly “inconceivable.”  Before I sign off today, I wanted to say thank you for making Breakpoint a part of Christian worldview diet. Everywhere I travel, I meet listeners who share how these daily doses of clarity help them think biblically, have hard conversations, and disciple their kids and grandkids. If Breakpoint has been a help to you and your family, please consider making a year-end gift of support at colsoncenter.org/give.   This Breakpoint was co-authored by Shane Morris. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: Dr. Carl R. Trueman— Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Grover City College—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his recent Wall Street Journal editorial, “A Notre Dame Professor Sues the Student Paper.” Dr. Trueman writes: “A religiously affiliated school with open enrollment must protect the right of all students to question their professors' views. That doesn't mean it must formally recognize groups that are opposed to the school's religious commitments or allow defamatory or slanderous attacks on a professor's character. It does, however, mean that no student should live in fear of being disciplined—let alone being sued—for voicing divergent views or for subjecting a professor's beliefs to public scrutiny. This is basic to the kind of dialogue that is necessary in the classroom and on campus for the promotion of true intellectual engagement rather than rote learning.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-notre-dame-professor-sues-the-student-paper-abortion-academic-freedom-catholic-3334c4f0?mod=opinion_lead_pos9 While appearing on Nightline, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services Dr. Rachel Levine warned that some children go through “the wrong puberty.” While speaking at the Aspen Institute, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas boasted about the Biden Administration no longer using the term “illegal alien” to describe illegal border crossings. The Afternoon Mystery Movie Clip! While speaking with CTV, director James Cameron joked that he warned about the dangers of artificial intelligence in his 1984 film The Terminator—but no one listened!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/21/2023): 3:05pm- According to testimony from Thursday's House Judiciary Committee hearing, officials within the Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed the authenticity of the Hunter Biden laptop and informed social media of its legitimacy—however, government and big tech colluded to censor the information anyway. Steven Nelson of The New York Post writes, “Laura Dehmlow, section chief of the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force, recollected in a closed-door deposition” that “[s]omebody from Twitter essentially asked whether the laptop was real. And one of the FBI folks who was on the call did confirm that, ‘yes, it was,' before another participant jumped in and said, ‘no further comment.'” You can read Nelson's full article here: https://nypost.com/2023/07/20/fbi-told-twitter-hunter-biden-laptop-was-real-day-of-post-scoop-official-says/ 3:30pm- Grammy award-winning singer Tony Bennett has died at age 96. 3:35pm- In response to Laura Dehmlow's deposition which revealed that government officials and big tech censored the Hunter laptop despite authenticating its contents, current Twitter owner Elon Musk tweeted: “Wow.” 3:40pm- USMC Major Scott Huesing— Bestselling Author of “Echo in Ramadi” & Executive Director for Save the Brave—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his 9-day ride across the country on a Harley Davidson to raise awareness for veteran suicide. His goal is to raise $100,000. Major Huesing began this event in 2020 to honor his high school friend and veteran, David W. White, who died from alcohol poisoning in 2020, in Butte, Montana. You can learn more about his journey and donate here: https://savethebrave.org/pages/ride-for-the-brave 4:05pm- Wayne Bonfiglio and Mark O'Conner join The Rich Zeoli Show to encourage listeners to donate to The Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation's 36th Annual The Ben to The Shore Bike Tour—which is occurring this Sunday July 23rd, 2023. You can learn more and donate at: GregStockerSucks.com or https://www.fbbcf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=6923 4:20pm- Rich, Matt, and Henry air a long list of summer grievances: namely, men should never wear flip-flops! 4:35pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a report that the U.S. can't account for weapons sent to Ukraine, China hacking the emails of several U.S. officials including U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns, and a trillion-dollar lithium reserve in Afghanistan that will now be under the control of the Taliban. PLUS is the new Barbie movie sympathetic to communist China? You can read more about those stories here: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/07/20/weapons-sent-ukraine-were-danger-of-falling-criminal-hands-watchdog-warned.html#, https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-ambassador-to-china-hacked-in-china-linked-spying-operation-f03de3e4, https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2023/ev-lithium-afghanistan-taliban-china/ 5:05pm- Dr. Carl R. Trueman— Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Grover City College—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his recent Wall Street Journal editorial, “A Notre Dame Professor Sues the Student Paper.” Dr. Trueman writes: “A religiously affiliated school with open enrollment must protect the right of all students to question their professors' views. That doesn't mean it must formally recognize groups that are opposed to the school's religious commitments or allow defamatory or slanderous attacks on a professor's character. It does, however, mean that no student should live in fear of being disciplined—let alone being sued—for voicing divergent views or for subjecting a professor's beliefs to public scrutiny. This is basic to the kind of dialogue that is necessary in the classroom and on campus for the promotion of true intellectual engagement rather than rote learning.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-notre-dame-professor-sues-the-student-paper-abortion-academic-freedom-catholic-3334c4f0?mod=opinion_lead_pos9 5:15pm- While appearing on Nightline, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services Dr. Rachel Levine warned that some children go through “the wrong puberty.” 5:20pm- While speaking at the Aspen Institute, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas boasted about the Biden Administration no longer using the term “illegal alien” to describe illegal border crossings. 5:30pm- The Afternoon Mystery Movie Clip! 5:40pm- While speaking with CTV, director James Cameron joked that he warned about the dangers of artificial intelligence in his 1984 film The Terminator—but no one listened! 6:05pm- On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11 to 10—along party lines—to create new ethics guidelines for the Supreme Court of the United States. The legislation is unlikely to pass in the Senate and would certainly fail in the House of Representatives. During the three-hour hearing, Senator Mike Lee noted that this proposed legislation “is a solution looking for a problem.” 6:15pm- While appearing on CNN, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) exclaimed that if the Supreme Court doesn't adopt a code of ethics “Congress will provide one for them.” 6:35pm- Two of the summer's biggest films release today: Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer” and Greta Gerwig's “Barbie.” 6:50pm- During an appearance on Fox News' Jesse Watters Primetime, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) accused the “Barbie” movie of “kissing up to the Chinese Communist Party” with its depiction of a map that allegedly validates Chinese claims to territories in the South China Sea.