‘The religious right taught America to misread the Bible. Christians have misused Scripture to consolidate power, stoke fears, and defend against enemies. But people who have been hurt by the attacks of Christian nationalism can help us rediscover God’s vision for faith in public life’.

Brent talks with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove about his new IVP book ‘Revolution of Values: Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good’.

Jonathan is a writer, preacher, and moral activist. He and his wife, Leah, founded the Rutba House, a house of hospitality in Durham, North Carolina. Jonathan directs the School for Conversion, a popular education center in Durham committed to ‘making surprising friendships possible’ and is an associate minister at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church. Jonathan is the author or co-author of many books.

• (1:10) The religious ‘right’ and Christian nationalism;
• (3:00) The moral majority;
• (5:00) Jonathan’s journey;
• (6:10) Conservatism in the States;
• (9:30) Trump;
• (11:00) Christianity and capitalism;
• (14:15) Immigrants;
• (16:45) Christian nationalism and the Bible;
• (20:30) The religious right and moral values;
• (23:00) Stories in the book.

Links mentioned in this episode:

jonathanwilsonhartgrove.com

www.amazon.com/Revolution-Values-Reclaiming-Public-Common/dp/0830845933

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What is the purpose and meaning of classical education? ‘Imagine a world where education isn’t just about information transfer but about shaping the soul, where students are nurtured to become virtuous, morally self-regulating citizens’.

Brent talks with Louis Markos about his new IVP book ‘Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education’.

Louis is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University where he holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities. His 27 books include ‘The Myth Made Fact’ and ‘From Plato to Christ’.

• (1:00) The problem with modern education;
• (5:40) The purpose of education;
• (7:00) Classical Christian education. Why should we all study the great books?
• (10:50) Why is virtue important?
• (12:40) Plato’s Republic;
• (16:35) Augustine and Christian education;
• (22:30) Rousseau and education.

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/www.amazon.com/Passing-Torch-Classical-Christian-Education/dp/1514011301

hc.edu/contact/louis-markos/

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For whom did Jesus die?

Brent talks with Joshua Farris about limited atonement and a recent debate on the subject he and Dan Chappa had with James White and Jeremiah Nortier.

Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.

• (1:00) The debate – For whom did Jesus die?
• (3:30) Limited atonement?
• (6:00) The early church fathers;
• (8:30) Calvin and the Reformers;
• (13:10) Bucer;
• (14:00) The Westminster Confession;
• (16:00) The debate;
• (25:00) Scriptural passages.

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https://www.youtube.com/live/6KjJI5P_M3o?si=U29hFKxKbwbG8pR

soulscienceministries.com

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