Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity
Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity
Podcast Description
Step into the intellectual arena where faith meets philosophy. Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity is your engaging guide through the lives and profound arguments of history's most influential Christian apologists. From ancient philosophers battling pagan critiques to modern thinkers navigating science and skepticism, each episode offers a captivating biographical deep-dive, unraveling their unique contributions to defending the Christian faith. Whether you're a curious seeker, a thoughtful skeptic, or a believer eager to deepen your understanding, we invite you to join us!
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The podcast delves into themes of faith and reason, examining how historical figures defended Christianity against skepticism and cultural challenges. Key episodes include discussions on Francis Schaeffer's presuppositionalism, R.C. Sproul's holiness of God, and C.S. Lewis's arguments for theism, among others, all contributing to a deeper understanding of apologetics.
Step into the intellectual arena where faith meets philosophy. Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity is your engaging guide through the lives and profound arguments of history’s most influential Christian apologists. From ancient philosophers battling pagan critiques to modern thinkers navigating science and skepticism, each episode offers a captivating biographical deep-dive, unraveling their unique contributions to defending the Christian faith. Whether you’re a curious seeker, a thoughtful skeptic, or a believer eager to deepen your understanding, we invite you to join us!
Why do people believe what they believe? For Francis Schaeffer, a groundbreaking apologist and cultural critic, the answer lay in our hidden assumptions – our ”presuppositions.”14 This episode delves into the life of the visionary thinker who founded L'Abri, a haven for intellectual and spiritual seekers. Discover how Schaeffer diagnosed the ”line of despair” in Western thought, arguing that only a coherent Christian worldview could provide ”true truth” and meaning. His insights into cultural trends and the power of underlying beliefs are more vital than ever for engaging our complex modern world.
Works Cited
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Schaeffer, Francis A. He Is There and He Is Not Silent. Tyndale House, 1972.
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Seagren, Barry. ”Francis Schaeffer— An Appreciation.” The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, vol. 24, no. 2, 2020.
”L'Abri.” Wikipedia, 3 Feb. 2025. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Abri.
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Wellum, Stephen. ”A Brief Chronology of the Life of Francis A. Schaeffer.” Christ Over All, 10 Oct. 2022.
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