Mortification of Spin

Today, Carl and Todd engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the difficult issue of church discipline. They explore the historical context of church discipline, its necessity for maintaining the integrity of the church, and the challenges pastors face in implementing it. With personal anecdotes and theological insights, they shed light on how discipline serves not only the church community but also the individual believer. 

The church disciplines for three reasons, one of which is the recovery of the offender…the second reason is it sends a message to members of the church and to those outside of the church that certain behaviors, certain opinions are not tolerable…the third reason and, I think, perhaps the most important one is it vindicates the name of Christ in public. – Carl Trueman

Tune in for a deep dive into a topic that often goes unaddressed in many congregations!

Carl and Todd continue their engaging conversation about Carl's new book, The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity. Today, they delve into the implications of modernity on human dignity, exploring the tension between freedom and belonging, and the significance of being made in the image of God. The discussion also addresses contemporary issues surrounding reproductive technology and its impact on our understanding of humanity. 

I would say that's why anthropology is so critical. If you don't have an understanding of what it means to be a human being, then you're going to have all “the sky is the limit” to what technology can do.  – Carl Trueman

We are pleased to offer listeners the opportunity to win a copy of Carl’s book, The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity, thanks to the generosity of Sentinel Publishing. Enter here to win.

Carl has come out with yet another book, and today, he and Todd sit down for Part 1 of a two part discussion about The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity. In The Desecration of Man, Carl argues that modern man’s crisis of meaning stems from a rejection of a simple fact—that he was made in the image of God. 

The revolutions of modernity have proved in the long run to be fundamentally dehumanizing. – Carl Trueman

Todd and Carl explore the cultural implications of modernity's rejection of God, touching on topics such as abortion, gender identity, and the significance of human dignity. Drawing on insights from various intellectuals and a critique of contemporary society, this episode challenges listeners to consider the moral foundations of humanity and the necessity of reconsecrating our understanding of personhood through a Christian lens.

We are pleased to offer listeners the opportunity to win a copy of Carl’s book, The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity, thanks to the generosity of Sentinel Publishing. Enter here to win.

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Episodes referenced by Carl and Todd:

https://mortificationofspin.podbean.com/e/feminism-against-progress/

https://mortificationofspin.podbean.com/e/five-lies-of-our-anti-christian-age/

Carl and Todd welcome philosopher J. Budziszewski to discuss his insightful new book, The Pandemic of Lunacy: How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy. They delve into the current societal confusion surrounding morality, ethics, and identity, exploring the philosophical underpinnings of these issues. 

The confusion in the society has caused us to dig deeper and to think more thoroughly about these things, but the desire to perpetuate the lunacy has also caused the other side to dig deeper and come up with much more elaborate justifications. – J. Budziszewski

With a blend of humor and serious inquiry, the conversation reveals how the church can respond to contemporary challenges with clarity and conviction.

We are pleased to offer listeners the opportunity to win a copy of Pandemic of Lunacy, authored by J. Budziszewski. Enter here to win.

 

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In this episode of Mortification of Spin, Carl and Todd welcome Ryan Anderson, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss the critical topic of religious freedom in America. As the nation grapples with challenges to this fundamental right, they delve into its historical context, the implications of recent political climates, and the intersection of religious liberty with contemporary social issues. 

Justice and the common good need to be maintained, and you want to have as much religious liberty as possible consistent with that. – Ryan Anderson

Join us for an engaging conversation that explores the nuances of faith, freedom, and the future of religious rights in a changing world.

We are pleased to offer listeners an opportunity to win a copy of, Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing, co-authored by Ryan Anderson and Alexandra Desanctis. Enter here to win.

 

Show Notes:

Articles referenced by Ryan Anderson:

https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/proxy-wars-over-religious-liberty

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/religious-liberty-isnt-enough-11612125595

https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/07/67142/