After a brief discussion about craziness you can understand and craziness you can't, Carl and Todd get down to business talking to Andrew Walker, editor of the new book Social Conservatism for the Common Good. A collection of essays from high-profile evangelical writers and academics – including our very own Carl Trueman – the book focuses on the work of ren ... Show More
Nov 19
What's the Big Deal About Creeds?
<p>Today, Todd is joined by Timothy Winterstein, pastor and author of the new book, Worshiped & Glorified: A Study of the Nicene Creed. Celebrating its 1700th anniversary this year, the summary of Christian faith known as the Nicene Creed has been a fixture in the church for ... Show More
33m 49s
Oct 22
Truth Rising
<p>Today, Carl and Todd are joined by John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center and co-host of the new documentary, “Truth Rising,” with Os Guinness. Featuring powerful stories and expert insights, it challenges viewers to recognize the cultural moment we’re in, stand firm ... Show More
36m 40s
Jun 2024
Religion as Communities of Practice
<p>Simon, Tim, Matt, Jim, and Paul discuss how narrative theology or what is known as the Yale School or postliberalism defines Christianity as a community of practice, which can serve as entry into understanding religion in general. Following the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein, nar ... Show More
1 h
May 2023
WOF 386: Christianity, History, and the Modern Age w/ Tom Holland
<p>Friends, in February 2023, award-winning historian, author, and broadcaster Tom Holland and I discussed Western culture, the intellectual and moral aspects of Christianity, and the doctrine of original sin, among many other topics, at the Sharing the Church's Story Conference ... Show More
58m 48s
Nov 2021
Dr. Dark: Social Justice, Elton John, and the Bible
Send us a textIn this episode, Katie chats with David Dark, a critically acclaimed author and Assistant Professor of Religion and the Arts in the College of Theology at Belmont University. His books include “Life’s Too Short To Pretend You’re Not Religious” “The Sacredness of Que ... Show More
1h 8m
Feb 2023
WOF 375: The Liturgy and Social Justice
<p>Friends, we often find two groups in the Church in tension with each other: those concerned with the liturgy and those concerned with social justice.</p> <p>On today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss how to bridge this great divide, and why we sh ... Show More
35m 22s