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Oct 23
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Weekly Cultural Update: French Riots, Mi...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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French Riots & Cultural Disillusionment: Host Scott Rae and guest Dr. Thaddeus Williams analyze the recent wave of unrest, looting, and protests across France. They discuss how the riots stem from a history of secular worldview shifts and a "nihilistic resentment" that only the gospel can truly satisfy. Michel Foucault’s 100th Birthday & Legacy: Mar ... Show More
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