Digital Public Square

Mar 11 2024 148 ep. 32 mins 30
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Conversations on theology, ethics, and philosophy in the public square hosted by Jason Thacker

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Farewells and New Beginnings

Mar 11 2024 2 mins  
Over the past few years I’ve been joined by some of society’s most influential thinkers, writers, and leaders to talk about the important ideas shaping our society today, as well as some of the top issues of life in the Digital Public Square. The purpose of this podcast from the very beginning was to equip you to navigate these issues with wisdom.For all good things must come t

God’s Design and Christian Ethics with Dr. Dennis P. Hollinger

Feb 19 2024 45 mins  
In today’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Dennis Hollinger to talk about his new book entitled Creation and Christian Ethics: Understanding God’s Designs for Humanity and the World from Baker Academic. Today, we discuss how creation speaks to the foundations of the Christian ethic and how we might recover a richer vision of humanity in light of God’s creation.Meet Dennis:Dennis

Neighborly Love, Criminal Justice, and Christian Ethics with Matthew Martens

Jan 22 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Matthew Martens to talk about his new book entitled Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal from Crossway. Today, we discuss the nature of justice in the Christian life and how Christians can think about criminal justice reform through a biblical lens.Meet Matthew:Matt is a trial lawyer and partner at an international law firm in Washington,

Ethics, Creation Care, and the Distinctives of the Christian Approach to the Environment with Andrew Spencer

Dec 04 2023 35 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Andrew Spencer to talk about his new book entitled Hope for God’s Creation: Stewardship in an Age of Futility from B&H Academic. Today, we discuss the nature of ethics, creation care, and the distinctives of the Christian approach to the environment .Meet Andrew:Andrew Spencer (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as associate

Authoritarian Capitalism and the Global influence of the Chinese Communist Party with Bethany Allen

Nov 21 2023 41 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Bethany Allen of Axios to talk about her new book entitled Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized Its Economy to Confront the World from HarperCollins. Today, we discuss the global influence of China alongside the rise of authoritarian capitalism in Beijing.Meet BethanyBethany serves as the China reporter at Axios and leads the weekly Axios China newsle

The Centrality of Trinity to Scripture and to the Christian Life with Dr. Brandon Smith

Oct 09 2023 48 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Brandon Smith to talk about his new volume entitled The Trinity in the Canon from B&H Academic. Today, we discuss the vital role that trinitarian theology plays in Scripture and how it should produce both right doctrine and living.Meet Brandon:Brandon serves as assistant professor of theology and New Testament at Cedarville University in Ohio. He

Loving God with All Your Mind Through Studying Philosophy with Dr. Adam Groza

Sep 25 2023 43 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Adam Groza to talk about his new book he wrote with J.P. Moreland entitled Unraveling Philosophy from B&H Academic. Today, we discuss how Christians can love God with all of our minds through studying the riches of philosophy.Meet Dr. GrozaAdam serves as associate professor of philosophy and vice president for enrollment and student services at G

Augustine, Apologetics, and the Christian Life in a Post-Christian Age with Dr. Joshua Chatraw

Aug 28 2023 43 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Joshua Chatraw to talk about his new book The Augustine Way: Retrieving a Vision for the Church’s Apologetic Witness from Baker Academic. Today, we discuss how to cultivate a more effective witness and robust apologetic in our post-Christian age.Meet Dr. ChatrawJosh currently serves as the Billy Graham Chair of Evangelism and Cultural Engagemen

The Centrality of Theology in the Christian Life with Dr. Nathan Finn

Aug 14 2023 46 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Nathan Finn to talk about the volume he co-edited entitled A Handbook of Theology from the Theology for the People of God series with B&H Academic. Today, we discuss the centrality of theology in the Christian life and how our faith informs every aspect of our life.Meet Dr. FinnNathan Finn currently serves as provost and dean of the University Fa

Small Town Ministry in a Fast-Paced World with Ronnie Martin

Aug 07 2023 38 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Ronnie Martin to talk about his new book with Donnie Griggs titled Pastoring Small Towns from B&H Publishing. Today, we talk about the unique opportunities and challenges of pastoring in rural areas as well as the role that technology plays in shaping the culture of small town churches.Meet Ronnie:Ronnie Martin is founder and lead pastor of Substance