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Joel Wentz
Приєднався 5 кві 2008
Did I Just Become a Young-Earth Creationist?? A Review of 'Defending Sin' by Hans Madueme
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What is the "real" conflict between science and faith? What is at stake when we revise theological, doctrinal, or scientific understanding because of pressure from one field of study? What should be the source of our confidence in our own understanding of history and humanity? And is there a smart, scientifically-informed, respectable way to defend so-called "young-earth creationism?" Hans Madueme's remarkable book gets into all this, and so much more. Here are my thoughts....
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Main Idea
05:36 - Research
07:06 - Readability
08:18 - Reaction
What is the "real" conflict between science and faith? What is at stake when we revise theological, doctrinal, or scientific understanding because of pressure from one field of study? What should be the source of our confidence in our own understanding of history and humanity? And is there a smart, scientifically-informed, respectable way to defend so-called "young-earth creationism?" Hans Madueme's remarkable book gets into all this, and so much more. Here are my thoughts....
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Main Idea
05:36 - Research
07:06 - Readability
08:18 - Reaction
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Responsible Citizenship, Responsible Politics: A Review of 'Citizenship Without Illusions'
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz I really appreciated David Koyzis' previous book, "Political Visions and Illusions" (also from IVP), so have been looking forward to this new title. It's surprisingly short, and also surprisingly deep! How can political engagement be sourced in a deeper understanding of 'citizenship' itself? What is the history of the conce...
How Does Formation Actually "Work"? A Highlight of 'The Shape of Our Lives'
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz Most churches and communities would pay lip-service to the idea that they are about the work of "formation," or shaping people towards certain ends. But what does this actually look like, in practice? What are some of our faulty assumptions about "formation" and what might healthy formation actually look like? What is the r...
Every 5-Star Book I Read in 2024!
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz I use Goodreads to track the books I devour every year, and while I don't put a ton of stock in "star ratings," giving a book 5 stars mean something! Books that earn a 5-star review from me push, provoke, challenge or inspire me in ways that leave a significant impression. So in this video, I comment on all the 5-star (non-...
Protestantism, Sola Scriptura & Doctrinal Accretions? A Review of "What It Means to Be Protestant"
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz Is Protestantism actually the most inclusive (universal-catholic) of the major Christian traditions? Does it have significant roots in the broader streams of Christian thought? Why was reform necessary, and is Protestantism the tradition that is best equipped to continually reform itself appropriately? How does 'sola script...
The End of 'Christian Worldview'?? A Review of "Against Worldview" by Simon Kennedy
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz Where did the idea of "worldview" come from? How has it been utilized in education and formation in recent history? Is this tenable, or is the concept itself outdated and unhelpful in our current cultural moment? What might be a better way forward? What role does 'wisdom' play in all of this? These are the questions at the ...
Did DBHJust Solve the Problem of Consciousness?? A Review of "All Things Are Full of Gods'
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz What is the mystery (or the 'hard problem') of consciousness? Can it be resolved on purely naturalistic/materialistic grounds? What are the best arguments & rejoinders for the various theories that exist? And does naturalism (despite all appearances) actually contain significant logical leaps when accounting for the existen...
Should Protestants Believe in the "Beatific Vision"? A Review of 'To Gaze Upon God'
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz What is the 'beatific vision?' Is it just a mystical, fanciful tradition that has no place in serious religion? Is it biblical? Is it represented in the primary streams of church tradition? What would it look like for Protestants (especially Evangelicals) to retrieve it? These questions are at the heart of Samuel Parkison's...
The ABCs of Fundamentalism: 4 Marks of a Resurgent Movement
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz What exactly is 'fundamentalism?' What are the cultural conditions that precede fundamentalist movements? Why is fundamentalism attractive? What sets it apart from other religious/cultural phenomena, and how can we understand it with precision and empathy? What is the impact of fundamentalism, and what can we gain from a br...
When 'Mission' Becomes Ideology - A Review of 'The Church in Dark Times' by Mike Cosper
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz What is 'ideology'? Are we in a cultural moment in which ideological movements are particularly seductive? Has the evangelical church succumbed to ideology? What's the difference between ideology and "mission" or "purpose"? How do we resist the allure of ideology, particularly when it provides such a potent source of meanin...
Learning to Respect the Psalms - A Review of 'Reading the Psalms as Scripture'
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz Are the Psalms just a collection of random poems? Or is there some intentionality in the organization of the Psalter? Does the Psalter tell a story? How does it fit into the rest of the biblical canon? How can the poetic artistry of individual psalms be appreciated, and how can the psalms be incorporated into modern worship...
It's Even Worse Than I Thought...Researching and Revising My Opinion of 'Shepherds for Sale'
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz I was pretty critical of Megan Basham's book in my original review, but I did think it had some journalistic merit. Unfortunately, digging into the footnotes and argumentation a bit further has revealed some major, major problems that (in my view) call the entire project into question. This is a tragedy for many reasons, wh...
The Literary Brilliance of the Old Testament - A review of "Wonders From Your Law:
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz Can the Old Testament be read as a cohesive, literary unit? If so, how do you identify and approach the key passages? What does it mean for there to be significant intertextual allusions and references across the wide body of Old Testament literature, and what would analyzing these passages reveal about the core themes and ...
Paul, Ancient Philosophy & the Good Life - A Review of 'Pauline Theology as a Way of Life'
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz Did the idea of 'human flourishing' animate the Apostle Paul's writing and thinking? Is that a valid way to approach studying the New Testament writings? How does it compare or contrast with other views of 'human flourishing,' ancient or modern? And is the "good life," anyways? How do we know what it looks like, practically...
My Fall 2024 TBR! Or, what I'm looking forward to reading...
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Follow me on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/16113948-joel-wentz I have a pile of non-fiction books that I'm excited about digging into! They range from theology to philosophy to cultural and political theory. Let me know what you are excited to read, and if these spark any recommendations or interests for you! I heartily recommend following the BookNotes newsletter from Hearts and Minds...
A Book Highlight of 'The Church: A Guide to the People of God' by Brad East
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A Book Highlight of 'The Church: A Guide to the People of God' by Brad East
Was Nixon on a Quest for Salvation?? A Review of "One Lost Soul" by Daniel Silliman
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Was Nixon on a Quest for Salvation?? A Review of "One Lost Soul" by Daniel Silliman
Well, I Have Thoughts....A Review of Shepherds for Sale by Megan Basham
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Well, I Have Thoughts....A Review of Shepherds for Sale by Megan Basham
From Psychedelics to Christianity?? A Review of 'The Thing That Would Make Everything OK Forever'
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From Psychedelics to Christianity?? A Review of 'The Thing That Would Make Everything OK Forever'
Pastoral Work According to the Church Fathers - a Review of 'Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls'
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Pastoral Work According to the Church Fathers - a Review of 'Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls'
Barely-Vangelical: My Journey Through Open Theism
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Barely-Vangelical: My Journey Through Open Theism
Systematic Theology for a Pluralistic World? A review of 'I Believe Help my Unbelief' (Karkkainen)
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Systematic Theology for a Pluralistic World? A review of 'I Believe Help my Unbelief' (Karkkainen)
Can America Survive 2024? A Review of 'Democracy and Solidarity' by James Davison Hunter
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Can America Survive 2024? A Review of 'Democracy and Solidarity' by James Davison Hunter
Romans (Finally) Makes Sense! A Review of 'Paul and Resurrection of Israel' by Jason Staples
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Romans (Finally) Makes Sense! A Review of 'Paul and Resurrection of Israel' by Jason Staples
A Positive Deconstruction Story?? A Review of 'Hurt and Healed by the Church' by Ryan George
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A Positive Deconstruction Story?? A Review of 'Hurt and Healed by the Church' by Ryan George
My Kind of Apologetics! A Review of 'Fully Alive' by Elizabeth Oldfield
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My Kind of Apologetics! A Review of 'Fully Alive' by Elizabeth Oldfield
Pleasant Surprise of the Year- A Review of Modern Genre Theory (Andrew Judd)
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Pleasant Surprise of the Year- A Review of Modern Genre Theory (Andrew Judd)
Barely-Vangelical: My Journey through Evolution, Science & Reading Genesis
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Barely-Vangelical: My Journey through Evolution, Science & Reading Genesis
How to talk to Christian Nationalists - A Review of 'Disarming Leviathan' by Caleb Campbell
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How to talk to Christian Nationalists - A Review of 'Disarming Leviathan' by Caleb Campbell
Is Universalism "Necessary"?? A Review of Grace Saves All by David Artman
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Is Universalism "Necessary"?? A Review of Grace Saves All by David Artman