Ep. #176 – Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund
Summary
Why should we believe in God? How can putting arguments in a “narrative frame” help us make a better case? What advantages does Christianity have over naturalism? Was Albert Einstein an atheist? How do music, math, and love point to God’s existence? Is Dr. Ortlund a classical theist? Dr. Gavin Ortlund joins us to discuss these questions and more as we take a look at his new book Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t.
Guest Bio
Gavin Ortlund has a Ph.D. in historical theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and is the author of 6 books, including Retrieving Augustine’s Doctrine of Creation and Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t. He also serves as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California. Additionally, he hosts the popular YouTube channel and podcast Truth Unites where he aims to provide an irenic voice on theology, apologetics, and the Christian life.
Resources
Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t by Dr. Gavin Ortlund
Truth Unites – Dr. Ortlund’s YouTube Channel
Dr. Ortlund’s Video Explaining his book
Dr. Ortlund’s Video Defending Divine Simplicity
Gavinortlund.com – Dr. Gavin Ortlund’s website
Jimmy Akin and Gavin Ortlund Discuss Sola Scriptura (two parts)
Dr. Gavin Ortlund discusses the Papacy with Joe Heschmeyer (YouTube)
Dr. Gavin Ortlund debates Suan Sonna on the Papacy (YouTube)
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