Apologetics, Faith, Works & Jordan Peterson’s Impact: Conversation Craft with Bethel McGrew

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🎙️ In this episode of the Yours Truly Podcast, Christian Baxter sits down with Bethel McGrew (writer, cultural critic, and PhD mathematician) for a conversation about the evolving landscape of Christian discourse and cultural engagement.

📝 Key Topics:

• The shift from New Atheism to post-modern religious dialogue

• Jordan Peterson's impact on Christian cultural conversation

• The role of Christian apologetics in today's world

• Balancing faith, works, and personal agency

• The challenges of modern Christian content creation

• Tim Keller's legacy and the future of Christian engagement

• Reactions to Peterson's Gospel Series

• The emergence of "weird Christianity" and new religious media

🔍 About Bethel McGrew:

Writer at World Magazine, National Review, First Things, The Spectator, and The Critic. Follow her work at "Further Up" on Substack link: https://www.furtherup.net/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile

⏰ Timeline:

0:00 - Welcome and Introduction

2:21 - Opening Theme

2:39 - Bethel's Background in Christian Apologetics

5:50 - Growing Up in the World of Christian Philosophy

14:02 - The New Atheism Era and Its Cultural Impact

21:07 - The West Huff and Joe Rogan Conversation

25:56 - Cultural Trust and Scientific Institutions

31:34 - Jordan Peterson's Role in Christian Discourse

37:03 - The Wisdom Literature Connection

42:28 - Faith, Works, and Personal Agency

47:43 - The Content Creation Challenge

49:32 - The Rogan Effect and Response Chains

1:16:04 - Tim Keller's Approach to Modern Christianity

1:17:57 - The Return of Christian Symbolism

1:18:38 - Thoughts on Ecumenical Movements

1:22:11 - Review of Peterson's Gospel Series

🔗 Links:

• Twitter: https://x.com/BMcGrewvy

• Referenced Article "The Passion of Jordan Peterson": https://www.furtherup.net/p/the-passion-of-jordan-peterson?utm_source=publication-search

📚 Mentioned Resources:

• "Maps of Meaning" - Jordan Peterson

• "We Who Wrestle with God" - Jordan Peterson

• The Daily Wire Gospel Series

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💬 Join the conversation in the comments below! What are your thoughts on the current state of Christian cultural engagement?