Digital Public Square

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Paul D. Miller, professor of the practice of international affairs at Georgetown University and author of a recent book entitled The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism. Today, we talk about religion, politics, social ethics, and the rise of Christian nationalism. Meet Dr. Miller:  Dr. Miller earned his PhD from Georgetown Uni...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Matthew Barrett, associate professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of a recent book entitled Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit. Today, we talk about the centrality of the  doctrine of the trinity in the Christian life. Meet Dr. Barrett:  Matthew Barrett is also the founder and executive editor...

In this episode, I talk about a recent article I published at Liberty Magazine titled “Free to Tweet?” and the relationship between content moderation and religious freedom in the digital public square. Resources: “Free to Tweet?” by Jason Thacker Liberty For All by Andrew Walker The Naked Public Sq uare by Richard John Neuhaus Christian Mindset in a Secular Society by Carl F.H. Henry Has Democrac...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jarvis Williams, associate professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of a recent book entitled Redemptive Kingdom Diversity: A Biblical Theology of the People of God. Today, we talk about diversity in the Bible and its place in the Kingdom of God. Meet Dr. Williams:  Jarvis J. Williams earned his PhD from T...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Thomas Kidd, Vardaman Endowed professor of History at Baylor University and author of a new book with Yale University Press titled Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh. Meet Dr. Kidd:  Thomas Kidd is the Associate Director of Institute for Studies of Religion and the James Vardaman Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University. He has writ...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Derek Schuurman, professor of computer science at Calvin University and co-author of a new book entitled A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers with IVP Academic . Today, we talk about how to responsibly develop technology in light of the Christian worldview. Meet Dr. Schurrman:  Derek C. Schuurman earned his PhD at McMaster University...

In this episode, I am joined by Jake Meador, Editor-in-chief at Mere Orthodoxy and author of a new book with IVP titled What Are Christians For? Life Together at the End of the World. Today, we talk about politics, ethics, and the common good. Meet Jake:  Jake is the author of two books, including his first book was In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World . His work h...

In this episode, I am joined by Trevin Wax, the vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board and guide to a newly released version of GK Chesterton’s classic work, Orthodoxy. Today, we talk about GK Chesterton and defending the Christian faith Meet Trevin:  In addition to his role at NAMB, Wax also serves as a visiting professor at Wheaton College. A form...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jordan Ballor, director of research at the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy as well as co-editor of Abraham Kuyper’s Collected Works in Public Theology with Lexham Press . Today, we talk about the life and work of Abraham Kuyper, as well as the task of public theology and Christian ethics. Meet Dr. Ballor:  Dr. Ballor earned his doctorate of theology...

In this episode, I am joined by Olivia Enos, senior policy analyst in the Asian Studies Center at the Heritage Foundation . Today, we talk about human rights issues in China and North Korea. Meet Olivia:  Olivia Enos is a senior policy analyst in the Asian Studies Center at The Heritage Foundation. She focuses on human rights and national security challenges in Asia. Her research spans a wide rang...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Felicia Wu Song, cultural sociologist and author of a recent book entitled Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence, and Place in the Digital Age. Today, we talk about how technological devices form us and how to gain control over them. Meet Dr. Song:  Felicia Wu Song earned her PhD from the University of Virginia and currently serves as professor of so...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Adonis Vidu, professor of theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and author of a new book called The Same God Who Works All Things: Inseparable Operations in Trinitarian Theology. Today, we talk about the doctrine of the trinity and inseparable operations. Meet Dr. Vidu:  Dr. Vidu earned his Ph. D. from the University of Nottingham and came to Gordon-Co...

In this episode, I am joined by Tony Reinke , a non-profit journalist and author of numerous books including God, Technology, and the Christian Life . Today, we talk about a biblical theology of technology and how it affects the Christian life. Meet Tony:  Tony Reinke also serves as senior teacher and host of the Ask Pastor John podcast at Desiring God. He is the author of Lit!: A Christian Guide...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Benjamin Gladd, associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary and editor of a series of volumes on biblical theology with InterVarsity Press . Today, we talk about biblical theology and the image of God. Meet Dr. Gladd:  Dr. Gladd earned his PhD from Wheaton College and prior to joining the RTS faculty, he served as an adjunct faculty mem...

In this episode, I am joined by my Drs. Jessica and Robert Joustra, co-editors of a new volume called Calvinism for a Secular Age: A Twenty-First-Century Reading of Abraham Kuyper’s Stone Lectures. Today, we talk about Kuyper’s influence and a Reformed approach to our secular age. Meet Jessica:  Jessica Joustra (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary and the Free University of Amsterdam) is assistant pr...

In this episode, I am joined by Chris Martin, the author of a recent book entitled Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. Today, we talk about how technology is forming us and what to do about it. Meet Chris:  Chris Martin is a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant. He has led social media strategy at Lifeway Christian R...

In this episode, I am joined by Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian , the China reporter for Axios. Today, we talk about the Chinese communist party, the upcoming Winter Olympic games in Beijing, and state of global affairs. Meet Bethany: Bethany leads the weekly Axios China newsletter and she covers China’s role in the world. She was previously a staff editor and contributing reporter at Foreign Policy maga...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Matt Emerson, co-executive director of the Center for Baptist Renewal and editor of Baptists and the Christian Tradition: Towards and Evangelical Baptist Catholicity . Today, we talk about Baptists and their place amongst the Christian tradition. Meet Dr. Emerson:  Dr. Emerson is dean of theology, arts, & humanities at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee,...

In this episode, I am joined by my ERLC colleague Chelsea Sobolik who serves as our director of public policy in Washington, DC. Today, we talk about the ERLC’s public policy priorities in 2022 and how we engage government officials at both the state and federal levels. Meet Chelsea:  Chelsea has worked on Capitol Hill on pro-life policies, domestic and international religious freedom, adoption, a...

In this episode, I talk about four of the top ethical issues in technology to watch out for this year and how Christians can begin to navigate these issues in the public square. Resources: Digital Public Square Research Project WeeklyTech Newsletter Pre-order my new book –  Following Jesus in a Digital Age ( Amazon ,  Lifeway ,  Barnes and Noble ) Articles : Should the government regulate social m...

In this episode, I am joined by Dan Strange, the author of a recent book entitled Making Faith Magnetic: Five Hidden Themes Our Culture Can’t Stop Talking About and How to Connect them to Christ. Today, we talk about evangelism and apologetics in contemporary culture. Meet Dr. Strange:  Dan is the director of Crosslands Forum, a center for cultural engagement and missional innovation. He is a cont...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Karen Swallow Prior , research professor of English and Christianity and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and editor of a series of guides through classical works of literature with B&H Books . Today, we talk about the importance of reading older books and the value of literature. Meet Dr. Prior:  Karen Swallow Prior is the author of Book...

In this episode, I am joined by Jonathan Rauch , senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of the recent book, The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth. Today, we talk about the rise and spread of misinformation and falsehood. Meet Jonathan:  Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow in the Governance Studies program at the Brookings and the author of eight books and numerous articles...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Alan Noble , professor and author of the recent book, You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World. Today, we talk about false promises of contemporary life and how the gospel reorients our pursuit of identity in the digital age. Meet Dr. Noble:  Alan Noble (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, c...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ray Ortlund, longtime pastor and the author of The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. Today, we talk about a gospel vision for combating pornography in community. Meet Dr. Ortlund:  Ray Ortlund is the President of Renewal Ministries, the Pastor to Pastors at Immanuel Church Nashville, and a Canon Theologian with the Anglican Church in...