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A chronological record of essays, thinking tools, and interventions.
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Apollos Watered: Deep Conversation w/ Christopher Watkin: Biblical Critical Theory, pt. 1
Have you ever sat in a philosophy class and wondered, “How in the world does this fit within the Gospel?” or “How can I explain the Gospel when it has to answer all these questions?” If you have ever heard the names of Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, or Friedrich Nietzsche, then you know that they
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City on a Hill Geelong Young Adults: Deconstruction-Why are People Leaving the Church
The second half of a seminar on the phenomenon of “deconstruction”, young people questioning their faith and sometimes walking away from God altogether. The first part of the seminar failed to record.
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The Russell Moore Show: Developing a Biblical Framework with Christopher Watkin
When Russell Moore first heard the title of Christopher Watkin’s new book, Biblical Critical Theory, his mind immediately went to the controversy around critical race theory. But, as this episode’s conversation with Watkin—a professor and senior lecturer at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, reveals—it’s about so much more. Tune in for a rich discussion of what critical theory
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Who Am I? – Presentation by Dr Christopher Watkin
In this presentation I discuss how the hero’s journey narrative helps late modern society answer the question “who am I?”, and how the Bible introduces two significant twists into the story, with major implications for identity formation.
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Gospel Coalition Australia Commending and Contending podcast with Christopher Watkin
Author Chris Watkin encourages us to contend for the gospel with the full resources of the whole Bible. Chris recommended an article by Mike Raiter, on congregational singing:
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Thinking Biblically Podcast: The Bible and Cultural Critique
Episode page on the Think Biblically site. How does the Bible guide us in applying its truths to our culture? Of course the Bible applies to our individual lives, but the Bible is also a rich resource for critique of any culture. Join Scott and Sean with their guest, British philosopher Chris Watkin for a
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Jason Harris and the Resound Podcast: Who’s Afraid of Critical Theory?
Podcast homepage. Though interest in critical theory may have once been limited to academics, it has become a lightning rod issue among the general public in recent years. Given the complexity of the debate, how exactly should Christians assess critical theory from the standpoint of Scripture? In response to that question, I spoke with Christopher Watkin, whose
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Thinking Biblically Podcast: Biblical Critical Theory— An Oxymoron??
Podcast homepage. What is a critical theory? Aren’t various critical theories used widely in the academy and the culture to deconstruct Christian faith? Is there something to be learned from various critical theories in the way the critique culture? How does the Bible engage in cultural critique and provide resources for doing so? This is
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The Holy Post episode 555: “The Article” & Biblical Critical Theory with Christopher Watkin
The Gospel Coalition published an article last week that brought together every divergent faction of the church to say, “Ick!” While many are discussing the troubling content of the article on social media, the Holy Post crew examines what is says about the troubling state of evangelical publishing. Then, new data finds liberal teens
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How to Read a Culture (Breakout Session) – Kevin Vanhoozer
Towards the end of a recent breakout session on “how to read a culture”, Kein Vanhoozer sketches how Biblical Critical Theory and Thinking Through Creation can help Christians to understand and engage with the late modern world. The books are referenced at 40:41 in the video.
