Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity

Defenders of the Faith S3, E6: Francis Schaeffer – The Prophet of Presuppositions

Why do people believe what they believe? For Francis Schaeffer, a groundbreaking apologist and cultural critic, the answer lay in our hidden assumptions – our "presupposi

Defenders of the Faith S3, E5: Tim Keller – The Urban Communicator of Grace

In the bustling, skeptical heart of New York City, Tim Keller built a church on the bedrock of reasoned faith and radical grace. This episode explores the life and transf

Defenders of the Faith S3, E4: R.C. Sproul – The Theologian of God's Holiness

For R.C. Sproul, the starting point of all theology and apologetics was the breathtaking, awe-inspiring holiness of God. In this episode, we explore the life and profound

Defenders of the Faith S1, E4: Tertullian – The Bold African Advocate

"What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?" For Tertullian, a brilliant Roman lawyer turned Christian apologist, the answer was clear: very little when it came to defending t

Defenders of the Faith S3, E3: Norman Geisler – The Prolific Defender

For decades, if you had a burning question about Christian faith, chances are Norman Geisler had an answer – or an entire book on the subject! This episode explores the r

Defenders of the Faith S3, E2: William Lane Craig – The Debating Philosopher

In the arena of modern intellectual debate, one philosopher consistently takes on the toughest questions about God, the universe, and the meaning of life. William Lane Cr

Defenders of the Faith S3, E1: C.S. Lewis – The Reluctant Apologist

From an atheist don in Oxford to one of Christianity's most beloved defenders, C.S. Lewis's journey is as captivating as his tales of Narnia. Join us as we explore the li

Defenders of the Faith S2, E3: Peter Abelard – The Master of Logic and Love

He was the intellectual rock star of the 12th century – brilliant, controversial, and deeply human. Peter Abelard dared to apply rigorous logic to the mysteries of Christ

Defenders of the Faith S2, E2: Anselm of Canterbury – Faith Seeking Understanding

Can the very idea of God prove His existence? For Anselm of Canterbury, a brilliant medieval theologian, the answer was a resounding yes. In this episode, we delve into A

Defenders of the Faith S2, E1: Thomas Aquinas – The Angelic Doctor

Imagine a mind so vast, it could bridge ancient philosophy with divine revelation. Thomas Aquinas, the "Angelic Doctor," stands as a giant in Western thought, forever cha

Defenders of the Faith S1, E3: Origen – The Early Theologian's Defense

In an age when Christianity was often ridiculed and misunderstood, a formidable intellectual challenge arose: Celsus's The True Word, a scathing philosophical attack. But

Defenders of the Faith S1, E2: Clement of Alexandria – The Scholarly Bridge-Builder

Step into the intellectual heart of ancient Alexandria, where minds clashed and new ideas blossomed. Here, Clement of Alexandria forged a revolutionary vision: that Greek

Defenders of the Faith S1, E1: Justin Martyr – The Philosopher-Martyr

In the bustling Roman Empire, where pagan gods reigned supreme, a brilliant philosopher embarked on an intellectual quest that led him to an unexpected truth: Christianit