In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Hans Madueme explore how Christian theology, particularly the belief in a good creation, underpins the rise of science, contrasting it with Gnostic and Manichaean views. Madueme also delves into his book Defending Sin, discussing the theological challenges posed by modern science to doctrines like original sin, the historical Adam, and the importance of maintaining a coherent approach to Scripture in both creation and eschatology.

They discuss: 

• Theological implications of scientific challenges
• Galileo and the role of Scripture
• The provisional nature of science
• The conflict metaphor and historical scientists
• Methodological naturalism and its implications
• The historical Adam and theological implications
• Young earth creationism and its theological importance
• Trusting Scripture in protology and eschatology

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In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Timothy Carney explore how individualism, economic shifts, and cultural changes have weakened family structures, urging communities—especially churches—to restore support and promote both marriage and singleness as paths to societal health. 

They discuss:

• The collapse of civil society and its impact on families
• The unintended consequences of modern parenting
• Religious subcultures and family norms
• Economic and political factors in family dynamics
• Cultural shifts affecting family life
• How churches can support families
• The importance of self-sacrifice in parenting
• The dignity of both marriage and singleness
• The role of community in supporting families
• Family decline and the economic and political implications

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In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Bob Doll discuss generosity, stewardship, and faith-based investing. Bob shares insights from his Christian journey, emphasizing that all resources are God's and the importance of mentoring young Christians, balancing faith, family, and work, and aligning investments with values.

They discuss:

• Bob's journey to faith and how that shaped his vocation
• Values-aligned investing
• Navigating workplace challenges
• Advice for business leaders and pastors
• Good stewardship practices
• How to balance generosity and family

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In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Michael Reeves discuss the need for gospel-centered unity in the church, emphasizing the dangers of allowing cultural or political differences to overshadow the core message of the gospel. Reeves explains the themes of his books, Gospel People and Evangelical Pharisees, which address confusion over the gospel and highlight the importance of defining evangelicalism through theological rather than cultural lenses. 

They discuss: 

• Clarifying the gospel's role in church unity
• Global perspectives on evangelicalism
• The concept of evangelical pharisees
• The role of humility in maintaining evangelical integrity
• How preaching can help restore evangelical integrity
• Preachers who effectively lift up Christ
• Defining "orthocardia" and how it affects evangelical identity
• Cultural apologetics and evangelical renewal
• The future of evangelicalism

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In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Nancy Pearcey discuss her new book, The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. They explore the cultural challenges facing modern masculinity, including the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the rise of negative perceptions of men.

They discuss the following: 

• Nancy Pearcey's motivation for writing The Toxic War on Masculinity
• Historical context and the Industrial Revolution's impact
• A sociological study on a "good man" vs. a "real man"
• Empirical evidence and Christian men's behavior
• Challenges and solutions for modern masculinity
• The role of kinship networks and church communities
• Addressing domestic abuse and violence
• Pearcey's conversion and her experience at L'Abrie

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In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Cameron Cole discuss Cole's book Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth and how hope for an eternal future with Christ shapes everyday Christian life. Cole shares how the loss of his son led him to a deeper understanding of heaven, emphasizing Paul's eschatology and its practical impact on sanctification, mission, and living with an eternal perspective.

They discuss: 

• Heavenward by Cameron Cole
• The impact of personal loss on eternal perspective
• The Bible's concrete imagery of heaven
• Hope for heaven and the absence of sin
• Barriers to living a heavenward life
• Union with Christ and its implications
• Heaven in evangelism and personal reflections
• Scriptural meditations on the hope of heaven

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Jamie Dunlop discuss the challenges and beauty of diversity in churches, emphasizing unity in Christ. Drawing from his experience at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Dunlop shares insights on managing disagreements within Christian community with patience, grace, and charity, as outlined in his book, Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy.

They discuss:

• Challenges and opportunities in church diversity
• Why disagreements don't indicate something is wrong
• The line between celebrating differences and tolerating heresy
• The foundation of Christ in church friendships

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen interviews Dr. Sarah Irving-Stonebraker about her journey from atheism to Christianity and how it shapes her work as a historian.

They discuss:

• Historical figures and intellectual challenges that influenced her conversion
• The integration of faith into her academic work
• The challenges of teaching history in a secular context
• The role of historical narratives in finding meaning and purpose
• Insights from her book, Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age.

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen invites Mark Vroegop to discuss his book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. 

They discuss:

• learning to wait well
• deepening our trust in God's timing and strengthening our faith
• our culture's aversion to waiting
• the importance of God's sovereignty in our "gap moments"

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen talks with Gavin Ortlund about his new book, What It Means to Be Protestant, which addresses the struggles of Protestants experiencing "ecclesial angst" and encourages those interested in Protestantism.

They discuss:

• The influence of social media and podcasts on religious trends
• Understanding church history and its relation to current Protestant-Catholic dialogues
• The role of Scripture's authority in Protestant theology
• The challenges of fragmentation within Protestantism and the ongoing need for unity and focus on the gospel

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen talks with James Davison Hunter about his book, Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America's Political Crisis, where Hunter argues that America's political crisis is rooted in cultural divisions rather than just political differences. 

They discuss:

• how a loss of shared values has led to a lack of solidarity and the rise of identity politics
• growing resentment on both sides, the left and right
• the need for Christians to adopt a "faithful presence" in culture rather than seeking political power
• the value for deep engagement and courageous leadership in these challenging times