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Truth Unites

Gavin Ortlundwww.truthunites.org
Truth Unites promotes gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Church. Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ https://www.patreon.com/truthunites

Episodes

Why Asking "What Caused God" Misses the Mark

Gavin Ortlund defends the cosmological argument for God's existence from the common objection, "if everything needs a cause, what caused God?" Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twit...

Jul 22, 202424 min

Is Trump Changing? What Christians Should Remember

Gavin Ortlund reminds Christians that amidst turmoil connected to Donald Trump and recent political events, our ultimate hope must be in Christ. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavi...

Jul 20, 202410 min

Clerical Celibacy: A Protestant Critique

Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant critique of clerical celibacy, as practiced in Roman Catholicism and to a lesser degree in other traditions. Mark Vroegop's Waiting is Not a Waste: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433590972 Pre-order Ortlund's book on Protestantism: https://www.zondervan.com/p/what-it-means-to-be-protestant/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in...

Jul 15, 202439 min

Perelandra: The BEST Scene: Hatred Has a Purpose

Gavin Ortlund reflects on Perelandra by C.S. Lewis and whether hatred can ever be good. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPa...

Jul 10, 202416 min

Sharing the Gospel in 2024 vs. 2014

Gavin Ortlund shares four ways evangelism, apologetics, and Christian witness have changed from 2014 to 2024. Learn about Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: https://www.tiu.edu/divinity/lp/truthunites/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreo...

Jul 08, 202435 min

Einstein on God, Jesus, and Religion

Gavin Ortlund discusses how Einstein's views on God and religion are relevant to the current science-faith dialogue. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https...

Jul 03, 202417 min

The Fine-Tuning Argument is STRONG

Gavin Ortlund introduces the fine-tuning argument for the existence of God and responds to 5 common objections. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.fa...

Jul 01, 202444 min

Dawkins vs. Ali: The Key Takeaway

Gavin Ortlund analyzes what was revealed in the recent dialogue between Richard Dawkins and Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Jun 26, 202420 min

Orthodox-Protestant Dialogue (Demetrios Bathrellos & Gavin Ortlund)

Father Demetrios Bathrellos and Gavin Ortlund discuss Protestant and Eastern Orthodox theology, exploring both points of agreement and points of disagreement. Thanks to First Greek Evangelical Church in Athens, Greece, for hosting. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 28 min

How Baptists Viewed the Nicene Creed Historically

Gavin Ortlund argues that Baptist have historically affirmed the Nicene Creed, and should do so today. The Center for Baptist Renewal: https://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com/ Stan Fowler's More Than a Symbol: https://www.amazon.com/More-than-Symbol-Baptismal-Sacramentalism/dp/1597527335 Church Leaders' Article on the SBC Annual Gathering: https://churchleaders.com/news/487608-southern-baptists-do-not-adopt-nicene-creed-at-annual-meeting.html Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assuran...

Jun 19, 202426 min

The Early Church on Entertainment

Gavin Ortlund explores how the early church viewed entertainment in the Roman Empire. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage...

Jun 17, 202436 min

Is the Filioque True? (With Fred Sanders)

In this video Gavin Ortlund and Fred Sanders discuss the filiioque, the doctrine that the Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. Ryan McGraw's What is Covenant Theology?: https://www.amazon.com/What-Covenant-Theology-Promises-Sacraments/dp/1433592770 Fred Sanders The Deep Things of God: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Things-God-Second-Everything/dp/1433556375/ Fred Sanders' The Holy Spirit: https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Spirit-Introduction-Systematic-Theology/dp/1433561433/ Truth Unites...

Jun 12, 202451 min

The Biggest Misunderstanding About Protestantism

Gavin Ortlund explains that Protestantism attempted not to create a new church, but to reform an already existing church. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: http...

Jun 10, 202434 min

The Conquest of Canaan: Answering Objections With Michael Jones (of Inspiring Philosophy)

Gavin Ortlund and Michael Jones from Inspiring Philosophy discuss the historicity and morality of the conquest of Canaan. Special Offer for the Worldview Bulletin: https://worldviewbulletin.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=3808421e Inspiring Philosophy's video on the conquest of Canaan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCstm5DYnb4 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian...

Jun 06, 202456 min

Alex O'Connor vs. Dinesh D'Souza: What I Would Have Said

Gavin Ortlund reviews the debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza on whether the Bible is true, especially focusing on the concern of slavery and genocide in the Old Testament. See my previous video on the conquest of Canaan: https://youtu.be/ssP-wQv2v5g See my previous video on slavery in the Bible: https://youtu.be/ZImmDmr8pxk See my talk on Gregory of Nyssa: https://youtu.be/jytXSTLLYEk See the dialogue with slavery with Trent Horn, Josh Bowen, and Kipp Davis: https://youtube....

Jun 03, 202436 min

1 Protestant + 2 Catholics Discuss Divine Simplicity

Gavin Ortlund, John DeRosa, and Pat Flynn discuss divine simplicity, following up on Gavin's debate with Ryan Mullins. See The Classical Theism Podcast: https://www.classicaltheism.com/ See Pat's book on God's existence: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Argument-God-Patrick-Flynn/dp/1644137801

May 30, 20241 hr 11 min

Was Pacifism the Early Church's View?

In this video Gavin Ortlund explores whether pacifism was the early church's view. See Han's Madueme's Defending Sin: https://bit.ly/44lXVEe Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter....

May 27, 202440 min

Icon Veneration is STILL an Accretion (Response to Hamilton/Garten)

Gavin Ortlund responds to Michael Garten and Seraphim Hamilton on icon veneration as defined at Nicaea 2. See their video: https://youtu.be/xo6-UDl7zq8?si=S5Lgm4COZhXUX_69 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitte...

May 20, 20241 hr 19 min

Persecution in Church History: Stories We MUST Know

Gavin Ortlund shares three lessons we can learn about persecution from church history. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPag...

May 16, 202441 min

Is Spirituality A Greater Threat Than Atheism? With Michael Horton

Gavin Ortlund and Michael Horton explore the origins of "spiritual but not religious" as an ideology. See Dr. Horton's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shaman-Sage-Spiritual-Religious-Antiquity/dp/0802877117 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: http...

May 13, 202447 min

War R*pe in Deuteronomy 21?

In this video Gavin Ortlund addresses whether Deuteronomy 21 condones war rape among the ancient Israelites. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.faceb...

May 09, 202428 min

The Conquest of Canaan: Genocide or Just?

Gavin Ortlund addresses the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua. Was it a just punishment of evil or itself an evil act of genocide? Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlun...

May 06, 20241 hr 7 min

John MacArthur on Mental Illness: Why I Disagree

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to John MacArthur's recent comments that there is no such thing as mental illness. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: ht...

May 02, 202418 min

Were Adam and Eve Historical People?

In this video Gavin Ortlund addresses whether a historical Adam and Eve can be harmonized with evolutionary science. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://w...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 13 min

Chatting About Life and YouTube With Paul Vanderklay

Gavin Ortlund and Paul Vankerklay chat about life, culture, YouTube, and Christianity. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPag...

Apr 25, 20242 hr 53 min

DEBATE: Is Divine Simplicity True? Gavin Ortlund vs. Ryan Mullins

Gavin Ortlund and Ryan Mullins debate whether divine simplicity is true. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: ht...

Apr 22, 20242 hr 5 min

Atheist INCONSISTENCIES on Slavery in the Bible

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to several atheist critics about slavery in the Bible. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnit...

Apr 18, 202451 min

How Many Sacraments Are There? 2, Not 7!

In this video Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant perspective that there are two sacraments in the church, not seven as other traditions like Roman Catholicism affirm. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: htt...

Apr 15, 202438 min

How NOT to Help a Sufferer

In this video Gavin Ortlund shares four things NOT to say to someone who is suffering. See my article on this topic here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-not-to-help-a-sufferer/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truth...

Apr 11, 202411 min

Is Richard Dawkins a Cultural Christian?

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to Richard Dawkins' love for cultural Christianity without the doctrines. Speak Life: https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakLifeMedia Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: ht...

Apr 07, 202417 min