In this episode of Theologically Driven, we review Carl Trueman’s latest book, The Desecration of Man. Following The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self and Strange New World, Trueman argues that the West’s rejection of God has led to the desecration of humanity itself, since humans bear God’s image. We discuss his case that our culture’s problem is not disenchantment but desecration, how technology has handed us godlike power over life and death (IVF, surrogacy, genetic screening, assisted suicide), why Protestants need a more robust anthropology, and where we think the book falls short on the gospel.
Conrad Mbewe On Preaching and Prayer
We are joined by Dr. Conrad Mbewe to talk about preaching and prayer in pastoral ministry. He has served as the pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia, since 1987 and is also the President/Vice Chancellor of African Christian University.