2.29 Michael A. G. Haykin, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “John Gresham Machen, Defender of the Faith”

Episode 046
50 Min
June 26, 2023
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Machen knew that emptying Christianity of its historical claims would leave only a lifeless shell behind. True spiritual life is not opposed to history, but is produced by a God who acts in history. Listen in to this conversation on the life of one of the most able defenders of the faith in the 20th century.

 

Timestamps to Know

  • Intro: 00:38
  • Haykin’s Introduction to Machen – 02:52
  • Wellum’s Introduction to Machen – 04:15
  • How Does the Modernist/Fundamentalist Debate Fit into the History of the Church? – 05:59
  • Was Machen Doing Something ‘Novel’ in Making a Distinction Between Christianity & Liberalism? – 14:12
  • Machen’s Historical Background – 17:05
  • Students Maintaining Objectivity When Studying History – 21:05
  • What Do We Know About Machen’s Time in Princeton, and Wilhelm Herman’s Influence – 22:56
  • Machen’s Experience Leading to Ministry – 31:54
  • How Does Machen Relate Doctrine and Experience? – 35:05
  • What are the Big Battles Today We are Facing? – 37:32
  • What Can We Learn from Church History About Ecumenicism and Doctrine? – 40:58
  • Outro – 48:07

 

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