Gospelbound

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen takes the interviewee seat, diving into the abiding value of reading fiction. Guest host Kendra Dahl asks Collin about his favorite genres to read, from historical to Scandinavian, Russian, and Southern fiction, and how each offers unique perspectives on humanity and culture. Hansen shares personal connections to these genres, recommending books that have deeply affected him, from his personal faith to his evangelism.They also discuss how fiction can cultivate empathy, deepen our understanding of others, and help us appreciate the complexities of human nature—all through the art of storytelling.Check out Collin Hansen's fiction novel recommendations.Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Michael Horton discuss Horton's new book, Shaman and Sage, tracing the deep historical roots of "spiritual but not religious" movements from ancient civilizations through modern technological trends.They discuss:The evolution of spirituality and its ancient pedigreeThe concept of the divine self and its historical rootsThe Axial Age and its impact on philosophical religionsThe interaction between Christianity and philosophical religionsThe role of Jesus's incarnation in Christian theologyA critique of Charles Taylor's thesis on secularismThe historical trajectory of enchantmentThe impact of Horton's book and future volumesThe connection between New Age spiritualities and technologiesHelp The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

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 challengesGalileo and the role of ScriptureThe provisional nature of scienceThe conflict metaphor and historical scientistsMethodological naturalism and its implicationsThe historical Adam and theological implicationsYoung earth creationism and its theological importanceTrusting Scripture in protology and eschatologyHelp The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

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 familiesThe unintended consequences of modern parentingReligious subcultures and family normsEconomic and political factors in family dynamicsCultural shifts affecting family lifeHow churches can support familiesThe importance of self-sacrifice in parentingThe dignity of both marriage and singlenessThe role of community in supporting familiesFamily decline and the economic and political implications Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together