A Counter Catechism
This episode comes out of an article I wrote a few months ago called A Counter Catechism. I was inspired by a book called Life in the Negative World, where the author, a man named Ren, said we needed ...
17 Feb 202519min
Spiritual Lessons I've Learned from My Dog
In this week's episode of Truth Tribe, Dr. Groothuis discusses the spiritual lessons learned from his dog, Sonny, a golden doodle. He reflects on the biblical references to animals, emphasizing that d...
10 Feb 202519min
The Need for Viewpoint Diversity on College Campuses
In this episode, Dr. Groothuis discusses the suppression of free speech on college campuses, particularly by the "woke" ideology, referencing Herbert Marcuse's "Repressive Tolerance." Topics Covered:...
3 Feb 20257min
College Students Are Struggling to Read Books - Can Anything Help?
Often I will read a previously published essay or review of mine, or maybe even part of one of my books. But today I'd like to be a little more off the cuff and talk about the need to return to readin...
27 Jan 202528min
How Technology Warps Our Experience of the World
We embraced the mediated life―from Facetune and Venmo to meme culture and the Metaverse―because these technologies offer novelty and convenience. But they also transform our sense of self and warp the...
20 Jan 20257min
To Change All Worlds: Critical Theory from Marx to Marcuse - Book Review
In this episode of Truth Tribe, I review Carl Trueman's newest book, "To Change All Worlds: Critical Theory from Marx to Marcuse." His magisterial 2020 volume, "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self...
13 Jan 20258min
My Ministry to You: Defending the Christian Faith in a Complex World
Dr. Groothuis offers a diverse range of seminars designed to equip churches and groups with essential knowledge on contemporary issues that are increasingly relevant in today's society. His expertise ...
6 Jan 202511min
Re-Humanizing Our Culture: The Lost Art of Writing Meaningful Cards
In this episode of Truth Tribe, Dr. Groothuis explores the heartfelt and somewhat lost art of writing meaningful cards and letters. He reflects on his mother's legacy as a champion correspondent and s...
30 Des 20245min
