Episode 58: 58 Why Do We Need Philosophy? A Conversation with Paul Gould (Part 2)

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/52/8f/jwalker55293/3000x3000_15364400.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br /><p><br></p><br><p><strong>What are "deceitful philosophies"?</strong> The Bible exhorts us to be on guard against the empty and deceitful philosophies of men and the traditions and customs by which the world tempts and challenges us.</p><br><br><ul> <br><li>Perhaps we can spot bad biblical doctrine, but what about counterfeit and deceitful philosophies?</li> <br><li>How does bad philosophy make inroads into our minds and become the norm?</li> <br><li>How do we know what is true?</li> <br><li>How can we test what is true?</li> <br> </ul><br><br>If our minds are just leftover stardust, if the universe is just a violent and chaotic place, if natural unguided forces and processes are finally what cobbled us together, then we shouldn't even trust our minds. Can we trust the secular sciences when they tell us what life is, what the cosmos means, and what we should do about our lives? Are we just stardust? Are we merely the universe come to life? Are our brains just an accidental byproduct of an impersonal nature?<br><br><br>In order to counter the prevailing philosophies of our time, to proclaim truth, to make Christ known, we must understand and employ a Christ-centered philosophy in engaging our unbelieving neighbors. All truth belongs to God, wherever it may be found.<br><br><br>On part 2 of our discussion with Christian philosopher Dr. Paul Gould, we unpack ways in which we can apply a Christ-centered philosophy in addressing the concerns of our time. What is truth? How do we know if what someone is telling us is true? Come along and let Dr. Gould encourage and equip you for our present sojourning through these times of uncertainty and confusion. <br>And remember the worlds of the Apostle Paul in the 12th chapter of Romans "I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, <em>which is </em>your spiritual service of w