Today’s show is led by Kerby Anderson. In the first hour, he welcomes author, professor, and teacher, Dr. Sean McDowell. And with co-author Dr. John Marriott, they bring us their new book, Set Adrift. Then in the second hour, Kerby delves into the news and trends for today.
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He is the author of five books on deconversion. John is also a contributor to an updated edition of the forthcoming book Apologetics for a New Generation (Harvest House 2025).
Dr. Marriott is the Director of Cultural Engagement with the Renaissance Forum which focuses on connecting calling to culture for societal wellbeing. He speaks at churches and conferences on topics related to biblical studies, philosophy of religion, deconversion, and the relationship between the Church and culture. He is also the International Student Services Coordinator at Whittier Christian High School, in Whittier California.
The number of Christians leaving the church today is significant. Many feel there is no place for them within the faith—they no longer feel at home in their church community or tradition. For various reasons, they are unsettled by the version of Christianity they've inherited.
Stripping away the nonessential aspects of Christianity, Sean McDowell and John Marriott will help you navigate the jarring questions and cultural challenges that lead many to walk away from the faith. You'll come to recognize that there are other ways Christians throughout history have understood what faithfulness to Jesus looks like.