Can we believe the resurrection of Christ actually happened? The Rising Podcast with Melanie Penn delves into the historicity of the resurrection and how this event changed human history—past and future! We interview authors, historians, personalities, and academics to dive deeper into this key historical event that changed human history. The conversations between a contemporary songwriter and members of the scholastic community will offer rare moments of insight for believers and skeptics.Melanie Penn introduces this podcast with the launch of her album, The Rising.
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Can we believe the resurrection of Christ actually happened? The Rising Podcast with Melanie Penn delves into the historicity of the resurrection and how this event changed human history—past and future! We interview authors, historians, personalities, and academics to dive deeper into this key historical event that changed human history. The conversations between a contemporary songwriter and members of the scholastic community will offer rare moments of insight for believers and skeptics.Melanie Penn introduces this podcast with the launch of her album, The Rising.
Doctrine or Reality?: Why Christianity’s Cornerstone Event Holds Up Today with Gavin Ortlund
The Rising Podcast with Melanie Penn
23 minutes
1 month ago
Doctrine or Reality?: Why Christianity’s Cornerstone Event Holds Up Today with Gavin Ortlund
Join Melanie Penn on The Rising as she welcomes Dr. Gavin Ortlund—pastor, author, speaker, and apologist. In this episode, Gavin and Melanie delve into the historical evidence of the resurrection of Christ. Dr. Ortlund discusses common skeptical theories against the resurrection, such as grave theft and hallucination, and explains why the disciples’ willingness to die for their eyewitness accounts is compelling evidence. He also introduces the “criterion of embarrassment” from the Gospels, highlighting how the apostles’ unflattering portrayals of themselves lend credibility to their testimonies. Plus, hear why the omnipresence of the Holy Spirit means believers today are in a better position than even the apostles were. Discover more about Dr. Ortlund’s work, including his YouTube channel, Truth Unites, and his upcoming book, Why Christianity Makes Sense.
Thought-Provoking Quotes: “People are really searching for hope right now and they’re so desperate, they look everywhere. So I want to talk about the reasons we have for peace and joy and assurance in who Jesus is.” - Gavin Ortlund “We have an epidemic of anxiety, and I think some of that anxiety relates to spiritual questions. And I think happily, there are some answers to those questions.” - Gavin Ortlund
“My arguments for Christianity only take me so far. They're not getting me all the way to certainty and that's true for the resurrection as well. I think historical evidence and arguments are compelling. They're good witnesses, but they don't produce faith in your heart.” - Gavin Ortlund
“I'm not interested in an apologetics that kind of pulls back from the way the rest of human life works. I'm interested in one that speaks to people where they're at, gives honest answers to honest questions.” - Gavin Ortlund
“The book of Jude says, have mercy on those who doubt. That is comforting, that it's in the Bible. What that tells us is, I don't want to glorify doubt, as though it's a good thing, but genuine Christians have doubts.” - Gavin Ortlund
“The Holy Spirit is our greatest comfort and consoler. He gives assurance, he gives peace, he gives joy. Think of a warm, pleasant breath falling upon you that takes your fears away. This is what the Holy Spirit can do. And just pray with confidence and pray with expectation that he will be able to meet our needs based upon what Christ has done in history and now what the spirit does inside of us.” - Gavin Ortlund
*Watch this interview on the YouTube channel! *All episode music is by Melanie Penn.
Can we believe the resurrection of Christ actually happened? The Rising Podcast with Melanie Penn delves into the historicity of the resurrection and how this event changed human history—past and future! We interview authors, historians, personalities, and academics to dive deeper into this key historical event that changed human history. The conversations between a contemporary songwriter and members of the scholastic community will offer rare moments of insight for believers and skeptics.Melanie Penn introduces this podcast with the launch of her album, The Rising.
