SUMMARY:

In this episode we talk with Jon Harris about how Christians should view and study history. We explore how conservatives should defend against the left without compromising the truths of history. We also talk about the idea that our assumptions about the future dictate what we will find in the past. Jon clarifies some false assumptions on our part and offers hope to people who have been told that they must feel guilt over sins of past generations.

GUEST INFORMATION:

Jon is a committed Christian and enjoys outdoor sports and music. He repented of his sins and put his trust in the grace of Jesus Christ for full and immediate forgiveness as a child. When he’s not hiking or playing guitar, Jon writes about political and theological issues confronting the church. He has an MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and an M.A. in History from Liberty University. He was interested in political theory from a young age but sensed a stronger desire for ministry. During his college years Jon worked in campus ministry and also served as a minister of music at his church.

Jon’s Podcast: Conversations that Matter

Jon’s Website: Worldview Conversations

Documentary Work: Last Stand Studios

QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS:

• In his lectures on American history, Steve Wilkins says that secular scholars cannot study history accurately because when they come across figures and events that display the glory and truthfulness of God, they suppress that truth. David and Tim Barton call God’s hand in history “the golden thread” in their book “The American Story, The Beginnings”.  Could you talk about 1 or 2 “golden thread” moments that stand out to you?


• How can we tell the truth about history without giving up ground to the left and progressive Christians?


• What role does history play in the command to honor our father and mother?


• What is something practical that Christians can do in order to understand and teach history in a more ‘Christian’ way?


• Should Christians feel guilt for past sins committed by previous generations?

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR FURTHER INTEREST:

https://www.brionmcclanahan.com

https://mcclanahanacademy.com

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

"Music by Kabbalistic Village" - kabbalisticvillage.com/