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The Conference on Faith and History PodcastJuly 2023 Book Talk | The Old Faith in a New Nation by Paul GutackerEnjoy this conversation between Dr. Joey Cochran and Dr. Paul Gutacker on Gutacker's book, The Old Faith in a New Nation.BOOK SUMMARYConventional wisdom holds that tradition and history meant little to nineteenth-century American Protestants, who relied on common sense and “the Bible alone.” The Old Faith in a New Nation challenges this portrayal by recovering evangelical engagement with the Christian past. Even when they appeared to be most scornful toward tradition, most optimistic and forward-looking, and most confident in their grasp of the Bible, evangelicals found themselves returning, time and again, to Christian history. They...2023-07-2057 min
Thinking in Public with Albert MohlerThe Christian Past in American Christianity — A Conversation with Professor Paul GutackerThis is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.In this edition of the popular podcast series “Thinking in Public,” Albert Mohler speaks with Director of the Brazos Fellows program at Baylor University, Paul Gutacker. This episode explores how Evangelical Protestantism locates itself within the broader story of the church and her history.If you enjoyed this episode of Thinking in Public, you can find many more of these conversations here.You can purchase “The Old Faith in a New Nation: Americ...2023-05-3154 min
Mere FidelityProtestants & History, with Paul GutackerOn this episode of Mere Fidelity, historian of history Paul Gutacker joins Matt, Derek, and Alastair to talk about the changing and sometimes fraught relationship that Protestants have had with the notions of “history” and “tradition.” Paul’s book, The Old Faith in a New Nation, particularly examines how nineteenth century debates about slavery, etc., influenced our ideas about the roles of Scripture and Church in regard to history. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps: Neo-Calvinism [0:30] My Fellow Subjects [2:08] Meta-history [3:22] What is Biblicism? [4:37] Misusing History [9:54] Scripture’s Changing Role [14:42] Tradition or History [18:41] Church Disputes [23:36] Foreigners [27:06] Spirit and Letter [29:35] Hermeneutica...2023-03-0749 min
The Conference on Faith and History Podcast"Secondary Sources" E2: Interview with Paul GutackerIn this second episode of Secondary Sources, co-hosts Prisca Bird and Zachary Cote interview Dr. Paul Gutacker. Secondary Sources is a podcast that seeks to connect scholars and secondary teachers who are both committed to the effective discipleship of students through compelling historical research and dynamic pedagogy. It is produced by secondary educators connected to The Conference on Faith & History. 2023-02-1645 min
In Conversation: An OUP PodcastPaul J. Gutacker, "The Old Faith in a New Nation: American Protestants and the Christian Past" (Oxford UP, 2023)Conventional wisdom holds that tradition and history meant little to nineteenth-century American Protestants, who relied on common sense and "the Bible alone." The Old Faith in a New Nation: American Protestants and the Christian Past (Oxford UP, 2023) challenges this portrayal by recovering evangelical engagement with the Christian past. Even when they appeared to be most scornful toward tradition, most optimistic and forward-looking, and most confident in their grasp of the Bible, evangelicals found themselves returning, time and again, to Christian history. They studied religious historiography, reinterpreted the history of the church, and argued over its implications for the present. Be...2023-01-0344 min
New Books in ReligionPaul J. Gutacker, "The Old Faith in a New Nation: American Protestants and the Christian Past" (Oxford UP, 2023)Conventional wisdom holds that tradition and history meant little to nineteenth-century American Protestants, who relied on common sense and "the Bible alone." The Old Faith in a New Nation: American Protestants and the Christian Past (Oxford UP, 2023) challenges this portrayal by recovering evangelical engagement with the Christian past. Even when they appeared to be most scornful toward tradition, most optimistic and forward-looking, and most confident in their grasp of the Bible, evangelicals found themselves returning, time and again, to Christian history. They studied religious historiography, reinterpreted the history of the church, and argued over its implications for the present. Be...2023-01-0344 min
The Christ Church, Waco PodcastCatechesis March 20th, 2022 (Dr. Paul Gutacker)Catechesis March 20th, 2022 (Dr. Paul Gutacker) by Sermons and Catechesis from Christ Church, Waco2022-03-2353 min
The Christ Church, Waco PodcastHomily Ash Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 (Dr. Paul Gutacker)Isaiah 58:1-12 || 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:10 || Matthew 6:1-6, 16-212022-03-0914 min
Transforming DiscipleshipAdvent: Reorienting How We Live in TimeHow can celebrating Advent shape our desires this year? In part two of this conversation, Oliver Hersey talks to Dr. Paul Gutacker, Executive Director of the Brazos Fellows. They explore how celebrating Advent can bring hope to the tense atmosphere of 2020. They also explore how millenials feel about church today, and what may draw them back into the church. Paul said “I think recovering these seasons is a great idea for groups. I think inviting people, especially into Advent; inviting people in 2020 - when there's so much confusion, so much anger, so much false hope being put on any number of...2020-11-1700 min
Five Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Brittany McCombPaul Gutacker sits down with Brittany McComb for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2020-11-0900 minFive Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Fr. Jonathan KanaryPaul Gutacker sits down with Fr. Jonathan Kanary for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2020-11-0900 minFive Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Fr. Nicholas Norman-KrausePaul Gutacker sits down with Fr. Nicholas Norman-Krause for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2020-11-0900 minTransforming DiscipleshipLifelong Habits of DiscipleshipHow do you form lifelong habits of discipleship? Oliver Hersey explores this question with Dr. Paul Gutacker, Executive Director of the Brazos Fellows, a nine-month fellowship for college graduates in Waco, Texas who also also teaches history at Baylor University. They explore key habits of discipleship including theological training, spiritual disciplines, vocational discernment, and community life. When asked about the Brazos Fellows program, Paul said “There’s nothing magical about it. There’s nothing formulaic about it. Let’s commit to prayer together. Let’s share life together.”
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The Liberating ArtsHow Old Books Help Us Live in an Anxious Time
Our time is characterized by information overload, hot takes, and a preoccupation with the immediate. What’s more, there seems to be a growing consensus that history needs to be left behind—that the past has nothing to teach us. In this moment, why read old books? What, if anything, can we learn from the voices of the past?
Alan Jacobs, Elizabeth Corey, and Paul Gutacker discuss these questions in honor of the release of Breaking Bread with the Dead: A Reader’s Guide to a More Tranquil Mind. In this his latest book, Dr. Jacobs suggests that l...2020-10-061h 04Five Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Allison BrownPaul Gutacker sits down with Allison Brown for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2020-10-0200 minFive Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Brendan CasePaul Gutacker sits down with Dr. Brendan Case for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2020-03-3117 minFive Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Andrea TurpinPaul Gutacker sits down with Dr. Andrea Turpin for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2020-03-1714 minFive Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Tommy KiddPaul Gutacker sits down with Dr. Tommy Kidd for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2020-02-1812 minFive Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Natalie CarnesPaul Gutacker sits down with Dr. Natalie Caries for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2019-12-1711 minFive Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Anne JeffreyPaul Gutacker sits down with Dr. Anne Jeffrey for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2019-12-0511 minFive Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Junius JohnsonPaul Gutacker sits down with Junius Johnson for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2019-11-0108 minFive Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Malcolm FoleyPaul Gutacker sits down with Malcolm Foley for a round of "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2019-10-1714 min
Five Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Dr. David BebbingtonPaul Gutacker sits down with Dr. David Bebbington for "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2019-10-1018 min
Five Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Fr. Lee NelsonPaul Gutacker sits down with Fr. Lee Nelson for five questions in ten minutes.2019-10-1011 min
Five Questions in Ten Minutes5 in 10: Tom WardPaul Gutacker sits down with Dr. Thomas Ward for another round of "Five Questions in Ten Minutes."2019-10-1012 min
Mere FidelityMillennials and Burnout, with Paul GutackerPaul Gutacker, Director of the Brazos Fellows, joins the show to discuss Buzzfeed's exploration of how millennials became the 'burnout generation.'2019-01-2442 min
Mere FidelityMillennials and Burnout, with Paul GutackerPaul Gutacker, Director of the Brazos Fellows, joins the show to discuss Buzzfeed's exploration of how millennials became the 'burnout generation.'2019-01-2442 min
Hashtag AtriumSeason 2, Episode 1 (aka Episode Four)Polar Christian Studies with Paul Gutacker and Ryan Kelley, Used Books, Sacred Streets, Esther Alloway, and a giveaway!2013-09-3000 minHashtag AtriumSeason 2, Episode 1 (aka Episode Four)Polar Christian Studies with Paul Gutacker and Ryan Kelley, Used Books, Sacred Streets, Esther Alloway, and a giveaway!2013-09-3000 min