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In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave dives deep into the life and theology of Augustine, one of Christianity’s most influential figures. He explores how Augustine’s defense of the faith, his theological contributions, and his powerful teachings on God’s sovereignty continue to shape Christian thought and apologetics today. Dave also highlights the timeless lessons Augustine’s life offers for confronting contemporary theological and cultural challenges.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
• Why Augustine is a pivotal figure for the Church today.
• Augustine’s theological contributions and his defense against heresy.
• The role of sovereign joy in Augustine’s life and ministry.
• Key insights into Augustine’s theology and its lasting impact on the Church.
• Insights from Carl Trueman, Tom Nettles, and R.C. Sproul on Augustine’s legacy.
• How Augustine’s life and theology help us engage in apologetics today.
• How Augustine’s example empowers us to confront the challenges of our day.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
