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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, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
