#91: Intellectual Honesty, Transparency, and Observations about the Pro-Life Movement (with Apologist Dr. Randal Rauser)

Jun 22, 2023

Josh's favorite Christian apologist, Dr. Randal Rauser, joins the show. Randal describes himself as "progressively Evangelical and generously Orthodox." Josh asks him about open-mindedness, his observations about the pro-life movement, when it's appropriate to call leaders out publicly, and the difference between an "agitation apologetics model" and an "agreement apologetics model."

While Josh doesn't agree with everything Rauser believes, that's not the point, and this isn't a debate episode. Josh found this to be a good opportunity to listen to the views of a very careful thinker in spite of the fact that they don't agree on everything within the abortion debate.

Related Links:

Randal Rauser's website:
https://RandalRauser.com

Randal's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@Randal_Rauser

Randal interviews Josh about the state of the abortion debate:
https://youtu.be/zRQuuTh8YxI

Randal debates Trent Horn on abortion:
https://youtu.be/TCK_Pu4lf8A

Randal's book, "Jesus Loves Canaanites"
https://randalrauser.com/book/jesus-loves-canaanites

ERI Blog: "Abortion Images: A Case for Disagreement without Division"
http://bit.ly/2uJWRcI

Equal Rights Institute Website: 
https://EqualRightsInstitute.com

Equal Rights Institute Blog: 
https://Blog.EqualRightsInstitute.com

Equipped for Life Course: 
https://EquippedCourse.com

Sidewalk Counseling Masterclass:
http://SidewalkCounselingMasterclass.com

Chapters:

• 00:00: Introduction and thoughts on intellectual honesty
• 07:33: On trying to convince people to be open-minded
• 11:20: Defining what it means to be a “Progressive Evangelical”
• 15:05: What would he say to more conservative Christians who are concerned about Progressive Evangelicals? 
• 17:30: How would Randall describe his views on abortion?
• 23:20: What are his observations about the pro-life movement from outside of it?
• 27:26: What advice would he give to pro-life leaders?
• 29:45: A discussion on when it’s appropriate to call other leaders out in public for poor behavior
• 40:35: What practical things can people do if they want to transition from agitative apologetics to more of an agreement apologetics model?
• 42:52: Final thoughts on deception and transparency

Host: Josh Brahm
Guest: Dr. Randal Rauser
Audio/Video Editors: Josh Brahm
Publisher: Ellen Campbell