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Truth Tribe with Douglas Groothuis

Douglas Groothuis
Christianity
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Christian Apologetics
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Depravity
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Truth Tribe with Douglas Groothuis is a podcast dedicated to finding the truth through reason, and evidence about what matters most. Our subjects include how to defend the Christian faith (through apologetics), biblical ethics, and social issues.

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Today, Dr. Groothuis shares his biggest academic failure—the rejection of his first dissertation proposal—and how God redeemed it for good. Inspired by William Lane Craig’s story of academic struggle, Dr. Groothuis shares the humbling and humorous jo... more

In this powerful and intellectually provocative episode, Dr. Douglas Groothuis reads his essay from the Summer 2025 issue of Salvo Magazine, titled “Escape from the Acid Bath: Can Darwinism Support Morality?” Drawing from his broader work in Christia... more

In this episode, Dr. Douglas Groothuis offers a passionate critique of the current state of online apologetics, prompted by the growing flood of YouTube, Instagram, and podcast-based apologetics influencers. While affirming the good work being done b... more

In this extended and moving episode of Truth Tribe, Dr. Douglas Groothuis reads his essay Autobiography as Apologetic, originally published in the Christian Research Journal. This personal narrative recounts his journey from spiritual seeking and phi... more

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Dr. Douglas Grothuis
Professor of Philosophy at Denver Seminary and author of many books on Christian apologetics.
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Episode: The Moral Argument for God's Existence
Dr. Grutais
Philosopher discussing the history of Western philosophy
Episode: A History of Western Philosophy, from the Presocratics to Kierkegaard
Douglas Groothuis
Professor of philosophy at Denver Seminary and author of World Religions in Seven Sentences
Denver Seminary
Episode: How Christians Should Think about World Religions
Miss Clara
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Episode: Apologists in Athens: What Christians Can Learn from Socrates and Aristotle

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Douglas Groothuis
Host of Truth Tribe

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 184 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    I just listened to your podcast Autobiography as Apologetic, thank you for sharing. You were my brother Steve Whitlock’s favorite professor at Denver Seminary so I’ve always been curious about your work. May God bless you as you continue on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wenwillow
    United States4 months ago
  • The Thinking Christian

    Groothuis offers an excellent analysis of a range of topics for the serious minded Christian in the 21st century.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    seedplanter1
    United States4 months ago
  • Reason and Authority

    Dr. Groothuis is succinct and concise. His arguments I thought out and precise

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Worthcr
    United States4 months ago
  • Well made reasoned arguments

    Doug Groothuis teaches through well reasoned arguments that many people in the church, especially pastors, need to be able to follow and understand. Thoughtful and thought provoking!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evan_13
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome show!

    Loving it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mwcollins.org
    United States2 years ago

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The show is recognized for its rigorous intellectual approach to defending Christian beliefs.
The host is commended for clear communication and the ability to convey deep ideas in an accessible manner.
Many find the content empowering, particularly regarding personal faith and engagement with cultural issues.
Listeners are inspired by the host's personal narratives and reflections on faith.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis of complex philosophical and theological issues.

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Overcoming Spiritual Opposition: Lessons from Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13
Q: What distinguished me whether or not you're pushing your agenda forward or God is calling you to do something?
You try to discern through prayer, reading circumstances, and the counsel of wise people.
Pascal's Compelling Case for the Christian Faith
Q: Is Pascal the one who said there is a God-sized void in the world?
Pascal summarized it as 'a God-shaped vacuum in every person' that only God can fill.
Pascal's Compelling Case for the Christian Faith
Q: What do you consider an image to be synonymous with likeness?
Image and likeness are two aspects of humanity. We lost likeness at the fall, but we still have image. Both explain our original human greatness.
5 Crucial Skills All Christian Apologists Need to Share the Gospel
Q: Could you address the role of art in worship and in spiritual maturity in the church?
Worship needs to be focused on God while the church must develop its own culture through sacred habits and rich, deep experiences based on the gospel.
5 Crucial Skills All Christian Apologists Need to Share the Gospel
Q: How can we avoid collapsing an objective standard of beauty into just tastes?
We should not be relativists about art if we aren't relativists in morality. We need to develop an educated taste through studying the history of art and reading about it.

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What is Truth Tribe about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content examines the convergence of faith, reason, and culture, focusing on how to defend Christianity through apologetics. Key themes include biblical ethics, morality, and social issues, often discussed in light of contemporary challenges facing the church and society at large. The episodes present a blend of personal narratives and rigorous philosophical analysis, offering depths of thought for listeners interested in understanding and articulating their Christian beliefs in an increasingly secular world. Additionally, there is an emphasis on integrating theological insights with practical living, making the podcast appealing to those who value both faith and intellectual engagement.

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Truth Tribe launched 3 years ago and published 135 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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