Cancel culture is nothing new. We see it all throughout Scripture. The enemy loves to cancel people. He tried to cancel Jesus, but it didn’t work. Satan never stops trying to silence the truth.



In this episode, Catherine investigates the shocking roots of the new political movement that has codified cancel culture in our society. Where does it come from?



Catherine’s special guest has written a brilliant response to the radical ideology at the heart of cancel culture, an ideology that has set our cities on fire and exacerbated the racial divide. Dr. Douglas Groothuis has authored dozens of books and scholarly articles and is a leading expert on philosophy, theology, history, religion, and culture. His recent book, Fire in the Streets: How You Can Confidently Respond to Incendiary Cultural Topics, expertly traces cancel culture back to its Marxist roots.



Topics covered in this episode include:



Marxism & Neo-Marxism

Repressive Tolerance

Racism

Black Lives Matter

Defund the Police

Cancel Culture

Standpoint Epistemology

Intersectionality



Dr. Groothuis takes us on a journey to dig up the toxic roots of cancel culture and points us toward the liberating truth at the heart of the Gospel.



DR. GROOTHUIS’ BIO: Dr. Groothuis holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy (University of Oregon, 1993) has served a Professor of Philosophy and the head of the apologetics and ethics program at Denver Seminary since 1993. He is looking forward to a new chapter as the distinguished university research professor of apologetics and Christian worldview at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the author of nineteen books, including the popular and voluminous textbook, Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith, 2nd ed.(IVP Academic, 2022), as well as a poignant memoir, Walking Through Twilight: A Wife’s Illness—a Philosopher’s Lament(InterVarsity, 2017), and a bold critique of Critical Race Theory, Fire in the Streets (Salem Books, 2022).



Dr. Groothuis’ website

Dr. Gruuthuis’ podcast: Truth Tribe



EPISODE RESOURCES:



Episode 66: How Can a Good God Allow So Much Evil & Suffering in the World?



Articles on Morgan Bettinger:

Reason Magazine: How an Ill-Informed Internet Mob Ruined a UVA Student's Life

The NY Post: BLM Activist Ruined White Univeristy of Virginia Student’s Rep over Misheard Remark

Daily Mail: Celebrated BLM Activist Ruthlessly Destroyed White Woman’s Life



The Woodson Center

“Repressive Tolerance” by Herbert Marcuse

Heather MacDonald – The War on Cops: How the New Attack on Law and Order Makes Everyone Less Safe



Hosea 4:6

Cancel culture is nothing new. We see it all throughout Scripture. The enemy loves to cancel people. He tried to cancel Jesus, but it didn’t work. Satan never stops trying to silence the truth.
 
In this episode, Catherine investigates the shocking roots of the new political movement that has codified cancel culture in our society. Where does it come from?
 
Catherine’s special guest has written a brilliant response to the radical ideology at the heart of cancel culture, an ideology that has set our cities on fire and exacerbated the racial divide. Dr. Douglas Groothuis has authored dozens of books and scholarly articles and is a leading expert on philosophy, theology, history, religion, and culture. His recent book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Streets-Confidently-Incendiary-Cultural/dp/1684513081/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CM5HZDEETYIZ&amp;keywords=Fire+in+the+Streets&amp;qid=1708313840&amp;sprefix=fire+in+the+streets%2Caps%2C114&amp;sr=8-1">Fire in the Streets: How You Can Confidently Respond to Incendiary Cultural Topics</a>, expertly traces cancel culture back to its Marxist roots.
 
Topics covered in this episode include:
 
Marxism &amp; Neo-Marxism
Repressive Tolerance
Racism
Black Lives Matter
Defund the Police
Cancel Culture
Standpoint Epistemology
Intersectionality
 
Dr. Groothuis takes us on a journey to dig up the toxic roots of cancel culture and points us toward the liberating truth at the heart of the Gospel.
 
DR. GROOTHUIS’ BIO: Dr. Groothuis holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy (University of Oregon, 1993) has served a Professor of Philosophy and the head of the apologetics and ethics program at Denver Seminary since 1993. He is looking forward to a new chapter as the distinguished university research professor of apologetics and Christian worldview at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the author of nineteen books, including the popular and voluminous textbook, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Apologetics-Comprehensive-Biblical-Faith/dp/1514002752/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LKPJEZQ3KOU2&amp;keywords=christian+apologetics+groothuis&amp;qid=1708138228&amp;sprefix=Christian+Apologetics%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-1">Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith</a>, 2nd ed.(IVP Academic, 2022), as well as a poignant memoir, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Through-Twilight-Illness-Philosophers/dp/0830845186/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I482ZPK5LSSH&amp;keywords=Walking+Through+Twilight&amp;qid=1708138285&amp;sprefix=walking+through+twilight%2Caps%2C110&amp;sr=8-1">Walking Through Twilight: A Wife’s Illness—a Philosopher’s Lament</a>(InterVarsity, 2017), and a bold critique of Critical Race Theory, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Streets-Confidently-Incendiary-Cultural/dp/1684513081/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NYVMOQBNRKXI&amp;keywords=Fire+in+the+Streets&amp;qid=1708138319&amp;sprefix=fire+in+the+streets%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-1">Fire in the Streets </a>(Salem Books, 2022).
 
Dr. Groothuis’ <a href="https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/">website</a>
Dr. Gruuthuis’ podcast: <a href="https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/podcast-1">Truth Tribe</a>
 
EPISODE RESOURCES:
 
Episode 66: <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/how-can-a-good-god-allow-so-much-evil-and-suffering-in-the-world-with-dr-douglas-groothuis-episode-66">How Can a Good God Allow So Much Evil &amp; Suffering in the World?</a>
 
Articles on Morgan Bettinger:
Reason Magazine: <a href="https://reason.com/2023/04/24/the-most-hated-person-on-campus/">How an Ill-Informed Internet Mob Ruined a UVA Student's Life</a>
The NY Post: <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/04/29/blm-activist-ruined-white-university-of-virginia-students-rep/">BLM Activist Ruined White Univeristy of Virginia Student’s Rep over Misheard Remark</a>
Daily Mail: <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12027497/BLM-activist-ruined-white-students-life-claiming-heard-threaten-kill-protesters.html">Celebrated BLM Activist Ruthlessly Destroyed White Woman’s Life</a>
 
<a href="https://woodsoncenter.org/">The Woodson Center</a>
“<a href="https://www.marcuse.org/herbert/publications/1960s/1965-repressive-tolerance-fulltext.html">Repressive Tolerance</a>” by Herbert Marcuse
Heather MacDonald – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/War-Cops-Attack-Order-Everyone/dp/1594039682/ref=sr_1_3?crid=29DVNO9JW629V&amp;keywords=Breakdown+Heather+MacDonald&amp;qid=1708140699&amp;sprefix=breakdown+heather+macdonald%2Caps%2C144&amp;sr=8-3">The War on Cops: How the New Attack on Law and Order Makes Everyone Less Safe</a>
 
Hosea 4:6

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World&nbsp;podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.