"Pascal is smarter than you are." In this episode, Dr. Groothuis dives into widespread misunderstandings about the 17th-century apologist and polymath Blaise Pascal.

 

This episode of Truth Tribe addresses three of the most common misconceptions about Blaise Pascal that obscure his brilliance as a Christian apologist. Dr. Groothuis explains why these errors persist and how a clearer understanding of Pascal's work can deepen our appreciation for his contributions to theology, science, and apologetics.

Key Topics:


A proper understanding of Pascal's Wager and its apologetic context


The true meaning behind "the heart has its reasons"


Pascal's continued engagement with science after his conversion

📌 Main Takeaways


Learn why Pascal's Wager is more than a gamble—it's part of a broader, reasoned approach to faith.


Understand Pascal’s view of the heart as a rational organ of intuition, not mere emotion.


Discover how Pascal never abandoned science and even contributed to the development of integral calculus later in life.

📣 Calls to Action


🔔 Subscribe to Truth Tribe with Dr. Douglas Groothuis


⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify


✉️ Learn more at DouglasGroothuis.com


📱 Share this episode with a friend who appreciates philosophy, theology, or Christian apologetics

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned


Beyond the Wager: The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal by Dr. Douglas Groothuis (IVP Academic, 2024)


On Pascal by Dr. Douglas Groothuis (Wadsworth, 2003)


DouglasGroothuis.com


Cornerstone University and Cornerstone Theological Seminary

Dr. Douglas Groothuis – Philosopher, author, and professor at Denver Seminary, Dr. Groothuis has studied and written about Blaise Pascal for nearly five decades. His most recent book, Beyond the Wager: The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal(IVP Academic, 2024), explores Pascal's genius and his enduring apologetic legacy.

"Pascal is smarter than you are." In this episode, Dr. Groothuis dives into widespread misunderstandings about the 17th-century apologist and polymath Blaise Pascal.
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This episode of Truth Tribe addresses three of the most common misconceptions about Blaise Pascal that obscure his brilliance as a Christian apologist. Dr. Groothuis explains why these errors persist and how a clearer understanding of Pascal's work can deepen our appreciation for his contributions to theology, science, and apologetics.
Key Topics:
<ul>
<li>
A proper understanding of Pascal's Wager and its apologetic context
</li>
<li>
The true meaning behind "the heart has its reasons"
</li>
<li>
Pascal's continued engagement with science after his conversion
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
📌 Main Takeaways
<ul>
<li>
Learn why Pascal's Wager is more than a gamble&mdash;it's part of a broader, reasoned approach to faith.
</li>
<li>
Understand Pascal&rsquo;s view of the heart as a rational organ of intuition, not mere emotion.
</li>
<li>
Discover how Pascal never abandoned science and even contributed to the development of integral calculus later in life.
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
📣 Calls to Action
<ul>
<li>
🔔 Subscribe to Truth Tribe with Dr. Douglas Groothuis
</li>
<li>
⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
</li>
<li>
✉️ Learn more at <a href="https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/">DouglasGroothuis.com</a>
</li>
<li>
📱 Share this episode with a friend who appreciates philosophy, theology, or Christian apologetics
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
📚 Resources &amp; Links Mentioned
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Wager-Christian-Brilliance-Blaise/dp/1514001780">Beyond the Wager: The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal by Dr. Douglas Groothuis</a> (IVP Academic, 2024)
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pascal-Wadsworth-Philosophers-Douglas-Groothuis/dp/0534583911">On Pascal by Dr. Douglas Groothuis</a> (Wadsworth, 2003)
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/">DouglasGroothuis.com</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.cornerstone.edu/">Cornerstone University</a> and <a href="https://www.cornerstone.edu/seminary">Cornerstone Theological Seminary</a>
</li>
</ul>
Dr. Douglas Groothuis &ndash; Philosopher, author, and professor at Denver Seminary, Dr. Groothuis has studied and written about Blaise Pascal for nearly five decades. His most recent book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Wager-Christian-Brilliance-Blaise/dp/1514001780">Beyond the Wager: The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal </a>(IVP Academic, 2024), explores Pascal's genius and his enduring apologetic legacy.

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.

Truth Tribe with Douglas Groothuis

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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