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Is your identity something you discover, or create?

We’re told that the key to a meaningful life is to look within. But what if that idea has a history… and consequences? In this talk, Sara Stevenson explores the rise of “affective individualism.” The belief that identity, meaning, and morality are found by looking inward—and how this idea has…

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The Odyssey and a Shattered Conscience

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If I’m Good, Why Do I Need God? 

Ever wondered if being 'good enough' is actually really enough? If I live a good life, why should the gospel matter? This article digs into what 'good' even means and why goodness is hard to ground without God.

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