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The Relentless Pursuit of Truth | Stunned by Scripture Ep. 4
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In this fourth episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. Bergsma sits down with fellow biblical scholar Dr. Shane Owens to share his personal faith journey. Shane shares how he kept his faith amidst a secular college culture—holding fast in his devotion to the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Furthermore, Bergsma and Owens unpack a wide range of topics, including American Catholic education, secular college culture, the historical impact of St. Augustine and the Church Fathers, and practical approaches to studying Scripture.
Watch this latest installment of Stunned by Scripture to learn how to better read the Bible, following the guidance of trusted scholarship and the teachings of the Church Fathers.
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0:00:00 Introduction & Alexander the Great
0:05:37 Shane Owens's Spiritual Journey
0:17:57 Shane's Educational Background & Catholic University of America
0:21:48 The Impact of Teaching Scripture
0:28:46 "Surviving" College Culture
0:44:06 The Fruits of the Church in America
0:48:14 What the Church Fathers Bring to Studying Scripture
1:02:04 St. Augustine as a Church Father
1:13:23 How do Lay People Read Scripture?
1:32:48 Is Studying the Bible Necessary?
1:38:01 Reading Through the Entire Bible
1:40:58 Other Forms of Exposure to Scripture
1:45:02 Conclusion
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