#009 Rebecca Valerius - Classical Educator and Author

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Thinking Matters Podcast

Thinking Matters

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Do you ever find yourself wrestling with tough questions about faith, meaning, and culture — wondering not just what you believe, but why? The Thinking Matters Podcast with Todd Funk invites New Zealand Christians (and those curious about Christian faith) into conversations that go deep, are honest, and equip you to live out a thoughtful, grounded faith in a rapidly changing world. Each episode, Todd will engage experts, thinkers, believers, and sceptics — people who ask hard questions and give thoughtful answers.

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#009 Rebecca Valerius - Classical Educator and Author

Thinking Matters Podcast

1 hour 4 minutes 41 seconds

1 month ago

#009 Rebecca Valerius - Classical Educator and Author

In this episode of the Thinking Matters podcast, Todd Funk interviews Rebecca Valerius, a classical educator and author, who shares her journey of faith, her passion for apologetics, and her insights on navigating doubt and deconstruction in Christianity. They discuss the importance of community, the role of philosophical and literary apologetics, and the challenges of integrating faith with science. Rebecca also highlights the significance of Chesterton's works and the rise of individual spirituality among young people. The conversation emphasizes the need for healthy questioning and the support of community in strengthening faith.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Rebecca Valerius

00:57 Rebecca's Faith Journey

04:00 Exploring Apologetics

07:02 The Society for Women of Letters

11:58 Understanding Deconstruction

19:50 The Role of Doubt in Faith

24:59 Healthy vs. Destructive Questioning

29:56 The Problem of Evil

33:42 Apologetics in Modern Spirituality

35:10 The Individualistic Search for Meaning

39:07 Navigating Doubt and Authority

43:32 Trusting God in Parenting

45:17 Science and Faith: Bridging the Gap

51:18 Wrestling with Doubts and Atheistic Arguments

52:25 The Influence of GK Chesterton

55:32 The Joys and Challenges of Teaching