Truth Tribe with Douglas Groothuis

Truth Tribe with Douglas Groothuis

Douglas Groothuis

How Apologetics Play a Crucial Role in Revival

April 28, 2025   ●   31 min

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In this episode of Truth Tribe, Dr. Groothuis explores the relationship between revival and apologetics, drawing from scripture and insights from Richard Lovelace's influential work, "Dynamics of Spiritual Life." He reflects on powerful biblical prayers, such as those from Psalm 80 and Isaiah 63, which express a deep yearning for divine intervention and renewal. Dr. Groothius also shares his experience of teaching Lovelace’s theology of renewal and discusses the significance of apologetics in the context of spiritual revival.


Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D., is Distinguished University Research Professor of Apologetics and Christian Worldview at Cornerstone University and the author of twenty books, including Beyond the Wager: The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal (InterVarsity, 2024).

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