What Comes After Wisdom Is Gone

What Comes After Wisdom Is Gone

From Doctor John Patrick by John Patrick

February 25, 2026 · 41 min · Episode 196

About this episode

Dr. John Patrick explores the implications of wisdom's absence in public life through theology, literature, and cultural analysis.

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People in this episode

Host: Dr. John Patrick

Topics covered

  • wisdom
  • theology
  • cultural analysis
  • spiritual maturity
  • moral authority

Keywords

  • wisdom
  • theology
  • cultural analysis
  • spiritual maturity
  • moral authority
  • Dostoevsky
  • Spurgeon

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