The Desecration of Man, Part 1
From Mortification of Spin by Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals
March 25, 2026 · 26 min
About this episode
Carl Trueman and Todd discuss the themes of Carl's new book, exploring the cultural implications of modernity's rejection of God.
Carl has come out with yet another book, and today, he and Todd sit down for Part 1 of a two part discussion about The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity. In The Desecration of Man, Carl argues that modern man’s crisis of meaning stems from a rejection of a simple fact—that he was made in the image of God. The revolutions of modernity have proved in the long run to be fundamentally dehumanizing. – Carl Trueman Todd and Carl explore the cultural implications of modernity's rejection of God, touching on topics such as abortion, gender identity, and the significance of human dignity. Drawing on insights from various intellectuals and a critique of contemporary society, this episode challenges listeners to consider the moral foundations of humanity and the necessity of reconsecrating our understanding of personhood through a Christian lens. We were pleased to award two listeners a copy of Carl’s book, The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity, thanks to the generosity of Sentinel Publishing. Congratulations to Amelia G. from Harrisonburg, VA, and John W. from Van, TX! Show Notes: Episodes referenced by Carl and Todd…
People in this episode
Host: Todd
Guest: Carl Trueman
Topics covered
- cultural implications
- rejection of God
- human dignity
- abortion
- gender identity
- moral foundations of humanity
Keywords
- modernity
- dehumanizing
- Christian lens
- personhood
- crisis of meaning
Sponsors
Sentinel Publishing
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity
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