As theological liberalism infiltrated the church, J. Gresham Machen emerged as an uncompromising defender of biblical Christianity. Today, Stephen Nichols considers how Machen pursued faithfulness to God’s Word amid controversy. For your donation of any amount, request J. Gresham Machen’s classic book, Christianity and Liberalism. You’ll also receive Stephen Nichols’ teaching series on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3976/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can get Christianity and Liberalism as an ebook, plus lifetime digital access to the teaching series and study guide, for a donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us on May 15 for Renewing Your Mind Live, a free event in Katy, TX. Learn more and register: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/katy   Gather with Christians around God’s Word at one of Ligonier’s other events: https://www.ligonier.org/events   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Released on 9 Apr 2025