Mere Christianity E1 - The Law of Human Nature

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Leading Inward: The Classical Book Club! Hosts Zac Ferens, Isaiah Pullin, and Tyler Harmon introduce C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity by discussing Chapter 1: The Law of Human Nature. The conversation ranges from an ice breaker question about personal pet peeves to a deep dive into what constitutes a 'standard' and the implications of human nature according to Lewis's theological perspectives. Key discussions include the innate sense of morality, the flaws of the 'my truth' culture, and the reasons for human deviation from God's immutable standards. The episode concludes with each host sharing relevant Bible verses to supplement the discussion.

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Lead inward, and lead onward!

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:35 Ice Breaker
• 4:46 Defining Standard
• 9:12 Why Does Everyone Appeal to the Same Standard?
• 15:04 Why Do We Try to Escape The Standard We Agree On?
• 19:11 Why Are We So Quick to Point Fingers?
• 21:46 What is Significant About Quarreling?
• 27:41 Why is God's Law the Only Law of Nature We Can Disobey?
• 32:56 Verses
• 35:47 Outro