Short (5-20 mins)
EthicsPhilosophy
Evangelical
The Dangers of Excessive Control And Desire | Dr. Christopher Watkin
Theologian
Christopher Watkin
Duration
8.43
Uploaded to YouTube
5 October 2025
Added to Database
12 November 2025
YouTube description
Dr. Christopher Watkin is a Christian scholar, author, and professor renowned for his works in the intersections of philosophy, theology, and culture.
In this episode we dive into the tension between unchecked hedonism and rigid self-control, revealing how both paths ultimately crush the human spirit and lead to despair without a higher integrating force. Drawing from biblical wisdom and critiquing modern thinkers like Jordan Peterson, Chris unpacks why our fragmented selves and polarised societies struggle with sharing a common good, fuelling everything from personal meaning crises to cultural wars.
