Before Dunking on Keller … Consider This
Gavin Ortlund
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10 October 2025
25 November 2025
Gavin Ortlund responds to critics of the third waysim and explains why this approach still matters for faithful Christian engagement today.
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Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.
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00:00 - Introduction
02:03 - 1) Don't Caricature Third Wayism
05:13 - 2) Beware of the “No Enemies to My Right” Mentality
11:58 - 3) Get Historical Perspective
15:32 - Closing Thoughts
