16 – Culture of Emotions

This episode attempts to dive into a simple yet complicated conversation. It's no secret that our Western culture is moving to be driven by individualism and self-expression, what many call expressive individualism or post-modernism. In short, these ideologies lead to a worldview driven by personal emotions, wants, and desires. Today we discuss how this came about and how we can faithfully converse with those around us about how faith and feelings go together. Feelings and Faith by Brian S Borgman Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman Strange New World by Carl Trueman Untangling Emotions by J Alasdair Graves Do Not Be True To Yourself  by Kevin DeYoung (aimed at teens) Family Resource Page  Steadfast Parenting Class