RPCNA Testimony Part 3: "True Myth and C.S. Lewis"

Most Christians accept the Bible as historically true, but what if many scholars and thinkers claim it’s just a myth designed to convey deep archetypal truths? In this episode, Owen Anderson, a philosophy professor and pastor, unpacks how modern myths, like those from Jung and Lewis, distort biblical history and undermine truth itself. Discover the dangerous allure of viewing Scripture through a Gnostic, archetypal lens, and learn why rejecting the literal historicity of Genesis 1-11 is a pivotal mistake with profound spiritual consequences.You'll uncover:How the logical positivists of the 20th century dismissed biblical claims as meaningless and why that view persists todayThe influence of Carl Jung and C. S. LewisThe subtle shift from biblical truth as factual history to stories that "do something to us" psychologicallyHow pagan myths point to Christ, yet fall short of the truth, and how this impacts worldview todayWhy the repeated elevation of myth over fact leads to cultural acceptance of occultism and undermines gospel clarityC. S. Lewis in promoting myths as vehicles of deep spiritual truths, and why this is problematicThis episode is perfect for believers eager to understand how faulty interpretations threaten biblical authority, or anyone wrestling with the questions of myth, truth, and spirituality. If you’re tired of superficial answers and want to grasp the roots of modern spiritual confusion, this discussion provides essential insights to help you stand firm on biblical truth.Owen Anderson is a philosophy professor at Arizona State University and an ordained pastor in the RPCNA. Drawing from decades of theological study and cultural critique, he reveals how the myth turn of the mid-20th century continues to shape our understanding of Scripture and how to counter it.Whether you’re a church leader, a student of theology, or a Christian curious about the cultural shifts influencing faith today, this episode equips you to recognize and resist the myths that threaten biblical authority. Tune in for a clear, compelling argument that reminds us: the truth of Scripture is not just a story. It is the foundation of life.Ready to see through the myths and reclaim biblical clarity? Hit play now. Then share with friends.