On this episode Dr. Harry Edwards leads a discussion with Lenny Esposito and Dr. Jacob Daniel on the first chapter of Carl Trueman’s book “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self.” Specifically they cover Philip Rieff’s cultural development of society beginning with what he calls the Political Man, then on to the Religious Man, to the Economic Man, and finally onto the Psychological Man.
About the Author: Harry Edwards

Harry Edwards is married to Minerva and has the wonderful privilege of raising two young men, Chase and Jonathan, both of whom are in college. He is the founder and director of Apologetics.com, Inc., an organization dedicated to defending the truth claims of Christianity on the internet, radio and other related activities. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Education and a Masters of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University where he, until recently, worked as the Associate Director of the graduate programs in Christian Apologetics and Science & Religion. Harry earned his doctorate (DMin in Leadership & Global Perspectives) from George Fox University where his research culminated in a dissertation on Contextualizing and Defending the Gospel for GenZ: A Chastened Rationalistic Approach to Christian Apologetics. In his spare time, Harry enjoys doing things with his family and friends, i.e., tennis, camping/backpacking, and mentoring others to realize their full potential in the service of our Lord.