01/22/2025 – “The Three Historians: Niall Ferguson, Victor David Hanson, and Andrew Roberts” / Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson / 1 hour but still like taking a drink of water from a fire hose. haha
It’s funny, I could easily get hooked on recurring segments of ” Uncommon Knowledge”. It goes without question that it would be a better use of time than watching football. So, to state the obvious: “Our God Reigns!” and we must be laser focused to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. But, much as this segment seems solely secular, I would point to Romans 12:2. A connecting tie here: I recall an Abraham Kuyper quote, paraphrased due to failing memory: “There is not one square inch of creation that Jesus Christ does not say: “Mine!”. Kuyper was prime minister of the Netherlands from 1901 to 1905 and a renowned Christian theologian, that lived his faith.
So, it is not small deal to invest one hour, but I recommend this one. Recall the saying: “Those who do not know history and destined to repeat it.” Victor Davis Hanson has lived an extraordinary life. A quick focus a chuckle from an analogous metaphor for – “How Shall We Live”: At around the 35 minute mark, check out VDH’s sharing of what his grandfather told him about technology and society, through farm irrigation.
And yes, I include the classification “Christian Apologetics”, even though there is nary a mention of our faith. (Again, Kuyper’s quote above)
And, I don’t know that I will get to this one, I have to get back to His Word, prayer, and the upcoming launch of our prayer group at church! :