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Reality Theology with Griffin Gooch

Griffin Gooch, Bonnie Kristian, Doctoral Discipleship
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I study reality (psychology, neuroscience, sociology, politics, philosophy, creative advice, history) and connect it to theology.

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  • Griffin Gooch

    A(n almost fully trained) theologian who loves science and good stories - Author of How to (Not) Pursue Happiness (Baker, 4/20/27) - published in Christianity Today, Mere Orthodoxy, Inkwell, Christ & Pop Culture, Front Porch Republic, Fare Forward

  • Bonnie Kristian

    Author of “In Defense of Evangelicalism” (forthcoming 2026), “Untrustworthy,” and “A Flexible Faith.” Deputy editor at Christianity Today and fellow at Defense Priorities. Opinions here are mine.

  • Doctoral Discipleship

    Name's Daniel. PhDing in Bible. Enneagram: 10 Myers-Briggs: PBJ. Coastal Elite.

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