It seems to me that every pastor needs interaction with the best of men from other Christian traditions. Such interaction protects against the accusation of insulation. We need the sharpening power of other convictions and interpretations on Scripture, theology, and history. And it helps when the given interlocutor is full of wit and wisdom.

One such man for me is Carl Trueman. I read and listen to anything of his I can get my hands on. I don’t always agree with him, but oh how he challenges my often preconceived notions of evangelical Christianity. He’s consistently insightful and frequently hilarious. If you haven’t learned from him before, here’s a good place to start.

Changing Times, Unchanging Truths

Back in October 2012 The United Christian Church of Dubai, pastored by John Folmar, hosted Trueman for Truth & Faithfulness: Timeless Truths for Changing Times. He lectured five times on historical giants such as Knox, Owen, Warfield, Machen, and Lloyd-Jones. Each talk contains his characteristic historical verve and they are also full of random, illuminated asides. Download the lectures below, queue them up on a playlist, and listen to them whenever you have the time—I’m sure you’ll find them rewarding.

• John Knox & The Reformation
• The Puritans
• B.B. Warfield & Liberalism
• Christianity & Liberalism
• Knowing the Times