52. The Desecration of Man: Sex, Death, and the Myth of Self-Creation

Carl Trueman argues that the modern world hasn't merely changed how we think about sex, reproduction, and death—it has stripped these realities of their sacred meaning. In this episode, we unpack the central themes of The Desecration of Man, exploring how expressive individualism, technology, and the pursuit of self-creation have reshaped our moral imagination.

Along the way, we discuss why the modern vision of autonomy ultimately fails, the surprising cultural role of the artist, and what Trueman sees as the deepest crisis of our age. More importantly, we consider the distinctly Christian hope that speaks to a culture searching for identity, meaning, and human dignity.

The Desecration of Man by Carl Trueman

That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

Episode 47: Technology, Power, and What It Means to Be Human: That Hideous Strength

Strange New World by Carl Trueman

Episode 20: Expressive Individualism and Strange New World

Episode 34: Feminism and The Genesis of Gender

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Case Against Perfection by Michael Sandel

Crisis of Confidence by Carl Trueman