Tactical Faith Podcast

Matthew Burford

Tactical Faith brings the best of sound orthodox Christian teaching to the greater Birmingham and all of Alabama.

  1. Jul 30

    Wild Faith: Justin Brierley and Martin Shaw (Audio Fix)

    The rebirth of belief in God and the search for a better story about life | Nov 2nd | 2025. Justin Brierley, Martin Shaw and Matthew Burford dialogue about the true myth and narratives surrounding Christianity.

    Wild Faith: Justin Brierley and Martin Shaw (Audio Fix)

  2. Jun 26

    Why Great Literature Still Matters: Dante’s Divine Comedy | Dr. Jason Baxter & Dr. Travis Coblentz

    Why does Dante’s Divine Comedy still speak so powerfully today — even in a digital age that often flattens the human experience? In this rich conversation, Dr. Jason Baxter (Director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College, author of Why Literature Still Matters and A Beginner’s Guide to Dante’s Divine Comedy) joins Dr. Travis Coblentz of Tactical Faith to explore the enduring wisdom of Dante’s masterpiece. They discuss: • How great literature integrates the senses, affections, and intellect — shaping not just what we think, but who we become • Dante’s moral vision in the Inferno, the transformative journey of Purgatorio, and the role of Beatrice in pointing us toward divine love • Why literature helps us recover attention, find our blind spots, and resist the abstracting pressures of modern culture This dialogue serves as a wonderful preview of Dr. Baxter’s upcoming keynote at Tactical Faith’s Worldview Academy 2026 (July 17–18), themed “Finding Our Way with Dante.” Whether you’ve read Dante or are simply curious about why classic literature remains vital for faith, formation, and cultural renewal, this conversation offers fresh insight into one of the greatest works in the Western tradition. 📚 Resources: Why Literature Still Matters by Jason Baxter A Beginner’s Guide to Dante’s Divine Comedy by Jason Baxter Register for Worldview Academy 2026: https://tacticalfaith.com/worldview/world-view-academy-2026/ Follow Tactical Faith for more conversations at the intersection of faith, beauty, and culture. Website: https://tacticalfaith.com Instagram: @tacticalfaith #Dante #DivineComedy #GreatBooks #Literature #Christianity #Worldview #TacticalFaith #JasonBaxter

    Why Great Literature Still Matters: Dante’s Divine Comedy | Dr. Jason Baxter & Dr. Travis Coblentz

  3. 08/12/2025

    Liturgies of Meaning

    Talk 6: “Liturgies of Meaning: The Mythic Mode and the Recovery of Meaning-Making in a Fragmented Age” with Dr. Burford.

    Liturgies of Meaning

  4. 08/12/2025

    Science Myths

    Talk 5: “Uncertainty in Science: Why It’s Unavoidable and Why That’s Not Bad” with Dr. McCain.

    Science Myths

  5. 08/12/2025

    Sex and Death

    Talk 4: “Sex Life, Death Drive: The Erotic & Thanatotic In and Out of Eden.” with Fr. Zack Clemmons.

    Sex and Death

  6. 08/12/2025

    Justice and Tragedy

    Talk 3: “Justice and Tragedy” with Dr. DeVries

    Justice and Tragedy

  7. 08/12/2025

    Leisure and Contemplation

    Talk 2: “Leisure and Contemplation” with Dr. Sutton.

    Leisure and Contemplation

  8. 08/12/2025

    Old Myth and New

    Talk 1: “The Old Myth and the New: Meaning, World-Making, and Soul-Formation” with Dr. Coblentz

    Old Myth and New
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About

Tactical Faith brings the best of sound orthodox Christian teaching to the greater Birmingham and all of Alabama.

Information

  • Creator
    Matthew Burford
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Tactical Faith Podcast

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