Ep 6 - Your Quest Begins with Worldview

In this episode, Dr. Miller explores three analogies for understanding worldview. First, the Treasure Hunt analogy which helps us understand the relationship between our six worldview questions. Second, the Family Tree analogy which helps us understand the relationship between Naturalism and Supernaturalism. Third, the Orchestra analogy which helps us understand the three worldview tests used to find the treasure trove of joy, peace, and love.

SHOW NOTES

1. The Treasure Hunt Analogy helps us understand the relationship between our six worldview questions. The six key worldview questions are; How did I come into being? What is my purpose? What is right? How can I fulfill my purpose? How will my life be judged? What happens when I die? The six worldview questions are interconnected and span our past (WAS), present (IS), and future (WILL BE).

2. The Family Tree analogy helps us understand the relationship between Naturalism and Supernaturalism and how each gave birth to give a family of worldview ideas including atheism, agnosticism, Platonism, pantheism, theism, polytheism, and monotheism.

3. The Orchestra Analogy helps us understand the three worldview test; Coherence, Correspondence, and Practical.

REFERENCES

1. Francis Schaeffer, The God Who is There.

2. Platonism vs. Theism from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

3. Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Dr Philip Goff

4. Carl F.H. Henry, God, Revelation, and Authority.

VIDEO SHORTS

What are my worldview options?

6 Worldview Questions

DISCUSSION POINTS

Below is a list of questions related to the big ideas discussed in this episode. Subscribers, feel free to weigh in with your answers and join me in the conversation.

1. How does the Treasure Hunt Analogy help in understanding the relationship between the six worldview questions? Can you think of other analogies that might help explain the concept of a worldview?

2. How do the origin stories of protagonists in movies reflect our own search for meaning and purpose?

3. Can you think of a movie or book where the protagonist’s journey closely mirrors your own experiences or beliefs?

4. Which of the six worldview questions do you find most challenging to answer, and why?

5. How does the Christian perspective on ultimate reality differ from the atheist perspective?

6. Below is the video of the Earth First group worshipping the trees that Joe discussed in the podcast. How does the Christian perspective on ultimate reality differ from the pantheist perspective?

7. How do these differing perspectives influence the way Christians and atheists answer questions about purpose and morality?

8. How does your worldview influence your understanding of what is right and wrong?

9. Can morality exist independently of a belief in God? Why or why not?

10. How does the Family Tree Analogy help in understanding the diversity and relationship between different worldviews?

11. How does the concept of a "worldview mashup" reflect your own beliefs and experiences?

12. What are the core beliefs of Naturalism and Supernaturalism? How do these beliefs shape the way adherents of each view perceive reality?

13. What are the three tests everyone must use to evaluate their worldview? How does the Orchestra Analogy help make sense of these questions?

14. How do your answers to the six worldview questions shape your daily decisions and actions?

15. In what ways can understanding different worldviews improve your interactions with others?