Sarah Irving-Stonebraker

Associate Professor of History and Western Civilisation. (All Views My Own)

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

I am delighted to share that I have been appointed a fellow of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. It is a great honour for me both because of the valuable work that the Center does & because Tim Keller’s writings and preaching have been so helpful for my life and faith.

[The Gospel Coalition @TGC]

We are excited to introduce the next class of fellows at The Keller Center. These six pastors, scholars, and marketplace leaders will collaborate alongside our other fellows in the work of “connecting the dots” between the eternal gospel and our present moment. https://t.co/6DJ7VjhSiZ

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

I am honoured to share that my latest book, Priests of History, has been shortlisted for Australian Christian Book of the Year.

[Callum Twomey @CalTwomey]

"I truly believe that I'm in the AFL for a purpose bigger than just playing footy and it's to spread the goodness of Jesus."

Ollie Dempsey wasn't always comfortable talking about his faith. For the first time, he details his beliefs & bond with Gary Jnr.https://t.co/JrNjWN3w2l

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

I’m honoured to share that my book Priests of History has won The Gospel Coalition’s 2024 Book Award for Cultural Apologetics! @TGC

[Zondervan Reflective @ZReflective]

Congratulations to @ProfStonebraker for winning the Cultural Apologetics category for this year's TGC awards! Her book, Priests of History, will teach you how to engage meaningfully with history in order to strengthen and revive our spiritual and intellectual formation. Get your copy today.

https://t.co/7OpkyxRsSq

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

@johnpauldickson @JohnAndersonAC @earngey @ZReflective @ACUmedia Thank you, John!

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

It was a great privilege to have Former Deputy PM, @JohnAndersonAC , and Head of Church History Moore College, Mark @earngey, launch my new book, Priests of History, published by @ZReflective at @ACUmedia last Wednesday, 23 October. Thank you so much to the people who came

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

@JohnAndersonAC @earngey @ZReflective @ACUmedia I hope that this book is edifying and encouraging to those who read it.

For my US friends, you can purchase the book here:
https://t.co/Oh6WOwpwLK

For my Australian friends, you can purchase the book here:

https://t.co/4IuqEeOy1U

or

https://t.co/mMoGfxASoG

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

These questions led me to open a book of sermons from the theology shelves next to my desk. Where I went from that winter day in Oxford is woven throughout Priests of History. (4/4)

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

In my mid-twenties I was young, successful, and ensconced at Oxford, where I had always wanted to be. I was pursuing my dreams and was free from almost all obligations to anything outside of myself. How could I be restless if I had everything I wanted? (1/4)

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

I had no grounding in any larger narrative; my life was primarily a quest for self-discovery, self-fulfillment, and personal happiness. I did not see myself as a part of any enduring historical communities that might help frame a deeper purpose for my life. (3/4)

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

I was distracted by a discomforting realisation: every achievement merely landed me at the bottom of another ladder. Yet these ladders were entirely self-created. (2/4)

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

An early review of Priests of History has been published at @TheGospelCoalition. Thank you @GavinOrtlund for taking the time to review my latest book.

[Gavin Ortlund @gavinortlund]

Reading Sarah Irving-Stonebraker's outstanding new book deepened a conviction that's been forming in my heart: namely, studying history is uniquely suited to meet certain needs in the modern heart.

I used to wonder whether church history or apologetics was more my calling and passion. Increasingly I feel that both are needed and interconnected: engaging history raises questions of beauty, meaning, and sacredness that chip away at secular assumptions. Like C.S. Lewis reading John Milton and George McDonald, many modern people may find the gospel alluring and intelligible through exploring the richness of the premodern world.

Check out Sarah's excellent new book, which will help us all think about this.

https://t.co/cI2XnJLNmd

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

History and time could have purpose and meaning through the astounding biblical story of creation, sin, and redemption. https://t.co/eLVNXdLuPZ.

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

Studying history develops our character. When we study history, we cultivate certain habits of mind that orient us towards truly listening to other perspectives and exercising an intellectual empathy to help us understand.

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

We must understand how we can engage in the practice of history. In this book, I argue from a biblical position that all Christians are called upon to tend and keep history—to be priests of history. Visit https://t.co/eLVNXdKX0r. (2/2)

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

Growing up in a secular home in Australia, I had been an atheist and a critic of religion for much of my life. I am now a Christian and an associate professor of history. The path of my conversion is woven throughout my upcoming book Priests of History, releasing Sept. 24.

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

I am very happy to share that my new book is now available for pre-order.

https://t.co/4CAeGQ8lcr

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

It was a privilege to spend some time speaking with @JusBrierley for his new podcast The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God. Having listened to the first few episodes, this is a podcast I highly recommend for all, Christian or not, who are interested in the big questions in life

[Justin Brierley @JusBrierley]

BIG NEWS:
This week I'm launching a new podcast based on my recent book.

Listen & subscribe now: https://t.co/WTs6l3TXh5

This is a deep-dive, long-form documentary into why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again.

The introduction and EP 1 'The Rise and Fall of New Atheism' is now available, featuring interviews with leading figures across the secular and Christian world along with archive footage.

[Sarah Irving-Stonebraker @ProfStonebraker]

Delighted to join the Western Civilisation Program at ACU! We are offering a new Master of Liberal Arts degree, with incredibly generous scholarships from the Ramsay Centre. https://t.co/cQXAzya0Ic @ACUmedia @theramsaycentre

[Australian Catholic University @ACUmedia]

We are delighted to introduce three exceptional academics to the ACU Western Civilisation program. Join us in welcoming Assoc. Prof. Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, Assoc. Prof. Johanna Harris and Dr Anna Corrias! @theramsaycentre https://t.co/h1JCuyUeVc