# Episode 343: The Devil Reads Nietzsche with Dr. Michael McEwen - Part Two

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Published: 2026-05-25T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week we continue our conversation with pastor, author, and publisher at B&H Academic, Dr. Michael McEwen about the influences of 19th-century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. How did Nietzsche's thought correspond to social Darwinism? We talk further about Nietzsche's Ubermensch, his "will-to-power," and "eternal recurrence" and their influence on our culture today. Be sure to check out Michael's new book we're discussing! The Devil Reads Nietzsche - A Public Theology for the Post-Christian Age. Michael McEwen (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is an author and publisher for B&H Academic and pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Trenton, Tennessee. Free Watchman Profile articles. The profiles provide an overview of the person and ideas as well as a concise biblical response. Charles Darwin Naturalism Scientism Deconstruction Atheism Richard Dawkins Nihilism Additional Resources: FREE : We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free PROFILE NOTEBOOK : Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (two volumes totalling over 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/Notebook SUPPORT : Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/Give Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

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