Important lessons to learn as we deal with negativity and hostility
In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from the article he wrote for WORLD Opinions on seven principles for cultivating a Christian posture toward the world.

Seven Principles for Cultivating a Christian Posture toward the World

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Kevin is joined once again by his friends—and by now, only somewhat special guests—Justin and Collin. Listen in as the three amigos talk about books, summer plans, and what they are grateful for. Once again, you’ll find that the guys hit that sweet spot that combines ephemeral chatter and over-long monologues.  Books & Everything: Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions ESV Teen Study Bible Shaman and Sage: The Roots of “Spiritual but Not Religious” in Antiquity Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945-1975 Churchill: Walking with Destiny The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age Christendom: The Triumph of a Religion, AD 300-1300 They Flew: A History of the Impossible The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War The American Revolution: A History The Cause: The American Revolution and its Discontents, 1773-1783 Final Pagan Generation: Rome's Unexpected Path to Christianity Select Letters of John Newton The Joy of Preaching Expository Reflections on the Gospels The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union After Disbelief: On Disenchantment, Disappointment, Eternity, and Joy A Brief History of Thought: A Philosophical Guide to Living (Learning to Live)

The Airing of Gratitude with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen

We live in a day where authority is often rebuffed and where many people are quick to assume all authority is abusive authority. And yet, some authority is abusive. But the antidote to bad authority is not “no authority” but “good authority.” Kevin welcomes Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for 9Marks, into the virtual studio to talk about Jonathan’s new book Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing. You’ll hear real life examples of good authority in action, and you’ll hear how authority can sadly be used for evil. Whether you exercise authority or sit under authority (and we all do some of both), you’ll be interested to listen in as two friends chat away on this important topic.  Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Sponsors 2:45 The Blessing and Danger of Authority 14:08 Perspectives on Authority 35:37 Alternative Interpretations of Authority 50:34 Authority, Wisdom, and Leadership 1:00:33 Until Next Time…  Books & Everything: ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling Bible, Five-Volume Set Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing

The Blessing (and Danger) of Authority with Jonathan Leeman

Kirk Cousins has been an NFL quarterback for 12 years. Before that he played at Michigan State (where he and Kevin met). Before that he was a barely-recruited teenager playing at Holland Christian. And before that, he was a kid in Chicago whose dad helped start Willow Creek (yes, that Willow Creek). If you want to know more of this story, and hear a lot of football talk, you won't want to miss this special LBE episode with the new Atlanta Falcons QB.  Books & Everything: Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions New Morning Mercies for Teens: A Daily Gospel Devotional

A Conversation about Christianity and Football with Kirk Cousins

What are you doing with your life? Todd Rester is using a big chunk of his life to translate a seventeenth-century Dutch theologian's magnum opus (all 1.7 million words of it) from Latin into English. Join Kevin and Todd as they take a deep dive into the world of Latin translation, systematic theology, and church history. Who was Petrus Van Mastricht? What was his method? What did he teach? Why does he matter? Come swim in the cool, refreshing waters of Reformed scholastic theology and be encouraged to "live to God, through Christ."  Books & Everything: Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible: Theology Rooted in the Word of God Theoretical-Practical Theology

Petrus Van Mastricht's Theoretical-Practical Theology with Todd Rester

With everything the pastor must do—preach, pray, visit, raise money, organize meetings, write emails, study, write, marry, bury, and baptize—does he also need to be a leader? John Currie, in his new book The Pastor as Leader (Crossway), says yes. But don't fear, this is not about one more impossible task or another time burden for the pastor. Leadership is about living and preaching as a man of God for the people of God. In this practical episode Kevin talks with John Currie, professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, about what effective leadership in the church looks like (and doesn't look like). There is plenty of rich food for thought—both for the seasoned (and weary) pastor and for the young man just starting out in ministry.  Books & Everything: The Pastor as Leader: Principles and Practices for Connecting Preaching and Leadership The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation Don’t Waste Your Life

Seven Principles for Cultivating a Christian Posture toward the World

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