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34 - Cultural and Countercultural Christianity: Early Church Witness and Historical Insights with Nadya Williams
Denver and Taylor chat with Dr. Nadya Williams, a classicist and author with a PhD from Princeton. It is an enlightening discussion on cultural Christianity in the early church.
They dive into Nadya's books, Cultural Christians in the Early Church and her latest Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic, exploring how early Christians navigated societal influences and how this can serve as a lesson for church leaders today. They touch on topics like the impact of corporate practices on church structures, the devaluation of motherhood, and the relevance of ancient literature for today's Christian life.
Don't miss out on supporting the Learning Laborers through Patreon and delving deeper into the topic with the recommended books!
00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:44 Welcome to the Learning Laborers Podcast
01:35 Discussing the Yankees and Cultural Idols
02:13 Introducing Dr. Nadya Williams
02:47 Overview of Dr. Williams' Work
03:09 Cultural Christianity in the Early Church
04:20 Navigating Cultural Norms Today
10:01 The Importance of Community in Faith
12:58 Lessons from Early Church Leaders
17:03 Identifying and Addressing Cultural Sins
24:13 Cross-Cultural Insights and Pastoral Responsibilities
28:24 Commitment to Local Church
28:32 Urban vs. Rural Church Dynamics
29:52 Should Christians Celebrate Santa Claus?
32:21 Christian Nationalism and Identity
32:55 Nadya's New Book
33:43 Devaluing Motherhood in Modern Society
37:43 Early Christian Pro-Life Practices
41:33 The Role of Family in Christian Life
43:48 Singleness and Christian Flourishing
46:12 The Image of God and Human Value
49:01 Recommended Resources for Understanding Early Christianity
52:15 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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Denver and Taylor chat with Dr. Nadya Williams, a classicist and author with a PhD from Princeton. It is an enlightening discussion on cultural Christianity in the early church.
They dive into Nadya's books, Cultural Christians in the Early Church and her latest Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic, exploring how early Christians navigated societal influences and how this can serve as a lesson for church leaders today. They touch on topics like the impact of corporate practices on church structures, the devaluation of motherhood, and the relevance of ancient literature for today's Christian life.
Don't miss out on supporting the Learning Laborers through Patreon and delving deeper into the topic with the recommended books!
00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:44 Welcome to the Learning Laborers Podcast
01:35 Discussing the Yankees and Cultural Idols
02:13 Introducing Dr. Nadya Williams
02:47 Overview of Dr. Williams' Work
03:09 Cultural Christianity in the Early Church
04:20 Navigating Cultural Norms Today
10:01 The Importance of Community in Faith
12:58 Lessons from Early Church Leaders
17:03 Identifying and Addressing Cultural Sins
24:13 Cross-Cultural Insights and Pastoral Responsibilities
28:24 Commitment to Local Church
28:32 Urban vs. Rural Church Dynamics
29:52 Should Christians Celebrate Santa Claus?
32:21 Christian Nationalism and Identity
32:55 Nadya's New Book
33:43 Devaluing Motherhood in Modern Society
37:43 Early Christian Pro-Life Practices
41:33 The Role of Family in Christian Life
43:48 Singleness and Christian Flourishing
46:12 The Image of God and Human Value
49:01 Recommended Resources for Understanding Early Christianity
52:15 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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