Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

Are Christians Called to the Culture War?

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In this episode, Pastor J.D.  discusses a question many of us are asking ourselves right now, “Are Christians Called to the Culture War?”

As part of a short series surrounding Pastor J.D.’s new book Everyday Revolutionary, the conversation explains that while believers must be bold in truth, faithfulness to Jesus goes beyond cultural confrontation—it involves embodying grace and truth in everyday life. It’s not less than clarity on issues, but it’s much more.

Key Takeaways:

Pastor J.D. identifies five components of the “quiet life” that creates a “loud testimony” (1 Peter 3:15):

  • Creation-Fulfilling
    • Every job contributes to beautifying and ordering the world.
    • We’re co-creators with God, showing His glory through our work.
    • Excellence-Pursuing
      • Daniel had “an excellent spirit.”
      • Work “as unto the Lord,” demonstrating God’s perfection through diligence and quality.
      • Holiness-Reflecting
        • Our ethics and integrity mirror the holiness of God.
        • Poor work or unethical behavior damages our witness.
        • Redemption-Displaying
          • Extend grace in surprising ways.
          • Example: a Madison Avenue executive takes the blame for his intern’s costly mistake, using it as a gospel moment — “My life was transformed by someone who took my punishment.”
          • Mission-Advancing
            • Excellence earns influence.
            • Use platforms and opportunities to point to Jesus (Proverbs 22:29).

              • Dive more into this conversation with Pastor J.D.’s new book, Everyday Revolutionary, which explores how ordinary believers can live out the gospel in ways that transform their communities.

              Episode Links:
              • Last week’s episode: https://jdgreear.com/podcasts/should-pastors-be-more-political-from-the-pulpit/
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