Episode Summary. This episode seeks to examine what the church’s commitment to the poor of our cities should look like. We examine 5 serious flaws in the progressive view of social justice, an ideology which is captivating many young adults leading them to abandon Christianity. Finally, we examine how only the church can bring about the restoration require to solve the problems of our urban poor but raise the question, “Will middle class Christians care enough to do it?”   

Questions for Guiding the Rising Generation to think about this material. 

1. What is the biblical case for Christians being very engaged with alleviating the poverty and other suffering in our cities?
2. What would you say to a church leader who said Jesus’ mission for us is to preach the gospel not feed the hungry?
3. What flaws of progressive ideology’s approach to poverty most stood out to you?
4. How would you make the case that the true causes of poverty—the breaking of harmony between us and ourselves, each other, God, and creation can best be achieved by the church? 

Recommended Resources 

• When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert.
• Before Your Lose Your Faith, Edited by Ivan Mesa

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