Christian Civics Podcast

Christian Civics Podcast

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Christian Civics Podcast episodes

  • 61: Black + Evangelical with Dr. Vince Bacote

    Dr. Vince Bacote stops by the podcast to discuss the relationship between our ethics and our beliefs about the end times, how to stop over-thinking our faith, and his new documentary on the contributions, challenges and testimonies of black evangelicals. 

    Join Dr. Bacote on October 3 in Washington, DC, for a special screening of his documentary and Q&A, hosted by the Center for Christian Civics.

    Dr. Vincent Bacote is a professor of theology at Wheaton College, the director of Wheaton's Center for Applied Christian Ethics, and a member of the Advisory Council at the Center for Christian Civics.

    33 min
  • 60: Faith in the Face of Dirty Laundry

    For nearly a decade, Julie Roys' name has been synonymous with sharing stories that make the church look bad. But her commitment to covering abuse and corruption in evangelical institutions proceeds from her own (politically and theologically conservative) evangelical faith. Earlier this year, she joined us for a conversation about the nature and history of her work, the new life she has seen blossom in victims of abuse, and her own history of falling in love with Jesus overseas.

    NOTE: Owing to technical problems, nine seconds of this interview had to be re-recorded after the fact. The section in question runs from 38:09 to 38:18.

    47 min
  • 59: The Blessing and Burden of Citizenship with David Koyzis

    Esteemed author Dr. David Koyzis discusses the nature of idolatry, why conservatives are really liberals, and his new book on citizenship.Esteemed author Dr. David Koyzis discusses the nature of idolatry, why conservatives are really liberals, and his new book on citizenship.

     

    Shownotes

    Political Visions and Illusions: A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies by David Koyzis

    Citizenship without Illusions: A Christian Guide to Political Engagement by David Koyzis

    Christian Civics Foundations online course by the Center for Christian Civics

    36 min
  • Episode 58: Talking with Loved Ones About Race
    Keesha Ceran and Garret Losty, who will be facilitating our upcoming workshop on Talking with Loved Ones About Race, drop in to share why we should stop avoiding conversations about race, and how leaning into them can help the church grow spiritually.
    Register for the February 22 workshop at christiancivics.org
    32 min
  • Episode 57: Fake News, Satire, and Poisonous Bears
    A Christian satirist joins us for a conversation about faith, truth and fake news.
    Shownotes—including links, videos and slides—can be found throughout the episode transcript at christiancivics.org.
    Visit christiancivics.org/upcoming-events to register for our next two events: Christian Civics Foundations (beginning January 6) or Talking With Loved Ones About Race (February 22).
    39 min
  • Ep. 56: Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes
    Christian Civics Advisory Council Chair Ben O'Dell joins us for a discussion about one of his favorite books, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes," by E. Randalph Richards and Richard James.
    You can pick up a copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/2YeOWar
    Register for the next Christian Civics Foundations cohort: https://www.christiancivics.org/upcoming-events/foundations-winter-22
    Visit our website for shownotes, transcripts and to support our work: www.christiancivics.org/podcast/episode-56-misreading-scripture
    42 min
  • Episode 55: Defining Politics
    Using one word for five different concepts is confusing at the best of time, but when that one word is controversial and emotionally charged, it makes acting with patience and wisdom even more difficult.
    Before we launch Christian Civics Foundations, our Executive Director thought it would be helpful to take a few minutes to examine a few very different things we might mean when we use the word "politics."
    Sign up for Christian Civics Foundations at christiancivics.org.
    17 min
  • Ep. 54: Gained in Translation
    Dr. Doug Trick of the Canada Institute of Linguistics joins us this week to talk about how translating the Bible changes the way he thinks about not just evangelism and discipleship, but communication in general. Our host reflects on Dr. Trick's experiences and an old episode of "Doctor Who" to draw some conclusions about how we can argue more healthfully in the church.
    Visit christiancivics.org for show notes, including more information on how to sign up for our upcoming Christian Civics Foundations cohort.
    37 min
  • Ep. 53: The View From the City Counil Chamber
    You see your elected officials in public, but that doesn't really help you get to know everything that goes on behind the scenes to keep a government running.
    This week, we welcome Evan Dame, town council member in the city of North Brentwood, Maryland, as he shares the challenges that caught him off guard and the way his church life helps him serve his neighbors well.
    39 min
  • Episode 52: Why We Disagree (Class Excerpt)
    Why do people who share our faith not share our politics? Is it because they're stupid? Wrong? Malicious? Liars? In this excerpt from a 2020 Christian Civics class, we cover why it's not helpful to jump straight to those conclusions, and start looking at a few alternatives that are less dramatic but more useful.
    14 min

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Exploring how the gospel empowers us to think, speak and act differently in the public square. The Christian Civics Podcast features commentary, interviews, prayers and class excerpts exploring how…