In this episode, we delve into the tumultuous 1920s, a decade marked by the aftermath of World War I and the challenges the Church faced. Host Lorelee Siemens explores the shifting landscapes of faith as empires crumble, economies boom and bust, and new ideologies emerge.

From the struggles of the Russian Orthodox Church under Bolshevik rule to the clash between modernism and fundamentalism in the United States, we examine how these events shaped the Church's identity and mission. Join us as we uncover the lessons learned during this pivotal decade that continue to resonate today.

Chapters:

(03:22) The 1920s were a decade of rebuilding, but also rethinking

(07:24) Across Europe in the 1920s, the ground beneath the church's feet is shifting

(15:06) Tennessee law prohibited teachers from teaching evolution as a theory

(18:17) The Scopes trial reveals a widening divide between rural and urban America

(23:22) In Germany, the interwar years gave rise to something far more dangerous

(25:34) In the interwar years, there was a remarkable expansion of Western missionary work

(27:07) When we step back and look at the church between the wars, the lesson is sobering

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