Since its recent release, “Jesus is King,” the newest album from Kanye West, has gained both positive and negative reviews from a wide-ranging audience. In this episode, Keith and Patrick discuss the Christian response to the album and examine how, controversy aside, it points to a central truth of the Gospel.

Want to learn more about how Jesus’ kingship is at the heart of the Gospel? Check out some of the books that have helped shape Keith and Patrick’s thinking:

Gospel Allegiance by Matthew Bates:https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Allegiance-Matthew-W-Bates/dp/1587434539 ( https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Allegiance-Matthew-W-Bates/dp/1587434539)

How God Became King by N.T. Wright: https://www.amazon.com/How-God-Became-King-Forgotten/dp/0061730602 (https://www.amazon.com/How-God-Became-King-Forgotten/dp/0061730602)

The King Jesus Gospel by Scot Mcknight: https://www.amazon.com/King-Jesus-Gospel-Original-Revisited/dp/0310531454 (https://www.amazon.com/King-Jesus-Gospel-Original-Revisited/dp/0310531454)

For a deeper dive into Kanye West’s past and present lyrics, check out this episode of Quick to Listen: https://overcast.fm/+GR2d9vAxU (https://overcast.fm/+GR2d9vAxU)

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