As American culture has changed over the last 50-60 years, author Aaron Renn argues that we've moved from a "positive world" for Christianity to a "negative world." As a result, the way in which Christians engage the culture must also change. In this episode, we discuss whether Renn's observations hold true, and whether Christians need a new engagement strategy for the "negative world" in which we live.

What does it mean that we live in a created world that is upheld by God at every moment? In this Third Wednesday Theology episode, we're in chapter 11 of "The Wonderful Works of God," exploring Bavinck's answer to this question.

In a recent article titled "The Failure of Evangelical Elites," Carl Trueman critiques the idea of faithful presence as a viable missional strategy for Christians. In this episode, we discuss the article and consider whether Trueman's arguments should change the way we think about mission.

It's time for the first episode of Third Wednesday Theology in 2022! Listen in as we discuss chapter 10 of Herman Bavinck's "The Wonderful Works of God." If you're interested in reading along with us, you can purchase the book here: https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/the-wonderful-works-of-god-9781733627221?variant=12437042790447

Happy New Year! After a little year-end break we're back and easing into the new year talking about what we've been reading & watching recently.

The longtime editor-in-chief at World Magazine, Marvin Olasky, recently announced that he is stepping down. His stated reasons point to a broader shift in journalism that Christians need to be aware of. In this episode, we take a look at how journalism has changed over the last few years, and how these changes affect the way we interact with news.

Facebook recently changed its name to "Meta" and announced its plans to create an immersive virtual universe. In this episode, we discuss the ways a virtual universe will change embodied presence, our experience of community, and the ministry strategies of the Church.

In part 2 of this special episode, Bob interviews Doug Logan, Associate Director of Acts 29 and President of Grimké Seminary, to hear about his journey to faith in Christ, his experiences in urban ministry, and his hopes for the church in America.

In a special episode of the Wednesday Conversation, Bob Thune sits down with Doug Logan, Associate Director of Acts 29 and President of Grimké Seminary, to hear about his journey to faith in Christ, his experiences in urban ministry, and his hopes for the church in America.

In the busyness of life, it's become perfectly normal for people to eat their meals in the car, in front of a screen, or maybe even completely alone. In a recent article from the Institute for Family Studies, author Jeremy Adams stresses the importance of sharing a meal together regularly. In this episode, we discuss his article & its implications.