Christians say we should grow in our faith, but what happens when we end up dismantling it instead? Two stories of people pulling apart the Christianity they once knew. This episode is in partnership with The Gospel Coalition. Featuring A.J. Swoboda (author of After Doubt). Co-hosted by Ivan Mesa.

#41: Where the Gospel Meets Deconstruction

True stories to help you follow Jesus in modern culture. “Amazing and authentic.” - Christianity Today Like a movie for your ears, every episode we choose a compelling topic to wrestle with and put together interwoven stories to explore that topic. It’s not a Bible study or a sermon. It’s a series of gripping, funny, sad and intimate stories of people grappling with what it means to follow Jesus amidst the cultural issues of our time – set to a soundtrack to immerse you. Come along with us as we take a nuanced dive into what it looks like to be a person of Christian faith living in the modern world. Hosted by Jesse Eubanks and produced by Anna Tran.

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In the last episode, we explored what happened after Tim Keller became a Christian. In today’s episode, Jesse Eubanks and Anna Tran reflect on things they couldn’t say about Tim Keller - including how he responded to critics and his vision for cities. Anna talks with Al Santino about today’s Gospel movement in New York City.

Resources:
Learn more about Al Santino's work: citytocity.nyc
Article A New Kind of Urban Christian: www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/may/1.36.html
Critiques about Tim Keller: www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2022/05/how-i-evolved-on-tim-keller
Contextualizing Tim Keller: www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/contextualize-tim-keller/

#84.5: Things We Couldn't Say (About Tim Keller)

They called him the C.S. Lewis of the 21st century. A pastor, author and intellectual giant, his ministry in New York City inspired Christians around the world with a vision for following Jesus in a post-Christian culture. But, who was he really? This week, on the first anniversary of his passing, we explore the life, legacy, and secret life of Timothy Keller.

Audio of Collin Hansen was used with permission from The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast and The Speak Life Podcast.

Donate to the ministry: https://lovethyneighborhood.org/donate/

Resources
Jon’s podcast InterVarsity World Changers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intervarsity-world-changers/id1719835730
See photo of Tim Keller’s sermon notes: https://twitter.com/brianparks64/status/1694600032127680873
Carpool Karaoke with Tim Keller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gini3fJUVkE
Sermon excerpts can be found at Gospel in Life: gospelinlife.com/
Read Christina’s full experience of 9/11 in her book Out of the Shadow of 9/11: https://christinaraystanton.com/product/out-of-the-shadow-of-9-11
Documentary about the boatlift rescue Christina was a part of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18lsxFcDrjo

Credits
Special thanks to our interviewees Janet Essig, Dietrich Gruen, and Christina Stanton
Senior producer and host is Jesse Eubanks, co-host is Anna Tran.
Anna Tran is our producer, writer for this episode, and audio editor
Music for this episode comes from Blue Dot Sessions & Murphy D.X.

#84: Where the Gospel Meets Tim Keller

In the last episode, we explored what happened when a pastor’s daughter went somewhere off-limits: strip clubs. In today’s episode, Jesse Eubanks and Anna Tran reflect on things they couldn’t say about the sex industry - including the 6 most common segments of the sex trade and its connection to human trafficking. They interview Hannah Estabrook about her restorative justice work with women in the sex trade. Finally, Anna talks with a young woman helping dancers in strip clubs.

Donate to the ministry here: lovethyneighborhood.org/donate

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Connect with Hannah Estabrook: www.sanctuarynight.com

#2.5: Things We Couldn’t Say (About The Sex Industry)

Christians say they should share the gospel everywhere they go, but what happens when a pastor’s daughter goes somewhere off-limits? A story of sex, money and God. This episode originally aired June 2017.

Find resources from this episode linked here.

#2: Where the Gospel Meets the Sex Industry

Founder and President Jesse Eubanks unveils the Grand Finale of Love Thy Neighborhood. Tune in to hear his insights on our transformative decision and glimpse into the future ahead.

Read the Official Grand Finale Announcement: lovethyneighborhood.org/finale
Grand Finale F.A.Q.: lovethyneighborhood.org/finalefaq

#41: Where the Gospel Meets Deconstruction

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