Empathy vs. Confrontation in Christian Witness

How Are Cultural Shifts Making Evangelical Trends Look Like Revival?

Good Faith "founding friend" David French joins Curtis Chang for a powerful conversation on revival, revolution, and the future of American Christianity. Together they explore whether today's supposed spiritual movements signal a genuine renewal of faith or a political realignment within evangelical culture. From Gen Z's shifting beliefs to the rise of MAGA Christianity, they unpack the tension between true repentance and political identity. David and Curtis offer fresh insight into how Christians can pursue authentic spiritual growth while navigating a deeply divided cultural landscape.

(02:58) - What is happening in American Christianity?

(06:36) - It's Complicated: Mistaking Revolution For Revival

(09:35) - What Does Revival Look Like?

(12:11) - Revival vs. Revolutionary Christianity

(20:09) - Empathy and Struggling With Sin Together

(29:11) - Religious and Political Realignment in America

(39:45) - Religious Realignment in American Churches

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Mentioned In This Episode:

• David French's article Something Is Stirring in Christian America, and It's Making Me Nervous
• Barna Research: Young Adults Lead a Resurgence in Church Attendance
• Tim Keller's article 'Lord, Do It Again': Tim Keller on Revival (The Gospel Coalition)
• Tim Keller's message A Biblical Theology of Revival
• Read Acts 2:14-47 (ESV) - Peter preaches from Joel and repentance breaks out
• Read Isaiah 6 (ESV) - Isaiah's call and commission
• George Whitefield and the 1727 The Great Awakening
• What was the Azusa Street Revival? (Christian Union America)
• Kevin Brown's article What the Asbury Revival Taught Me About Gen Z (Christianity Today)
• What is Seven Mountain Dominionism?
• What is Catholic Integralism?
• Differing Opinions: Is Empathy A Sin? Some Conservative Christians Argue It Can Be (PBS)
• Rodney Stark The Rise of Christianity: A Sociologist Reconsiders History (PBS)
• Read Romans 5:1-11 (ESV) - Peace with God through faith
• Listen: Good Faith episode 30 Russell Moore discusses why "crazy as a church growth strategy" is not the way of Jesus
• Ryan Burge: What About White Evangelicals Who Aren't Conservative?

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• David French's New York Times pieces HERE
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