614: The Rise of Raunchy Christians & Avoiding Civil War with Tracy McKenzie

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Apr 24, 2024

Tracy McKenzie, a Christian culture expert, discusses the rise of profanity among evangelicals and challenges in discipleship in a post-literate society. The podcast also explores parallels between current US division and pre-Civil War tensions, with warnings from history. Topics include embracing biblical literacy, church ministry in a digital age, and the potential for national conflict.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Exploring Kids' Health and Controversial Ministry Conference Updates

03:39 • 2min

Criticism and Hypocrisy Among Church Leaders

05:14 • 22min

The Challenge of Embracing Biblical Literacy in a Digital Age

27:00 • 26min

Adapting Ministry Approaches and Political Divisions

52:37 • 5min

Analyzing the Parallels Between Current Political Climate and Pre-Civil War Era

57:57 • 5min

Exploring Historical Media Influence and Political Narratives in America

01:03:22 • 5min

Economic Influences and Conspiracy Theories: Past and Present

01:08:42 • 25min

Exploring Narratives of Assassination and National Identity

01:33:49 • 2min

Previously puritanical evangelicals are increasingly embracing profanity and lewd content. A recent New York Times article explores possible explanations ranging from politics and the culture wars, to the internet and the decline of churches. Also, fewer people are reading books, and that's a challenge for Christian traditions rooted in literacy, education, and the Bible. How do we make disciples in a post-literate culture? Then, more people are comparing our divisive culture to America just before the Civil War. Are we heading toward a national divorce—or worse? Historian Tracy McKenzie is back to share lessons and warnings from 19th century America. Plus, new developments as the turducken turns.

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0:37 - Intro

1:56 - Show Starts

3:10 - Theme Song

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4:36 - Stronger Men's Conference Story Continued

14:46 - Raunchy Christians

23:23 - Children and Public Spaces

33:00 - Literacy and Discipleship

35:38 - Hearing vs. Reading the Bible

42:23 - Can Churches be the Antidote for a Lonely, Digital World?

51:13 - Integrating Technology and Scripture

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57:03 - Interview

59:03 - Can We Compare Today and 1850?

1:03:21 - How Has Media Affected Current Politics?

1:15:16 - The Role of Conspiracy Theories

1:24:42 - Why Were We More Unified in the Past?

1:35:00 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

John Lindell and Mark Driscoll

https://julieroys.com/john-lindell-apologizes-for-inviting-driscoll-and-sword-swallower-to-stronger-mens-conference/

Biblical Literacy in a Postliterate Age

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/april-web-only/biblical-literacy-in-postliterate-age-reading-video.html

The Raunchy Christians Are Here

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/us/evangelicals-christians-conservative-trump.html

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