The Speak Life Podcast Patrick Miller: Negative World, Positive Church || SLP565
Feb 12, 2025
Patrick Miller, co-author of 'Joyful Outsiders', discusses navigating today's culture wars. He explores the evolving dynamics and tensions between traditional and modern values. Delving into metamodernism, he highlights the search for meaning in a post-modern world. Miller emphasizes the importance of churches adapting their outreach methods to connect with curious spiritual seekers and the role of joyful outsiders in fostering community. He also touches on the impact of social media, and the spiritual renaissance among Gen Z, showcasing their quest for authentic faith.
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Culture War Definition
- Culture wars arise when groups interpret the same event differently.
- This stems from differing values and beliefs, not necessarily political alignments.
Cultural Shift
- The cultural landscape is shifting away from progressive and postmodern dominance.
- This shift is evident in unexpected alliances and changing values, exemplified by figures like Snoop Dogg and Donald Trump.
Modernism vs. Postmodernism
- Modernism, emphasizing reason and individualism, arose from traditional culture.
- Postmodernism, skeptical of grand narratives, critiques modernism's failures, leading to cynicism and deconstruction.
