497. Seeking Justice In a Broken World | Connecting Clip of the Week
Dec 15, 2023
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Hosts discuss their efforts to establish justice in a broken world. They explore restoring cities, inspiring creativity, finding hope in darkness, restoring beauty through education and artists, and the faith and influence of Daniel in the midst of evil.
Proper preparation and mindful worship before attending church can lead to a more profound connection to the gospel.
Advocacy and creativity, such as through programs like Embers, can bring hope and restoration to marginalized individuals.
Deep dives
The Importance of Slowing Down and Paying Attention
In the podcast episode, Dr. Paul Trip discusses the significance of slowing down, paying attention, and falling deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before attending church. He emphasizes the need for proper preparation and worshiping God with the reverence and devotion He deserves. By being intentional and mindful, individuals can open their hearts to receive instruction from God's word and experience a more profound connection to the gospel.
Advocacy and Creativity as a Means to Establish Justice
The podcast features a conversation between Dr. Paul Trip, Makoto, and Hygien, about their efforts to establish justice in a broken world. Makoto shares his passion for advocating artists, culture, and cities through what he calls 'culture care.' Hygien emphasizes the importance of creating beauty and restoring the brokenness caused by injustice. They discuss the transformative impact of their work with Embers, a program focused on empowering and providing education for children in challenging circumstances, such as those living in the Red Light District. Their experiences highlight the power of advocacy and creativity in bringing hope and a sense of belonging to marginalized individuals.
Restoring Beauty and Renewing Hope through Justice
The podcast episode explores the connection between seeking justice and restoring broken beauty. Hygien emphasizes that justice serves as a means to restore the violated beauty and image of God. Through the story of a rescued victim from a brothel, the importance of allowing individuals to envision and pursue their desires is highlighted. The episode emphasizes the need for individuals to come alongside organizations like Embers, acting as supporters and storytellers of the problems that exist in the world. The podcast concludes by encouraging artists to join the artist advocates group and use their talents and platforms to give a voice to the voiceless and share stories of hope that can restore broken beauty and create something new.
In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guests Makoto and Haejin discuss their efforts to establish justice in our broken world.
To hear more of Mako and Haejin’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 026 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.
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As a Christian, you understand the importance of attending church on Sunday. However, many of us let life’s distractions - whether it’s our kids sporting events or demanding work schedules - pull us away from this essential spiritual discipline.
In his latest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp shares 52 devotions that illuminate the beauty and significance of church, helping us engage in vibrant gathered worship each week. Over the course of a year, our prayer is that Sunday Matters will strengthen your personal relationship with God and fill churches with joyful, engaged, and passionate worshipers. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.
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