Those Who Serve The Lord #67 | Do We Need to Reintroduce Christianity to the West? Pt. 1 | Mike Goheen
Sep 13, 2021
Mike Goheen, the Director of Theological Education at the Missional Training Center, shares his insights on reintroducing Christianity in the West. He discusses the stark contrast in how cultures respond to the Gospel, exploring why Americans often tune out faith conversations. Goheen analyzes the Enlightenment's impact on Western Christianity and highlights the need for a cohesive understanding of the biblical narrative in our individualistic society. Tune in for a deep discussion that will challenge and inspire your view on modern faith.
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Mike's Journey to Faith
- Mike Goheen shares how his high school athlete success felt empty and led him to Christ.
- He met his wife shortly after and shifted from seeking fame to faith purposefully.
Newbigin's Missional Insight
- Leslie Newbigin viewed Western culture as a mission field needing gospel contextualization.
- He emphasized that the church must embody the gospel story while engaging culture critically.
Biblical Story as Christian Faith
- The Christian faith must be understood as Jesus within the whole biblical story, not just individual salvation.
- Early theologians like Irenaeus combated heresy by narrating the full biblical story centering on Christ.
