The Russell Moore Show Recovering Christian Vocabulary: A Conversation with Stanley Hauerwas
Mar 19, 2025
Stanley Hauerwas, a renowned theologian and author from Duke Divinity School, joins the conversation to discuss his latest collection of essays, Jesus Changes Everything. He passionately explores the impact of Christian friendship and the real legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, offering rich insights into authentic faith. Hauerwas challenges listeners to critically reassess conventional views on war and the complexities of modern Christian vocabulary, all while advocating for deeper, transformative dialogue within church communities.
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Hauerwas's Home Church and Call to Ministry
- Stanley Hauerwas found his home church, Pleasant Mound United Methodist Church, unimpressive but learned Charles Wesley's hymns there.
- He dedicated his life to the Lord after almost surrendering 25 times, unintentionally suggesting he'd enter ministry.
Staying Methodist
- Hauerwas chose to stay Methodist because he believed the Wesley brothers were reviving evangelical Christianity within a Catholic framework.
- Ironically, he's now a member of an Episcopal church.
Truth of the Christian Story
- Hauerwas believes the Christian story's truth lies in the existence of figures like Karl Barth and Dietrich Bonhoeffer and their witness to Christ's crucifixion.
- He finds being a Christian incredibly interesting due to creation being revealed through a first-century Palestinian Jew.
