Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast

Stanley Hauerwas and Tish Warren — Theology that Makes a Difference

Sep 26, 2025
Tish Harrison Warren, an Anglican priest and author, joins esteemed theologian Stanley Hauerwas to explore the profound impact of theology on everyday life. Tish highlights Hauerwas's accessible approach, emphasizing how he reshaped her views on church and politics through works like 'Community of Character.' They discuss how Jesus's lordship influences every aspect of life, the role of prayer and the Psalms, and the joy found in community, even amid pain. Together, they reflect on the implications of living a life deeply engaged with faith.
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ANECDOTE

Finding Hauerwas In College

  • Tish Harrison Warren describes first encountering Hauerwas's Community of Character as life-changing and clarifying her sense of theology for the church.
  • She credits Hauerwas with reshaping her politics, beliefs, and understanding of discipleship and the church's public role.
INSIGHT

Church As Alternative Polis

  • Hauerwas frames the church as an alternative polis shaped by Jesus rather than by American partisan categories.
  • This reframes political and ethical questions as matters of discipleship and ecclesial identity.
ADVICE

Let Jesus Shape Every Category

  • Take Jesus seriously to let him shape every category of life, from violence to money to marriage.
  • Engage scripture and church history deeply instead of defaulting to secular or partisan answers.
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