Russell Moore, Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, discusses the impact of fiction on his thinking, American church's struggle with cultural nominalism, need for repentance and conversion, and the biblical meaning of hope. Exploring challenges in the church's involvement in politics, theological influences, upcoming conference on kingdom politics, and importance of repentance for renewal.
American church needs to repent of cultural nominalism and turn to ancient practices for spiritual transformation.
Moore emphasizes deep theological grounding and communal repentance for a shift towards communal understanding of faith.
Deep dives
Exploring Theological Vision and Influence
Dr. Joel Lawrence of the Center for Pastry Theologians podcast converses with Dr. Russell Moore on theological vision. Moore reflects on his theological influences, including CS Lewis, Augustine, Luther, and Irenaeus. He emphasizes the importance of deep theological grounding.
Challenges Facing Evangelicalism
Moore discusses the evolving maturation of his faith and criticizes the pragmatic approach of the American church. He highlights the need to return to ancient church practices and emphasizes the importance of spiritual transformation over quick fixes in addressing challenges within evangelicalism.
Crisis and Revival in the Church
The discussion delves into the need for a crisis or 'altar call' within the American evangelical church, signifying repentance and conversion. Moore advocates for a deepening spiritual connection and communal repentance, urging a shift from individualistic approaches to a broader communal understanding of faith.
Ecclesiological Reflections on Church-State Relations
Moore reflects on deficits in American evangelical ecclesiology affecting political interactions. He critiques the church's hyperactivity in tribalism and emphasizes the importance of restoring a sense of communal belonging, spiritual transformation, and a deeper engagement with theological grounding amid political challenges.
Russell Moore, Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, joins the podcast to talk about his journey of faith, major influences on his faith, and current reflections on the state of American Evangelicalism. Why is fiction so profoundly impactful on his thinking? Why is the American church prone to cultural nominalism and pragmatism? What does the American church need to repent of and convert to? What is the biblical meaning of hope? All this and more on this new episode!
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