No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp 204: Unabridged Interview: Mike Cosper
Apr 18, 2025
Mike Cosper, Director of Podcast at Christianity Today and host of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, discusses the complexities of critiquing a community you're part of. He delves into celebrity culture and toxic masculinity within American Christianity, questioning not just if faith is true, but if it is good. The conversation also navigates the challenges of maintaining authenticity in faith, the significance of genuine storytelling, and the need for meaningful community in today's chaotic society.
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Transformative Gospel Encounter
- Mike Cosper experienced a life-changing gospel encounter at a Christian rock concert as a teenager.
- This moment deeply impacted his faith and shaped his spiritual journey.
Storytelling as Survival
- Humans are storytelling creatures and tell stories as survival information.
- Cosper sees the gospel story as the best framework to make sense of life.
15 Years at Sojourn Church
- Mike Cosper served 15 years at Sojourn Church but left due to unhealthy leadership culture.
- His departure led to years of grappling with faith and church disillusionment.
