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Bridgetown Audio Podcast

Part 9: Future Church for the Future World

Apr 5, 2021
38:05
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Exploring the shift from traditional religious institutions to alternative spiritual practices. Discussing the message of hope in the New Testament. Delving into the search for a more fulfilling life narrative. Understanding baptism as a symbolic reenactment of the gospel. Emphasizing the importance of focusing on goodness over negativity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Modern society seeks moral certainty in non-religious avenues like yoga and politics.
  • Politics in America mirrors religious fervor, lacking transcendent values and redemptive solutions.

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The God-Shaped Hole in Society

In late modern Western society, the concept of a God-shaped hole is discussed, where individuals experience an inherent yearning for love, intimacy, meaning, and community. Despite the decline in church attendance, this yearning has shifted towards non-religious avenues like yoga, mindfulness, politics, and wellness trends, reflecting a broader societal search for moral certainty and communal identity.

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