Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues Is the church serious about justice?
Join Denison Forum’s podcast host, Mark Turman, as he engages with author, pastor, and speaker Skye Jethani in a profound discussion about justice, faith, and the teachings of Jesus. They explore the theme of taking Jesus seriously, particularly in the context of the Sermon on the Mount. Skye shares insights from his book, What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice?, highlighting the biblical principles of justice and righteousness.
The conversation covers the historical and cultural influences on American Christianity, the intersection of God's wrath and love, and the role of justice in God's plan. The episode aims to equip listeners to think biblically, live beautifully, and serve eagerly in their communities.
Topics
- (00:32): Introducing Skye Jethani and the Topic of Justice
- (01:41): Exploring the Sermon on the Mount
- (04:18): The American Church and the Concept of Justice
- (06:00): Historical Context: Revivalism and Social Justice
- (08:04): The Role of Slavery in Dividing the Church
- (12:59): Justice and Righteousness: A Biblical Perspective
- (16:50): The Interplay of Justice and Mercy
- (20:14): Personal and Social Dimensions of Faith
- (24:42): The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Cultural Perspectives
- (28:02): Understanding the Judgment of Nations
- (30:48): Disney Princess Theology
- (34:12): The Subtle Nature of Revenge
- (37:50): Active and Passive Wrath of God
- (44:58): The Intersection of God's Wrath and Love
- (49:14): Making Theology Accessible
- (50:53): Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Resources
- What If Jesus Was Serious about Justice? By Skye Jethani
- What If Jesus Was Serious about Heaven? By Skye Jethani
- If Jesus was serious . . . then our view of heaven must match his: An excerpt from "What If Jesus Was Serious about Heaven?" by Skye Jethani
- The Holy Post podcast
- More about Skye Jethani
- What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?
- What is biblical righteousness?
About Skye Jethani
Skye Jethani (MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is an award-winning author, former pastor, and speaker. He is cohost of the popular Holy Post podcast. Jethani has written numerous books, including the What If Jesus Was Serious? series, and served for more than a decade in numerous editorial and executive roles at Christianity Today. He also writes a daily devotional called With God Daily. He and his wife live in Wheaton, Illinois, with their three children.
About Dr. Mark Turman
Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today’s culture.
About Denison Forum
Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.