Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Living as Outsiders in Our Culture (with Patrick Miller)
Jul 15, 2025
Patrick Miller, a Teaching Pastor and the Director of Digital Relationships at the Crossing Church, discusses living as Christian outsiders in today's divided culture. He emphasizes the importance of diverse church collaboration and the role of individual engagement styles in ministry. Miller shares personal stories about navigating faith amidst societal issues like inclusivity and gender identity. He encourages believers to cultivate a joyful outsider mentality, embracing the tensions of their faith while deepening their connection with Jesus.
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Diverse Cultural Engagement Gifts
- Churches often have one or two dominant ways to engage culture, like arts or protest.
- A full, harmonious Christian cultural engagement requires all unique gifts combined.
Jesus' Kingdom, Not Partisan Politics
- Jesus established a kingdom with a politic, but He is not partisan.
- Church division arises when partisan politics is imposed on Jesus' message.
Christian Identity as Exiles
- Christians are exiles in their communities, citizens of God's kingdom first.
- Experiences of exile vary greatly by cultural and geographic context.
