686: Shootings, Single Fathers, & the Shadow Side of Ambition with Miroslav Volf

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Sep 10, 2025

Miroslav Volf, a Yale theologian and author of "The Cost of Ambition," dives into pressing societal issues. He explores the alarming rise of single fathers by choice, revealing changing family dynamics and the emotional complexities of modern parenthood. Volf also critiques the damaging effects of a competitive culture on Christian values, arguing that ambition often leads to unhealthy comparisons. Additionally, he reflects on the moral implications of gun violence, challenging listeners to engage more thoughtfully with societal issues.

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ADVICE

Act To Protect Neighbors

Pass reasonable laws and also preach heart-change; don't treat them as mutually exclusive.
Christians should sacrifice private rights when necessary to protect neighbors and children.

ANECDOTE

Old Patterns Built Relational Practice

Skye Jethani recounts meeting his wife at a Bible conference and youth-group dating practices.
He uses that memory to show how past social contexts trained people in relational skills.

ADVICE

Restore Spaces For Real Relationships

Rebuild embodied social contexts where people meet and learn relational skills.
Limit phone-driven isolation in formative years to restore communal dating norms.

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