The Art of Teaching 1. preaching in a secular society (season 2)
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Sep 5, 2024 
John Mark Comer, a prominent author and speaker on spirituality, joins Jon Tyson, a pastor known for urban church planting, and Jefferson Bethke, a spoken word artist exploring faith and culture. They dive into the challenges of preaching in a secular society, emphasizing the need to connect biblical truths with contemporary culture. They discuss the shift from divine influence to a reliance on politics and technology, particularly post-2020, and provide encouragement for pastors navigating this secular landscape while presenting Jesus compellingly.
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Contextual Preaching
- Understand the cultural context of your audience to preach effectively.
- Preaching the Bible alone is insufficient; anchor your message in both the divine and contemporary worlds.
Defining Secularism
- Secularism is an ordering of the world without reference to the divine.
- It separates church and state and prioritizes humanity as the ultimate authority.
Shifting Perspectives on God
- John Tyson notes that after 9/11, discussions centered on God's role in national tragedy.
- However, after events like the 2008 financial crash and Hurricane Sandy, this discourse shifted to cynicism towards God.