Breakpoint Shooting at a Michigan LDS Church, Louise Perry Converts, Mississippi Test Scores Skyrocket; Third Way-ism, Keller, and Kirk
28 snips
Oct 3, 2025 A shooting at a Michigan LDS church raises concerns about religious violence in society. Louise Perry's unexpected conversion from a non-religious feminist to Christianity sparks a fascinating discussion. The podcast also highlights Mississippi's impressive turnaround in education, emphasizing effective teaching methods. Additionally, a debate on Third Wayism versus direct political engagement is explored, with insights on political involvement from figures like Timothy Keller and Charlie Kirk, along with reflections on the implications of idolizing leaders.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Violence Goes Beyond Partisan Labels
- Violence against religious communities doesn't fit neatly into partisan categories and often springs from deeper worldview and mental-health breakdowns.
- John Stonestreet argues politics alone can't explain motives; we must attend to worldview, family, and mental-health factors.
Judge Clearly, Call Out Your Own Side
- Christians must 'judge rightly' by being clear thinkers and calling out problems on their own side as well as the other side.
- Katie Faust urges conservatives to acknowledge patterns of violence and permission structures wherever they exist.
Louise Perry's Conversion Journey
- Katie recounts Louise Perry's public conversion from nonreligious feminist to Christianity after researching the sexual revolution.
- Perry found sociological evidence persuasive enough to lead her to theologically frame her arguments and embrace faith.
