Faithful Politics The After Party: A New Direction for Christian Politics w/Curtis Chang
In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Josh Burtram engage with Curtis Chang, discussing the integration of Christianity with modern societal issues. Chang, the founder of Redeeming Babel and author of "The Anxiety Opportunity," delves into the challenges Christians face in politics and society. He emphasizes the importance of addressing anxiety, understanding the role of organizations, and navigating political engagement from a faith-based perspective.
Curtis Chang introduces his initiative "The After Party," focusing on transforming Christian political engagement. This initiative advocates for a more reflective and respectful approach to political discourse, encouraging a shift from what Christians believe to how they engage with others in political contexts. The conversation also touches on the need for a theological perspective on institutions and the Christian church's involvement in politics, culminating in a thoughtful discussion on submitting to God's authority in all aspects of life.
- To learn more about "The After Party" visit: https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-party/
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Guest Bio:
Curtis Chang bridges the worlds of secular institutions and theology. In the former world, he is the founder and CEO of Consulting Within Reach (CWR), a firm serving nonprofits and government agencies. His consulting work has won an award in social innovation from the Obama White House, and he teaches strategic planning as a faculty member of American University’s School of International Service.
In the Christian world, he is a consulting professor at Duke Divinity School and a Senior Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. Curtis is also a former senior pastor of an Evangelical Covenant Church in San Jose, California. He is the author of the book The Anxiety Opportunity: Ho
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