The Esau McCaulley Podcast Who's the New Public Face of Christianity?
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Mar 6, 2025 
In this discussion, Justin Giboney, a prominent voice in Christian activism, and Tish Harrison Warren, an insightful theologian and author, dive into the shifting landscape of Christian leadership. They tackle the decline of traditional figures like Billy Graham and Tim Keller, the rise of social media influencers in faith, and the resurgence of young people returning to church. Their conversation also highlights the often unfair media portrayal of Christianity, while providing a hopeful outlook amid the chaos and uncertainty surrounding modern faith.
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Religious Influence
- Public figures in Catholicism gain influence through appointed authority.
- Protestant and Black Church leaders gain influence through individual accomplishments and charisma.
Transcending Political Categorization
- Christianity needs public figures who transcend easy political categorization.
- Charlie Dates is an example of such a figure.
Youth Group Games Controversy
- Esau McCaulley's "hill to die on" post about disliking youth group games sparked negative comments.
- This highlights how online discussions can focus on the worst aspects of a topic.
