The Theopolis Podcast Assessing the Ministry of Tim Keller - A Conversation with James Wood and Collin Hansen
Oct 29, 2025
Collin Hansen, Vice President for Content at The Gospel Coalition and author of Tim Keller's intellectual biography, joins James Wood, Associate Professor at Redeemer University and author of 'How I Evolved on Tim Keller.' Together, they evaluate Tim Keller's profound influence on modern evangelism and his legacy after his passing. Topics include Keller's approach to cultural decline, his model of church that emphasizes love and justice, and critiques of his 'winsome third-wayism.' They discuss the evolving spiritual curiosity among youth and the dynamics of contemporary evangelism.
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Keller Warned About A New Generation
- Collin recalls Keller warning that the next generation would need new methods as youth lacked religious awareness.
- Keller repeatedly called for rethinking ministry amid spreading secularism.
Aim For Deep Cultural Renewal
- Collin urges pursuing deep cultural change rather than surface-level wins by building learned, principled leadership.
- He recommends humble, long-term efforts focused on institutions and solidarity.
A Personal Meeting With Keller
- James Wood recounts meeting Tim Keller after a Campus Crusade talk and awkwardly quoting Keller back to him.
- Keller playfully knocked him on the head, a small moment showing Keller's personal humility.
