City Harvest Church Weekend Sermons cover image

City Harvest Church Weekend Sermons

A.R. Bernard: The Three Sectors Of Society (Part 1)

May 14, 2019
A.R. Bernard, a dynamic speaker at City Harvest Church, shares compelling insights on the intersection of faith and societal sectors: government, not-for-profit, and for-profit. He emphasizes that every believer is a missionary with a moral duty to enhance the common good. Topics include the influence of film on worldviews, the importance of communal responsibility in faith, and strategies for balancing profit with principles. Bernard brilliantly advocates for Christians to use their talents to foster equitable growth and support marginalized communities.
01:30:16

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Every believer serves as a missionary across three societal sectors: government, not-for-profit, and for-profit, promoting the common good.
  • The podcast emphasizes the importance of engaging with culture without compromising faith, as illustrated by the Jewish experience in Babylonian exile.

Deep dives

Understanding the Marketplace

The concept of the marketplace goes beyond mere transactions of goods and services; it encompasses the exchange of ideas, values, and philosophies that shape societal norms. This space serves as a platform for various opinions to coexist and be challenged, reflecting deeper cultural values that may not be immediately apparent. For instance, a clothing company's controversial designs can elicit significant public backlash, demonstrating how products can symbolize broader social ideologies. Thus, the marketplace plays a critical role in shaping cultural discourse and societal norms through these exchanges.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode