#234 | What Are Christians For? with Jake Meador, Pt. 1

What Are Christians For? Is it only to be disciples who make disciples? Is it to glorify God and enjoy Him forever? What about in our public life? What role does our Christian faith play in the political sphere? Our vocation? Does it have any effect on the environment? The answer is an unequivocal, yes!

Jake Meador is today's guest on Apollos Watered, discussing his book, What Are Christians For?

Jake is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy, an online periodical seeking to be a voice of sanity in the midst of craziness. His writing has appeared in First Things, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, Commonweal, Front Porch Republic, National Review and Fare Forward. He is the author of two books, In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World and What are Christians for?: Life Together at the End of the World.

Travis and Jake discuss Lincoln, Nebraska, Tanzania, Wendell Berry, N.T. Wright, Herman Bavinck, Francis Schaeffer, Elisabeth Elliot, and what our role as Christians is to be in the world.

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Takeaways:

• The complexity of modern life necessitates a robust Christian faith capable of addressing myriad challenges.
• Many individuals are deconstructing their faith due to a lack of comprehensive teaching on Christian life and purpose.
• Christians are called not only to make disciples but also to engage meaningfully with cultural and societal issues.
• The conversation explores the broader implications of what it means to be a Christian in a fragmented world.
• The book 'What are Christians for?' challenges readers to reevaluate their understanding of Christian identity and mission.
• Understanding the historical context of Christianity can illuminate contemporary issues and inform a holistic approach to faith.