Esau McCaulley's memoir, "How Far to the Promised Land," delves into his personal journey of faith, shaped by experiences of family trauma, racism, and poverty. The book explores his complex relationship with his father, who struggled with addiction, and how this impacted his understanding of God and suffering. McCaulley reflects on the challenges of reconciling his faith with his lived experiences, offering a powerful and honest account of his spiritual growth. He challenges traditional narratives of faith, highlighting the importance of racial identity and personal experiences in shaping one's relationship with God. The book resonates with readers seeking to understand the intersection of faith and personal struggles.
In 'The Divine Commodity,' Skye Jethani explores how consumer culture has distorted elements of Christian faith, turning worship into entertainment, churches into corporations, and God into a consumable product. Using Scripture, history, and the art of Vincent van Gogh, Jethani articulates the problems of consumer Christianity and offers an alternative vision for a more meaningful faith. The book challenges readers to liberate their imaginations from consumerism's grip and to rediscover the values of Christ's kingdom.
Walter Brueggemann's "The Prophetic Imagination" is a highly influential work in biblical studies and theology. It explores the nature of prophecy in the Old Testament and its relevance to contemporary society. Brueggemann argues that the prophetic tradition is not merely about predicting the future but about critiquing power structures and advocating for justice. He emphasizes the importance of a prophetic imagination that challenges complacency and calls for social transformation. The book has had a profound impact on theological discourse, shaping how scholars and theologians understand the role of the prophet in society. It continues to be widely read and studied for its insightful analysis of the prophetic tradition and its enduring relevance to contemporary issues.
Protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration’s immigration policies have turned violent, but will the images of vandalism and attacks on police actually help the President? And Phil asks if there is any way to prevent necessary mass protests from becoming violent. One of the most respected Bible scholars of the last century has passed away. Old Testament professor Walter Bruggemann contrasted the world’s vision of scarcity with God’s kingdom of abundance, but Kaitlyn thinks his understanding of exile is over-applied today. Skye talks with his Holy Post Media colleague, Esau McCaulley, about his vocation as a priest, professor, and podcaster, and his desire to see Christianity applied to both the beauty and brokenness of the culture. Also this week—flying zebras and burning Waymos.
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0:00 - Show Starts
4:30 - Theme Song
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7:20 - Runaway Ed the Zebra!
14:33 - LA Protests, Self-Driving Cars
20:30 - Is Violent Protest Inevitable?
30:38 - Walter Brueggemann’s Passing
34:22 - Kaitlyn’s Disagreement with Brueggemann
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45:25 - Interview
47:32 - Why Esau’s an Anglican Priest
54:30 - Why Esau’s a Podcaster
1:04:20 - How Does Esau’s Brain Work?
1:12:38 - White Evangelicals Centering
1:19:45 - End Credits
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Pet Zebra Escaped!
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