Top Theology Stories of 2023 with Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger
Dec 22, 2023
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Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger as they discuss the impact of Tim Keller, the removal of Saddleback Church from the Southern Baptist Convention, the importance of God's law as His grace, the influence of chat GPT AI technology, the ongoing conflict in Israel-Palestine, Elizabeth Elliot's biographies, challenges of parenting in a secular age, and their gratitude for listeners with wishes for the new year.
Tim Keller's legacy and the discussion on women in ministry were key topics in the biggest stories affecting the church in the past year.
The rising trend of de-churching highlights the importance of proactive church engagement and building bonds to counteract the decline.
The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding and unbiased assessment of oppressed and oppressor dynamics.
Deep dives
The importance of the Gospel in uncertain times
The Gospel Coalition aims to define, defend, and declare the Gospel of Jesus Christ amidst the chaos of life. They produce multimedia resources to root people in solid truth and rely on supporters for success.
Annual recap of church stories around the world
Colin Hanson and Melissa Kruger from the Gospel Bound podcast discuss the biggest stories affecting the church in the past year, including Tim Keller's legacy and the discussion on women in ministry.
The impact of de-churching and the need for proactive church engagement
A rising trend of de-churching indicates that many people have moved away from institutionalized religion. Churches need to be proactive in building bonds, connecting people, and fighting the decline of church engagement.
The complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict and its global reactions
The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas sparked intense global reactions. The inconsistencies in perceptions of oppressed and oppressor dynamics in the situation highlight the need for a deeper understanding and unbiased assessment.
Highlights of TGC 23 and Melissa's Leadership
TGC 23, led by Melissa, was a milestone event that received positive feedback. Melissa's role in shaping the content and the overall feel of the conference was appreciated by many attendees. The conference showcased unity and joy among diverse participants. Additionally, the podcast mentions the TGC Book Awards, highlighting books that have made an impact this year.
Recommended Books and Realities of Parenting Teens
Several book recommendations are made, including 'The Identity Trap' by Yasha Monk, which offers a left-wing perspective on far-left views. 'Generations' by Jean Twangy explores generational differences influenced by technological innovations. Saul Morrison's 'One Who Confronts Certainty' delves into questions of our age with insights from Russian writers. Lastly, Paul Kicks' 'Tells the Story of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham' and the complexities it entailed. Melissa discusses her own book 'Parenting with Hope' which addresses parenting teens in a secular age, emphasizing the importance of anchoring principles like prayer, the Word, and church involvement.
Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual recap discussion on the biggest stories affecting the church around the world in the last year. This conversation was originally featured on TGC's Gospelbound podcast.
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