The Art of Teaching 5. re-enchanting Our Preaching
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Oct 10, 2024 Explore how secularism impacts teaching and preaching in today's disenchanted world. Discover the importance of awakening deeper connections and desires for love and purpose. Learn how communities and apologetics can engage younger generations in faith. Hear how personal stories and historical figures, like St. Augustine, can present Christianity as both plausible and beautiful. Finally, understand the transformative power of joy and authentic community in portraying the Christian faith attractively.
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Awaken Desire
- Awaken desire by tapping into people's latent desires, not just rebuking them.
- Focus on the deeper desires people have, like love, belonging, and purpose.
Return to Reality
- Returning to reality involves making faith both plausible and desirable.
- Address "defeater beliefs"—beliefs that contradict Christianity—to increase plausibility.
Showcase Beauty
- Make Christianity desirable by showcasing the beauty of Jesus's life and teachings.
- Focus on his compassion, mercy, and challenge against oppressive systems.