Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times ST80: A Raw Conversation about the Fragile State of our Country and the American Church
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Sep 19, 2025 AJ and Nijay engage in a candid discussion about the unsettling current events affecting the nation. They reflect on the shocking violence of the week and contemplate the challenging concept of loving one’s enemies as taught by Jesus. Delving into the Sermon on the Mount, they highlight the radical nature of this command, especially in times of oppression. The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of prayer, arguing that it fosters mercy instead of retaliation. They conclude with heartfelt prayers for those affected by recent tragedies.
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Jubilant Meeting Then National Tragedy
- A.J. describes leaving a jubilant meeting about his church food pantry and then learning Charlie Kirk was assassinated that same day.
- He stayed off social media briefly and then felt disheartened by the online celebratory rhetoric he encountered.
Violence As Desperation, Not Change
- Nijay frames the moment as pivotal for American history and links violence to desperation and distorted attempts to force change.
- He argues that taking matters into our own hands at that level contradicts Christian belief that God is in control.
Love Your Enemies Is The Hardest Command
- Nijay calls 'love your enemies' the most difficult teaching in the Bible and contrasts praying for enemies with praying for their destruction.
- He emphasizes Jesus models compassion, citing Jesus' prayer from the cross as the deepest example.
