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Theology in the Raw

Being Joyful Outsiders in our Turbulent Cultural Moment: Patrick Miller

Feb 27, 2025
Patrick Miller, a Teaching Pastor at the Crossing Church and co-host of popular podcasts, dives into the complexities of navigating faith in today's world. He discusses the cultural shift from postmodern cynicism to a yearning for meaning and the rise of metamodernism. With a focus on evolving forms of evangelism, Miller emphasizes the importance of authenticity in spiritual practices. He also shares insights from his new book, 'Joyful Outsiders,' highlighting how Christians can embrace a hopeful identity amid cultural challenges.
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  • The conversation highlights a cultural shift away from cynicism, encouraging individuals to seek sincerity and enthusiasm in their spiritual beliefs.
  • There is a growing revival of interest in spiritual and religious practices, indicating a renewed hunger for community and spiritual connection among younger generations.

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Cultural Polarization and Its Challenges

The conversation examines the increasing polarization within political and evangelical spheres, highlighting how this environment has created a binary view of society. The speaker identifies postmodernism's decline, suggesting it is giving way to a new phase that may bring back a favorable perspective toward shared values and narratives. This shift could potentially lead people to seek sincerity and enthusiasm in their beliefs, as opposed to the cynicism that has characterized the recent past. By transcending the skeptical attitudes of the past, there is hope that individuals will once again engage constructively with their faith and culture.

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