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Trading FOMO for JOMO: Keith and Patrick's New Book, Joyful Outisders, Coming Soon!

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Nov 23, 2024

Navigating the complexities of modern Christianity feels challenging, but embracing an outsider status can offer joy. The hosts share insights from their upcoming book, suggesting six unique roles for Christians to engage with culture rather than conforming or retreating. They discuss cultural shifts in American morality, revealing how societal acceptance has changed over the years. The concept of JOMO—finding joy in missing out—offers a refreshing perspective, especially during the busy holiday season.

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ANECDOTE

Drag Show Controversy

Keith and Patrick recount a local controversy involving a drag show at a diversity breakfast attended by middle schoolers.
This event sparked community debate and highlighted the challenges Christians face in navigating cultural differences.

ADVICE

Responding to Cultural Tension

Christians often respond to cultural tension by combating, conforming, or cloistering.
Consider alternative approaches rooted in faith.

INSIGHT

Christians as Outsiders

Christians have always been outsiders throughout history.
Embrace this identity instead of striving for insider status.

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For many Christians, fitting into the current cultural moment just feels…hard! From 40 million people having left the church in the last 25 years to less than half of U.S. adults identifying as Protestants or church attendees, one thing is clear: Christians are outsiders. But is that such a bad thing? Should we fear missing out, or consider it a joy? On today’s episode, Keith and Patrick make a special announcement: They wrote another book! Coming in January 2025, Joyful Outsiders: 6 Ways to Follow Jesus in a Disorienting Culture will explore six unique ways that Christians can joyfully accept their calling to change culture without being changed by culture. Today, they explain the story behind writing this book and why they believe it will be a practical resource for “everyday Christians needing everyday answers to face everyday problems.” They break down the three ways Christians typically respond to a tense culture: combat, conform, or cloister. Then they present a more godly approach: Six unique types of outsiders that lend themselves to a person’s God-given strengths and abilities. Are you a trainer, protestor, builder, ambassador, artist, or advisor? We hope this sneak peek gives you a glimpse of the joy that’s possible when Christians embrace their role as outsiders.

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