Jonathan Merritt

Jonathan Merritt, a Vice President at Simon & Schuster and acclaimed author, shares his evolution from conservative Southern Baptist to post-evangelicalism. He discusses the gifts and burdens of his upbringing, highlighting the importance of community and scripture. Merritt explains his preference for the term 'post-evangelical,' emphasizing humility in faith reconstruction. He also touches on navigating family dynamics after coming out, promotes loving across theological divides, and reflects on the resilience of religion amid national polarization.