The author explores the impact of evangelical culture on those outside of it, drawing from personal experiences. They discuss the power and allure of evangelical worship and its potential for good if channeled correctly. However, they critique how the book in question fails to do so, leading to intense and isolating experiences for those within the culture. This isolation further distances evangelicalism from those who cannot relate to it.
Jon Ward, senior political correspondent for Yahoo News, joins Curtis to talk about his process of deconstructing - and reconstructing - his life as a follower of Jesus. Jon draws on his recently released book, Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation, to dissect the spiritual, social, political, and emotional dimensions of his years growing up as an insider in the evangelical world. Jon also provides a fascinating account of why his life as a journalist has been so crucial to his faith. Curtis offers the Biblical basis for why deconstruction - properly understood - is necessary for every generation of believers.
Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation by Jon Ward
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