Ideology: Recent Episodes
Drew Steadman & Mick Murray
Welcome to Ideology, a podcast where we explore the power of ideas and look at the underlying intellectual and theological frameworks that have given rise to the contours of our modern society.
We chose "Ideology" for its etymology (idea, or pattern; + logos, or word/discourse). It is the science of ideas, the pattern of discourse that impacts how we perceive reality.
Our goal is to look under the hood and evaluate how the ideologies of the past have influenced where we are today. This is both a diagnosis but also a hopeful prognosis as we project forward into the future.
In Episode 23 of Season 4, Drew and Mick address some listener questions in this fourth and final installment of a look at Pentecostal theology. Why do some churches teach cessationism? How should we understand the validity of the "manifestations" of the Spirit? What about the public use of the gifts? Listen in to find out!
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Episode notes:
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"Tongues Speaking in the Early Church" by David Capes (article)
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Commentary on Corinthians by Gordon Fee
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- Ringing Through the Night by Benjamin James
In Episode 22 of Season 4, Drew and Mick continue the exploration of Pentecostal theology and specifically a handful of suggestions for charismatic believers moving forward into a robust expression of the faith. How can we learn from our Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and other Protestant brothers and sisters? What role does liturgy play in the experience of the charismatic church? Listen in for more!
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- Ready to Fly (Instrumental) by Leucadia
In Episode 21 of Season 4, Drew and Mick continue to evaluate Pentecostalism as it represents such a large segment of the global Christian church. What defines Pentecostal theology? Is that a possible task, or is it something that is experienced rather than explained propositionally? Listen in for more!
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Show notes:
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The Routledge Handbook of Pentecostal Theology by Christopher Stephenson
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Baptized in the Spirit by Frank Macchia
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Spirit, Word, Community by Amos Yong
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Thinking in Tongues by James KA Smith
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Pentecostal Theology: Living the Full Gospel by Wolfgang Vondey
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- Peace by Lane King
In Episode 20 of Season 4, Drew and Mick begin a multi-episode exploration of Pentecostalism. In this first installment, they seek to establish some definitions - what is Pentecostalism? Charismatic? Neo-pentecostalism? Third-wave spirituality? Pentecostals are on track to become the largest branch of the global church within our lifetimes. Tune in to see how and why this is significant to modern, Western believers.
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References:
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The Cambridge Companion to Pentecostalism by Cecil M. Robeck & Amos Yong
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Fire from Heaven by Harvey Cox
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The Spirit Poured Out on All Flesh by Amos Yong
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Pentecostalism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Wolfgang Vondey
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Theological Roots of Pentecostalism by Donald Dayton
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The Supernatural and the Circuit Rider by Rimi Xhemajli
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Pentecostals: Origins & Developments by Walter Hollenweger
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Where are the Poor by Philip Wingeier-Rayo
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Coping with Poverty: Pentecostals and Christian Base Communities in Brazil by Cecelia Loreto Mariz
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- Memory by Why We Wander
In Episode 19 of Season 4, Drew and Mick conclude a review of James K.A. Smith's How (Not) to Be Secular by looking at chapters 4 and 5, evaluating the key shifts that have led to the "age of authenticity" that we now live in and how to inhabit this world as followers of Christ.
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- Madre Terra by Kisnou
Ever wondered why we can't shake the feel that there must be something more? Listen in to Episode 18 of Season 4 as Drew and Mick continue to unpack Smith's How (Not) to Be Secular. Here they look at Chapter 3 titled "The Malaise of Immanence" and discuss the fragility of secular beliefs in light of the human inclination toward the transcendent.
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- Lux by Ryan Taubert
In Episode 17 of Season 4, Drew & Mick continue their review of James K.A. Smith's How Not to Be Secular by looking at Chapter 2 and the process of how the world went from a belief in the transcendent to buffered "immanentization" - that is, "the process whereby meaning, significance, and 'fullness' are sought within an enclosed, self-sufficient, naturalistic universe without any reference to transcendence - a kind of 'enclosure.'" They also look at how these shifts happen primarily at the level of aesthetics (i.e., taste, imagination) rather than logically.
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- London Strings Only (instrumental) by Humming House
In Episode 16 of Season 4, Drew and Mick continue their book review of James K.A. Smith's How Not to Be Secular by looking at Chapter 1. In this episode, they discuss Charles Taylor's three manifestations of secularism over the previous several centuries and how the version we inhabit is largely phenomenological. What are the implications for Christians inhabiting this world? Listen in for more!Connect with us: Email - ideologypc@gmail.comYoutube & Instagram - @ideologypcBackground track (licensed via Musicbed): - Lighthouse by Shawn Williams
In Episode 15 of Season 4, Drew and Mick begin a review of James K.A. Smith's How Not to Be Secular. Who is Smith? Why does he review Charles Taylor's A Secular Age? And what exactly is secularism? How do I, as a follower of Christ, live faithfully to Jesus in this cultural landscape? Listen in for more!
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Resources referenced:
How Not to Be Secular by James K.A. Smith
Thinking in Tongues by James K.A. Smith
Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith
A Secular Age by Charles Taylor
In this first episode of 2024, Drew and Mick assess church trends and what they mean for us as we seek to live faithfully to Jesus in this modern age. Is the church in decline? Listen in to find out.
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Resources Referenced:
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The demographic research of Ryan Burge
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Various works by Thomas Kidd
In Episode 13 of Season 4, Drew and Mick finish a 3-part series on eschatology by looking at the book of Revelation and discussing interpretive techniques. What is the main message of this fascinating but complex letter? What, if any, relevance does it have for us in our modern context? Listen in for more!
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Episode note:
samstorms.org
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- In Memory by Cultus
In Episode 12 of Season 4, Drew and Mick unpack Matthew 24 and 25. Should believers be able to interpret the signs of the times? What should the posture of the saints be regarding the return of Christ? How do we begin to untangle the difficult eschatological passages in the Bible? Listen in for more!
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- Ilia by Kisnou
In Episode 11 of Season 4, Drew and Mick begin an exploration of eschatology - or a study of the "last things." How should we think about Biblical prophecy regarding the end times? Do present events herald the coming of Christ? How has the church thought about these things historically? Listen in for more!
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Resources referenced:
-Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
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Kingdom Come by Sam Storms
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"A Brief Sketch of Amillennial Eschatology" by Anthony Hoekema
In Episode 10 of Season 4, Drew and Mick round out three weeks of a discussion on personhood theory. In this episode, they explore the origins of the concept of personhood, and how historically this idea is rooted in the doctrine of the trinity. Where we root our concept of the self is critical in forming our understanding of ourselves. Listen in for more!
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- Higher by Matt Fax
In Episode 9 of Season 4, Drew and Mick continue a conversation about what it means to be a person by looking at the Biblical narrative regarding humanity. What do we learn from the creation story? What were the effects of the fall? What do we derive from the life and resurrection of Jesus and what are the implications for our future selves? Listen in to find out!
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In Episode 8 of Season 4, Drew and Mick begin a new series of talks exploring what it means to be human. If you've ever wondered about the soul and body, or about the nature of the human will - is it free or bound?, take a listen and join the conversation.
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In Episode 7 of Season 4, Drew and Mick cap off this mini-series on the church in a secular world by looking at the need for believers to depend on the power of the Holy Spirit, lean into community, and live potently in this age. If you wonder how Christians might navigate an increasingly secular culture, then take a listen!
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- Fusion (single edit) by Lights, Motion
Resouces cited:
- All One in Christ Jesus by David Coffey
In Episode 6 of Season 4, Drew and Mick explore several academic and historical positions that the church can take relative to culture, and postures they believe the church is called to exhibit in a secular context. If you find yourself wondering, "Should the church transform, inhabit, or reject culture?" then take a listen to hear more!
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Resources referenced:
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Christ and Culture by Richard Niebuhr
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To Change the World by James Davison Hunter
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Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas & William Willimon
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Radical Orthodoxy by John Milbank & Simon Oliver
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The Churching of America by Rodney Stark
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Various works by Andrew Walls
In Episode 5 of Season 4, Mick and Drew discuss the "mental maps" that we all possess - but are often unaware of - and that influence our formation and decision-making. From our origins to our purpose and ethics, we are being shaped by ideas that we aren't always conscious of. Listen in to hear more.
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- Evaporate by SVVN
In Episode 4 of Season 4, Drew and Mick explore how the secular and Christian belief systems both have a gospel message, or means of salvation, at their core. Humankind is in need of help, but of what nature and in what form? The answers to those questions vary widely depending on the underlying structures of understanding ourselves and the nature of reality.
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Resources referenced in this episode:
- Culture Making by Andy Crouch
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- Blissful Utopia by Under the Stars
In Episode 3 of Season 4, Drew and Mick explore how we as Christians can be aware of the formative power of culture and be intentional about being formed into the image of Christ. All of life is religious. All of life is liturgy. Listen in for more!
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Resources referenced:
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The Gospel in a Pluralist Society by Lesslie Newbigin
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Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith
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The Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider
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Distinction: A Social Critique of the Concept of Taste
Episode 2 of Season 4 is a fresh look at the waters we are swimming in as believers in Western society. If you find yourself over 40 and dealing with a sense of disillusionment, or under 40 and navigating the tension between faith and culture, check out this conversation as Drew and Mick evaluate what they believe to be the new American religion which forms the backdrop of modernity.
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In Episode 1 of Season 4, Drew and Mick discuss where they want to take the podcast in the coming months - focusing on the shift in Western society from operating within a predominantly Judeo-Christian belief system to a primarily secular belief system, and how the follower of Jesus can be formed into the image of Christ in this context.
Stay tuned for videos, live events, and other means of discussing these important topics!
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Escape Velocity by Airplanes
Episode 43 of Season 3 is a reflection on Edwin Friedman & Peter Steinke's A Failure of Nerve where they look at the human tendency to react to the most dysfunctional person in a family, group, or organization and in so doing abdicate much-needed stability. How can we respond in this hour? Take a listen to hear more.
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Episode notes:
- A Failure of Nerve by Edwin Friedman & Peter Steinke
In Episode 42 of Season 3, Drew and Mick explore ways to contextualize the gospel in post-Christian corners of the world. In a society that does not believe in original sin, how do we discuss the guilt associated with breaking God's law? Might we begin by pointing to the fragmentation of relationships and general death & decay brought about by sin as a segue to the cross? Listen in to hear more.
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In Episode 41 of Season 3, Drew and Mick analyze "Christian Nationalism" and offer a critique of this oft-used term in society today. In its basic scientific and theological form, Drew suggests Christian Nationalism is far from the biblical ideal in its grasp for institutional power, but offers an alternative for Christ-followers. Listen in for more.
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In Episode 40 of Season 3, Drew and Mick continue an analysis of secular and Christian approaches to the question of personhood, looking more deeply at the historical Christian approach to trinitarian notions of God as "persons," as well as the relational components of human personhood from both secular and Christian viewpoints. What are the implications for us as followers of Jesus? Listen in for more.
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In Episode 39 of Season 3, Drew and Mick compare and contrast secular and historical Christian anthropologies - addressing the question, what does it mean to be a human person? The two belief systems logically lead to very divergent answers to this question. What are the implications of those viewpoints for us? Listen in for more.
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In Episode 38 of Season 3, Drew & Mick finish a three-week series of discussions on reading and interpreting scripture, exploring the roles of faith and doubt (or critique), context, repeated themes and symbols, and so on. Listen in for more!
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In Episode 37 of Season 3, Drew interviews Dr. Kraig Oman - a biblical scholar who specializes in the epistemology of Luke - on some of the various approaches to biblical interpretation including the ubiquitous discipline of critical inquiry and aporetic inquiry as an alternative. What role does doubt have to play in the believer's understanding of the text? Listen in for more.Connect with us at ideologypc@gmail.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment
In Episode 36 of Season 3, Drew and Mick begin a two-week miniseries on biblical interpretation (exegesis and hermeneutics) where they look at historical approaches, some key considerations, and why this is an important topic for believers. Listen in for more!
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Episode notes:
- How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth by Gordon Fee
In Episode 35 of Season 3, Drew and Mick survey a brief history of church denominations - how did they emerge? What were the factors that drove those developments? What are the implications for those of us in the church today? Listen in to hear more.
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Episode notes:
- The Mosaic of Christian Belief by Roger Olson
In Episode 34 of Season 3, Drew and Mick look at the historicity of the claim that Jesus rose from the dead and the implications for believers and unbelievers alike. The creational theme of embodiment, the fact that the Christian faith hinges on the bodily resurrection, and the mystery of the hypostatic union all beckon the follower of Jesus to embrace communion and not just reflection. Listen in for more.
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In Episode 33 of Season 3, Drew and Mick finish up a three-part conversation about the state of the church post-pandemic and evaluate the health of the church amid an unhealthy society. In what ways is the church being influenced? How can we pursue health against this backdrop? Listen in for more.
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In Episode 32 of Season 3, Drew and Mick evaluate three trends affecting the church in America, including a significant pruning, a conversion of the background civil religion, and the general unhealth of American society. Listen in to part one of two episodes reviewing these themes and how the church can respond in this hour.
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Episode notes:
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Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
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The work of Robert Bellah regarding "civil religion"
In Episode 31 of Season 3, Drew and Mick unpack Paul's warning to Timothy in 2 Timothy chapters 3 and 4, and how the specific concerns Paul harbored for the church in the first century are eerily relevant to the hurdles facing the western church today. Listen in for more!
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In Episode 30 of Season 3, Mick continues to unpack Nancy Pearcey's book, Love Thy Body, and how modern secular personhood theory leads to a low view of the body. In what ways might this thinking affect the spiritual formation of the Christian - whether or not they experience gender dysphoria? Listen in to find out or pick up a copy of Pearcey's book.
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Episode notes:
Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcey
In Episode 29 of Season 3, Mick and Drew review Nancy Pearcey's book, Love Thy Body, exploring how modern secular dualism informs topics such as abortion, human sexuality, and so on. As Christians, how are we potentially being formed or malformed by these ideas? Listen in to hear more.Connect with us at ideologypc@gmail.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or commentEpisode Notes - Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcey
In Episode 28 of Season 3, Drew and Mick take a look at what is happening at Asbury College and reflect on these types of moves of God throughout history. How should we respond? Why does God move this way and why the specific people He chooses to work in and through? Take a listen to hear more.
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Episode notes:
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Dr. Timothy Tennent's post titled, "Thoughts on the Asbury Awakening"
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Interview with Dr. Steve Seamands on the Passion & Purpose podcast
In Episode 27 of Season 3, Drew and Mick dig a little deeper into the sacraments of baptism and communion. How should the believer think about paedobaptism vs. the believer's baptism? What about the various perspectives on communion (AKA the eucharist, AKA the Lord's Supper)? Take a listen to hear more.
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In Episode 26 of Season 3, Drew and Mick look at historical perspectives on the sacraments from the Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and Charismatic traditions. What is a sacrament? How might it represent or transmit the grace of God? What bearing should ancient practices have on us today as modern believers? Take a listen to hear more.
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Episode notes:
Heavenly Participation: The Weaving of a Sacramental Tapestry by Hans Boersma
Catholicism: Christ and the Common Destiny of Man by Henri de Lubac
In Episode 25 of Season 3, Drew and Mick wrap up a three-week exploration of God's sovereignty over and against the preservation of man's free will. In this installment, they explore both the theological and philosophical questions: is man truly free? And, if so, how might we begin to understand that freedom?
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In Episode 24 of Season 3, Drew and Mick continue a dialogue on the Calvinist and Arminianist perspectives on sovereignty and free will. This episode looks more in-depth at these two specific historical expressions, whereas the last episode explored the philosophical frameworks themselves.
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Episode notes:
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Roger Olson overview: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/rogereolson/2018/11/calvinism-and-arminianism-compared-by-roger-e-olson/
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Andrew Wilson on 7-Point Armalvinism: https://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/seven-point-armalvinism
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Sam Storms overview of the concept of election: https://www.samstorms.org/all-articles/post/the-calvinistic-concept-of-election
In Episode 23 of Season 3, Drew and Mick begin a conversation around God's sovereignty and humanity's free will, looking at historic explorations of monergism & synergism. How do we begin to understand God's omnitemporality over and against human culpability? To what extent is the Christian faith deterministic? Listen in to hear more.
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In Episode 22 of Season 3, Mick explores what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Is it enough simply to believe? Or is more required of the Christian? Is the word "disciple" primarily a noun or a verb? Take a listen to hear both recent and ancient perspectives.
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Episode notes:
The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Episode 21 of Season 3 is a character sketch of the life of Elijah and relevant lessons to be learned. One of the goals of this podcast is to equip the believer to be formed into the image of Jesus. We do that through evaluating the various ideas that shape us, and also by advocating for biblical formation. One of the lessons of the life of Elijah - to slow down and listen - is a profound one for us that live in the 21st century, subjected to a constant barrage of noise that drowns out the still small voice of God.
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In Episode 20 of Season 3, Drew and Mick discuss how Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection not only atoned for sin but ushered in an entirely new (or renewed) way to be human. Tracking the nature of humanity through Adam and Israel, this episode explores how Jesus' hypostatic union paved the way for a recovery of humanity as God intended in the garden.
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In Episode 19 of Season 3, Drew and Mick explore how the belief in God's activity in the world, combined with the formative power of the church as a counterbalance to the influence of surrounding culture, gives us great hope for the future of the church in the west. Connect with us at ideologypc@gmail.com // feel free to share, subscribe, rate, and/or comment
In Episode 18 of Season 3, Drew and Mick discuss some of the shortcomings of the attacks on evangelicalism, exploring the accusations of the conflating of political power with the religious movement against the backdrop of a more historical approach to understanding evangelicalism.
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Episode notes:
The Great Awakening: The Roots of Evangelical Christianity in Colonial America by Thomas Kidd
The Problem with Evangelical Theology by Ben Witherington
In Episode 17 of Season 3, Drew explores four epistemological frameworks (Rationalism, Empiricism, Foundationalism, and Coherentism) and how all of these are under sustained attack as a reliable way to discern truth. How can the church credibly maintain truth claims against this backdrop? Take a listen to find out.
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Episode Notes:
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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Key Concepts by Pierre Bourdieu
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Personal Knowledge by Michael Polanyi
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Divine Agency & Divine Action by William J. Abraham
In Episode 16 of Season 3, Drew and Mick explore the rich history of the Advent Season in church history, as well as the implications of the life of Mary and how her humility and trust led to the coming of Christ to the world.
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In Episode 15 of Season 3, Drew and Mick look at four historical ecclesiological approaches to church expression and specifically the role of liturgy in our spiritual formation. Namely, how high liturgy, scripture, evangelism, and embodied worship have served to characterize corporate Christian gatherings throughout church history.
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Episode notes:
Beyond Pentecostalism: The Crisis of Global Christianity and the Renewal of the Theological Agenda by Wolfgang Vondey
In Episode 14 of Season 3, Mick evaluates the ancient question, "what's wrong with the world?" and posits that the answer isn't in pointing the finger of blame outward but inward by looking back at the story of Genesis 1-3 as the seedbed for understanding the human condition. This episode is also a call to all believers to holistic discipleship to Jesus Christ as the answer - to "tend our gardens" as caretakers in this world.
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In Episode 13 of Season 3, Drew and Mick explore some of the modern challenges facing charismatic spirituality and namely the question of mediation. To what extent is our faith mediated through the hierarchy of the church? Through other means including the scriptures? Or is our faith as New Testament believers entirely unmediated? And how do these considerations intersect the modern phenomenon of radical individualism? What are the implications for the believer today? Take a listen to hear more.
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In Episode 12 of Season 3, Mick & Destiny Gonzalez continue the dialogue on prayer and explore the role of contemplative prayer in spiritual formation - that if we are all being formed every day by a host of influences, are our current spiritual practices sufficient to mold us into holistic Christ-followers? Take a listen to hear more.
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In Episode 11 of Season 3, Drew and Mick continue their conversation on prayer by looking at one of the central prayers in scripture - the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9-13. This ancient prayer grounds us in the communal nature of spirituality (to counterbalance our overemphasis on individuality) and invites us to submit daily to a higher authority (over and above our selves). Take a listen to hear more.
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In Episode 10 of Season 3, Drew and Mick continue the discussion begun last week on the theological implications of prayer, this week looking at the fact of Israel's weakness as a spiritual archetype for understanding our neediness relative to God's power. Take a listen to find out more about why prayer is not a last resort for the believer, but the primary way God has designed to restore shalom on the earth.
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In Episode 9 of Season 3, Drew and Mick explore what happens when we pray in the first of multiple conversations on prayer. Does prayer primarily change us? Does prayer affect how God acts in the world? Take a listen to hear more.
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In Episode 8 of Season 3, Mick rounds out a four-week review of Carl Trueman's Rise & Triumph of the Modern Self including specific modern manifestations of expressive individualism as well as a summary of the review and some implications for western believers.
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In Episode 7 of Season 3, Mick and Drew continue their review of Carl Trueman's Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, exploring the contributions of the Frankfurt Institute for Social Research (The Frankfurt School) and thought leaders like Wilhelm Reich (1897-1953) and Herbert Marcuse (1898-1979) in the realms of the psychologizing of oppression and the triumph of the erotic in the west.
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In Episode 6 of Season 2, Mick and guest host Dr. Christina Crenshaw continue a review of Carl Trueman's Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, exploring the ideas of the past three centuries that have been influential in shaping the cultural landscape of today, and specifically the contributions of Friedrich Nietzsche, Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, and Sigmund Freud - how their combined thoughts went a long way toward abolishing traditional notions of human essence and purpose.
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Episode notes: (see notes from last episode)
In Episode 5 of Season 3, Mick and Dr. Christina Crenshaw begin a deeper dive into Carl Trueman's book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self and explore the themes of psychological man, expressive individualism, and what it means to live in a society that no longer derives its justification from the transcendent.
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Episode notes:
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The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman
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Strange New World by Carl Trueman
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Sources of the Self: The Making of the Modern Identity by Charles Taylor -
- A Secular Age by Charles Taylor
- The Triumph of the Therapeutic by Philip Rieff
- After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre
In Episode 4 of Season 3, Drew and Mick round out the theme of the first four episodes of this season by discussing God's action in the world via His partnership with us, His people. Why would God choose to work with us in the first place? Why is this idea significant for the believer? Take a listen to hear more.
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In Episode 3 of Season 3, Drew and Mick explore historic moves of God as signs of God's direct action in the world, as well as the coherence of the Christian faith with historical events.
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Building on last week's episode, in Episode 2 of Season 3, Drew and Mick explore various viewpoints that evaluate how we understand God's acting in the world. How can we think about a transcendent, omnitemporal, sovereign God having a real bearing on the day-to-day events of our lives? Take a listen to hear more.
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Episode notes:
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Divine Agency & Divine Action (four volumes) by William J. Abraham
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Miracles by Craig Keener
In Episode 1 of Season 3, Drew and Mick begin this new season of the show by discussing one of the most fundamental - but often overlooked - branches of theology: a theology of God. What, or who, is God? How can we know? Take a listen to hear more.
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**New intro/outro music: Shadows by CHPTRS
In Episode 50 of Season 2, the last episode of this season, Drew and Mick explore various perspectives on the presence of God experienced in corporate worship. Where is the line between outward biblical expressions of praise, the manifestation of the Spirit, and emotional manipulation? Listen in to hear more.
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In Episode 49 of Season 2, Drew and Mick look at two ancient heresies - Montanism & Gnosticism - and explore ways these ideas are still influencing the church today.
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In Episode 48 of Season 2, Drew and Mick explore themes in modern western missions, thinking of the US as a mission field. In what ways do the themes of this podcast, the spiritual needs of our nation, and the upcoming 100 Cities Initiative intersect? Take a listen to find out.
https://www.hundredcities.org/
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In Episode 47 of Season 2, Mick, Fadi, and Destiny build on the conversation regarding spiritual formation and look at the broader work of the believer in partnering with God to restore the three relationships mankind was created by God to enjoy. Where are the gaps among the evangelical church in the west? The opportunities? Take a listen to hear more.
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In Episode 46 of Season 2, Mick sits down with Destiny Gonzalez and Fadi Salem - also staffers at Antioch in Waco - and talks spiritual formation, getting their perspective on the forces shaping Millennials and Gen Z.
**Note we tried a new setup with the mics to accommodate three people and it didn't work :(. The mic picked up a lot of rustling around. Hope it's not too distracting!
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In Episode 45 of Season 2, Drew and Mick unpack contextualization, accommodation, and correlation, exploring the church's role in society and whether or not the church can (or even should) regain its respectability in broader society. Listen in to hear more about how the desire for social mobility has historically driven the church to accommodate and water down its potency.
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Episode notes:
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The Churching of America by Rodney Stark
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Patient Ferment by Alan Kreider
In Episode 44 of Season 2, Drew and Mick attempt to generally outline the development and main characteristics of both modernity and postmodernity as these ways of conceiving the modern world are critical to understanding the water we're swimming in as the church in the 21st century.
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Episode notes:
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Religion & the Enlightenment by James Byrne
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Assorted works by Roger E. Olsen
In Episode 43 of Season 2, Drew and Mick break down the tendency for discourse regarding the poor to often be disconnected from huge swaths of the population that are ostensibly being advocated for. Worse, we can fall into a trap of leveraging an elite and ever-shifting language concerning the poor in order to climb our own version of a social or cultural ladder. How can the church respond against this backdrop when the scriptures are clear when it comes to God's heart for the poor? Take a listen to hear more!
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Episode notes:
- Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgment of Taste by Pierre Bourdieu
In Episode 42 of Season 2, Drew and Mick build on the last episode where they looked at the concept of habitus and social liturgy and discuss the line between grace and law, or legalism and formation. Is it legalism to practice the spiritual disciplines or a communal habit? Listen in to find out.
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In Episode 41 of Season 2, Drew and Mick discuss at greater lengths the power of community to form us and how it is more likely that we will be changed by the world than we will change the world. Therefore, we need to be cognizant of the "social liturgies" of which we are a part.
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Episode notes:
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Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider
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Desiring the Kingdom by James KA Smith
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Culture Making by Andy Crouch
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Distinction: a Social Critique of the Judgment of Taste by Pierre Bourdieu
In Episode 40 of Season 2, Drew and Mick explore how decision-making authority gets distributed in three of the main expressions of church polity, and why this matters to the average believer.
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In Episode 39 of Season 2, Drew and Mick interview Dr. Kevin Watson - acting director of the Wesley House of Studies at Truett Seminary in Waco, TX - regarding his knowledge as a historian of John Wesley and early Methodism, as well as the points of connection with and lessons for the church of the 21st century.
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In Episode 38 of Season 2, Drew and Mick discuss the biblical and historical significance of the gift of tongues, and more broadly, the phenomenon of language. How does God reveal His nature and His plan through tongues? What is the meaning of tongues for the church? Take a listen to find out!
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In Episode 37 of Season 2, Drew and Mick explore a handful of historical perspectives on Heaven and Hell, including specifically five different ways thinkers have conceptualized hell.
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Episode notes:
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Surprised by Hope by NT Wright
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Heaven by Randy Alcorn
In Episode 36 of Season 2, Drew & Mick discuss the nature of the trinity and classical approaches to understanding this seeming paradox that is at the heart of Christian ontology.
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Episode Notes:
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Jurgen Moltmann
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John Zizioulas - Being as Communion
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Clark Pinnock
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Miroslav Volf
**Disclaimer: sadly Drew's mic was not turned on. Therefore his portion is distorted, but we wanted to preserve the content so we hope you can still enjoy the episode even though it sounds like he's at the bottom of a well!
In Episode 35 of Season 2, Drew & Mick explore various considerations regarding Bible translations and specifically address a listener's question about the Passion Translation. What qualifies as a translation versus a paraphrase? What bearing does this have on our formation as believers? Take a listen to find out more.
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Episode notes:
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Andrew Shead, Burning Scripture with Passion: a Review of the Psalms (Gospel Coalition)
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Bible Project Classroom
In Episode 34 of Season 2, Mick (along with his friends Daniel and Colton) revisit the basic tenets of Christianity and secular ideology, and how those blend in the west to form what some term moralistic therapeutic deism, or the form of spirituality that many in the west exhibit in practice, and how we believe the church is called to a more distilled form of discipleship and conformity to Jesus.
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Episode notes:
- The Rise & Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman
In Episode 33 of Season 2, Drew and Mick break down the "New Apostolic Reformation," and more broadly revisit the question of the church's posture relative to culture. How should we think to engage or influence society as the body of Christ? Take a listen to find out more.
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In Episode 32 of Season 2, Drew and Mick develop a theology of relationships on the heels of the past three episodes where they explored some of the challenges related to relational systems. If relationships will inevitably involve some measure of pain, why commit to them in the first place? Take a listen to hear more.
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Episode notes:
- Being as Communion by John Zizioulas
- Personal Knowledge by Michael Polanyi
- The Social Construction of Reality by Peter Berger
- Tractatus Logico-Philsophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein
- Created for Connection by Dr. Sue Johnson
In Episode 31 of Season 2, Drew and Mick continue the conversation about power differentials, concept creep, and now the unique challenges today regarding resiliency. Why is mental health at an all-time low as a nation? What are the forces at work that are eroding our emotional and relational resiliency? And what can we do about it as the people of God? Take a listen to find out!
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Episode notes:
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I & Thou by Martin Buber
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The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt
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The Resiliency Podcast by Silas & Steve
In Episode 30 of Season 2, Drew and Mick continue the dialogue begun in the last episode regarding power differentials and relational systems, moving on to an exploration of concept creep, looking specifically at the modern usage of terms like narcissism and abuse.
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Episode notes:
Article by Nick Haslam - Concept Creep: Psychology's Expanding Concepts of Harm & Pathology
Synopsis in the Atlantic by Nick Haslam - How Concept Creep Made Americans So Sensitive to Harm
In Episode 29 of Season 2, Drew and Mick begin a discussion generally assessing power dynamics and common misuses of power in relational and organizational settings.
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Episode notes:
- The work of Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey on "deliberately developmental organizations" in An Everyone Culture
- Failure of Nerve by Edwin Friedman
In Episode 28 of Season 2, Drew and Mick pick back up on the theme of the necessity of a diversity of dialogue partners in order to live a well-rounded faith. Are we in relationship with the poor? The marginalized? With people who think differently than we do on issues of politics, economics, and/or social issues? Being intentional to form those connections is as critical as it has ever been for the body of Christ.
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Episode notes:
Various notes from Gustavo Gutierrez (i.e. the "Father of Liberation Theology")
The Coddling of the American Mind by Lukianoff & Haidt
In Episode 27 of Season 2, Drew interviews Dr. Josh Mobley - professor of great texts at Baylor University - regarding the life and impact of Thomas Aquinas.
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In Episode 26, Drew and Mick unpack church movements by comparing and contrasting the Methodist and Baptist movements of the 19th century with some of the dominant church movements of today, looking at themes and takeaways that we can apply in modern times.
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Episode notes - books referenced:
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The Churching of America by Rodney Stark and Roger Finke
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Fire from Heaven by Harvey Cox
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Various works by Thomas Kidd
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Marks of a Movement by Winfield Bevins
In Episode 25 of Season 2, Drew and Mick explore the significance of the incarnation, the events surrounding Jesus' birth, and the implications for how God continues to reveal Himself today to the margins of society.
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Episode notes:
Miracles Today by Craig Keener
In Episode 24 of Season 2, Drew and Mick take a look at some of the challenges believers face when it comes to disentangling politicized messages regarding the poor. In light of the fact that poverty and the disenfranchised are such pervasive themes in the scriptures, how do we make sense of what is going on in the world around us and how we are to engage these challenges at various levels? Take a listen to hear more!
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In Episode 23 of Season 2, Drew and Mick discuss the growing need for careful discernment in light of how many messages we receive on a daily basis, and how those messages have been influenced by cultural shifts, power vacuums, and language games.
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In Episode 22 of Season 2, Mick interviews Drew regarding his upbringing and background relative to the content of this podcast, as well as what prompted the start of Ideology.
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In Episode 21 of Season 2, Mick interviews Micah & Cara (last name omitted for security reasons) on their journey of suffering in the Middle East and how they found God to be the one to sit with them and drink bitter coffee with them amid their pain. As believers, we always have a reason to be grateful, even when our circumstances are challenging.
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In Episode 20 of Season 2, Drew and Mick unpack the five major influences on the church today, from Vatican Two to the rise of Pentecostalism in the global south to the church's wrestle with modernity. Take a listen to hear more.
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Episode notes:
- The Churching of America by Rodney Stark
In Episode 19 of Season 2, Mick and Drew look at various epistemologies, including the idea of divine revelation as a legitimate form of discerning truth, and how the scriptures are derived from a many centuries-long process of revelation. They also explore some of the details surrounding the canonization of the Bible and the implications of canon for us as believers.
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In Episode 18 of Season 2, Drew and Mick look at the shift away from cultural Christianity in the west, helpful ways of appropriating deconstruction, and decoding how our use of language can complicate or mitigate the development in the church in a "post-liberal" vision for kingdom embodiment.
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In Episode 17 of Season 2, Drew and Mick pick back up the conversation on church history by looking at significant heresies that rocked the early church, the creeds that were formed in response, and how these early developments continue to impact us today.
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In Episode 16 of Season 2, Mick & Stephanie Murray discuss Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt's book, The Coddling of the American Mind. In particular, they look at "the three great untruths" of fragility, emotional reasoning, and an us-vs-them mentality that is prevalent among parenting trends today.
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In Episode 15 of Season 2, Drew and Mick continue the exploration of themes from church history, looking at the mid-4th century through the European reformation.
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Resources referenced:
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How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill
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The Lost History of Christianity by Philip Jenkins
In Episode 14 of Season 2, Drew and Mick begin a series of episodes looking at church history and what we can learn from the past in light of the current state of affairs in the western church.
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Resources referenced:
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Church History in Plain English by Bruce Shelley
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History of Christian Theology by Roger Olson
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Lost Heritage by Kim Tan
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The Rise of Christianity by Rodney Stark
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The Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider
In Episode 13 of Season 2, Drew interviews Mick about his background and what led to the formation of this podcast. Along the way, they discuss his penchant for nuclear energy, his lifelong ban from Claire's Boutique, and his hope for what God is doing in and through the church.
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In Episode 12 of Season 2, Drew and Mick continue the conversation on the person and work of the Holy Spirit, looking this week at some of the main rebuttals to the activity of the Spirit in the church today - namely cessationism.
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Episode notes:
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Miracles by Craig Keener
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Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God by Gordon Fee
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Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
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And select articles found at samstorms.org
In Episode 11 of Season 2, Drew and Mick explore the role of the baptism of the Spirit in the life of the church today as well as some of the confusion surrounding the work of the Spirit as a lived experience.
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Consulted authors: Frank Macchia, Gordon Fee, Wolfgang Vondey, Jean Zizioulas, and Jurgen Moltmann
In Episode 10 of Season 2, Drew and Mick interview Vincent Carpenter about his take on race in America today. Vincent is a staff pastor at Antioch Community Church in Waco, TX, and brings a distinctly pastoral view to the conversation, delving more deeply into the Biblical teaching on ethnicity, and then looking at practical ways we can participate in healing the divides in our nation.
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In Episode 9 of Season 2, Drew and Mick discuss the main sources of authority that arbitrate truth in our lives and the challenge for the believer to think critically about who or what we allow to be our ultimate authority.
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In Episode 8 of Season 2, Drew and Mick begin a conversation on race and ethnicity, laying the groundwork for a broader discussion by looking at the history of ethnicity from a Biblical perspective, and how race factors into the larger mission of God as revealed in the scriptures.
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Episode notes:
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The Stanford Encyclopedia
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The Serial Expansion of Christianity by Andrew Walls (article)
In Episode 7 of Season 2, Mick and Drew build on the Season 1 episodes regarding Sexual Ethics and delve more deeply into the differences between secular and Christian understandings of human sexuality.
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Episode notes:
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Marty Solomon and the Bema Discipleship Podcast
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The Rise & Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman
In Episode 6 of Season 2, Drew and Mick pick back up the discussion on ethics begun in Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 2 and look more in depth at three specific ethical constructs that dominate modern (Western) discourse and compare them with Christian ethics.
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Episode notes:
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Stanley Hauerwas - Resident Aliens
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Gordon Fee's - Paul, the Spirit, & the People of God
In Episode 5 of Season 2, Drew and Mick walk us through four expressions of the church - micro church, megachurch, sacramental, and pentecostal - and explore the tensions, strengths, and weaknesses inherent in each expression. They end with a plea to appreciate the strengths and to learn from the weaknesses with humility as the Holy Spirit continues to guide the church in our day.
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Episode notes:
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Lost Heritage by Dr. Kim Tan
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References also to William Abraham
In Episode 4 of Season 2, Mick and Drew compare and contrast the Buddhist, Secular, and Christian understandings of the nature of suffering and our subsequent response to this universal reality, as well as how the church has been impacted - perhaps unwittingly - by secular ideology on the issue.
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Episode notes:
- Os Guinness
In Episode 3 of Season 2, Drew and Mick look at A Secular Age by Charles Taylor, After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre, and The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman. These works look at the evolution of the philosophical underpinnings of how we've come to understand the self, beginning in the Enlightenment, right on through Freud and Nietzsche to the present.
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Episode notes:
- Drew also mentioned Why Liberalism Failed by Patrick Deneen
In Episode 2 of Season 2, Drew and Mick applied last week's thoughts on ethics to the effects of COVID over the past 18 months, and how applying the biblical ethic locally can help us appreciate and approach complex issues at scale.
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Episode notes:
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The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
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Wealth, Poverty, and Politics by Thomas Sowell
In Episode 1 of Season 2, Drew and Mick discuss the discernment needed in today's climate of performative ethics and call the church to think critically about the foundations of the morality by which we are evaluating the world around us.
**Mick's new podcast, Meditations, can be found on all major podcast platforms.
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Episode notes:
- After Virtue by Alasdair Macintyre
In Episode 37, Mick continues to build on the tips and tools from Episode 35 and walks through the context, structure, and main themes of the book of Job, as well as where those themes intersect with the broader themes of this podcast.
**Broadcasting note: we will be taking a 4-week break from recording. We will be back with the start of season 2 on July 5th. Until then, take some time to get caught up on content you've missed.
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In Episode 36, Drew takes us through the book of Romans utilizing some of the exegetical and hermeneutical tools discussed in the last episode, as an example of how to dig more deeply into a book of the Bible on our own.
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In Episode 35, Drew and Mick give some practical tips on how to study the Bible as we continue to see the need to become more biblically grounded in today's complex cultural context.
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Episode notes:
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App: YouVersion Bible Bible Project Videos (Tim Mackie)
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How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth by Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart
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ESV Study Bible blueletterbible.org
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List of commentaries at https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-commentaries-does-dg-recommend
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Bible dictionaries by Zondervan, Strongs, Vines
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The New Testament in Antiquity by Gary Burge & Gene Green
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Reading the Bible Book by Book by Gordon Fee
In Episode 34, Drew & Mick continue the conversation regarding the church and colonialism. In this installment, Drew suggests that colonialism is still a problem today, but that in the modern era it is actually the onslaught of secular humanism rather than the imposition of Christianity. Then he turns a corner to discuss the state and future of the global church. Take a listen to hear more!
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In Episode 33, Drew & Mick look at the state of missions in a globalized society and address the critique that mission work has been complicit with colonialism over the past several centuries.
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Episode notes:
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Christopher J.H. Wright - The Mission of God
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David Bosch - Transforming Mission
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Other resources: Robert Woodberry, Lamin Sanneh, Dana Roberts, Andrew Walls
In Episode 32, Drew and Mick discuss the relative importance of the Sunday morning gathering in light of the current trends to pull back from traditional models of corporate worship.
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Episode reference:
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Justin Martyr, First Apology, Chapter 36
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Lost Heritage, by Dr. Kim Tan
In Episode 31, Mick & Drew continue a dialogue about sexual ethics and the various challenges and considerations the church must face moving forward.
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In Episode 30, Mick & Drew begin to unpack the very complex issue of human sexuality relative to the scriptures and modern society. In part 1, they look at the historical and biblical narrative underpinning human sexuality and begin to extrapolate the implications for our lives.
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In Episode 29, Drew and Mick review the biblical and historical significance of Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as the period in between referred to as Holy (or Black) Saturday. Take a listen and enjoy the episode!
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In Episode 28, Drew and Mick unpack what it means to be saved in terms of redemption, justification, reconciliation, sanctification, adoption, participation, and resurrection. They also take a look at how fundamentally the salvation narratives differ between Christianity and secularism, and some of the implications that arise from those differences.
**We also apologize for the poor sound quality. We messed up when setting up the mics for the recording this episode and last week's episode but still wanted to bring you the content. Hope it's not too distracting! We should be back to normal next week.
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In Episode 27, Drew & Mick unpack the potential pitfalls of Liberal Theology when it is rooted in Modernist notions of ontology and how robust trinitarian theology serves as a strong antidote to a relativistic culture.
**Please forgive the poor sound quality on Mick's microphone... we're not quite sure what happened!
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In Episode 26, Drew & Mick continue a dialogue around whether and in what ways science complements faith. Is science an effective epistemology on its own? How can the believer's faith be bolstered by the various scientific disciplines? Listen in to find out.
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In Episode 25, Mick & Drew explore the compatibility of faith and science, the reality of scientism as a standalone faith claim, and how the natural sciences can bolster faith. Mick also reveals his desire to be on Yusaku Maezawa's civilian flight around the moon planned for 2023.
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In Episode 24, Drew and Mick explore why we press into the body of Christ, even amid pain and offense.
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In Episode 23, Mick & Drew explore part 1 of a discussion on ecclesiology - or the study of the church. What is it? What are some of the prevailing worldviews that affect our view of the church? Why does any of this matter? Take a listen to find out!
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In Episode 22, Mick & Drew finish up a 2-part reflection on the end times. Here they evaluate the attitude of the church in light of Jesus' eventual return and the call for the church to look forward with joy and to live faithfully and compassionately in the meantime.
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In Episode 21, Drew and Mick begin a two-week discussion on eschatology. In light of the geopolitical events of 2020, there has been an uptick in conversations regarding the end times among some Christians. Are we in the end times? What should the believer's posture be in light of the biblical teachings on the topic? And what are the various viewpoints? Take a listen to hear more.
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In Episode 20, Drew and Mick assess the needed posture of the church as we continue to move into 2021. This episode is part 2 of a discussion that began in our Jan 8th episode on the need for presence and weakness in 2021.
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In Episode 19, Drew interviews Mick concerning his book, The Father's Heart, and how knowing God as Father serves as the baseline for making sense of the world.
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In Episode 18, Drew continues our in-depth analysis of renewalist (or charismatic) theology. In what ways does a robust pneumatology serve as the antidote to anemic spirituality? In what ways have the abuses and excesses skewed modern conceptions of the Holy Spirit? Take a listen to find out.
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In Episode 17, Mick and Drew pause to reflect on this week's events in DC and how the church can respond as we pivot into 2021. How do Jesus' admonitions in the Beatitudes affect how we think about our activity this year? Listen in to hear more.
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Happy New Year! In Episode 16, Drew takes us into an in-depth analysis of renewalist (or charismatic) theology. In what ways does a robust pneumatology serve as the antidote to anemic spirituality? In what ways have abuses and excesses skewed modern conceptions of the Holy Spirit? Take a listen to find out.
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Merry Christmas! In Episode 15, Mick & Drew reflect for a moment on the profound significance and implications of the miracle of the incarnation - the ultimate reason we celebrate this season.
Listen in and may you marvel anew at the magnificence of God this Christmas.
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In Episode 14, Drew & Mick continue to explore Liberation Theology and where it might align with and depart from orthodoxy and orthopraxy, as well as how it is influencing our everyday thinking on social issues and the church.
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In Episode 13, Drew & Mick begin to explore Liberation Theology and where it might align with and depart from orthodoxy and orthopraxy, as well as how it is influencing our everyday thinking on social issues and the church.
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In Episode 12, Mick and guest co-host Joshua Jones explore the origins and purpose of technology, where it has been leveraged for harmful purposes, and in what ways it can be utilized by the believer in constructive ways. How can technology be used with wisdom to fulfill God's purpose? How is it affecting our relationships and our future? Take a listen to find out.
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In Episode 11, Drew and Mick host Dr. Christina Crenshaw, a lecturer at Baylor University in the humanities and social sciences, as together they discuss the roots and implications of critical theory in the life of the believer. How do notions of power differentials in society impact the modern understanding of sin? In what way does critical theory overlap with the Christian ethic and in what way does it diverge? Take a listen to find out. And there may or may not be an additional 90 seconds of bonus content...
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In Episode 10, Mick & Drew explore the need to be formed biblically against the backdrop of the competing belief systems - or mental maps - of our day. Take a listen to hear more behind the notion of understanding the reality from the outside-in and how to frame reason and experience through the scriptures and church history.
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Cheers.
In Episode 9, Drew & Mick reflect on where we stand as a nation at the end of election week and discuss three potential traps for believers to avoid when it comes to our approach to politics. Take a listen to find out more.
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In Episode 8, Mick & Drew pause the conversation about ideas to briefly reflect on the practical implications these various thought experiments have on our lives as believers, offering five suggestions to help us anchor ourselves in Christ amid the ideological complexity of our day.
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Thanks for listening!
In Episode 7, Mick and Drew discuss Harvard researchers Robert Kegan & Lisa Lahey's work on adult cognitive development and the implications their insights have for navigating the ideological warfare so prevalent in our society today. In addition, Mick offers some suggestions for how to have healthy dialogue - and especially in these days leading up to the election.
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In Episode 6, Drew & Mick evaluate popular frameworks regarding the church's posture relative to the broader culture. Is the church in opposition? Are we supposed to be relevant? Does the church need to withdraw from culture in order to maintain a measure of purity?
Listen in to catch the dialogue surrounding these questions and more.
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In Episode 5, Drew & Mick unpack the idea that human interaction creates a system that defines reality for further human interaction and that what we consider to be common sense is actually the by-product of social construction.
What are the implications for us as believers? What is at stake for the church at large? Take a listen to find out!
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In Episode 4, Mick and Drew discuss teleology - or the study of purpose - and how this gives rise to notions of good and evil. What does it mean to live a good life? This question can only be answered once we understand the meaning of life in its broadest sense.
Take a listen to hear an answer to that thorny question within the context of the Christian narrative.
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In Episode 3, Drew asserts that the coming of God's Kingdom on the earth in the person of Jesus was by nature a threat to the existing systems of power and that the Christian's notion of authority has to take into account Jesus' claim to be a King.
Will we co-opt the language of the Kingdom to support a counterfeit agenda? Will we try to live as self-sovereign individuals? Or will we truly submit to the reign of Jesus? Take a listen and consider the claims of Jesus.
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In Episode 2, Drew & Mick compare and contrast the secular & Christian narratives along the lines of origin, meaning, morality, and destiny. They do this as a way of explaining the prevalence of individualism, naturalism, and humanism - the dogmas of the modern American religion.
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In Episode 1, Drew and Mick explore the idea that all of life is governed by certain belief systems - that there is no such thing as religious neutrality.
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