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Jeremy speaks with Aaron Renn about his influential book, Life in the Negative World. They speak about his framework for understanding the three eras in which American Evangelicals have found themselves in the post-war context—the positive world, the neutral world, and the negative world—and we talk about the decline of institutions, Evangelical strategies for surviving and flourishing in the negative world, and much more.Sponsored by AmPhil, helping nonprofits advance their missions and raise more money: https://amphil.com/.#interview #podcast #newepisode #nonprofitCenter for Civil Society's YouTube ChannelCenter for Civil Society's YouTube Channel

On today's episode of Two Mikes, Dr. Michael Scheuer and Col. Mike sit down with Arron Renn, an expert on American urban development and a bold Christian voice calling out the spiritual vacuum in our post-Christian culture. Renn breaks down the decades-long decline of Protestant influence in America and how our culture's embrace of drugs, abortion, and gambling signals a collapse of Christian moral authority. He argues that while President Trump's recent victory and pro-Christian stance have created a much-needed “vibe change,” this momentum must be backed by real action—like tribunals for Big Pharma and dismantling the legacy media machine. It's a critical conversation for those fighting to restore faith in a nation adrift.Follow Maverick Broadcasting Network on Pickax to catch the full lineup of shows and breaking news: https://pickax.com/maverickbroadcasting Protect your financial future with precious metals! Get your FREE Gold and Silver Guide from My Gold Guy today and take control of your financial destiny. https://mygoldguy.com/mbnIndulge in the finest quality with Prepper All-Naturals – sous vide, freeze-dried, and ready to savor today or in a decade. Order now using code MBN for a 25% discount. https://prepperbeef.com/freedomfirstbeefBe ready for anything life throws your way with The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kit. Order today using code MBN for a 10% discount at https://twc.health/mbn.Unleash the spirit of liberty in every cup with Supermassive Black Coffee. Order now using code MBN and savor the unparalleled taste of freedom in every patriotic sip. https://supermassiveblackcoffee.com

Join host Aaron Renn as he sits down with Elizabeth Landis, author of The Forgotten Realm: Civics for American Christians, to explore why Christians need to engage more deeply in the civil realm. From local government to federalism, Elizabeth shares her journey from a concerned citizen to a passionate advocate for civic involvement, offering practical insights and biblical wisdom for Christians navigating governance. Discover how to move beyond voting, build relationships across political divides, and become a winsome force for change in your community. Get your copy of The Forgotten Realm via the link below.(00:00 - Introduction: Welcome to the Podcast)(01:03 - Why Civics is the "Forgotten Realm" for Christians)(02:37 - What Sparked Elizabeth's Civic Awakening)(06:38 - A Primer on American Government: From Local to Federal)(09:15 - Uncovering Federalism and Election Systems)(12:38 - Engaging with Local Government in Moscow, Idaho)(17:07 - Building Unexpected Friendships Across Ideologies)(19:17 - Opportunities for Christians in Civic Roles)(24:21 - The Call for Christians to Care About Governance)(29:02 - Christian Diplomacy: A Winsome Approach to Civics)(33:06 - Conclusion: Key Takeaways and Book Info)Buy The Forgotten Realm: Civics for American Christians - https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Realm-Civics-American-Christians/dp/1963505085/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

In this eye-opening episode, Aaron Renn sits down with Saagar Enjeti, co-host of Breaking Points and The Realignment, to dive deep into the explosive rise of sports betting in America. Following the 2018 Supreme Court decision that opened the floodgates, sports gambling has become a predatory industry, hooking millions with sophisticated algorithms, addictive apps, and aggressive marketing. Saagar breaks down the public policy failures, the devastating impact on problem gamblers, and the complicity of sports leagues and states in this growing crisis. From skyrocketing bankruptcies to increased domestic violence, the societal costs are staggering. Tune in to learn why Saagar calls for banning online gambling and how we can fight back against this dystopian trend. CONNECT & FOLLOW SAAGAR ENJETI:

Over the last few months, many have argued that Christianity is experiencing something of a "vibe shift". Just last year, Aaron Renn published a book called Life in the Negative World, arguing that the Church was living in increasingly oppositional times in the Western world. So could it be possible that, perhaps, there is something more going on here too? And if so, what should we do about it? ***Episode note: please forgive our audio imbalance issues. We'll make sure to clear them up going forward!   For stats and analysis of the "Quiet Revival" in England and Wales, see here: https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival  Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

In this episode of Aaron Renn's series on religious minorities in America, he speaks with Josh Hammer, senior editor-at-large at Newsweek Magazine and author of the book Israel and Civilization. Josh shares his personal journey from an assimilated Jewish upbringing to becoming fully observant, discusses the challenges of practicing Judaism in modern America, and offers insights on Jewish-Christian relations, contemporary anti-Semitism, and Israel's role in American foreign policy.Note: My audio level was poorly adjusted in this recording. GUEST LINKS:

Malcolm Collins and his wife Simone are the hosts are (  @SimoneandMalcolm  ). Malcolm is a leading pronatalist, entreprenuer, and a new right intellectual and thought leader. We talk about the birth rate collapse and crisis, artificial intelligence, how to build cultures and religions that can resist this crisis, how to save civilization and whether victory might be possible. We mention Elon Musk, JK Rowling, JD Vance, Robert F Kennedy Jr, Ayan Hirsi Ali, Grimes, Mike Solana, Aaron Renn, Scott Alexander, Hasan Piker, Stephen Colbert, John Fetterman, and more.

With declining church attendance and shifting values, there's no denying that our culture's posture toward Christianity has changed. Some say America is now “post-Christian,” but author Aaron Renn believes it is downright “anti-Christian.” In a recent NY Times profile, Renn explains why he thinks Christianity now occupies a “negative world,” and why the winsome approach of leaders like Tim Keller should be abandoned for more aggressive tactics. Then, Phil talks with legendary musician, songwriter, and producer Charlie Peacock about his new memoir, “Roots in Rhythm: A Life in Music.” Also this week, a leaked memo reveals the real impact of Trump's foreign aid cuts and immigration policy, and what exhibits would you add to the Museum of Failure?   Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124128840/   Ad-free Version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124154267/ 0:00 - Show Starts   2:35 - Theme Song   2:00 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/STAND to join The Path to support vulnerable communities around the world!   3:10 - Sponsor - Bushnell University - Equip yourself to be transformative in your community! Go to https://www.bushnell.edu   5:10 - Museum of Failure   10:35 - Trump Cutting Funding—to the US?   24:30 - Negative World   32:57 - Crotch Christianity?   53:00 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   54:10 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month   55:20 - Interview   1:06:00 - Personal Spirituality and the Music Industry   1:14:22 - Death on the Mountaintop   1:31:30 - End Credits   Links from News Segment: Museum of Failure: https://abc7news.com/post/museum-failure-look-legal-challenges-surrounding-what-could-san-franciscos-newest-attraction/15955141/   Article on Aaren Renn by Ruth Graham and Madeleine Hordinski: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/us/aaron-renn-christianity-conservative-negative-world.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c&pvid=37FBD019-9B01-4CB8-B85C-587FBFCB4794#   Other Resources: Roots and Rhythm by Charlie Peacock: A Life in Music: https://a.co/d/2lwSYE2   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying  purchases.  

Has the US become a bad place to be a Christian? In a recent NY Times feature, writer Aaron Renn, who has been called the "Malcolm Gladwell of Conservative Christianity," claims that America has shifted into a "negative world" where Christianity is a social liability. In this episode, Mark and Kelly wrestle with this idea that Christianity is losing its cultural dominance in the US. We cover a range of topics such as the prevalence of Christianity (a recent PRRI study asserts that 2/3 of Americans identify as Christian), Christian nationalism, persecution, tolerance, inclusion, privilege and power, the response of Progressive Christians, and what it even means to be a Christian in the first place. For the original article, see https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/us/aaron-renn-christianity-conservative-negative-world.html For the PRRI research, see: https://www.prri.org/research/census-2023-american-religionFind your guides at Quoir Academy! If you've ever deconstructed your faith you know it's not easy. But just imagine if you could have people to guide you through your process? People like, Jim Palmer, Kristin Du Mez, Jennifer Knapp, Brad Jersak, Brian Zahnd, Paul Young, and more? Well, if you head over to Quoir Academy and register for SQUARE 2 using the Promo Code [RAD] you'll get 10% off the regular registration cost of this awesome course and community just for being a fan of our show. Follow this registration link: https://www.bk2sq1.com/square-2-next-steps-into-reconstruction?coupon=RAD

01:00 NYT: People Are Going Silent': Fearing Retribution, Trump Critics Muzzle Themselves: People say they are intimidated by online attacks from the president, concerned about harm to their businesses or worried about the safety of their families. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/us/politics/trump-democracy.html 20:00 New York: America's First Post-Secular City, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHqvb4MwJqA 22:00 NYT: He Gave a Name to What Many Christians Feel: And the feeling isn't good. Aaron Renn has gained a following by warning that the U.S. is currently a “negative world” for Christianity. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/us/aaron-renn-christianity-conservative-negative-world.html 25:00 The three worlds of American Christianity, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Worlds_of_Evangelicalism 30:00 Telegraph: Young, single men are leaving traditional churches. They found a more ‘masculine' alternative, https://www.yahoo.com/news/young-men-leaving-traditional-churches-171506770.html 51:00 Laws around porn are changing, https://www.youtube.com/live/xrFLz75-dIc 53:00 How elites reconcile and move on, https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/joe-rogan-christianity 55:00 Aaron Renn: The Personal Roots of Political Disputes, https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/critical-theory 59:30 Aella vs. Arrogant Red Pill Man, https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/episode/supplementary-material-24-dialogos-with-greek-gods-the-metaphysics-of-pepe-and-red-pilled-embarrassment 1:10:00 Aaron Renn: The Vibe Shift and the Decline of Double Standards: How the rehiring of a controversial DOGE staffer reflects America's changing approach to cancel culture, https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/spiritual-boomerism 1:14:00 Aaron Renn: Andrew Tate or Panda Express: Which Way Young Man? What a fast-food debate tells us about masculinity, social class, and Spiritual Boomerism, https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/spiritual-boomerism 1:37:00 Hunter Biden struggles to sell his paintings, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuEUki_wXVI 1:42:45 From Harding to Trump: The REAL History of American Conservatism | Matthew Continetti, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KITCo1ZKLiY 1:45:30 Mark Halperin on Trump's First 100 Days, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOlMkcqXAIg 1:52:00 Chaos sets in as Trump II resembles Trump I 1:58:00 Paris Hilton song ADHD promotes nonsense about ADHD being a superpower 2:04:30 Why Is ADHD So Impairing?, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG1x8exxGso 2:06:30 Michael joins 2:09:00 Andrew Tate, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Tate 2:27:50 Video: My Ex-Best Friend Ashley St. Clair PLAYED Elon Musk! I BROUGHT RECEIPTS, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1LrJjOjRTM 2:46:00 Gavin Newsome is a formidable Democratic presidential candidate 2:57:20 Orthodox Conversion to Judaism in American Responsa Literature (Part 5) || Rabbi Adam Mintz, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rneJAiiOV0 3:04:00 Orthodox Conversion to Judaism in American Responsa Literature (Part 4) || Rabbi Adam Mintz, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTyh1htZoaM https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://rumble.com/lukeford, https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford, Best videos: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=143746 Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Book an online Alexander Technique lesson with Luke: https://alexander90210.com Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

How is the church to respond in a negative world? In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with returning guest Aaron Renn. Aaron's "three worlds" model gives a framework on how to understand the cultural attitude toward Christianity in the United States. Together they discuss what the current attitude is and how the church and Christians should respond. Aaron Renn is the author of, "Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture" (Zondervan). Find out more about Aaron Renn and keep up with his writing by signing up at www.aaronrenn.com . Family worship is a crucial part of building faith within our families. Reformation Heritage Books has a resource to help guide you in creating an uplifting and Biblically strong worship time with their new Family Worship Bible Guide. Go to heritagebooks.org/familyworship and pick up your copy. Use promo code: MISSIONSPOD for a 10% discount on any order. When was the last time your church did a missions conference, and how did it go? ABWE wants to help your church do a missions conference that will challenge your congregation to send. It's called Send Sunday. Click here to download your free resources including sermon notes, small group discussion questions, song selections, children's activity pages, and more! Join with ABWE and other churches on Pentacost Sunday to pray and ask God to send someone from your church. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Aaron Renn ( @TheAaronRennShow  ) in the host of the Aaron Renn show. We mention Dan Wagenmaker, Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, Donald Trump, Stephen Wolfe, James Davison Hunter, Jerry Falwell, Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, JD Vance, Thomas Aquinas, Augustine, Chris Jones, Rod Dreher, Eric Kaufmann, and more. Aaron Renn's blog - https://www.aaronrenn.com/Life in the Negative World - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aaron-M.-Renn/author/B00T9WEPBK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueMidwestuary Conference - https://www.midwestuary.com/

From Life in the Negative World: Learning how to live in today's new social and cultural environment will require examination, trial and error, and adaptation over time. But there are ways to live with integrity and follow Christ today, even in a negative world. From a peak in church attendance in the mid-20th century, Christianity has been on a trajectory of decline in the United States. Once positive toward Christianity and Christian moral teachings, cultural shifts toward the mid-90s led many to adopt a more neutral tone toward the Christian faith, seeing it as one option among many in a pluralistic public square. Today, however, Christianity is viewed negatively, and being known as a Christian often means a lower social status in elite society. Christian morality is openly repudiated and viewed as a threat to the new moral order. In Life in the Negative World, author Aaron M. Renn looks at the lessons from Christian cultural engagement over the past 70 years and suggests specific strategies for churches, institutions, and individuals to live faithfully in the "negative" world—a culture opposed to Christian values and teachings. And since there is no one-size-fits-all solution, living as a follower of Christ in the new, negative world and being missionally engaged will require a diversity of strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 1950's half of Americans went to church. Today, it's about 21%. What happened? Why the decline? How do you navigate through the world that is on the decline?  On this podcast, Kurt and Chad welcome author Aaron Renn https://www.aaronrenn.com of the book Life in a Negative World and his conversation about how we have went from a Positive to Neutral to Negative, and how we live without being influenced by the negative, and being people who influence the negative.

Life in The Negative World is a talk given by Aaron Renn on November 2, 2024 as part of New Life Presbyterian Church's Apologetics Conference.

Aaron Renn of American Reformer Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture The post The Impact of Population Decline on Churches – Aaron Renn, 11/6/24 (3113) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

American Reformer's co-founder and senior fellow, Aaron Renn, joins Josh and Timon to talk about the work of E. Digby Baltzell on White Anglo Saxon Protestants, elite theory, and whether evangelicals can produce elites.    #AaronRenn #NegativeWorld #EDigbyBaltzell #White #Anglo #Saxon #Protestant #WASP #Evangelical #Christian #Elite   Show Notes:  https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2021/02/rediscovering-e-digby-baltzells-sociology-of-elites/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7V-Rm8e1oo   Aaron M. Renn is consultant and writer in Indianapolis. He is a Senior Fellow at American Reformer, a former Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Public Research and former partner at Accenture. He has written extensively on cities, culture, the future of the evangelical church, and men's issues.   Learn more about Aaron Renn's work: https://www.aaronrenn.com/ https://twitter.com/aaron_renn Purchase Aaron Renn's new book, "Life in the Negative World"   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Rumble – https://rumble.com/user/AmReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

Seth and guest Aaron Renn discuss how, since 2014, we've been living in an America that is differently hostile to the Christian faith than ever before. What does that mean for us as the people of God? What does that mean for us both politically and personally?https://www.aaronrenn.comBook: Life In the Negative WorldArticle: Three Worlds of Evangelicalism

Pastor Jared, Dillon, and Caleb react to a tweet by Josh Howerton which discusses the changing methods of cultural engagement in the “negative world” as framed by Aaron Renn. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Christians in America—even fairly young Christians—can look back over their lives and recognize something has changed. They remember former days when the culture regarded Christians in a favorable light. You were in good standing if you were perceived as a Christian. But then there was a period when it wasn't necessarily good to be a Christian, but it wasn't a scarlet letter either. But today, Christians in America perceive a chill in the air—the culture today is actually hostile to Christian faith and principles. What happened? In this encore episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, cultural commentator Aaron Renn charts out how the American culture shifted under our feet. This episode will help you better understand these changes, and also how all Christians around the globe today find themselves in a Negative World. The pressure we face may differ in degree of severity, but we are all frowned upon by broader culture when we cling to Christ. If you find this material helpful, please share it with your friends and leave us a five-star rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, don't forget to subscribe to the show, so you'll never miss out when new episodes drop. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following. Aaron Renn Substack Newsletter: https://aaronrenn.substack.com/ Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/ Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1 Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

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In today's episode, we conclude our look at Aaron Renn's 2024 book, Life in the Negative World.

In this episode Pastor Raef sits down with Aaron Renn, author of Life in the Negative World, and co-founder of https://americanreformer.org/. We got a chance to discuss his new book which considers what Christians need to do to think wisely and live rightly in our new "negative world", a world which is not only post-Christian, but in many ways anti-Christian.

This week we look at the third section of Aaron Renn's book, on "Leading Institutionally." In "Negative World," Christians must (1) pursue institutional integrity, (2) pursue community strength, and (3) pursue ownership.

Miles Smith IV recently decided to comb through most of the major publications by self-proclaimed exvangelicals. The end result was a provocative piece for Mere Orthodoxy. We also recommend the interview he did with Aaron Renn. One major factor he identifies is a form of clericalism that stems from a weak ecclesial structure. Join us as we dive into this discussion.  

In this week's episode we continue to work through Aaron Renn's Life in the Negative World, discussing the ways in which we as individuals must deal with life in a world that has become negative toward Christianity.

This is a video essay from this article originally published at Sola Ecclesia In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, Michael Clary discusses cultural engagement in modern times from a pastoral perspective. Over the past decade, pastors have faced unprecedented moral and emotional challenges in their ministry environments. This episode discusses the 'three worlds of evangelicalism' as proposed by Aaron Renn, detailing how American society's perception of Christianity has shifted from positive, to neutral, to negative. The script provides a detailed analysis of the challenges pastors face today and suggests two approaches: appeasement or engagement, emphasizing the importance of courage and biblical fidelity in a hostile cultural climate. It also offers practical advice for pastors on how to effectively lead their congregations in these turbulent times. 00:00 Introduction: Navigating Modern Ministry Challenges 00:24 The Three Worlds of Evangelicalism 01:02 The Shift to a Negative World 01:45 Pastoral Realities in the Negative World 02:55 The Influence of Social Media on Christian Thought 03:51 Recognizing Cultural Shifts in Congregations 05:20 The Dilemma of Addressing Controversial Issues 09:01 Strategies for Faithful Pastoral Leadership 15:36 Counting the Cost of Engagement 20:10 Conclusion: Encouragement for Faithful Shepherds

We continue to work our way through Aaron Renn's 2024 book Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture, discussing chapters 2 and 3, which describe the strategies that have been used in the Positive and Neutral Worlds, as well as a proposal for a strategy for the Negative World.

In what is maybe more of a crossover episode of our two ongoing series here at Reformed Podmatics, this week we're interviewing writer and consultant, Aaron Renn. Aaron's work over the past several years has been focused on cultural analysis of the Evangelical church with respect to the ways in which Christianity has now become a minority position in America and what that means going forward. In this week's episode, we talk about Aaron's new book, Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture, and about some of Aaron's insights for the Reformed tradition in the 21st-century.  For more insight into Aaron's work, visit aaronrenn.com. For Aaron's new book, Life in the Negative World, click here. Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

On this episode, author and American Reformer senior fellow Aaron Renn joins Oren Cass to discuss urbanism and how conservatives should approach cities. In the wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the history of American urban governance, where conservatives should focus their policy efforts, and how urban policy can improve the lives of everyday Americans.For more, read Renn's latest on The Commons, which explores how to implement such an approach, "Conservatives Need a Positive Governing Vision."

Today I get to speak with Aaron Renn, an author and social commentator. He recently wrote a book called, Life in the Negative World about how life has changed for Christians in the last fifty years and what Christians must do in the twenty-first century to thrive.  Aaron has an excellent Substack and podcast website. He has also edited the Puritan John Owen's book, The Mortification of Sin, a helpful book for Christians on battling (and killing) sin.  Today we talk about his book, the need for Christians to do good work, and how to use your gifts well in the world. 

In this episode we take a break from eschatology to return to examining the state of our culture, and how we can best understand and relate to the culture in which we live. This is the first in a series on Aaron Renn's new book, Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture.

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As our society declines morally, trust in institutions also declines. But should we view this as an unaltered reality? Should we cease to work for a trusting society? I contend there is no institutional longevity unless trust is inherent to its mission. In this episode, I offer five recommendations for restoring a high-trust culture. Post Script: The article mentioned by Aaron Renn is here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uriesou-tenorio-brito/support

Subscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/Aaron Renn on the source of American policy renewal: https://twitter.com/aaron_renn/status/1772976770028904577Reboot 2024: The New Reality (Use Code REALIGNMENT for a 25% discount on the gala and day-long conference).REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail Us: realignmentpod@gmail.comFoundation for American Innovation: https://www.thefai.org/posts/lincoln-becomes-faiAaron Renn, writer and Co-Founder of American Reformer, joins The Realignment. Aaron and Marshall discuss why despite his conservatism, he believes that the "neoliberal, non-woke-technocratic left" will be the source of American policy renewal, the case for the abundance agenda, populism's inability to solve the issues it identifies, the emerging bipartisan consensus around economic issues, and how today's political moment rhymes with that of the late 1970s.   

Today, Pastor Dom is joined by Aaron Renn for a second time! He is the author of the recently released book, Life in the Negative World. They take a deep dive into the views that society has had in the past, and what they think now, about christians today.For more info about Pastor Dom and the current church he is pastoring use the link below.Desert Sky Baptist Church Street Talk Theology is now sponsored!!!MyPillow loves Pastor Dom's content, so they have graciously decided to partner with Street Talk Theology so we can continue to take theology and bring it to the streets!To get amazing deals on all the products that MyPillow makes, and support Street Talk Theology, click the link below and use promo code: STREETTALKMypillow.comYou can buy Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture at the links below or Wherever books are sold.On AmazonOn ChristianbookAt Barnes and NobleJoin Aaron Renn's news letter hereSubscribe to his Substack hereSubscribe to his Youtube channel here

Today, Pastor Dom is joined by Aaron Renn. He is the author of the recently released book Life in the Negative World. They take a deep dive into the views that society has had in the past and what they think about christians today.For more info about Pastor Dom and the current church he is pastoring use the link below.Desert Sky Baptist Church Street Talk Theology is now sponsored!!!MyPillow loves Pastor Dom's content, so they have graciously decided to partner with Street Talk Theology so we can continue to take theology and bring it to the streets!To get amazing deals on all the products that MyPillow makes, and support Street Talk Theology, click the link below and use promo code: STREETTALKMypillow.comYou can buy Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture at the links below or Wherever books are sold.On AmazonOn ChristianbookAt Barnes and NobleJoin Aaron Renn's news letter hereSubscribe to his Substack hereSubscribe to his Youtube channel here

For years, when folks were taking stock of our cultural moment in regard to faith and such, it was a given that people would reference Charles Taylor. As of late, however, I've started noticing every book, article, and podcast I've digested is referencing Aaron Renn and his observations and analysis in connection with his book "Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture." With the help of this framework, join us as we discuss with Renn everything from the SBC, Doug Wilson, and Jordan Peterson to Taylor Swift, Disney, and short-term missions.

This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.In this edition of the popular podcast series “Thinking in Public,” Albert Mohler speaks with co-founder and Senior Fellow at American Reformer, Aaron Renn. They discuss his most recent book, “Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture.”If you enjoyed this episode of Thinking in Public, you can find many more of these conversations here.You can purchase “Life in the Negative World” here.Sign up to receive every new Thinking in Public release in your inbox.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.

In this episode we talk with Timon Cline and Clifford Humphrey about their article that ran in the American Reformer, titled Fortress Building in the Negative World. We also discuss Aaron Renn's work about life in the negative world, how to build strong outposts for cultural insurgency, and failures within the church and political sphere to address this new kind of world. We'll talk about Machiavelli's The Prince, why strong messaging works to filter out the wrong people and attract the right people, and why monasteries aren't quite what we're aiming at. We'll be talking about "The Alfred Option" instead. Be sure to sign up at the King's Hall Patreon to get exclusive access to interviews with historians like Glenn Sunshine and to access the Deus Vault, a Patreon-exclusive podcast that goes deeper into the histories, mysteries, and heroes of Christendom.Alpine Gold Exchange Website: alpinegoldogden.comSet Up a Meeting: https://calendly.com/alpinegold/alpine-gold-consultationCheck out Livingstones Studio, your Reformed design partner. 10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer.Buy your beef or pork box today from Salt and Strings Butchery.Talk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth with Backwards Planning Financial.Squirrelly Joe's Coffee. Visit their website here to purchase your first bag! Share Coffee. Serve Humbly. Live faithfully.Contact Private Family Banking Partner at banking@privatefamilybanking.com to set up a free private consultation and get started building wealth now and unto future generations. "For a free copy of a new book "Protect Your Money Now!  How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown" by Private Family Banking Partner, Chuck DeLadurantey,   go to www.protectyourmoneynow.netVisit KeepWise Partners to talk about your small business & finance accounting needs! Get 50% off your first three months. 

For centuries, Christianity has been seen as a positive force in the world – even by those who are not Christians. But my guest today, Aaron Renn, argues that this perception has changed. In a widely read and discussed article for “First Things” magazine, first published a decade ago, Renn said that the world up until 1964 was a “positive world” for Christianity. From 1964 to 2014, we lived in what he calls the “Neutral World.” Since 2014, we live in a “Negative World” for Christianity. Renn expands on these ideas in his latest book, Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture. Aaron Renn is a senior fellow at American Reformer, a former senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and a former partner at Accenture, the global consulting firm. His latest book is Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture. A quick note that it's a new month – May – and we have a new book we'd like to share with you. Katelyn Beaty's Celebrities for Jesus is a book that is right in the center of the bullseye for MinistryWatch readers. It discusses how and why the evangelical church has turned to celebrities, celebrity pastors and ministry leaders, and how that trend is hurting the church. We will send you that book as our thank you for a gift of any size during the month of May. To give to MinistryWatch, just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the donate button at the top of the page. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database, technical, editorial, and other support from Casey Sudduth, Stephen duBarry, Christina Darnell, and Kim Roberts. I hope you'll join me and Natasha Cowden for our roundup of the stories we've been working on this week here at MinistryWatch. Until then, may God bless you.

In this episode, we welcome Aaron Renn, author of Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture, to explore the profound shifts in cultural attitudes towards Christianity and the broader implications for faith in the modern era. Renn, with a diverse background ranging from management and technology consulting as a Partner at Accenture, to urban policy as a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, and now a Senior Fellow at American Reformer, brings a unique perspective to the discussion. His extensive work has been featured in globally recognized publications such as The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. Life in the Negative World considers the dramatic changes in societal views on Christianity, tracing the journey from the mid-twentieth century—when church attendance was at its peak—to the present day, where professing Christian beliefs often results in social demotion within elite circles. Renn examines the transition from a once Christianity-affirming society to one that is, at best, indifferent, and at worst, hostile to Christian morals and teachings. In our conversation, he articulates the lessons learned from over seven decades of Christian cultural engagement, offering insightful strategies for churches, institutions, and individuals to maintain their faithfulness in an increasingly adversarial environment. This episode is not just a reflection on the challenges faced by modern Christians but also a guide on how to navigate these tumultuous waters with grace, resilience, and a deepened faith. Renn emphasizes the necessity for a diverse array of strategies to engage missionally with a world that often seems at odds with Christian values. Whether you're a person of faith struggling to find your place in this “negative world,” a church leader seeking direction for your community, or simply interested in the evolving relationship between religion and society, this conversation with Aaron Renn offers valuable insights and hope for the path forward. Join us as we discuss the implications of living out one's faith in an era that increasingly marginalizes Christian perspectives, and discover how to embrace the challenges of the negative world with courage and conviction. Links Balaji Srinivasan, The Network State James C. Scott, Seeing Like a State AaronRenn.com American Reformer

How did America transition from a nation founded on Christianity to one that is hostile to it? Aaron Renn, author of "Life in the Negative World," joins me to discuss how Christians should confront the challenges of an anti-Christian culture.   Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Today's sponsors:  Visit https://newfounding.com/talent to join the New Founding Talent Network. Find your next hire. https://www.newfounding.com/venturefund- Invest in the New Founding Fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Renn joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Life in Negative World." They discuss the three worlds of evangelicalism and then discuss adapting to the hostile anti-Christian and anti-created order regime we currently inhabit. #aaronrenn #negativeworld #americanreformerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aaron Renn is a writer and consultant in Indianapolis who is a co-founder and Senior Fellow at American Reformer. He compels insights on society, Christianity, family, cities, politics and economics. More from Aaron Renn: https://www.aaronrenn.com/ Sign up for The FLF Conference 2024 (Prodigal America) https://flfnetwork.com/prodigal-america/ Missions Conference 2024 at Christ Church https://www.christkirk.com/missions-2024/

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Exploring the National Security supplement, or 'Border Bill,' recently released, we delve into its $118 billion allocation amidst the U.S.'s $34 trillion debt. Key allocations include aid for Ukraine, border security, and resettlement in the U.S. Senators express stark opinions, while we also discuss Aaron Renn's insights on challenges facing American Christians in his book, 'Living in the Negative World.'

Anyone can tell you how the world has changed, but no one can predict what exactly the future holds. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Aaron Renn author of Life in a Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture. In his book, Aaron unpacks the changes in society's perspective and acceptance of Christianity. He catalogs three periods of decline: the positive, the neutral, and the negative world. He also analyses how three different types of evangelicals have responded and will respond to the changes in culture. There is no set guideline on how to navigate this negative world but listen now on what can be done and how you can live according to the truths of scripture.

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Today we're joined by Aaron Renn, co-founder and senior fellow at American Reformer, to discuss his book, “Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture,” and how Christians can respond to the ever-increasing negative view of Christians in society. We discuss how Christianity was viewed in America's history and how the 1960s saw Christian moral norms begin to be called into question. Aaron breaks these moral norms down into three phases: the Positive World, Neutral World, and Negative World. We explain what the tipping point was between the positive and neutral views of Christianity, from 1950s Christian norms being held in honor to the 1980s "health and wealth" movement. Then, what changed in 2014, and what brought about the overall negative view of Christianity in American society? We explain how Republican candidates' changing views on gay marriage and race issues show us what social shifts have occurred. We also talk about the modern evangelical response to Donald Trump and what cultural/nominal Christianity has done to Christian culture and the act of making disciples. --- Timecodes: (01:02) Introduction to Aaron (03:01) Anti-Christian culture (09:03) Positive to Neutral (15:00) 1950s Christian culture (20:37) Boomers & health & wealth movement (26:59) What changed in 2014? (38:42) Evangelical response to Trump (51:40) Nominal Christianity (57:10) Public schools --- Today's Sponsors: CrowdHealth — get your first 6 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com. Carly Jean Los Angeles — use promo code RELATABLE25 for $25 off an order of $125 or more, or RELATABLE50 for $50 off an order of $200 or more at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com! Birch Gold — protect your future with gold. Text 'ALLIE' to 989898 for a free, zero obligation info kit on diversifying and protecting your savings with gold. Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code 'FRIDAY76' to get a free smart phone with activation! --- Links: First Things: "THE THREE WORLDS OF EVANGELICALISM" https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/02/the-three-worlds-of-evangelicalism --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 920 | Russell Moore, David French & the Fake Threat of Christian Nationalism | Guest: John Cooper https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-920-russell-moore-david-french-the-fake-threat/id1359249098?i=1000638231068 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices