Podcasts about contemporary christianity

The Keswick Convention podcast 2025 meets some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at this year's Convention, where the big theme is ‘Transformed'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.Mark Greene - Can God make me a better employee or boss?Ex-New York adman, former vice-principal of the London School of Theology, Mark Greene is the Mission Champion at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. A pioneer for whole-life discipleship and workplace ministry, his books include 'Thank God it's Monday' and 'Fruitfulness on the Frontline'.Mark will deliver a seminar series titled ‘Transforming Work' during Week 3 of the 2025 Convention.Visit the Convention: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick MinistriesBOOKSBooks mentioned in this episode:Tim Keller - Every Good Endeavor Chris Gillies - On The Way To WorkAnything by Mark Greene10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Support the showThe Keswick Convention is free to attend, and will be running between 12th July and 1st August 2025. Find out more: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick Ministries Visit the Keswick Ministries website for talks, resource and events.

Andrew Arndt is back on the podcast today. He's a pastor and author who's challenging how we typically understand the gospel. His new book, "A Strange and Gracious Light," explores what it means to see Jesus as a living presence that intersects with our real, complicated lives. We'll discuss how the gospel isn't just about personal salvation or afterlife insurance, but a transformative story that speaks directly into our current cultural moment - with all its complexity, pain, and potential. Andrew brings a fresh, albeit an ancient perspective on how Jesus encounters us in our everyday struggles, political tensions, and personal challenges. This conversation is about reimagining the good news of Jesus as something far more expansive and immediate than we've traditionally understood. We'll explore what it means to experience Christ's presence in a way that's both deeply personal and broadly transformative. So join us as we facilitate encounters with the living God. Andrew Arndt is the Lead Pastor of New Life East (one of seven congregations of New Life Church in Colorado Springs), where he also hosts the Essential Church podcast, a weekly conversation designed to strengthen the thinking of church and ministry leaders. Prior to joining New Life's team, he served as Lead Pastor of Bloom Church: a neo-monastic, charismatic, liturgical, justice-driven network of house churches in Denver. He received his MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is working on his Doctor of Ministry at Western Theological Seminary, and has written for Missio Alliance, Patheos, The Other Journal, and Mere Orthodoxy. He lives in the Springs with his wife Mandi and their four kids.Andrew's Book:A Strange and Gracious LightSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below The Signpost Inn PodcastFind peace, clarity, and companionship for your spiritual journey.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Andrew continues the Advent series Down to Earth, based on material from London Institute for Contemporary Christianity.

We continue the Advent Down to Earth series, based on rescources from London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, looking at how God''s rescue did not look as we expect. Includes a video from Revd Ken Benjamin, director at LICC.

We continure the Down to Earth series, based on resouces from London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. This week we consider how the Christmas story includes some very unlikely invitations. Especially the one to the shepherds.

Where is your treasure? Where are your priorities? Are there any changes that need made to measure up to God's priority?In this episode, Jeff and Joe discuss: Learning from a young age to organize life around the Kingdom of God.Helping Christians to think Christianly around work, wealth, and capital.Introducing God's rest and peace into existence through our work.Using our wealth of restorative purposes for God's purpose of reconciliation.Understanding the basic principle of tithing then experiencing the joy of radical generosity beyond that.  Key Takeaways: The Earth and everything in it is the Lord's. We are stewards of His trust. We are administrators to advance His purposes by developing and cultivating the wealth that He has placed in creation through hard work and creativity.Love God and love your neighbor as yourself - the two great commandments. Are your financial priorities honoring those principles? Two of the Ten Commandments are dedicated to the issue of property and how we honor God and others with it.That begins to provide a basis and a foundation for thinking about property.You can only be disillusioned if you have illusions. If we make wealth an idol, it will be an empty promise and will never deliver.  "We use our money, our wealth, for restorative purposes, to advance God's purpose of reconciling all things to Jesus Christ. That's bringing all things into obedience and submission." —  Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot Episode References: Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation: https://www.youtube.com/@ezrainstitutecc/podcasts About Joe Boot: Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot (M.A., Ph.D.) is a Christian thinker and cultural apologist, Founder and President of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity. He is an adjunct instructor for culture and apologetics at Bryan College, Tennessee. He also served as the founding pastor of Westminster Chapel, Toronto for 14 years. Connect with Joe Boot:Website: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/DrJoeBoot  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Today's conversation features Dr. Guy Erwin, the President of the United Lutheran Seminary. As a lifelong educator both with roots on a Native American reservation and as an openly gay man, Dr. Erwin shares his perspective on some of the social and cultural challenges faced by the church in the last generation. More generally, our discussion also considers the place of Christianity in public life and the relationship between the church and higher education.

Neil Hudson is Senior Leader of Salford Elim Church, but is better known to us in PCI for his work on the Imagine Church project for the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. That is the project that birthed the Frontlines small group material which many congregations have used and found helpful, along with two books authored by Neil, Imagine Church and Scattered and Gathered. David Thompson is Secretary of PCI's Council for Congregational Life and Witness and brings extensive experience and qualifications in consultancy for ministry and mission.  This podcast also highlights the Leading for a change event happening on the morning of Thursday 17 October 2024 from 10.30am to 12.45pm in Assembly Buildings, Belfast. It will pick up and develop this theme, providing the opportunity to explore this territory further with others and be encouraged and envisioned in making space in our church life to adapt and respond to changing challenges and circumstances, new opportunities and options. Further details and booking can be found at www.presbyterianireland.org/leadingforachange 

The modern church often struggles with lukewarmness, blending too closely with secular culture. This dilutes its mission of authentic fellowship, discipleship, and evangelism. By focusing on entertainment and convenience, many churches lose their biblical foundation. To realign with Christ's teachings, the church must emphasize sound doctrine, holistic discipleship, and a counter-cultural witness. Let's strive for a church that truly reflects biblical principles, fostering genuine community and spiritual growth. #brendonnaicker #LukewarmChurch #swindonchurch #theologyschool #swindon #AuthenticFaith #BiblicalTruth #TrueFellowship #Discipleship #Evangelism #CounterCultural #ChurchReform #FaithCommunity

The modern church often struggles with lukewarmness, blending too closely with secular culture. This dilutes its mission of authentic fellowship, discipleship, and evangelism. By focusing on entertainment and convenience, many churches lose their biblical foundation. To realign with Christ's teachings, the church must emphasize sound doctrine, holistic discipleship, and a counter-cultural witness. Let's strive for a church that truly reflects biblical principles, fostering genuine community and spiritual growth. #brendonnaicker #LukewarmChurch #swindonchurch #theologyschool #swindon #AuthenticFaith #BiblicalTruth #TrueFellowship #Discipleship #Evangelism #CounterCultural #ChurchReform #FaithCommunity

Is there any proof for the resurrection of Jesus? Are miracles a genuine possibility? How should we respond to global injustice and environmental breakdown? What practical ways can we use apologetics in everyday situations? We hear from Rev Dr Joe Boot, founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at Holy Trinity Church, Aylesbury in partnership with Aylesbury Vale Youth For Christ. For the Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Rev Dr Joe Boot, founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, explores what shapes and drives culture. What are the cultural implications for certain world and life views? Is there a place for Jesus in politics? This interview was recorded in March with a live audience at Holy Trinity Church, Aylesbury in partnership with Aylesbury Vale Youth For Christ.  For the Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

What is cultural apologetics? Can a biblical worldview make sense of human experience? What are some of the biggest objections to the Christian faith? Rev Dr Joe Boot, founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity shares his thoughts. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at Holy Trinity Church, Aylesbury in partnership with Aylesbury Youth For Christ. For the Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/ • Subscribe to the Unapologetic podcast: https://pod.link/1622170986 • More podcasts, free ebook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Watch Unapologetic YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ds_nyh5gM_0OQDM3me0ZjLcNg2345GX • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For our apologetics courses: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Tim is joined this week by Paul Woolley, chief executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity and founder of the think tank Theos. Paul explores what it means to be 'faithful' in all we do and how that plays out in the world of politics. And Tim is reflecting on whether there is a ceiling for Christians in politics. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk

Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin compares various approaches to political thought and discusses the need for a Biblical and Christian view of politics today.

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Is there any good evidence to support the resurrection? Are alternative explanations more compelling? Can we trust the biblical narratives? Ruth Jackson hosted a live debate at a school with the help of Aylesbury Youth for Christ. She was joined by Rev Dr Joseph Boot, founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and Harry Amos, who moved from Christianity to "agnostic atheism" while studying philosophy, politics and economics and blogs about his experience at The Book of Amos. For Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/ For Book of Amos: https://thebookofamos.wordpress.com/ For Easter videos on our NEW TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Dr. Dave Benson, of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity returns for Part 2 of "Whole Life Discipleship". Dave, along with co-host Carmen LaBerge join Dennis to talk about discipling leadership's roles, the state of discipleship in the West, and how to change the "game" of disciple-making. 00:00 - 01:18 Chapter 1: Introduction01:19 - 06:46 Chapter 2: Leadership's role in discipling06:47 - 09:03 Chapter 3: Is discipleship in the West OK?09:04 - 10:49 Chapter 4: Two Clergy & A Capitalist Walk Into a Podcast10:50 - 17:47 Chapter 5: Dave Benson interviews Carmen and Dennis17:48 - 19:20 Chapter 6: Changing the discipleship "game"19:21 - 21:03 Chapter 7: Contact Dave Benson21:04 - 23:17 Chapter 8: Conclusion#Leadership #Discipleship #Apologetics #EvangelismJoin us at The Disciple Dilemma for videos, blogs and more conversation about the "hack" facing Western discipleship!

Is the church losing its voice in an increasingly more cynical and distrusting world?    This episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast tackles the critical question of how global shifts in trust are reshaping how people hear and receive the message of Jesus.   Dr. Matthew Niermann dives into global statistics from the upcoming State of The Great Commission Report, revealing the global trends in declining trust. Dr. Dave Benson, Director of Culture and Discipleship at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, then helps us explore these cultural trends and offers practical strategies for the Church to proactively foster and reestablish trust within its communities.   Don't miss this crucial conversation – subscribe now and learn how the Church can reclaim its voice and offer authentic hope in a world desperately searching for it.   For further information about the Lausanne Movement, please visit our webpage: https://www.lausanne.org   Links from this episode: licc.org.uk Dr. David Benson on LinkedIn Dr. Dave Benson's Bio: Dr. Dave Benson is a leading thinker and researcher on the role of faith in 21st-century Western culture. A former high school teacher and lecturer at Malyon Theological College in Brisbane, Australia, he currently leads the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity's Culture & Discipleship work. This role involves consulting with theological education institutions to develop whole-life disciplemakers (LICC's Theological Education).  Dr. Benson's mission is to cultivate disciples equipped with wisdom for following Christ's way in a post-Christendom culture. His 2016 Ph.D. project, titled 'Schools, Scripture, and Secularisation,' explores the ultimate aims of competing curricular visions and the role of sacred texts in secular education. Additionally, he is the lead editor of 'Transforming Vocation: Connecting Theology, Church, and the Workplace for a Flourishing World' (Wipf & Stock, 2021).

For a lot of Western Christians, discipleship equals church. Is that Jesus's discipleship? Not exactly. Dr. Dave Benson, of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity wants to talk about what's missing in modern discipling, and offer real-world examples of what IS a disciple's life and community.Dave Benson is a pastor, professor and church planting discipler. He joins Dennis along with faith radio's Carmen LaBerge to wrangle through the misconceptions and the orthodoxy of discipleship.INTRO: Dennis "prequels" the episodeChapter 1: What is the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity?Chapter 2: What do you mean - "Whole Life Disciples" (What are you trying to sell us?) Chapter 3: The day-to-day practicum of a discipleChapter 4: Bet Sefer - Bet Midrash - Bet Talmud....What??Chapter 5: A real life discipling community's day, and week, and livesChapter 6: Does this way of discipling endure? Make disciples? Thrive?Chapter 7: OK: Surely non-believers would feel weird in one of these, yes?CONCLUSIONJoin us at The Disciple Dilemma for videos, blogs and more conversation about the "hack" facing Western discipleship!

Are we forgetting the rebellious, defiant nature of Jesus? Have we overlooked his active resistance to the political and religious hierarchies of his time, and his challenging calls for us to be good neighbors rather than good citizens? That's what we'll be unpacking in our fascinating conversation with our guest, Domenic Scarcella, author of the book "Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen".   Domenic provides an intriguing reading of Jesus' teachings, bringing to light the elements that often get overlooked in contemporary Christianity. We dissect the Stations of the Cross, Jesus's nonviolent resistance, and how to use his book as a tool for contemplation.  As we journey through these narratives, we confront the controversial topic of police violence and its relationship to the Christian faith. This episode holds some challenging viewpoints that question the traditional support of law enforcement and military by modern Christians. The non-violent teachings of Jesus and his brutal treatment by the 'good cops' of his day serve as the crux of this discussion. We highlight that violence, be it personal or outsourced, remains a contradiction to the teachings of Jesus, and is thus a sin. We also carve out time to talk about the unfathomable nature of God, and the significance of the Holy Spirit, offering some new food for thought on the intersection of faith and politics.  Domenic gives us a glimpse into his new sub-stack, extending an invitation to join the ongoing conversation about Christian ethics. As we round off, we reflect on the essence of community, shared faith, and why being both a good neighbor and a bad citizen, as Jesus was, might just be the unconventional perspective we need today. This is one episode that is sure to challenge your perspectives and spark spirited discussions. Tune in, and let's question together!   Connect with Domenic: Get the book! Follow his Substack - Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen Twitter (X) @GoodNeighBadCit   Starting Points: (00:00) Jesus' Way of the Cross (12:07) Stations of the Cross in Christianity (26:02) Contemporary Christianity and the Nature of Christ (34:28) Cross and Nonviolence (45:05) Reflections on the Cross Stations (53:35) Correcting Bad Theology, Bible Importance (56:59) Good Cops and Violence in Christianity (01:07:22) Holy Spirit and Book Promotion (01:11:28) Faith and Community Conversation   For more on this episode and The Bad Roman Project: For Full Show Notes: https://www.thebadroman.com/show-notes/episode-97 Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links Want to get more involved? Request to join the private discussion group on Facebook (Bad Romans Only!!) No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com   SUPPORT THE SHOW: thebadroman.com/donate

The synod process in the Catholic Church is attracting interest from other Christian denominations, including from unexpected quarters.  In this episode, I interviewed Neil Hudson, a Pentecostal pastor for 30 years. He is a senior leader at the Elim church in Salford, the northwest of England, and has worked at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity.  Neil recently took part in a significant synod gathering of Christian thinkers and leaders at Durham University to discuss the synodal process and admits that a generation ago, a Pentecostal minister would never have participated in a Catholic-led event.  Nevertheless, he says that “what is happening in the Catholic Church has to be, to my mind at least, reflective of the Gospel” and that Pope Francis has connected with Christians from the Charismatic and Pentecostal traditions.  “This Pope seems to speak the language that would not be out of place in a Pentecostal setting,” he says.   Neal warns that the synod process should avoid becoming a series of “committee meetings” and needs to connect with ordinary believers and build up people's faith. He insists that the decline of the church is not inevitable and finishes our discussion with an instructive — and very synodal — story about accompanying those searching for God.  Producer: Silvia Sacco Editor: Jamie Weston 

Pentecostal church minister speaks about synodal renewal and why Pope Francis is a leader to charismatic Christians The synod process in the Catholic Church is attracting interest from other Christian denominations, including from unexpected quarters. In this episode, I interviewed Neil Hudson, a Pentecostal pastor for 30 years. He is a senior leader at the Elim church in Salford, the northwest of England, and has worked at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. Neil recently took part in a significant synod gathering of Christian thinkers and leaders at Durham University to discuss the synodal process and admits that a generation ago, a Pentecostal minister would never have participated in a Catholic-led event. Nevertheless, he says that “what is happening in the Catholic Church has to be, to my mind at least, reflective of the Gospel” and that Pope Francis has connected with Christians from the Charismatic and Pentecostal traditions. “This Pope seems to speak the language that would not be out of place in a Pentecostal setting,” he says. Neal warns that the synod process should avoid becoming a series of “committee meetings” and needs to connect with ordinary believers and build up people's faith. He insists that the decline of the church is not inevitable and finishes our discussion with an instructive — and very synodal — story about accompanying those searching for God. Producer: Silvia Sacco Editor: Jamie Weston

We can grow as disciples and glorify God in whatever work he has called us to. How do we pastor people to help them think about work well? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Julian Gadsby (London Institute of Contemporary Christianity) about pastoring people in church who work to flourish as disciples in the place that God has called them to. 00:00 - Introduction00:49 - How can church leaders help people think about work well?09:21 - Overcoming the 'sacred-secular divide'14:52 - How to connect the 'sacred' and the 'secular'17:53 - Is full time education work?20:46 - Is your workplace a mission field?25:06 - Helping people flourish in their work28:35 - Resources for church leaders You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. Show notes A Theology of Work (fiec.org.uk) Imagine Church, Neil Hudson (licc.org.uk) Frontline Sundays (licc.org.uk) About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the FIEC YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC. Follow FIEC on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/  Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Propaganda Season Outline: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xa4MhYMAg2Ohc5Nvya4g9MHxXWlxo6haT2Nj8Hlws8M/edit?usp=sharing Mayhew's Article: https://relationaltithe.com/featured-resources/embezzlement-the-corporate-sin-of-contemporary-christianity/ My episode on complacency: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/draft-jesus-the-pinnacle-of-our-hope Generous Justice: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8414177-generous-justice?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=jFobcfhWbb&rank=1 Why the Early Church is so Important: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/finished-importance-of-the-early-church-for-practice I forgot to add in this episode that the early church embrace of the poor and non-professional leaders reminds me of a fantastic work by Roland Allen entitled "The Spontaneous Expansion of the Church." You can get the book online. I also have some reflections here: https://www.dckreider.com/blog-theological-musings/category/spontaneous-expansion-of-the-church  Thanks to our monthly supporters Laverne Miller Jesse Killion Michael de Nijs ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/  Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Propaganda Season Outline: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xa4MhYMAg2Ohc5Nvya4g9MHxXWlxo6haT2Nj8Hlws8M/edit?usp=sharing  Episode Outline/Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dhT8BEf9sUA_IzJ-DXTJTNhAdKFb7-m0KYx4uClk-ZU/edit?usp=sharing Embezzlement - The Corporate Sin of Contemporary Christianity: https://fragmentsandreflections.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/ray-mayhew-embezzlement.pdf Early Church and Economic Justice: https://www.plough.com/en/topics/faith/discipleship/what-did-the-early-church-say-about-economic-justice How early church made peace with prosperity: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://web.archive.org/web/20130119011923/https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/december-web-only/how-early-church-made-peace-with-prosperity.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1668782838843771&usg=AOvVaw3sQ7loLRiSg_03ISB6XZHb Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpGupes7NvI Max Weber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICppFQ6Tabw Jon Wesley and Money: https://dwswanson.com/2007/09/10/john-wesley-on-money/ Patient Firment of the Early Church: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26266696-the-patient-ferment-of-the-early-church?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=M9EqfDoP5R&rank=1 On the Government of God: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17181811-on-the-government-of-god?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=72Wx6xJnXN&rank=1 Fair Play: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176691.Fair_Play?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=9oa4n8cB9n&rank=1 Bonhoeffer Prison Letters: https://ms.wearesparkhouse.org/downloads/9781506402741_Editor's%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Reader's%20Edition.pdf War is a Racket: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198259.War_is_a_Racket?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=88xEPJIbOk&rank=1 How Europe Underdeveloped Africa: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40630.How_Europe_Underdeveloped_Africa?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=CckKb8zO68&rank=1 Base Nation: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22320467-base-nation?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=9p1Bz89Wbf&rank=1 Saint Basil the Great (330–379 AD):Fling wide your doors; give your wealth free passage everywhere! As a great river flows by a thousand channels through fertile country, so let your wealth run through many conduits to the homes of the poor. Wells that are drawn from flow the better; left unused, they go foul…Money kept standing idle is worthless; but moving and changing hands it benefits the community and brings increase…“I am wronging no one,” you say, “I am merely holding on to what is mine.” What is yours! Who gave it to you so that you could bring it into life with you? Why, you are like a man who pinches a seat at the theater at the expense of latecomers, claiming ownership of what was for common use. That's what the rich are like; having seized what belongs to all, they claim it as their own on the basis of having got there first. Whereas if everyone took for himself enough to meet his immediate needs and released the rest for those in need of it, there would be no rich and no poor.Did you not come naked out of the womb? Will you not go naked back into the earth? (Job 1) So where did the wealth you now enjoy come from? If you say “from nowhere,” you deny God, ignore the Creator, are ungrateful to the Giver. If you say “from God,” then explain why it was given to you.When a man strips another of his clothes, he is called a thief. Should not a man who has the power to clothe the naked but does not do so be called the same? The bread in your larder belongs to the hungry. The cloak in your wardrobe belongs to the naked. The shoes you allow to rot belong to the barefoot. The money in your vaults belongs to the destitute. You do injustice to every man whom you could help but do not.If you are rich, how can you remain so? If you cared for the poor, it would consume your wealth. When each one receives a little for one's needs, and when all owners distribute their means simultaneously for the care of the needy, no one will possess more than his neighbor.Yet it is plain that you have very many lands. Why? Because you have subordinated the relief and comfort of many to your convenience. And so, the more you abound in your riches, the more you are deficient in love.Saint John Chrysostom (347–407 AD):If a poor man comes to you asking for bread, there is no end of complaints and reproaches and charges of idleness; you upbraid him, insult him, jeer at him. You fail to realize that you too are idle and yet God grants you gifts.Now don't tell me that you actually work hard. If you call earning money, making business deals, and caring for your possessions “work”, I say, “No, that is not work. But alms, prayers, the protection of the injured and the like – these are genuine work.” You charge the poor with idleness; I charge you with corrupt behavior.Don't you realize that, as the poor man withdraws silently, sighing and in tears, you actually thrust a sword into yourself, that it is you who received the more serious wound?Let us learn that as often as we have not given alms, we shall be punished like those who have plundered. For what we possess is not personal property; it belongs to all.God generously gives all things that are much more necessary than money, such as air, water, fire, the sun – all such things. All these things are to be distributed equally to all.“Mine” and “thine” – these chilling words which introduce innumerable wars into the world – should be eliminated from the church. Then the poor would not envy the rich, because there would be no rich. Neither would the poor be despised by the rich, for there would be no poor. All things would be in common.Wesley: I am pained for you that are “rich in this world.” Do you give all you can? You who receive five hundred pounds a year, and spend only two hundred, do you give three hundred back to God? If not, you certainly rob God of that three hundred. You that receive two hundred, and spend but one, do you give God the other hundred? If not, you rob him of just so much. “Nay, may I not do what I will with my own?” Here lies the ground of your mistake. It is not your own. It cannot be, unless you are Lord of heaven and earth. “However, I must provide for my children.” Certainly. But how? By making them rich? Then you will probably make them Heathens, as some of you have done already. “What shall I do, then?” Leave them enough to live on, not in idleness and luxury, but by honest industry. And if you have not children, upon what scriptural or rational principle can you leave a groat behind you more than will bury you? I pray consider, what are you the better for what you leave behind you? What does it signify, whether you leave behind you ten thousand pounds, or ten thousand shoes and boots? O leave nothing behind you! Send all you have before you into a better world! Lend it, lend it all unto the Lord, and it shall be paid you again! Is there any danger that his truth should fail? It is fixed as the pillars of heaven. Haste, haste, my brethren, haste! Lest you be called away before you settled what you have on this security! When this is done, you may boldly say, “Now I have nothing to do but to die! Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit! Come, Lord Jesus! Come quickly! Thanks to our monthly supporters Laverne Miller Jesse Killion Michael de Nijs ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Is work more than simply earning wages? How should we speak about work in church life? How do we glorify God in our work? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Julian Gadbsy (London Institute for Contemporary Christianity) to talk about definitions of work and how thinking about it theologically can help us speak about it rightly in church life. 00:00 - Introduction 03:12 - What is work? 08:31 - God calls us to work with him 09:55 - Are there distinctions between different types of work? 16:20 - The "sacred-secular divide" 22:09 - Giving value to different work 26:01 - Unemployment is a theological issue 28:08 - The garden city and dignity in work You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the FIEC YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC. Follow FIEC on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

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J.John is joined by Joseph Boot, a Christian thinker, cultural apologist and Founder and President of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity. (part one of two)

Glen Scrivener talks to Mark Greene from the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity about workplace evangelism and how we can view all of everyday life with Jesus at the centre.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukAre you a creative Christian? Would you like to join us for a day, a week or 10 months? Find out more here:speaklife.org.uk/foundrySocial Mediafacebook.com/speakLifeuktwitter.com/speaklifeukinstagram.com/speaklifeuktiktok.com/@speaklifeukSupport the show

Title: Ten Professors Found in Contemporary Christianity Speaker: Dr. H. T. Spence Event: Wednesday Evening Sermon Date: December 28, 2022 Summary: Not everyone that professes to be a Christian is a biblical Christian, but they associate themselves with Christianity. The true Christian must be very careful not to be drawn into the friendship of such individuals. Christians must be very careful not to be drawn into compromise with such people. Weddings, funerals, and family gatherings. It is a crucial hour for deception and compromise. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1–11 Length:

November 30, 2022 Dr. JOE BOOT, who served as founding pastor of Westminster Chapel, Toronto, Canada for 14 years, & a Christian thinker, cultural apologist/philosopher & author who is the Founder & President of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, *AND* JOEL WEBBON, President & Founder of Right Response Ministries & Senior Pastor of Covenant Bible Church in Georgetown, TX, who will address: "The MISSION of GOD: A MANIFESTO of HOPE for SOCIETY" & announcing the Right Response Conference in Georgetown,Texas: "Theonomy & Postmillennialism"   Subscribe: iTunes  TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

Episode 3 of my three-part series, Live at ReformCon 2022. Pastor Toby Sumpter and the Reverend Dr. Joe Boot are two men who need no introduction. I admire them both for being two of the boldest men to carry and plant the flag of Christ in culture, and for their moral, intellectual, and even spiritual courage. Toby Sumpter hails from Moscow, Idaho, where he's a pastor, author, husband, father, blogger, and co-host of the popular podcast Cross Politic, hosts of the Fight Laugh Feast conference.   Pastor Toby and I discussed: - The politics of 6-day creation - The secular American religion - Calvinism's influence on the American revolution - Christians building more than culture - The troubling eugenics of Dave Rubin's  announcement - Christians duped with the offer of power https://crosspolitic.com/ https://flfnetwork.com/ https://www.tobyjsumpter.com/ https://www.kingscrossmoscow.com/ Dr. Joe Boot is the founder of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and the founding pastor of the Westminster Chapel in Toronto. He's the author of several books, including the classic Mission of God, and has worked in the fields of Christian apologetics, worldview education and church leadership for over twenty years on both sides of the Atlantic. Dr. Boot and I discussed: - Aristotle's impact on Christianity through Thomas Aquinas; - Nature and Grace as artificial distinctions; - how inflating Church and State paradoxically leads to secularization; - the meaning of Christ's Lordship over all spheres of life; -the Eschatology of Hope for Law, Politics, Medicine, and even Sports. Thank you to both my honored guests for their precious time during a busy weekend. https://www.ezrainstitute.com/ https://www.ezrainstitute.com/resource-library/podcast/ https://twitter.com/drjoeboot https://m.facebook.com/ezrainstitute THE RENAISSANCE OF MEN https://www.renofmen.com https://www.instagram.com/renofmen/ https://twitter.com/renofmen

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In this special one-off episode, Tim speaks with Mark Greene from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity about Queen Elizabeth II, her faith and decades of service. We consider her own particularly Biblical vision for how constitutional monarchy should work in post-war and post-Imperial Britain, and we explore how her deeply-held Christian faith shaped a lifetime of service. How did this mostly silent figurehead become the most admired public Christian in Britain and quietly expound the gospel year after year in an increasingly secular country? You can find out more about Mark's book, The Servant Queen and the King She Serves, here – https://licc.org.uk/ourresources/the-queens-faith/ Subscribe to the Matters of Life and Death podcast: https://pod.link/1509923173 If you want to go deeper into some of the topics we discuss, visit John's website: http://www.johnwyatt.com For more resources to help you explore faith and the big questions, visit: http://www.premierunbelievable.com

Do you often ask the question "What is my purpose in life? When life takes unexpected and unwelcome turns, Pastor John Onwuchekwa teaches we can find peace and hope in Ecclesiastics, through his book We Go On: Finding Purpose in All Life's Sorrows and Joys. Then guest host Peter Kapsner is joined by Tim Yearsley from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity to discuss the need for the gospel to permeate every aspect of our life.

Tim Yearsley, of the London Inst. for Contemporary Christianity, outlines the whole-life nature of the Gospel and what believers should know about the life of John Stott. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer unpacks how one Kenyan ministry is preparing for rising costs and God working in the midst of war in Ethiopia. Click here for today's show notes

Tim Yearsley, of the London Inst. for Contemporary Christianity, outlines the whole-life nature of the Gospel and what believers should know about the life of John Stott. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer unpacks how one Kenyan ministry is preparing for rising costs and God working in the midst of war in Ethiopia. Click here for today's show notes

Dr Marcelo Vargas lives in  La Paz, capital of his native Bolivia, where he is the director of the Centro de Capacitación Misionera, or the Mission Training Centre. He cofounded this with his wife Silvana, a psychologist who specialises in Family Therapy. He originally studied Electrical Engineering as an undergraduate in Brazil, where he expected to settle. But he was encouraged by Samuel Escobar and others to return to Bolivia to set up the country's own Christian student movement to be affiliated with IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students). Having originally met John Stott at a student conference in Brazil, he went on to have many links with him and what became Langham Partnership. He spent a summer studying with him at LICC (London Institute for Contemporary Christianity) and would in time become a Langham Scholar while he was doing a PhD through the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. He was a contributor to the influential single-volume Bible Commentary produced in Latin America: the Comentario Bíblico Contemporáneo. - Centro de Capacitación Misionera (in Spanish) - Official website for the Comentario Bíblico Contemporáneo (in Spanish) Produced by Langham Partnership UKI  

On Easter Sunday, as children hunt for chocolate eggs, the words 'Christ is Risen. Alleluia!' are proclaimed from every church pulpit. The day of Jesus Christ's Resurrection is the most joyous day of the Christian calendar. A message of death defeated, salvation secured, is the cornerstone of the faith of nearly one third of the world's population. But how do the faithful understand this extraordinary story? Do you have to believe Jesus physically rose from the dead for the story to have meaning? And what is it's resonance today, for those of faith, or without? Ernie Rea is joined by scholars Professor Helen Bond, Dr Andrew Boakye, and the Chief Executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, Paul Woolley, to discuss the evidence for and understanding of the Resurrection. Plus film critic and host of the 'Girls on Film' podcast, Anna Smith, discusses how the story and themes of the resurrection have appeared in popular cinema throughout the decades. Producer: Rebecca Maxted Editor: Tim Pemberton This programme contains short excepts from the following films: The Greatest Story Ever Told (Dir: George Stevens, 1965) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Dir: Andrew Adamson, 2005)

In our western cultures, the way we present the gospel and the way it is embodied appears to be anything but "good news". It's worrying, disappointing, even life-diminishing news! But in a world of pandemics and Putin, how can we hold out real, authentic good news to our friends who are so desperate for it? Andy and Kristi explore this question with Paul Woolley this time on PEP Talk.Paul Woolley joined the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity as CEO in January 2021, having been Deputy Chief Executive at Bible Society. He was previously the founder and director of the influential faith and society think tank Theos. In addition to studying theology, he has worked in parliament and the media. He is married to Ruth, and they have four young children. They live in Wiltshire and enjoy being outdoors, playing board games, and keeping chickens.Have a look at these resources from LICC which Paul mentions:https://licc.org.uk/resources/6ms/https://licc.org.uk/events/40-cities-tour/Support the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

Elaine Storkey is a philosopher and sociologist who has worked for many years at the interface of the Church and the Academy. Her postgraduate studies were on Wittgenstein after which she has taught in many universities and colleges around the world, particularly in the UK and North America (with various posts in Oxford and Cambridge). She has published several books, many of which are concerned with issues of evangelicalism, gender and feminism, justice and Christian social action.   In the 1980s, John Stott invited her to teach at The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, where she developed courses in Christian Worldview amongst other things. Then in 1991 she succeeded him as director and led the institution until 1999. Since then she has continued to write and be involved in all kinds of ministries around the world, including stints as A Rocha, the Micah Challenge, the University of Gloucester, Restored and Tearfund (becoming its president in 1997).   Elaine Storkey's website and information on her books More on LICC More on Tearfund More on Restored: Ending violence against Women  Produced by Langham Partnership UKI.        

Travis welcomes Nik Ripken back to the show! This time Travis & Nik discuss his book, The Insanity of Obedience, and the many modern misconceptions of how we go about mission in the modern world. At the heart of their conversation is the subject of persecution and how we handle it opposed to how the Bible presents it. This conversation goes beyond the fact that persecution exists, instead, Nik presents the question-why are people being persecuted? It's not simply because people are believers in Christ-there is much more involved. It involves the methods we employ to communicate the message of Jesus. Could it be that the methods that we have employed to get the message out, actually cause more problems than they solve? Could it be that we need to rethink how we communicate and what methods we are reliant on? Listen in and find out!

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Joe Boot to the show. He is a Christian thinker, cultural apologist/philosopher, the founder of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and the founding pastor of Westminster Chapel, Toronto, where he currently resides. Joe is originally from Great Britain and has worked in the fields of Christian apologetics, worldview education, and church leadership for over twenty years on both sides of the Atlantic. He regularly addresses pastors and Christian leaders as well as academic, medical, legal, and political professionals and has publicly debated leading atheist thinkers and philosophers in Canada and the United States. He is the author of many books, including his new book that we'll be spending a lot of time with during the interview, Ruler of Kings. In this interview, we discuss how Christians should view the government, a concept called “sphere sovereignty,” how the “cult of the expert” affects public policy, how he deals with the problem of evil/pain, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

José de Segovia is a Spanish journalist based in Madrid with a particular interest in arts and culture. But that is not the only string to his bow, as he has also pursued theological studies at various points in Spain, the Netherlands and the UK. In 1982, he spent six months at the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity and as a result, got to know John Stott as a teacher, mentor and friend. Since then, he has felt Uncle John's influence keenly, not least because he has spent his entire professional life taking Stott's principle of double listening seriously. Along side his journalism, he has taught theology in several institutions and is a pastor at the Reformed Church in Madrid. He has also been very involved in the Spanish Evangelical Alliance, and at John Stott's recommendation, was one of the World Evangelical Alliance's representatives in its theological dialogues with the Vatican.   More on LICC José's blog (in Spanish) - including many posts about John Stott José's podcast series about John Stott (in Spanish) Reformed Church of Madrid (where José pastors)

Midweek Fix: 01/12/2021 AR500 Armor The Mission of Armored Republic is to Honor Christ by equipping Free Men with Tools of Liberty necessary to preserve God-given rights. In the Armored Republic there is no King but Christ. We are Free Craftsmen. Body Armor is a Tool of Liberty. We create Tools of Liberty. Free men must remain ever vigilant against tyranny wherever it appears. God has given us the tools of liberty needed to defend the rights He bestowed to us. Armored Republic is honored to offer you those Tools. Visit them, at ar500armor.com. Bio Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot (M.A., Ph.D.) is a Christian thinker, cultural apologist/philosopher, Founder and President of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and founding pastor of Westminster Chapel, Toronto. He is the author of Mission of God, and forthcoming new book King of Rulers.   Questions Quebec just yesterday announced that they are going to tax all the unvaxxed, and when Black Face Trudeau heard about it, he said he was interested in hearing more about it. What is going on in Canadian land? What strange brew has Canada been drinking for the last number of years to get into this place?How did Bill C-4 pass the Canadian parliament by “royal assent?”  Why should pastors join the Liberty Coalition in preaching on biblical sexuality this Sunday?Tell us about Ruler of Kings https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government Is Canada a covenant breaking nation? Book: King of Rulers “Today, we live in an era of perpetual revolution manifest by an intense intellectual activism in all cultural and political life. This requires, indeed demands, a distinctly Christian response. But herein lies a serious problem. From where can that Christian response come? What is the basis and foundation of a distinctly Christian response to the socio-political crisis of our time? That question is the subject of this book. If I can demonstrate in these pages the truth, value, and relevance of the Lordship of Jesus Christ for political life and inspire the faithful to apply His sovereignty in our everyday interactions as believers, with the state, I will be very content.” Joe Boot, from the Introduction “Without a doubt, Ruler of Kings gets my vote for the most necessary book for the Church today.” John Cooper, American musician, singer, and songwriter. Co-founder, lead vocalist and bassist of Christian band, Skillet. “Ruler of Kings reminds us that Christ's sceptre of power rules over all of life, and that he will inevitably receive the inheritance of nations. A must read in our day!” James R. White, apologist, theologian, author and director of Alpha & Omega Ministries in Phoenix, USA “…Joe sets forth a clearly articulated and scripturally grounded Christian political vision that avoids the error of thinking it is all about Christian coercion and domination whilst tearing apart the myth of religious neutrality in politics and the lie of a neutral secular public square. He also leaves you in a place where the gospel cannot be reduced just to personal salvation – it has implications for all of life.” Andrea Williams, Director, Christian Concern, from the Foreword Notes/Links Trudeau on Quebec

Midweek Fix: 01/12/2021 AR500 Armor The Mission of Armored Republic is to Honor Christ by equipping Free Men with Tools of Liberty necessary to preserve God-given rights. In the Armored Republic there is no King but Christ. We are Free Craftsmen. Body Armor is a Tool of Liberty. We create Tools of Liberty. Free men must remain ever vigilant against tyranny wherever it appears. God has given us the tools of liberty needed to defend the rights He bestowed to us. Armored Republic is honored to offer you those Tools. Visit them, at ar500armor.com. Bio Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot (M.A., Ph.D.) is a Christian thinker, cultural apologist/philosopher, Founder and President of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and founding pastor of Westminster Chapel, Toronto. He is the author of Mission of God, and forthcoming new book King of Rulers.   Questions Quebec just yesterday announced that they are going to tax all the unvaxxed, and when Black Face Trudeau heard about it, he said he was interested in hearing more about it. What is going on in Canadian land? What strange brew has Canada been drinking for the last number of years to get into this place?How did Bill C-4 pass the Canadian parliament by “royal assent?”  Why should pastors join the Liberty Coalition in preaching on biblical sexuality this Sunday?Tell us about Ruler of Kings https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government Is Canada a covenant breaking nation? Book: King of Rulers “Today, we live in an era of perpetual revolution manifest by an intense intellectual activism in all cultural and political life. This requires, indeed demands, a distinctly Christian response. But herein lies a serious problem. From where can that Christian response come? What is the basis and foundation of a distinctly Christian response to the socio-political crisis of our time? That question is the subject of this book. If I can demonstrate in these pages the truth, value, and relevance of the Lordship of Jesus Christ for political life and inspire the faithful to apply His sovereignty in our everyday interactions as believers, with the state, I will be very content.” Joe Boot, from the Introduction “Without a doubt, Ruler of Kings gets my vote for the most necessary book for the Church today.” John Cooper, American musician, singer, and songwriter. Co-founder, lead vocalist and bassist of Christian band, Skillet. “Ruler of Kings reminds us that Christ's sceptre of power rules over all of life, and that he will inevitably receive the inheritance of nations. A must read in our day!” James R. White, apologist, theologian, author and director of Alpha & Omega Ministries in Phoenix, USA “…Joe sets forth a clearly articulated and scripturally grounded Christian political vision that avoids the error of thinking it is all about Christian coercion and domination whilst tearing apart the myth of religious neutrality in politics and the lie of a neutral secular public square. He also leaves you in a place where the gospel cannot be reduced just to personal salvation – it has implications for all of life.” Andrea Williams, Director, Christian Concern, from the Foreword Notes/Links Trudeau on Quebec

This week J.John interviews Mark Greene, Executive Director of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity and previously Vice Principal of the London School of Theology. He speaks, tells stories, and writes, mainly on the joys, trials, and surprises of living all of life as a follower of Jesus in today's world.