Podcast appearances and mentions of hannah nation

Hannah Nation of the Center for House Church Theology, as well as China Partnership, talks about how China and other parts of the world have become missions sending powerhouses.  Donna Amidon, author of "Tracing His Promise," talks about the places in the Old Testament where God talked of His promise to send our Savior, Jesus.    Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Our guest today is Hannah Nation. Hannah Nation is a writer, editor, and content strategist. She currently serves as the Managing Director of the Center for House Church Theology and as the Content Director for China Partnership. She has published in Christianity Today, the Gospel Coalition, Comment, and Plough. ​Her topics of interest are: urban Chinese house church movements; print and digital textual communities; historic global Christianity; and the history of women and the church. China Partnership: https://chinapartnership.org Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org Healthy Gospel Church Vision: https://freechurch.org/healthy-gospel-church/

Elizabeth Woodson is joined by KA Ellis to discuss faithful endurance in the midst of persecution. Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a biblical definition of persecution?Where are some places in the New Testament where we see the biblical authors address persecution?What do we learn about God and our life with Him from these teachings?Can you unpack what "anti-Christian hostility" looks like for Christians in America?What can we (America) learn from those in the global church who are facing much harsher forms of persecution?How does the biblical theme of faithful endurance under persecution point us to the hope of the gospel?Guest Bio:K. A. ELLIS is the Director of the Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity in Atlanta, Georgia. She's passionate about theology, human rights, and global religious freedom. Since 2006, she has collaborated with the Swiss-based organization, International Christian Response, traveling internationally to connect local and global Christians while studying and advocating for global religious freedom. Her research explores Christian endurance from society's margins, particularly in places where it's most difficult to live the Christian life. She is the Canada Fellow for World Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary and holds a Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) from Westminster Theological Seminary, a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the Yale School of Drama and is a Ph.D. candidate in World Christianity and Ethics at the Oxford Center for Mission Studies in England.Reflection:Spend some time praying for our brothers and sisters outside of America who are experiencing persecution. Pray for their safety, courage, protection, deliverance, and ultimately their faithful endurance.Continue Learning:Wisdom's Call: 100 Meditations for a Life in Christ by Karen EllisHearts of Fire by The Voice of the MartyrsFaith in the Wilderness by Hannah Nation and Simon Liuhttps://christianresponse.org/Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | TikTokOur Sister Podcasts:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Tiny TheologiansStarting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | TikTokOur Sister Podcasts:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Tiny TheologiansStarting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear a panel discussion between Hannah Nation, Corey Jackson, and Ryan Zhang as they share insights from the endurance and strength of the reformed Chinese house churches. Hannah Nation currently serves as the Managing Director of the Center for House Church Theology and as the Content Director for China Partnership. Corey Jackson is the Senior Pastor of Trinity Park Church in Cary, North Carolina. Ryan Zhang is the Pastor for Neighborhood Ministries at New City Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as these leaders share of the church's perseverance in grace and unity in another context in the hope of casting a hopeful vision of faithfulness under cultural pressure.

Hannah Nation tells the story of Wang Yi and the Chinese house church movement. How has the ramp-up in persecution of the church in China affected pastors and congregations? Hannah, who is editing the ongoing prison writings of the house church pastor Wang Yi, tells the story of these churches. She focuses in particular on the story of Pastor Wang. A classical liberal human rights lawyer, he converted as an adult in 2005 and eventually became the pastor of one of the largest and most public of China's illegal protestant churches. Arrested in 2018, he is now serving a nine-year prison sentence. She discusses his intellectual influences, from Luther and Calvin to Kuyper and Van Til, and traces the development of his thought, from an earlier rights-based approach to his current understanding of the church's role as free by definition, whether or not it has civil freedoms. She also discusses the impact of the Covid lockdowns on the house churches, their scrupulous following of lockdown regulations combined with their absolute refusal to stop meeting for any non-Covid related reason. Finally, she, Susannah and Peter discuss the lessons that such persecution has to offer the Western church.

We are joined by Christian writer Hannah Nation to discuss her work with the Church in China, her new book, and what what encouragement and lessons can be learned for the Church in America. Resources referenced: Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church Center for House Church Theology — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Pastors, we hope you are coming into the week after Easter with a slower pace and some time to rest and recoup. We spend a few minutes before the interview discussing the big days in the church, the pressure, and some thoughts on how pursue health and balance in during the heavy times.  Our Guest Hannah Nation is a house church theologian who thinks, translates, and writes for pastors and leaders in China.  I am grateful for her work and the faithful men and women she continues to give voice for here in North America.  Hannah's book: Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church MovementInformation for coaching and spiritual direction can be found atwww.kairospartnerships.org We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – doug@kairospartnerships.orgBob – bob@kairospartnerships.org If you haven't signed up for J.R.'s every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (yes the entire thing can be read in less than 5 minutes or less), here's the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m**Monday Morning Pastor is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions www.onalimbproductions.com If this podcast adds value to you, your team, or your organization, consider (1) subscribing (2) leaving a review and (3) sharing it with others 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Caryn A. Reeder examines the irony of the traditional interpretation of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and challenges long-held beliefs about women's roles in the church, illuminating the powerful role of women in the New Testament.Dr. Caryn A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and the coordinator of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is the author of several books, including The Enemy in the Household, Family Violence in Deuteronomy and beyond, Gendering War and Peace and The Gospel of Luke, and her latest book, The Samaritan Woman's Story.In this podcast episode, Caryn Reeder examines the irony of the traditional interpretation of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and challenges long-held beliefs about women's roles in the church, illuminating the powerful role of women in the New Testament."What if we recognize that and celebrated women's words in our own churches? Oh, I do. Definitely do. Yeah. Women are really important in the narrative. In John's gospel, Jesus public ministry starts because of a woman, because his mother tells him, take care of this problem with we've run out of wine at this wedding. Take care of it, Jesus. And he does it because his mother tells him to, and that is what it says in John."Dr. Caryn A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and the coordinator of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is the author of several books, including The Enemy in the Household, Family Violence in Deuteronomy and beyond, Gendering War and Peace and The Gospel of Luke, and her latest book, The Samaritan Woman's Story.Caryn Reeder grew up on a farm in Illinois, where she was introduced to the Bible on an academic basis. After college, she went to Jerusalem and studied the Misinterpretation of the Samaritan Woman in the transcript. Caryn discovered that the traditional interpretation of the woman being an immoral outcast was damaging and silenced her story. Despite the traditional perspective of women being silenced, Caryn realized that in the New Testament, women were important participants and patrons in the early Christian communities. Caryn is now on a mission to change the perspective of women in the church and to celebrate their words.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How did the Bible's interpretation change over time and around the world?2. What is the real story behind the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman?3. What challenges does the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman pose to our views on gender, identity and who is worthy to understand and respond to Jesus?Resources:The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchtooBuy the book at the link above from IVP with code: AWORLD23 to get 30 percent off the ebook and physical book (plus free shipping)Other episodes you'll enjoy:Hannah Nation on Faithful Disobedience in China's House ChurchesJenai Auman on Spiritual Abuse SurvivorsWinfield Bevins on Liturgical MissionConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter:...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Caryn A. Reeder examines the irony of the traditional interpretation of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and challenges long-held beliefs about women's roles in the church, illuminating the powerful role of women in the New Testament.Dr. Caryn A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and the coordinator of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is the author of several books, including The Enemy in the Household, Family Violence in Deuteronomy and beyond, Gendering War and Peace and The Gospel of Luke, and her latest book, The Samaritan Woman's Story.In this podcast episode, Caryn Reeder examines the irony of the traditional interpretation of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and challenges long-held beliefs about women's roles in the church, illuminating the powerful role of women in the New Testament."What if we recognize that and celebrated women's words in our own churches? Oh, I do. Definitely do. Yeah. Women are really important in the narrative. In John's gospel, Jesus public ministry starts because of a woman, because his mother tells him, take care of this problem with we've run out of wine at this wedding. Take care of it, Jesus. And he does it because his mother tells him to, and that is what it says in John."Dr. Caryn A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and the coordinator of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is the author of several books, including The Enemy in the Household, Family Violence in Deuteronomy and beyond, Gendering War and Peace and The Gospel of Luke, and her latest book, The Samaritan Woman's Story.Caryn Reeder grew up on a farm in Illinois, where she was introduced to the Bible on an academic basis. After college, she went to Jerusalem and studied the Misinterpretation of the Samaritan Woman in the transcript. Caryn discovered that the traditional interpretation of the woman being an immoral outcast was damaging and silenced her story. Despite the traditional perspective of women being silenced, Caryn realized that in the New Testament, women were important participants and patrons in the early Christian communities. Caryn is now on a mission to change the perspective of women in the church and to celebrate their words.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How did the Bible's interpretation change over time and around the world?2. What is the real story behind the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman?3. What challenges does the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman pose to our views on gender, identity and who is worthy to understand and respond to Jesus?Resources:The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchtooBuy the book at the link above from IVP with code: AWORLD23 to get 30 percent off the ebook and physical book (plus free shipping)Other episodes you'll enjoy:Hannah Nation on Faithful Disobedience in China's House ChurchesJenai Auman on Spiritual Abuse SurvivorsWinfield Bevins on Liturgical MissionConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter:...

In Hannah Nation's podcast episode, uncover the compelling central conflict between the Chinese housechurches' global identity and the Chinese authorities' nationalist agenda, as the Hannah Nation explores theidea of persecution as an apologetic moment."God is not dependent on political rights to grow his church. Do political rights help? Yeah, I thinkoften they do. Are they important? Yeah. I'm not going to go out and give up what I think is animportant part of America and American life. That being said, God doesn't need those things in orderto grow his kingdom. His kingdom grows however he wants it to grow, and it is Him who will grow it,not our political powers and the rights that theyHannah Nation is the Managing Director of the Center for House Church Theology and a graduate ofCovenant College and Gordon Commonwealth Theological Seminary. She has written for Christianity Today,the Gospel Coalition, Plough, and has edited several books, including Faithful Disobedience Writings onChurch and State from a Chinese House Church Movement.In this episode, you will learn the following:Church and State perspective from a Chinese House Church Movement.Hannah Nation's unexpected journey to the Great Wall of China changed her outlook on life and faith forever.After discovering the Chinese house church writers and their hard-to-access writings, she was inspired to make a contribution to the global audience. With a unique perspective on post-colonial theology, she encouraged others to prioritize Jesus and the global reality of the Kingdom of God. Despite persecution and fear, Hannah inspired the Chinese church to use their suffering as an opportunity to testify to the power of God and repent of their own idols. Through her work, she showed that faith can thrive even without political rights.1. How has the Chinese house church developed its own unique theology without outside influence?2. How can persecution be seen as an opportunity to share the good news of Jesus?3. How has the Chinese church grown exponentially in the face of political opposition?Resources:Other episodes you'll enjoy:Craig Greenfield on Subversive MissionJessica Stone on Jounalism in AsiaConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673 /YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast .comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewChapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Hannah Nation has edited a book called Faithful Disobedience writings on Church and State from a Chinesehouse church movement. This book brings for the first time to English readers his writings, some of hissermons. We'll talk about some of the big changes that are happening behind the scenes in China.[00:02:31]Hannah Nation joins A World of Difference to talk about her new book. Tell us a little bit about yourself andwho is Hannah Nation?[00:03:17]I consider myself a Pittsburgh native, although I wasn't born here. My parents were living in Illinois when Iwas born, and we didn't move here until I was ten. I currently live here with my husband Trey and our twokids. It's always so amazing to meet people who've lived in a lot of...

In Hannah Nation's podcast episode, uncover the compelling central conflict between the Chinese housechurches' global identity and the Chinese authorities' nationalist agenda, as the Hannah Nation explores theidea of persecution as an apologetic moment."God is not dependent on political rights to grow his church. Do political rights help? Yeah, I thinkoften they do. Are they important? Yeah. I'm not going to go out and give up what I think is animportant part of America and American life. That being said, God doesn't need those things in orderto grow his kingdom. His kingdom grows however he wants it to grow, and it is Him who will grow it,not our political powers and the rights that theyHannah Nation is the Managing Director of the Center for House Church Theology and a graduate ofCovenant College and Gordon Commonwealth Theological Seminary. She has written for Christianity Today,the Gospel Coalition, Plough, and has edited several books, including Faithful Disobedience Writings onChurch and State from a Chinese House Church Movement.In this episode, you will learn the following:Church and State perspective from a Chinese House Church Movement.Hannah Nation's unexpected journey to the Great Wall of China changed her outlook on life and faith forever.After discovering the Chinese house church writers and their hard-to-access writings, she was inspired to make a contribution to the global audience. With a unique perspective on post-colonial theology, she encouraged others to prioritize Jesus and the global reality of the Kingdom of God. Despite persecution and fear, Hannah inspired the Chinese church to use their suffering as an opportunity to testify to the power of God and repent of their own idols. Through her work, she showed that faith can thrive even without political rights.1. How has the Chinese house church developed its own unique theology without outside influence?2. How can persecution be seen as an opportunity to share the good news of Jesus?3. How has the Chinese church grown exponentially in the face of political opposition?Resources:Other episodes you'll enjoy:Craig Greenfield on Subversive MissionJessica Stone on Jounalism in AsiaConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673 /YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast .comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewChapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Hannah Nation has edited a book called Faithful Disobedience writings on Church and State from a Chinesehouse church movement. This book brings for the first time to English readers his writings, some of hissermons. We'll talk about some of the big changes that are happening behind the scenes in China.[00:02:31]Hannah Nation joins A World of Difference to talk about her new book. Tell us a little bit about yourself andwho is Hannah Nation?[00:03:17]I consider myself a Pittsburgh native, although I wasn't born here. My parents were living in Illinois when Iwas born, and we didn't move here until I was ten. I currently live here with my husband Trey and our twokids. It's always so amazing to meet people who've lived in a lot of...

Part 2! Travis and Hannah continue their conversation on the Chinese Church and how what they are going through affects the church in the West. What lessons can we learn in our postmodern, comfort-addicted, materialistic, suffering-averse culture? What can we learn from our brothers and sisters on the side of the world? What role does suffering have to play in our Christian life? What role does it play in our discipleship?Hannah is the Executive Director of the Center for House Church Theology and discusses her newest book, Faithful Disobedience. Faithful Disobedience is about the Chinese House Church movement, and specifically pastor Wang Yi, who is in prison right now for speaking out against the Chinese government. He reminds us of a Chinese Dietrich Bonhoeffer. At Apollos Watered, we want to renew the church by creating missioholistic Christians, who are dedicated to accomplishing the mission of God in their specific context. Part of the missioholistic approach is bringing in global voices that help us out of our current cultural rut by showing us how they express the mission of God in their world. It's a must-listen conversation and one that will encourage you and challenge you to pursue the purpose of God with all of your heart wherever you are.Check out the first part of the conversation: #145: Hannah Nation | Faithful Disobedience, Pt. 1Get the book.Check out the Center for House Church TheologySign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!

During a panel discussion at TGC21, Hannah Nation, Ryan Zhang, and S. E. Wang from China Partnership discuss the experience of the Chinese church and how the American church can learn from its suffering and kingdom mindset.Since the 1970s, the church in China has grown 60-fold, which is a clear sign of revival. Nation and her team challenge and encourage the American church to pray for revival and learn from the Chinese church by adopting these four beliefs and practices:1. Believe that prayer is real and powerful.2. Know that the church really is the best gift you can give to your city.3. Don't slow down in evangelism as you encounter pressure or persecution.4. Keep repentance central in the life of the church.Stories of persecuted pastors from China show that the more focus is put on kingdom advancement, the more Christ is seen and glorified. One Chinese pastor said it best: “Survival is not our calling. Rather, the goal of the church is uncompromisable evangelism and discipleship.”

Travis welcomes Hannah Nation to the show! Hannah is the Executive Director of the Center for House Church Theology and discusses her newest book, Faithful Disobedience. Faithful Disobedience is about the Chinese House Church movement, and specifically pastor Wang Yi, who is in prison right now for speaking out against the Chinese government. What does a jailed Chinese pastor have to say to the church in the West? Plenty! Hannah helps us to hear some of the lessons that leaders from the Chinese House Churches have gleaned and what they mean for us in our lives today. We talk about suffering, the true nature of the church, and what it looks like to be faithfully disobedience that desperately wants to direct what we believe and how we live in our world today. Its a conversation about the truth, purity, and nature of the Gospel itself and how it changes people from the inside out. At Apollos Watered, we want to renew the church by creating missioholistic Christians, who are dedicated to accomplishing the mission of God in their specific context. Part of the missioholistic approach is bringing in global voices that help us out of our current cultural rut by showing us how they express the mission of God in their world. It's a must-listen conversation and one that will encourage you and challenge you to pursue the purpose of God with all of your heart wherever you are.Get the book.Check out the Center for House Church TheologySign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!

We sat down this week with Hannah Nation to discuss her recently published book under Intervarsity Press, '"Faithful Disobedience". Nation speaks on leaders of the faith in an environment that is growing increasingly hostile toward Christianity. We hope you enjoy the interview!

As Christians in the West, we face increasing challenges to our faith, and we have much to learn from our fellow Christians in China.  How do you honor Christ in a society where faith is forbidden?Writers and students of world Christianity, Hannah Nation and K. A. Ellis introduce us to distinguished House Church pastors and their profound theology of living under persecution. Wang Yi's Declaration of Faithful Disobedience   EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is TOMORROW, Thursday, January 12!    REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX.  Not an Equipper and want to attend?   Become an Equipper Today!

As Christians in the West, we face increasing challenges to our faith, and we have much to learn from our fellow Christians in China.  How do you honor Christ in a society where faith is forbidden?Writers and students of world Christianity, Hannah Nation and K. A. Ellis introduce us to distinguished House Church pastors and their profound theology of living under persecution. Wang Yi's Declaration of Faithful Disobedience EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is TOMORROW, Thursday, January 12!    REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX.  Not an Equipper and want to attend?   Become an Equipper Today!

Mindy Belz of Globe Trot talks about why it's important to understand the complexities of the border crisis and how Americans have benefited from our immigrant past. Hannah Nation, editor of "Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church Movement," shares the reminder that suffering for the advancement of the Kingdom is worth it. Click here for today's show notes Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In the Living Room today is Hannah Nation. Hannah is Managing Editor for The Center for House Church Theology, a ministry amplifying the voice of the house church in China. In this episode Hannah reveals powerful lessons to be learned from our brothers and sisters leading house churches in China. Hannah also talks about a new book, "Faithful Disobedience", releasing today December 6th! This book is a compilation of writings from Wang Yi, a Chinese House Church pastor currently serving a 9 year prison sentence. For listeners to The Living Room Podcast use the Promo Code: LROOM to receive 30% off and free shipping! This promo lasts until 12/20. Resources shared in this episode: The Center for House Church Theology China Partnership Faith in the Wilderness (book) Faithful Disobedience (New book! Released December 6!) / Use Promo Code: LROOM to receive 30% off and free shipping until 12/20! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-living-room3/message

For decades, Christians in China have been oppressed the persecuted by a communist state. In spite of this opposition, the underground church there has continued to grow and thrive. We frequently hear the stories of their persecutions and courage, but it is a rare privilege to get to learn from the leaders of the Chinese church. That's why I am so excited about a new book called Faithful Disobedience and the opportunity to talk with the editor of this new book Hannah Nation. In this conversation, we learn about some of the leaders of the Chinese house church movement and what they believe. Hannah Nation is the managing director of the Center for House Church Theology. A writer and student of missions history and World Christianity, she is inspired by this historical moment and the privilege of witnessing a new chapter in church history unfold across China. Check out the full show notes for this episode: www.aaronshamp.com/podcast/hannah-nation SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.aaronshamp.com/support –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filterpodcast/message

In this episode, Hannah Nation shares about the faith she has observed in the Chinese Church and shares lessons we can take from their example. This conversation is an opportunity to hear stories of God at work around the world and to learn from fellow believers around the world. We believe you will find this episode to be both challenging and encouraging.

Hannah Nation is a frequent writer and speaker on both contemporary Chinese gospel movements and the history of women in the church, both academically and popularly. Her speaking on both topics ranges from presenting at academic conferences to leading local church retreats. She is a research associate at Gordon-Conwell's Center for the Study of Global Christianity and member of several societies, including the Tyndale Fellowship and the Evangelical Missiological Society (EMS). She has written for The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, Plough, byFaith, and Mere Orthodoxy, among other various platforms. Episode Talking Points Hannah's story of coming to faith in Christ Hannah's first trip to China Government church in China Responding to persecution Sustaining during times of persecution Union with Christ and the Christian call to suffering Chinese church and the spiritual disciplines Wang Yi Testifying to the reality of another world Resources Hannah's Book Faithful Disobedience Hannah's Website Housechurchtheology.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

In the new book, Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church, Hannah Nation and co-editor, Simon Liu, offer a perspective of what we can learn from Chinese pastors who are facing persecution.Nation says, “We descendants of Christendom fear cultural marginalization, but let us remember that those on the margins often preach the gospel more boldly, fearlessly, and humbly than those at the center, for they have nothing to lose and no stakeholders to upset.”Hannah Nation joins Collin Hansen on this episode of Gospelbound to discuss persecution, pestilence, judgment, and justification.

In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Nation, co-editor of Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church (released April 2022), to discuss both the book and the state of the Chinese house church.  ** About the book  For many Western Christians, the experience of persecution is remote. For Chinese Christians, on the other hand, suffering is a regular aspect of the Christian life. With a history of faithfulness under persecution and a rich theology of suffering, the Chinese house church movement has much to contribute theologically to the global church. In Faith in the Wilderness, editors Hannah Nation and Simon Liu pull back the curtain on the pastoral heart and eschatological hope behind the house church's remarkable faithfulness. These sermonic letters from Chinese leaders, some written under pseudonyms to protect the authors' identities, will awaken readers to the reality of the gospel—the ground of our hope—in the midst of darkness. Readers will be convicted, encouraged, and edified by the testimony of these fellow believers. Learn more about the book.  About Hannah Nation  Hannah currently serves as the Managing Director of the Center for House Church Theology and as Content Director for China Partnership. She is a graduate of Covenant College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and is also the co-editor of XXX. Hannah is a frequent writer and speaker on both contemporary Chinese gospel movements and the history of women in the church, both academically and popularly. She has written for The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, Plough, byFaith, and Mere Orthodoxy, among other various platforms. Learn more at HannahNation.com. 

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Christian Medical and Dental Association's Bret Nicks unpacks future Dementia potentially being predicted by walking speed and the process of managing patients with long Covid. Hannah Nation, author of "Faith in the Wilderness," shares about living with the expectation of suffering as a part of Christian life and the history of the house church experience in China. Click here for today's show notes

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Bret Nicks unpacks future Dementia potentially being predicted by walking speed and the process of managing patients with long Covid. Hannah Nation, author of "Faith in the Wilderness," shares about living with the expectation of suffering as a part of Christian life and the history of the house church experience in China. Click here for today's show notes

What can pastors in America and in the West learn from house church pastors in China?  What place does the sermon hold in the history of theological reflection? What are the unique challenges and opportunities of ministry in the Chinese setting? Hannah Nation serves as the Managing Director of the Center for House Church Theology, an organization that publishes pastors and leaders in China's urban house churches for the benefit of the global church. Hannah shares on this episode a bit about her story and how she became passionate about this work.

Hannah Nation shares from her new book “Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church”. Hannah gives history and context to the church in China and shares what we can learn from the house churches in China. 

Hannah Nation shares from her new book “Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church”. Hannah gives history and context to the church in China and shares what we can learn from the house churches in China. 

Ashley talks with Hannah Nation and Ryan Zhang about their work with the book, Faith in the Wilderness: a book translating Chinese pastors' sermons on the intersection of the pandemic and persecution. Listen in to hear what Hannah (as the editor) and Ryan (as a translator) learned about resilience and growth and what the Chinese church can teach the Western church. LINKS Faith in the Wilderness China Partnership, https://www.chinapartnership.org/ China Partnership Prayer Guide: https://www.chinapartnership.org/pray House Church Theology, https://www.housechurchtheology.com/ House Church Theology Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hu63I1 Ashley's most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback, ebook and audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hannah Nation comes on to talk about Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church (Kirkdale Press). Our conversation gives some background to the Chinese house church pastors who preached these sermons and the history of the House Church movement in China. We have much to learn about how to suffer well from these Chinese brothers and sisters in the faith. As Hannah said in closing, "Our call is what to walk with Christ and reminds ourselves that he is our suffering Lord and he is with us.” 

“To avoid walking the way of the cross is to avoid Christ himself,” says Hannah Nation, co-editor of a new book entitled Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church. On this episode of All Things, Hannah—who has been involved in ministry in China for over 20 years—shares stories and perspectives from Chinese house church pastors. Most striking for American Christian listeners will be perhaps the Chinese Christian perspective on suffering: following Jesus and growth in him requires it. Tim Keller, says it well in the book's foreword, “To get a desperately needed perspective, we must listen to the voices of believers in parts of the world where the opposition is much more pervasive and often takes the form of violence.”We have so much to learn from our brothers and sisters in China. As one Chinese pastor says, "In this disease-infested world, there is no time to entertain and serve false gods who lead to death. We are called to practice death every day: to follow closely our Savior Jesus Christ, who gave his life for us. The mission of a Christian is fearless faith in this deadly world." May we practice death every day. May we lose our lives to find them. May we learn from our siblings in China.

In this episode, we talk about: The House Church of Theology's upcoming book, Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church. The common beliefs and differing perspectives between Chinese sermons and American sermons. How we approach the theology of suffering as Americans versus the Chinese perspective. About Hannah Nation: Hannah Nation serves as CHCT's Managing Director. She is a graduate of Covenant College and received her Master of Arts in Church History from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. As a student of missions history and World Christianity, she is inspired by this historical moment and the privilege of witnessing a new chapter in church history unfold across China. She has written for The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, byFaith Magazine, and Life in the Gospel, and contributed chapters to several books. Nation also currently serves as the Content Director for China Partnership Resources & Links: Connect with Hannah on Instagram | @hannahfsnation   Learn more at https://www.housechurchtheology.com/ Follow Mission ONE on Instagram | @partnerwithmissionone Learn more on mission1.org Show Notes: What does Christianity look like on the other side of the world? Today, we are joined by the managing director of the Center for House Church Theology and the content director of China Partnership, Hannah Nation! She is here to share her wealth of knowledge and experience with the House Church as we take a look into Chinese theology and culture. She will also give us a sneak peek into the House Church's upcoming book, Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church.   Then, we'll talk about the effect of the pandemic on the church, the theology of suffering, and the influences that shaped Chinese sermons into what they are and how they are spread today. What are the key differences between Chinese sermons and American sermons? What are their perspectives on politics and resistance, and how do they contrast our Western views? How does the House Church engage Chinese culture and a predominantly non-Christian audience? Join us and learn what unites us together with our brothers in Christ from across the globe! 0:00:00 Meet Hannah Nation, serving as the managing director of the Center for Chinese House Church Theology and the current content director of China Partnership! 0:02:15 What is your upcoming book called and what is it about? 0:05:00 Why should we be reading Chinese sermons? 0:08:30 Following that question, why the House Church? 0:09:50 Listening to the marginal voices of Christianity. 0:12:00 How did this book happen? 0:15:00 The significance and gift of translation. 0:19:15 How does your team translate? 0:20:45 How does the House Church engage Chinese culture?  0:24:40 What should people know about the House Church? 0:28:20 Where do you see the House Church take up resistance? 0:30:20 The differences between Chinese Christian resistance versus US Christian resistance. 0:33:55 How did the pandemic affect their sermons? 0:39:00 What are the main differences of content in Chinese sermons compared to US sermons? 0:42:45 Is the question of an end goal a trend you see among the entire population? 0:45:25 The theology of suffering. 0:47:40 How should we start looking at suffering? 0:50:10 Where does their understanding of suffering come from? 0:53:50 How do we prepare ourselves for suffering? 0:56:50 Why do we cling to the idol of safety? 1:01:50 How does the moral structure of the culture shape these sermons? 1:08:50 What makes Faith in the Wilderness an excellent group study tool?

-Intro 0:00-Hannah Intro 3:00-Recap 9:00-Who is Wang Yi? 14:00-Why was Wang Yi arrested? 27:00-Wang Yi's law background and influence 36:00-Eschatology as a guide to action 41:00-Nonviolence and the Chinese church 48:00-Protest for power and control vs. the prophetic role of the church 54:00-Participation in government 60:00-Cross and the landfill analogy of Christian action in the world 67:00-Suffering 72:00-How would China view the U.S. church's reaction to government mandates due to COVID? Persecution or peace? 78:00-Fruit of Spirit and persecution as a call to our own repentance 84:00-Eschatology take 2 91:00-Biggest take away Americans can get from China and Wang Yi 94:30 A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Discord Discussion Board: https://disboard.org/server/474580298630430751  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/  The Historic Faith Courses: https://thehistoricfaith.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- When the Police Come Knocking: https://www.chinasource.org/resource-library/chinese-church-voices/when-the-police-come-knocking/ The Cross and the Landfill: https://www.chinapartnership.org/blog/2019/12/the-cross-and-the-landfill-a-pastoral-letter-from-wang-yi Grace to the City: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-City-Studies-Gospel-China/dp/1954874006/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=grace+to+the+city&qid=1622051838&sr=8-1 Church in the Wilderness: https://www.housechurchtheology.com/ China Partnership Blog: https://www.chinapartnership.org/blog ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode on Wang Yi's "My Declaration of Faithful Disobedience": https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/114-s7e11-pastor-wang-yis-my-declaration-of-faithful-disobedience Interview with Kingdom Women on submission: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/113-s7e10-interview-submission-oppression-and-freedom His Stripes and Our Stripes - Questioning submission and suffering: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/112-se16-his-stripes-and-our-stripes The Moral Conundrum of Lying to Save Lives: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/consequentialism-the-moral-conundrum-of-lying-to-save-lives Augustine and Lying: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d89b9cea?preview=true ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★