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What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Charles Moore joins us to discuss a radical picture of truthful, peaceable, subversive allegiance to Jesus. The conversation is framed around Stanley Hauerwas's latest book which Moore helped him produce. Moore also reflects on the significance of Hauerwas's work for his own Christian journey and for the American church.Get the book “Jesus Changes Everything” This is the 264th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

When Time magazine named Stanley Hauerwas “America's Best Theologian” in 2001, Hauerwas replied, “‘Best' is not a theological category.” This response encapsulates the work and conversational style of Hauerwas, who joined Moore to discuss his new collection of essays, Jesus Changes Everything: A New World Made Possible. With his signature approach that prompts the audience to wonder if there's another way to think about a topic, Hauerwas talks about the books that shaped him, how he came to be a theologian, and why he believes that being a Christian is the most interesting thing that could happen to a person. Moore and Hauerwas consider the importance of Christian friendship, the person of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the life-changing power of the truth. The two offer poignant, practical insights for reclaiming Christian vocabulary and better understanding our lives as narrated by Christ. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: Jesus Changes Everything: A New World Made Possible by Stanley Hauerwas Stanley Hauerwas “America's Best Theologian: Christian Contrarian” The Sun and the Umbrella by Nels F. S. Ferre Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Comedy, Tragedy, and Fairy Tale by Frederick Buechner Discipleship in a World Full of Nazis: Recovering the True Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Mark Nation Theological Existence To-Day!: (A Plea for Theological Freedom) by Karl Barth Bruderhof Communities “David Brooks on How to Know a Person” War and the American Difference: Theological Reflections on Violence and National Identity by Stanley Hauerwas Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription to CT Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Hauerwas and I talk about the influence of Robert Jenson, the craft of writing theology, the problem with tent revivals, and how he has—and has not—changed his mind. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cewgreen.substack.com/subscribe

Kevin Blanchard, CEO of Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") and Downtown Lafayette Unlimited ("DLU"), and Jessica Hauerwas, Executive Director of DLU, join Discover Lafayette to discuss their organizations' missions, focus and programming. The two organizations work together to preserve and enhance Downtown Lafayette's place as the heart of Acadiana, providing resources for businesses, developers, and community members to keep Downtown Lafayette thriving and successful. DLU was formed in the November 1983 as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization as the oil bust was causing people to relocate, as a mechanism to reinvigorate downtown; DDA was created in 1992 by Louisiana legislation not long after and is supported by a dedicated tax of 15 mills paid by downtown property owners. Kevin was hired to take over the helm of the two organizations earlier this year upon the departure of Anita Begnaud, who served as Downtown Lafayette's CEO for the past several years. He brings rich experience to the table, having served as Executive Director of the Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority, COO for Southern Lifestyle and Development, and Chief Development Officer and Public Works Director at Lafayette Consolidated Government under the Joey Durel Administration. He practiced as an attorney with the Onebane Law Firm, was Editor-in-Chief of the Louisiana Law Review and covered government and politics as a reporter for The Acadiana Advocate newspaper. Jessica was hired in November 2023 to oversee DLU's day-to-day operations and promote downtown as an economic driver, cultural epicenter and key element of the region's quality of life. She leads its fundraising strategies, nurtures relationships with the organization's members, donors, and partners, and works on programming DLU's events (such as Bach Lunch, Downtown Alive, and Lunch and Learn) and helps downtown businesses promote their own events. Jessica previously worked in marketing and operations with Acadiana Center for the Arts and had served as president of the DLU board. Family friendly programming is a key focus of Downtown Lafayette, as it not only provides wonderful entertainment for our community, but it serves to drive people downtown who may not have experienced its growing attractions. DDA and DLU are working to have people see downtown as a safe neighborhood, "as a great place to feel free to play, get entertained, work and live," says Kevin. Downtown Alive is celebrating its 40th year Longtime goals of Downtown Lafayette have focused on the construction of residential spaces to attract permanent residents and achieve infrastructure improvements supporting the needs of a vibrant downtown. A residential market study commissioned by DDA shows a demand for 1,000 residential housing units in the downtown area over the next five years. New properties recently completed downtown include the Vermilion Lofts, The Lofts at the Municipal Apartments, and the Monroe Apartments. Building downtown brings its own unique challenges as the streets were built in the late 1800s and properties were placed on postage-size spaces. Kevin explained that there is a higher cost to the developer in repurposing these existing older sites, but the benefit to the community is great as existing infrastructure is utilized and the increased density creates a bigger tax base. "I am so optimistic about where we are in Downtown Lafayette. In 2016, we had a 5,400 person capacity in our downtown bars. Today, that number is 3,000. In 2017, the moratorium on bars was lifted and a conditional use process was put in place. It has promoted a health, active nighlife situation. Six or seven years ago, there were 19 restaurants downtown; now, there are 29." says Kevin Blanchard. Private individuals are seeing the benefits of donating dollars to downtown, and one shining example is the new 6,000 square foot, $1 million state-of-the-art Playground at Parc Sans Sou...

In a world riddled with conflict, where headlines scream of violence and unrest, the age-old question resurfaces: Is war ever justified, or should Christians wholeheartedly embrace pacifism? Join esteemed scholars Nigel Biggar and Stanley Hauerwas as they delve into the moral complexities of war and peace from a Christian perspective in this classic replay episode. Nigel Biggar, renowned theologian and ethicist, brings his nuanced understanding of just war theory, exploring the conditions under which Christians might find themselves compelled to engage in warfare. Stanley Hauerwas, also a leading voice in Christian ethics, advocates for a radical alternative: pacifism. Hauerwas challenges listeners to reconsider conventional notions of power and violence, urging a transformative approach rooted in love and nonviolence. This episode originally aired on: 8 November 2014 • Subscribe to Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 on your preferred platform to never miss an episode, and join the conversation as we explore the nuances of belief, skepticism, and the evolving landscape of modern thought. • Rate and review this podcast in your podcast provider to help others discover the podcast • Get in touch with us to share your questions for upcoming shows! • Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Stanley Hauerwas discuss Living Gently in a Violent World and the inspiration behind it. Hauerwas reflects on the controversy surrounding co-author Jean Vanier and the L'Arche movement. Dr. Hauervass explores the concept of time and the importance of patience in our lives. He also discusses Sabbath, American culture, and Martha Nussbaum's work on disability.  For a deep dive into Stanley Hauerwas's work, check out his book: Living Gently in a Violent World: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness

Experience the pulsating heart of Acadiana through the stories of Jessica Hauerwas from Downtown Alive, as she orchestrates the rhythms of our city's cherished free concert series. With a spring in our step and music in our ears, we journey into the behind-the-scenes magic of bringing the 41st season to life. Jessica, the mastermind executive director, reveals how the once quiet Friday nights have transformed into an exuberant tapestry of community celebration. We're not just chatting about any ordinary event; this is a cultural revival, where the streets dance with the legacy and promise of Downtown Alive's vibrant history.Cue the music and mark your calendars! Jessica gives us an insider's scoop on the lineup that's setting the stage for the first Fridays of spring and fall. From the heartfelt performances by local band LVVRS to Corey Ledet's Zydeco grooves and Dustin Sonnier's country twang, there's a beat for every soul. Nestled in the warm embrace of Parc Sans Souci, Jessica paints a picture of family-friendly gatherings under the stars, where the community's heartbeat syncs to the sounds of celebration. Tune in for an episode that not only echoes the joy of Acadiana's Friday nights but also strikes a chord with the harmonious spirit of our downtown's awakening.

1. Tim talked about the Fig Tree as a Jewish symbol. In some senses, it represents a promise of safety, security, and provision. In others, it is used as a symbol of Nationalism, used to give license to kill, sometimes in the name of God. Calling back to the Bible's first mention of a fig tree, in the story of Adam & Eve, Tim also talked about the way these symbols can represent the human temptation to hide, and to avoid our own nakedness and vulnerability. In both senses, Tim likened the Jewish Fig Tree to the American “stars and stripes.” Reflect back on your own life to date. Whether the fig tree, the American flag or something else, where are places in which you've rallied behind/under a powerful idealogical symbol and used its cover as a way to exert your will upon others, in whatever way and to whatever scale? In other words, where have you acted (or supported others to act) to overpower or subdue someone else's voice/ideas/intentions/humanity and felt justified in doing so for reasons of “Christian righteousness?” Likewise, where are places in your story that you've perhaps taken cover under the banner of an idealogical frame or symbol in order to avoid and hide from the painful and vulnerable realities of human existence, either your own or that of others?2. Tim talked about the nature of American Nationalism and the ways in which the story of America is often tethered to the storyline of Christianity. He shared the idea that the identities of many American Christians are more American than Christian. He cited Stanley Hauerwas' observation that many teach their children that being a Christian is their choice in a way that being an American is not. How does this idea strike you? If you are an American by birth, does it feel more or less immovable than your identity as a Christian? If you were born into a Christian American family, how does your experience line up with Hauerwas' observation? And how do these two signifiers of identity function within you today (if you are both American & Christian)? Does one feel more or less fluid than the other? Share about why you think that might be. 3. (Final infographic included below as a memory refresher) In the latter half of his sermon, Tim walked through Richard Rohr's idea of a human's spiritual journey through life. The journey starts with a period of intense ascent, followed by a time of crisis, and then either a path of continued ascent in pursuit of building our towers, or by a leap from our tower into a period of descent in which we are no longer trying to win or conquer, but are, instead, learning to die to ourselves and pour out our lives for others in love. “Love,” Tim said, “is always a fall.” Reflect on the potential trajectories laid out by Rohr and their differences and outcomes. Share about your own experiences of the stages described (so far in your life): ascent, crisis, then continued ascent or descent. Which feel familiar? Current? Elusive? Confusing? Do you see yourself on one of the trajectories Rohr describes as leading toward either “old fool” or “holy fool?” How so or why not?

He [Joseph] went there [to Bethlehem] to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them (Luke 2:5-7). Theologian Stanley Hauerwas was once asked what the greatest threat to American Christianity was. His answer was surprising. It wasn't atheism, radical Islam, civil religion, or consumerism. No, Hauerwas stated that what threatens to undo American Christianity is sentimentality. Rather than actively engaging with the grit and grime of the world, sentimentality longs for a life in a world illuminated by a soft, flattering light, where no one cusses and where every conflict is neatly resolved. It's safe for the whole family. It never disrupts, never demands, never makes us question. Sentimentality thrives on comfort and making us feel good. Luke will have none of that. As Pastor Anthony said yesterday, because the emperor in Rome wanted a census taken for taxation purposes, Joseph and Mary headed off to Bethlehem. When they finally arrived, there was no room for them, so Mary's baby was born without an address. Jesus began his fleshly life among the animals because humans had no place for him. Nothing sentimental about that. The Christmas story raises a central question of the gospel. John the Baptist put it this way, “Are you the one?” (cf. Matthew 11:3). How can this be the saviour of the world? How can someone born in such conditions be Israel's Lord? The supreme ruler of the universe lays in a feed trough. What kind of beginning is this? Philippians 2 tells us that this humble birth was only the beginning of his humiliation (5-8). Jesus embraced the grit and grime of human life. Nothing sentimental. But can we believe that this is the Christ? Jesus never assumed that we would easily come by such faith. When he talked about his second coming, he asked, “Will I find faith on earth?” If we do believe that he is the Christ, does it matter? Yes, says James, “faith without deeds is dead” (James 2:26). What deeds accompany faith? ‘Feeding the hungry and clothing the naked' (cf. 2:15-17). Paul concurs, “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love” (Galatians 5:6). Loving amidst the grit and grime of life on earth, Christianity refuses sentimentality. The gospels tell us that with Jesus, the kingdom of God arrived on earth. For us, kingdoms are associated with power people and fancy palaces. But not the kingdom of Jesus. It still advances on this earth through the small acts of love and kindness. His kingdom is still difficult to find, to see. This fits with the famous definition of faith, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). This understanding of faith presses us on towards the end of history. Jesus summarized it this way, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End" (Revelation 22:13). The universe with its billions of galaxies glittering with stars, he brought into existence. Our Lord created all things visible and invisible; in him and through him and for him all things were made (Colossians 1:16). He is the consummation and end of all things. When the curtain falls on cosmic history, Jesus will be there full of glory as the Omega, the end of all things. Until that time, Jesus' disciples reject sentimentality. We get into the trenches of the grit and grime of the world with our Lord. The Christmas story is told to underscore that following Jesus is the way of humility, of grit and grime, not sentimentality. As you live in the grit and grime, go with this blessing: Though you walk in darkness, may you see the great light. Though you live in a land of deep shadows—may you see light! sunbursts of light! May God increase your life, expand your joy. May you be glad in his presence! May God give you the joy of a great celebration, sharing rich gifts and warm greetings (cf. Isaiah 9:2-3 MSG).

Kaitlyn is a writer, author, and a doctoral student at Duke Divinity School studying political theology, ethics, and biblical interpretation. She graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2021 with a ThM in systematic theology and is the author of two books: The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor and The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here. This podcast conversation goes all over the map, but we discuss things related to politics in general, economic policy, her book The Ballot and the Bible, Christian Nationalism, her journey away from a full on Hauerwasian political theology toward a more...O'Donovan-ish approach, and many other things.  Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw

Philippians 2.5-11 Stanley Hauerwas is known for his anger. He is angry, like Jesus in the Temple, because he finds himself surrounded by Christians for whom Jesus no longer makes any difference, Christians who move and live in the world regardless of whether Jesus rose from the dead. He, that is Hauerwas, notes that his anger stems mostly from the great number of pastors who fail to challenge their churches to trust that without God, nothing is possible. In other words, if Jesus is not raised from the dead, if Jesus is not at the center of every single thing we do as a church, then we are wasting our time.

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The hosts interview Dr. Stanley Hauerwas and Dr. Gary Dorrien about Christianity in the public square, Barth/Niebuhr stuff, and more. 

What does it take to imagine a world without war? How do we begin to believe that as a possibility? Eddie and Chris begin a series on war with guest Stanley Hauerwas, noted theologian and ethicist. Dr. Hauerwas asks us to contemplate the hard questions of war and nonviolence, but he knows the answers don't come easily.Dr. Hauerwas is a long-time professor at Duke Divinity School and Duke University School of Law. He served as chair of theological ethics at the University of Aberdeen and was named America's best theologian by Time magazine in 2001. Dr. Hauerwas has authored numerous books, including Resident Aliens, co-authored by Will Willimon, Living Gently in a Violent World, and 2011's War and the American Difference. Resources:Find out more about Dr. Hauerwas, his publications, and appearances at stanleyhauerwas.org.Buy War and the American Difference

This past Sunday Pastor Vic continued our series on the Sermon on the Mount by preaching on Matthew 6:5-15. He laid a framework for prayer by focussing on God as a God who speaks and desires to listen to us. Prayer is communication with God where we hear from him and speak back to him.    Pastor Vic walked us through the Lord's prayer line by line to show us why Jesus modeled this prayer and the implications for us. He emphasized six key characteristics of kingdom people. Kingdom people… think when they pray seek to pray well pray for the Kingdom to come  are forgiving people  have a battle win sin pray together There is a quote that captures the importance of praying together well:   “There may be religions that come to you through quiet walks in the woods, or by sitting quietly in the library with a book, or by rummaging around int he recesses of your psyche. Christianity is not one of them. Christianity is inherently communal, a matter of life in the Body, the church. Jesus did not call isolated individuals to follow him. He called a group of disciples.” - Hauerwas and Willimon   Pastor Vic left us with a few important practices to end our time.  Memorize, learn, and regularly thoughtfully worshipfully pray the Lord's prayer  Spend time in conversation with the trinity (you, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit) Pray this prayer together sin corporate worship

The Barth Booth is a virtual exhibit devoted to the life and work of Karl Barth. The exhibit is hosted on the Wipf and Stock Blog and includes a set of interviews with Barth scholars, as well as a selection of Wipf and Stock's books by and about Barth. You can find the link to the booth below. Dr. Stanley Hauerwas is the Gilbert T. Rowe Professor Emeritus of Divinity and Law at Duke Divinity School. In 2001, Time Magazine named him "America's Best Theologian." He is the author of a great many books, including his most recent, Fully Alive: The Apocalyptic Humanism of Karl Barth. PODCAST LINKS: The Barth Booth: https://wipfandstock.com/blog/2023/03/07/the-barth-booth/ Crackers and Grape Juice: https://crackersandgrapejuice.com/ "Jesus is Lord, everything else is bullsh*t" t-shirt: https://crackersandgrapejuice.bigcartel.com/product/hauerwas-mafia-shirt Water Avenue Coffee (Portland, OR): https://wateravenuecoffee.com/ CONNECT: Website: https://wipfandstock.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wipfandstock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wipfandstock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wipfandstock/ SOURCES MENTIONED: Barth, Karl. Anselm: Fides Quarens Intellectum. ———. Church Dogmatics. 14 vols. ———. Protestant Theology in the Nineteenth Century. Hauerwas, Stanley. Fully Alive: The Apocalyptic Humanism of Karl Barth. ———. With the Grain of the Universe: The Church's Witness and Natural Theology. Hunsicker, David B. The Making of Stanley Hauerwas: Bridging Barth and Postliberalism. Niebuhr, Reinhold. The Nature and Destiny of Man: A Christian Interpretation. Scheeben, Matthias Joseph. Nature and Grace. OUTLINE: (02:06) – Colombian coffee and water (02:56) – Discovering Barth at Yale Divinity (05:00) – “Barth is always new” (07:06) – Saying what needs to be said without apology (08:16) – “Jesus is Lord, and everything else is bullsh*t" (10:32) – Barth and the dialectical theologians (12:16) – Barth's ecclesiology (15:57) – Barth's reading (17:21) – Barth and Anselm (21:01) – Barth and Wittgenstein (23:42) – Barth and postliberalism (25:08) – Theological language that “does work” (28:32) – Barth's apocalypticism (33:26) – Barthian humanism and “high humanism” (35:33) – Barth and America (37:51) – Barth's “complex simplicity” (40:25) – Dogmatics in Outline and CD 4/2 (42:19) – The future of Barth

Genesis 2.15-17, 3.1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5.12-19, Matthew 4.1-11; Why should churches use the RCL? What is our original sin? How do Jesus' temptations connect with our own? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Är Gud i eller bortom världen? Bör Kyrkan ses som en del av världen, eller världen som en del av kyrkan, eller något helt annat? Detta och mer i dagens avsnitt! Martin Westerholm är systematisk teolog på Göterborgs Universitet. En av de två bästa ställena att studera teologi i Sverige enligt Anton. Han är uppvuxen i Kanada men är inte helt obekant för Sverige sedan innan. Martin (eller Erh, som vi kommer att kalla honom), har skrivit en (enligt twitter) utmärkt artikel om hur Niebuhr sett på Augustinus, hur Barth och Hauerwas har trott Niebuhr har sett på Augustinus, och vad det har fått för konsekvenser för etik och teologisk politik. Anton och Martin diskuterar teologins ställning i Sverige idag, hur Gud respektive Kyrkan relaterar till och bör relatera till Världen. Dessutom, Victor pratar om vetenskapens roll för Europas och USAs sekularisering, och Anton funderar kring om man kan vara politiker och en god kristen. ---- Gilla oss på Facebook Följ oss på Twitter Skriv till oss på atenochjerusalem@gmail.com Stöd oss på Patreon Prenumerera, dela, kommentera, recensera!

The Grind is a series of interviews with young scholars and PhD students on the many ways of "making a way" in the theological academy, and all the trials and joys therein. Cody Bivins-Starr is a PhD student in theological ethics at the University of Aberdeen and is writing his dissertation on a theology of madness under the direction of Dr. Brian Brock. In this interview for our podcast series, The Grind, Cody and I talk about applying to PhD programs, dissertation research, PhD supervisors, and much more. PODCAST LINKS: Blog post: https://wipfandstock.com/blog/2023/01/24/the-grind-cody-bivins-starr-on-considering-madness-theologically-picking-a-phd-supervisor-and-researching-for-a-dissertation/ Cody's academia.edu page: https://aberdeen.academia.edu/CodyBivinsStarr The Tao of Tea (Portland, OR): https://taooftea.com/ Sisters of the Road (Portland, OR): https://sistersoftheroad.org/ CONNECT: Website: https://wipfandstock.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wipfandstock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wipfandstock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wipfandstock/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvht9V0Pndgvwh5vkpe0GGw SOURCES MENTIONED: Barth, Karl. Church Dogmatics II.2: The Doctrine of God. Brock, Brian. “Parenting as political resistance: Disability and ‘dealing with' late-modern medicine.” Fanon, Frantz. The Psychiatric Writings from Alienation and Freedom. ———. The Wretched of the Earth. Foucault, Michel. The Birth of Biopolitics: Lectures at the Collège de France, 1978–1979. ———. Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison. ———. Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason. OUTLINE: (01:28) – Assam tea and espresso tonic (03:08) – From Grudem to Hauerwas to Barth and Bonhoeffer (06:43) – Barth and political theology (09:38) – Assemblies of God – Anglican – Mennonite (16:36) – A theological account of madness (23:04) – Picking a PhD program/supervisor (30:53) – Pros and cons of PhD programs in the UK (37:09) – Pains and joys of the PhD process (44:08) – Reading non-theological sources (50:45) – Mapping life post-PhD (55:31) – Advice for prospective PhD students

January 8, 2023Matthew 3:13-17Baptism is not reserved for those who have unwavering faith, those who perfectly understand the church's doctrines, or those who have accomplished every act of works righteousness declared to be required by someone wearing a robe or headset attached to a mic pack. The “belovedness” bestowed upon the baptized is for everyone.Every single one of us.For those we forget or say are unworthy.For those in the cheap seats and those who sit in the front row.For the scoundrels and losers.For the sinners and saints.Your “belovedness” is to be celebrated with childlike wonder and awe.Brewing Theology on Spotifywww.teerhardy.com https://instagram.com/teerhardy https://twitter.com/teerhardy https://teerhardy.substack.com/

The Luminaries series is a collection of interviews with premier thinkers working in the theological academy and the church. Dr. William T. Cavanaugh is a prolific theologian, professor at Depaul University in Chicago, and is known especially for his work in political theology. He is also a husband and father of three sons. In this interview, Professor Cavanaugh and I talk about a whole host of subjects, including Cavanaugh's mentor, Stanley Hauerwas, the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the dangers of Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Apologies for the glitches and poor sound quality in parts of the episode. We are actively working to strengthen WiFi signals and microphone quality. PODCAST LINKS: Blog post: https://wipfandstock.com/blog/2022/07/11/he-did-not-take-revenge-on-the-torturers-an-interview-with-william-t-cavanaugh/ Author page: https://wipfandstock.com/author/william-t-cavanaugh/ CONNECT: Website: https://wipfandstock.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvht9V0Pndgvwh5vkpe0GGw Twitter: https://twitter.com/wipfandstock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wipfandstock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wipfandstock/ SOURCES MENTIONED: Cavanaugh, William T. Being Consumed: Economics and Christian Desire. ———. “Electing Republicans has not reversed Roe v. Wade. It's time to change our strategy.” ———. Field Hospital: The Church's Engagement with a Wounded World. ———, ed. Fragile World: Ecology and the Church. ———, ed. Gathered in my Name: Ecumenism in the World Church. ———. “I had to learn to love the church; then I had to learn to love God.” How My Mind Has Changed. ———. The Myth of Religious Violence: Secular Ideology and the Roots of Modern Conflict. ———. Theopolitical Imagination: Discovering the Liturgy as a Political Act in an Age of Global Consumerism. ———. Torture and Eucharist: Theology, Politics, and the Body of Christ. Center for World Catholicism & Intercultural Theology. Coolman, Holly Taylor. “The 12 things pro-lifers must do if Roe v. Wade is overturned.” Francis, Pope. Laudato si'. Hartch, Todd. The Rebirth of Latin American Christianity. Hauerwas, Stanley. The Hauerwas Reader. Radner, Ephraim. A Brutal Unity: The Spiritual Politics of the Christian Church. Zizioulas, John D. The Eucharistic Communion and the World. OUTLINE: (01:21) - Stanley Hauerwas (06:11) - Partisanship (10:11) - Roe v. Wade, Abortion, and the Church (15:12) - Church as Field Hospital (18:49) - The Church's Witness, or Lack Thereof (22:17) - The Eucharist (25:09) - The Church and Violence (29:35) - Theology through a Global Lens (34:57) - Ecumenism on the Global Stage (39:03) - The Church's Role in Ecological Issues (42:48) - Pope Francis Compared to His Papal Predecessors (47:23) - Changing Your Mind

We've been privileged to have a couple of great conversations these last two weeks and put them both into one episode! First, Teague is joined by AWA coach Mateah Roehl who discusses her experiences as a young coach including the difference in learning as a wrestler and as a coach, and how her coaching journey has been shaped by others so far.  Teague and Steve then converse for 4-Time State Qualifying coach Jim Hauerwas who was a head coach at Whitnall and Oak Creek for a combined 32 years, and of course there's plenty of good stories to be had!Sign up to work with Mateah and other great coaches at https://awawisconsin.com/Check out Fun Company Game Room Store-https://www.funcompanygamestore.com/

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 My Reading List Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10h_yL0vO8-Ja_sxUJFclff11nwUONOG6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103262818858083924733&rtpof=true&sd=true Video Interview with Matthew Milioni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Q8jXjSegE&list=PLNrd6lQRh0iZzSxgMo_zhz69clqkD0W9J&index=8 Voting as an Abdication of Responsibility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBAs9jmanzs Spooner The Constitution of No Authority: https://oll.libertyfund.org/title/spooner-no-treason-no-vi-the-constitution-of-no-authority-1870 Anatomy of a Hybrid: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1461694.The_Anatomy_Of_A_Hybrid?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SbB0UDw1D0&rank=1 George Carlin voting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLvm16MKCpA Electing Not to Vote: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3402646-electing-not-to-vote?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=WUxsN9wXUl&rank=1 Hauerwas voting coercive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOk78SSyKtM Just War Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4xQaDDKY7k Dial 911: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8994266-dial-911?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=uwBGNQRE7H&rank=7 Romans 13 episode: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/c-g-romans-13-replay-12 Romans 13 extension: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/c-g-romans-13-extension-i-pet-and-i-cor-6 Spanking Episode Part I: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/97-means-and-ends-spanking Talking Into the Chasm: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-in-the-chasm/id1492844106 Followers of the Way: https://www.followers-of-the-way.org/ Dank Kingdom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dank-kingdom-podcast/id1506853313 0:00:00 Intro0:04:00 Is abstention from government a shirking of our Christian duty to do good in the world? 0:16:00 Is it a false dichotomy to say we can't serve God AND government?0:26:20 The impracticality of governmental pursuit and coercion vs. example0:31:25 Voting as religion and the sacralism of the state0:39:50 Voting as a tool to appease and silent the masses and quell civil uprisings0:45:25 How government steals the credit and props itself up as savior in regard to societal good done by activists0:48:35 Government is idealistic, and Jesus is a better and more practical savior than government0:56:35 False dichotomy part 2: can't we serve God through government?1:00:20 Democracy and voting are inherently coercive and factional, so what about decision making in the church? 1:08:55 If the police and laws do good and provide order in a fallen world, how do we navigate issues like legitimate lawsuits for damages, calling the police for intruders, or reporting sexual abuse?1:24:15 Informing the state about crimes in their domain vs. petitioning the state to use their sword on my behalf1:30:00 How do I maintain a consistent application of noncoercion to other areas, like parenting and spanking?1:35:10 Isn't justifying spanking based on the benefit for my kids the same consequentialism Christians who vote use?1:39:00 What about Jesus ruling with a rod of iron, and Christians ruling in the age to come? That sounds like we're wielding government and sword.1:47:41 Christocentric vision as core 1:52:27 Matthew plugs his stuff1:53:54 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today's episode is a bucket-list episode. We interview Dr. Stanley Hauerwas! Dr. Hauerwas has recently published Fully Alive: the Apocalyptic Humanism of Karl Barth with the University of Virginia Press. We talk about this work and a little about how Hauerwas understands the task of theology.

If you have been waiting for a recommendation that digs a little deeper and goes further theologically, today the Pastors break out a couple of the most influential modern theological books in their libraries. Today, they discuss Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Christ the Center, C.S. Lewis’ book Mere Christianity and Hauerwas & Willimon’s book Resident Aliens. […]

If you have been waiting for a recommendation that digs a little deeper and goes further theologically, today the Pastors break out a couple of the most influential modern theological books in their libraries. Today, they discuss Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Christ the Center, C.S. Lewis’ book Mere Christianity and Hauerwas & Willimon’s book Resident Aliens. […]

Galatians 5Paul's letter was not written for you.Paul's letter, Paul's letters, and all of the Holy Scriptures were written for the Church. The Body of Christ is assembled through the love of God our Creator, the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit.Paul writes, “the fruit of the Spirit is.” Singular. Not the “fruits of the Spirit are.” Do you notice the difference? The Fruit of the Spirit is one gift, requiring one another, produced through the Holy Spirit and not individual Christians. Through Christ's body. The Fruit of the Spirit – the Spirit-Filled Life – is to learn to be a disciple and live a life where we require others in our lives.The Fruit of the Spirit describe the Body of Christ, made flesh in the world through the work of the Holy Spirit.We need one another.Life centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.Life made possible through Word and Sacrament.Life free from religion for the sake of self-improvement instead freed to live a life only possible through the work of the Holy Spirit. Life centered on who you are – beloved and free – where who you are not is no longer interesting.Life where I need you, and you need me. We need one another.Life, new life, in Christ.

Luke Bretherton kindly grace the podcast to discuss the relationship between the church and the world, the place of politics in the Christian life, and gives us a masterful Hauerwas impersonation. Luke Bretherton is Robert E. Cushman Distinguished Professor of Moral and Political Theology and senior fellow of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University. Check out Luke's newest book on political theology: Christ and the Common Life: Political Theology and the Case for Democracy.

May 8, 2022Acts 9:34-34Our fixed structures often lead to paralysis and death for those on the margins or lower rungs of the social ladder. But the One who ordered the chaos of creation, was worshiped in a manger, and carried a cross telling fishermen to drop their nets, and the ill and dead to get up.In Aeneas' healing and Tabitha's rising these social systems have been rendered null and void.And church, we bear witness to this. We are witnesses to how Jesus Christ has overcome the power of Sin and Death. In the empty tomb, leaving his burial clothes behind, Jesus tells the world no more with we be separated from God or one another.It is not that the last shall be first; they are.It is not that the dead shall live; when we were dead to our Sin Jesus offers us new life.In Christ no one stays in their place: fishermen will preach, the paralyzed walk, and the dead live again.From death in Sin to new life through Grace.

Show Notes:What does it take to imagine a world without war? How do we begin to believe that as a possibility? Eddie and Chris begin a series on war with guest Stanley Hauerwas, noted theologian and ethicist. Dr. Hauerwas asks us to contemplate the hard questions of war and nonviolence, but he knows the answers don't come easily.Dr. Hauerwas is a long-time professor at Duke Divinity School and Duke University School of Law. He served as chair of theological ethics at the University of Aberdeen and was named America's best theologian by Time magazine in 2001. Dr. Hauerwas has authored numerous books, including Resident Aliens, co-authored by Will Willimon, Living Gently in a Violent World, and 2011's War and the American Difference. Resources:Find out more about Dr. Hauerwas, his publications, and appearances at stanleyhauerwas.org.Buy War and the American Difference

For episode 489 Dr. Stanley Hauerwas joins the show to discuss the commonality of Texans and Australians, the Hauerwas mythology, Karl Barth, and his new book Fully Alive. For more on this week's sponsor, Harbor the Pepperdine Bible Lectures, click here.

I'm going to change it up a little in the New Year. More to come on what to expect from Spencer Hess, an interviewee and a new contributor to this channel! https://pmaurin.org On this video: Hauerwas writes about the state of universities and liberal arts colleges, particularly but not exclusively religious colleges. Many of the problems he sees and the aspirations he holds dear can be applied to any modern university or college. I trace key elements of Hauerwas's argument and sift them through my own perspective as an educator. Universities are not in good shape and do not seem to be poised for a positive turn. What is the point of higher education ideally and really? … More The State of University Address

In his book Christian Existence Today, "A Christian Critique of Christian America," Stanley Hauerwas takes on American civil religion. Understanding why most Christian positions toward the state aren't good enough will help us determine what Christianity might look like if we stopped pursuing it through the state, ideologies and politics. … More Why Not School Prayer? Hauerwas’s Christian Critique of Christian America

ell known for his critique of liberal ideology and his defense of the church as its own community that should be something different than "the world." His thought lends itself to communitarianism and challenges the growth of Christian Nationalism and Constantinianism in our day. This video introduces Hauerwas's life and some of his big ideas and is the beginning of a series derived from two of his books: A Community of Character: Toward a Constructive Christian Social Ethic, and Christian Existence Today: Essays on Church, World, and Living In-Between. … More Introduction to Stanley Hauerwas

He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.  While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them (Luke 2:5-7). Theologian Stanley Hauerwas was once asked what he thought was the greatest threat to American Christianity. His answer was surprising. It wasn't atheism, radical Islam, civil religion, or consumerism. No, Hauerwas stated that what threatens to undo American Christianity is sentimentality. Rather than actively engaging with the grit and grime of the world, sentimentality longs for a life in a world illuminated by a soft, flattering light, where no one cusses and where every conflict is neatly resolved. It's safe for the whole family. It never disrupts, never demands, never makes us question. Sentimentality thrives on comfort and making us feel good. Luke will have none of that. As Pastor Anthony said yesterday, because the emperor in Rome wanted a census taken for taxation purposes, Joseph and Mary headed off to Bethlehem. When they finally arrived, there was no room for them, so Mary's baby was born without an address. Jesus began his fleshly life among the animals because humans had no place for him. Nothing sentimental about that. The Christmas story raises a central question of the gospel. John the Baptist put it this way, “Are you the one?” (cf. Matthew 11:3). How can this be the saviour of the world? How can someone born in such conditions be Israel's Lord? The supreme ruler of the universe lays in a feed trough. What kind of beginning is this? Philippians 2 tells us that this humble birth was only the beginning of his humiliation (5-8). Jesus embraced the grit and grime of human life. Nothing sentimental. But can we believe that this is the Christ? Jesus never assumed that we would easily come by such faith. When he talked about his second coming, he asked, “Will I find faith on earth?” If we do believe, does it matter? Yes, says James, “faith without deeds is dead” (James 2:26). What deeds accompany faith? “Feeding the hungry and clothing the naked” (2:15-17). Paul concurs, “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love” (Galatians 5:6). Loving amidst the grit and grime of life on earth, Christianity refuses sentimentality. The gospels tell us that with Jesus, the kingdom of God arrived on earth. For us, kingdoms are associated with power people and fancy palaces. But not the kingdom of Jesus. It still advances on this earth through the small acts of love and kindness. His kingdom is still difficult to find, to see. This fits with the famous definition of faith, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). This understanding of faith presses us on towards the end of history. Jesus summarized it this way, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End" (Revelation 22:13). The universe with its billions of galaxies glittering with stars, he brought into existence. Our Lord created all things visible and invisible; in him and through him and for him all things were made (Colossians 1:16). He is the consummation and end of all things. When the curtain falls on cosmic history, Jesus will be there full of glory as the Omega, the end of all things. Until that time, Jesus' disciples reject sentimentality. We get into the trenches of the grit and grime of the world with our Lord. The Christmas story is told to underscore that following Jesus is the way of humility, of grit and grime, not sentimentality.

In this episode, I interview Tyler Hambley from the Maurin House, a new Catholic Worker House in the suburbs of Minneapolis. The Hope of the Poor Tyler’s first experience of Catholic Worker-style life came when he was a divinity student in Durham, North Carolina. He started gathering with a small group to pray vespers every evening at a local Episcopalian church, and over time the group started meeting after vespers for meals. The church grounds had become a sort of hangout for the local homeless population. One of the intercession at vespers is “let the hope of the poor not be in vain”. As Tyler explained, we have to let our prayers become a lived reality, not just words. In this case, the embodiment of the prayer started by inviting some of the homeless to their community meals. Over time, friendships developed, and eventually, some members of this group started renting housing together and taking in the homeless. Things developed organically until there were three houses with around 20 people living in them as a community. Over time, however, Tyler and some of the other members of the community began to feel attracted to the Catholic Church. Eventually, Tyler’s family joined another family from the Durham community to start the Maurin House in Columbia Heights, a suburb of Minneapolis. Intellectual Influences The writers Stanley Hauerwas and Alasdair MacIntyre had a big influence on Tyler. They taught him the importance of shared practices in community life, of becoming a certain kind of person rather than making certain decisions. Hauerwas says that if one has to make a decision, all may have been lost. If we have to decide whether to act in a virtuous manner, it shows that we are not yet virtuous people. Becoming virtuous means acquiring certain virtuous habits of thought and action. We can only live as Christians by following a certain tradition as a community. As individuals, the best we can do is try to make good decisions, but as a community we can build a way of life within the Christian tradition. The Living Tradition Traditionalism, however, is dangerous, since traditionalists have a flawed understanding of the tradition. They think of it as if it were a static thing that stays unchanged. In reality, however, the tradition is a living thing, a story that we continue. A tradition or culture which is closed off from further experience and further development dies. The Benedict Option Rod Dreher’s “Benedict Option” is, at least in theory, inspired by MacIntyre’s book After Virtue. There is a lot of good in the Benedict Option idea, but the motivation is flawed. The Benedict Option is presented as an answer to the growing hostility of the surrounding culture. This is the wrong motivation for building community. Fear of the surrounding culture will not produce the kind of practices that will form persons in virtue. (In a recent podcast episode, I discussed the Benedict Option at length with Dr. Cameron Thompson.) The anger of “culture warrior” Catholics stems from a fear that they will lose access to the comforts and prestige of suburban American culture. The culture warriors are often seen as the opposites of the so-called “liberals”, who are willing to compromise their values to maintain the world’s favor. These two ideologies seem opposed to one another, and yet they are actually the same. Both are unwilling to reject the comfort of our consumer society, embrace voluntary poverty, and follow Christ through self-sacrificing service to the poor. Radical or Superficial The real division is not between progressives and conservatives, but between radical Christians and superficial ones. Christianity isn’t compatible with consumerism and the comfortable security obtained through insurance and high-paying jobs. This sort of comfort and security will inevitably undermine the Faith. In contrast, radical communities can provide their members with a different kind of support and security, based on mutual self-sacrifice and trust. For more on this topic, see our blog post about preppers and suburbanites. The Hospitable Family Christian parents are called to raise their children, of course. This does not, however, mean that they can ignore the needs of the wider community. In fact, as Tyler mentioned, the Catechism says that Catholic families “should live in such a way that its members learn to care and take responsibility for the young, the old, the sick, the handicapped, and the poor.” In some ways, care for children and care for the poor are very similar and reinforce one another. Just as Christian couples are called to be open to life and the inconvenient demands it puts on them, we’re all called to be open to aiding the poor in a sacrificial manner. Both kinds of openness are part of building a “culture of life.” In both cases, those who give generously “receive back a hundred fold”. We shouldn’t see the poor or children merely as those we help. Rather, children, the poor, and all the weak and vulnerable mediate Christ for us. That's a very different perspective than the standard social justice one! Families living in community can experience a certain amount of tension between the demands of family life and the demands of community. On the other hand, Tyler explained that as a father he feels he needs community. Too much emphasis on the family unit can leave parents as isolated individuals accountable to no one. Accountability and obedience aren’t just for children; parents also need support, guidance, and correction from others. Advice on Starting a Community In closing, Tyler gave some advice to those who want to build community. It is best not to start with grand expectations or plans. Instead, it is better to find a few others with similar interests, and start engaging in shared practices: particularly in shared prayer, but also in shared meals and recreation. Out of the friendships that develop a community can grow over time. Learn more about the Maurin House at their website.

Beth Felker Jones joins us again to discuss a recent article from Stanley Hauerwas and William Willimon on pastoral care. What is the role of pastoral care in the life of ministry and how do we attend to suffering in the church? Here is the article by Hauerwas and Willimon: https://tinyurl.com/u45rfc2w Come explore Northern's Master's in Theology & Mission, or Doctorate in Contextual Theology alongside Fitch, Nijay Gupta, Beth Felker Jones, Greg Boyd, Drew Hart, Michael Gorman and more. www.seminary.edu/TMapply

Introducing the month of Sasky Summer Shorts with my reaction to that incredible Loki premiere, as well as today's moving Bad Batch episode. Spoilers abound, as does Hauerwas. Thanks for listening, and MTFBWY Twitter @neug485 Instagram @mneug1138 Church blog luminous-beings.com

Welcome to More Christ, where we seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this thirty second episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined by Stanley Hauerwas. Stanley Martin Hauerwas is an American theologian, ethicist, and public intellectual. Hauerwas was a long time professor at Duke University, serving as the Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School with a joint appointment at the Duke University School of Law. In the fall of 2014, he also assumed a chair in theological ethics at the University of Aberdeen. Before moving to Duke and the University of Aberdeen, Hauerwas taught at the University of Notre Dame. Hauerwas is considered by many to be one of the world's most influential living theologians and was named "America's Best Theologian" by Time magazine in 2001. He was also the first American theologian to deliver the prestigious Gifford Lectures at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland in over forty years. His work is frequently read and debated by scholars in fields outside of religion or ethics, such as political philosophy, sociology, history, and literary theory. Hauerwas has achieved notability outside of academia as a public intellectual, even appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Though Hauerwas is most well known for his work related to ethics and political theology, he has written widely on a range of subjects, including philosophical theology, political philosophy, the philosophy of social science, law, education, bioethics, and medical ethics. Hauerwas is known for his fierce criticism of liberal democracy, consumerism, and militarism. He is also a critic of both Christian fundamentalism and liberal Christianity. Hauerwas's work draws from a number of theological perspectives, including Methodism, Anabaptism, Anglicanism, and Catholicism. Among his most important contributions to modern theology are his advocacy of and work related to virtue ethics and postliberal theology. Hauerwas's book, A Community of Character: Toward a Constructive Christian Social Ethic, was named as one of the one hundred most important books on religion in the 20th century by Christianity Today. His most widely known book, however, is likely Resident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colony, which was co-written with William Willimon.

Christian theologian, medical ethicist, and public provocateur Stanley Hauerwas talks with Brett about his recent book “The Character of Virtue: Letters to a Godson.” In this revealing interview, Hauerwas explains the ancient tradition of virtue ethics, the significance of the human body in morality, and how the project of modernity, particularly in the United States, detaches Americans from the narratives and commitments necessary to sustain virtues like truthfulness and justice.  Read articles by Brett at www.burtreadsbooks.com Burt's Book Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15X0LWXA5T9O2/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_4?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist #stanleyhauerwas #2021 #Trump #virtue #modernity #aristotle #character #thecharacterofvirtue #bookreview

Dawlig Liturgy Kills goes full fanboy och snackar med den amerikanska teologen Stanley Hauerwas om fasteperioden som en tid av döende, liturgi, vad amerikanska protestanter inte får använda för ord och mycket mer. Allt med dålig engelska och torr humor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daligliturgi/message

In this episode I am in conversation with Dr Dion Forster, from Stellenbosch University, and John van de Laar, from EvoFaith. We're taking a look at what it takes for us all to be better online neighbours to each other. Given that 2020 has seen an exponential increase in online work, play and socialising, it is useful to look at how we are manifesting our various social contracts online, as well as whether we could do a better job at them. John's bio: John is a former Methodist minister, current non-denominational, interfaith spiritual seeker. He is also a writer, musician, public speaker, composer, poet, liturgist, graphic and web designer, and entrepreneur. John has 40 years of experience in spiritual practice and ministry and a Masters Degree in Theology. John is married to Debbie and they have two grown sons. They live in South Africa. Dion's bio: Dion serves on the full time faculty of Stellenbosch University, as the Departmental Chair of the discipline group of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology, the Director of the Beyers Naudé Centre for Public Theology, and as an Associate Professor in Systematic Theology and Ethics, (with a focus on Public Theology). He was formerly the Dean of John Wesley College, the seminary of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. Dion holds two doctoral degrees. A PhD in Systematic Theology and a second PhD in New Testament studies and Empirical Theology. Dion's book suggestion: Hauerwas, Stanley. The Character of Virtue: Letters to a Godchild. Canterbury Press, 2018. https://amzn.to/2W4mxPJ I look forward to your response to this episode. You can reach me on either: steve@the-way.co.za or https://www.facebook.com/TheosHumanityEnvironmentWay Peace, Steve --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-carter08/message

Is having a flag in your church wrong? What about church remembrance services for military causes? Is all patriotism bad? Stephen Backhouse of Tent Theology thinks that patriotism is incompatible with following Jesus. He makes a very strong case. Listen to this episode to find out how the Early Church dealt with babies being killed and how Jesus didn't take on the perpetrators of racial insults. There's something for everyone to get annoyed at in this episode. It's one of our best. Thanks so much to Stephen Backhouse (aka Jim Mulligan / Eddie Van Halen) for bringing the good word. Check out the Tent Theology podcast on all good platforms. Follow Beer Christianity on Twitter: @beerxianity and find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Stitcher.  All Beer Christianity shows and info available at http://beerchristianity.libsyn.com  Jesus Christ is the Son of God and came to teach us a better way to be while reconciling us to God and each other in a way we could never do without Him. He also changed water into wine. Nice. 

The Ekklesia Project began as the result of conversations about the works of Catholic political scientist, Mike Budde, and Protestant theologian, Stanley Hauerwas. Both Budde and Hauerwas hold that the primary task of Christian churches is to live as faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Budde and Hauerwas, each in their on way, go on to claim that churches' efforts to live faithfully to Christ in the United States have been compromised by their own self-understanding and purpose, and hindered by their accommodation to the culture of the United States. To live as faithful followers of Jesus Christ is to give priority of one's allegiance and loyalty to God's Kingdom over any other entity seeking that same allegiance and loyalty. Such a commitment is a political commitment, thus making faithful followers of Jesus Christ a unique politics. Those involved with the Ekklesia Project agree with Budde and Hauerwas and have believed it useful and helpful to organized in such a way that their shared efforts enable them as individuals, congregations, institutions, and traditions live more faithfully as the Church. As the Ekklesia Project's website, ekklesiaproject.org, states, participants share the four core convictions that they are unapologetically God-centered, Church-centered, Shalom-centered, and Political. In order to live more faithfully, participants in the EP do a variety of things to strengthen the church, encourage one another, and seek out new friendships. Among the things they do, they say probably the most important thing they do is to talk with one another about being faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Those conversations, with intention, involve scholars, pastors, and laypeople. Consequently, my guests for this episode are Kelly Johnson, a scholar/theologian, Kyle Childress, a pastor, and Chi-Ming Chien, a layperson. They help us understand the Ekklesia Project better and its importance.

In this episode of Teaching Peace, Addie Banks and Jason Storbakken talk with Stanley Hauerwas about the ethics and theology of peacebuilding. Hauerwas is the Gilbert T. Rowe Professor Emeritus of Divinity and Law at Duke University. He is considered to be one of the world's most influential living theologians and was named "America's Best Theologian" by Time magazine in 2001. www.brooklynpeace.center

A huge thanks to Joseph McDade for his generous permission to use his music: https://josephmcdade.com/ Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Discord Discussion Board: https://disboard.org/server/474580298630430751  The 80% (My Book): https://www.amazon.com/80-Conservative-Evangelicals-Prove-Relativists-ebook/dp/B07RDPW2NZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=j.g.+elliot&qid=1573560697&sr=8-1 Various reflections related to consequentialism: https://www.dckreider.com/blog-theological-musings/category/pragmatism-and-consequentialism Bonhoeffer the Assassin: https://www.amazon.com/Bonhoeffer-Assassin-Challenging-Recovering-Peacemaking-ebook/dp/B00FOWLXVY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bonhoeffer+the+assassin&qid=1578771855&sr=8-1 Great extended summary of the book's findings from Dr. Nation and Hauerwas: https://www.abc.net.au/religion/a-pacifist-and-enemy-of-the-state-bonhoeffers-journey-to-nonviol/10094798 Summary of Bonhoeffer's Case: https://www.plough.com/en/topics/justice/nonviolence/was-bonhoeffer-willing-to-kill Interview with Bonhoeffer Scholar: https://www.benjaminlcorey.com/no-dietrich-bonhoeffer-didnt-try-to-kill-adolph-hitler/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A huge thanks to Joseph McDade for his generous permission to use his music: https://josephmcdade.com/ Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Discord Discussion Board: https://disboard.org/server/474580298630430751  The 80% (My Book): https://www.amazon.com/80-Conservative-Evangelicals-Prove-Relativists-ebook/dp/B07RDPW2NZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=j.g.+elliot&qid=1573560697&sr=8-1 Various reflections related to consequentialism: https://www.dckreider.com/blog-theological-musings/category/pragmatism-and-consequentialism Bonhoeffer the Assassin: https://www.amazon.com/Bonhoeffer-Assassin-Challenging-Recovering-Peacemaking-ebook/dp/B00FOWLXVY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bonhoeffer+the+assassin&qid=1578771855&sr=8-1 Great extended summary of the book's findings from Dr. Nation and Hauerwas: https://www.abc.net.au/religion/a-pacifist-and-enemy-of-the-state-bonhoeffers-journey-to-nonviol/10094798 Summary of Bonhoeffer's Case: https://www.plough.com/en/topics/justice/nonviolence/was-bonhoeffer-willing-to-kill Interview with Bonhoeffer Scholar: https://www.benjaminlcorey.com/no-dietrich-bonhoeffer-didnt-try-to-kill-adolph-hitler/ The original version of this episode uncorrected: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/46-se4-uncorrected-bonhoeffer-pacifist-or-assassin-part-1 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A huge thanks to Joseph McDade for his generous permission to use his music: https://josephmcdade.com/ Discord Discussion Board: https://disboard.org/server/474580298630430751  “Men Against Fire”: https://www.amazon.com/Men-Against-Fire-Problem-Command-ebook/dp/B00A8I385I/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=s.l.a.+marshall&qid=1564776265&s=gateway&sr=8-1 “On Killing”: https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Psychological-Cost-Learning-Society/dp/B0056NVXXO/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=on+killing&qid=1564776301&s=gateway&sr=8-3 Killing from the Inside Out: Moral Injury and Just War: https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Inside-Out-Moral-Injury-ebook/dp/B00NVN93EM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=killing+from+the+inside+out&qid=1568229887&s=gateway&sr=8-1  Is Just War Theory sustainable or idealistic (Hauerwas): https://www.abc.net.au/religion/just-how-realistic-is-just-war-theory-the-case-for-christian-rea/10099656  The Sacrifices of War and the Sacrifice of Christ (Hauerwas): https://www.abc.net.au/religion/the-sacrifices-of-war-and-the-sacrifice-of-christ/10098368 You Say You Want a Revolution: https://web.archive.org/web/20170320235417/http://udquickly.udayton.edu/2012/01/you-say-you-want-a-revolution/ “Why Civil Resistance Works” research: http://cup.columbia.edu/book/why-civil-resistance-works/9780231156820  TED Talk discussing the conclusions of "Why Civil Resistance Works”: https://www.scienceofnonviolence.org/ The many works of Gene Sharp: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gene+sharp&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Anatomy of a Hybrid (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802816150/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Anatomy of a Hybrid (html and can print as PDF)  if you can't find on Amazon: https://www.gospeltruth.net/verduin/hybrid.htm Dan Carlin's Hardcore History on torture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oRv4NZzBKw Historical reflections on Human intuition not to kill: https://youtu.be/zViyZGmBhvs Drugs in the Military: https://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2011/01/militarys-drug-policy-threatens-troops-health-doctors-say/48321/ Broken Warrior Series on Military Health Issues: https://web.archive.org/web/20110818222307/https://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20110121_4378.php/ Is Nonviolence Naive (Answering Questions Against Nonviolence): https://sojo.net/magazine/july-2018/nonviolence-naive *I have learned a lot about David Grossman since recording this episode. While I don't know that his character necessarily compromises any of the information presented here, I would avoid using him as a resource in the future as that could prove difficult for some to accept. The information in this episode doesn't particularly concern me as I've seen much of the evidence presented from other sources. That being said, you may want to do more research on Grossman and more looking into the information. A fun podcast to listen to about him can be found below, though you should be warned that the language is pretty explicit. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-bastards/id1373812661?i=1000476406446 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week's episode was from the live Resident Aliens podcast in Durham, North Carolina. Before we hear from Stanley Hauerwas and William Willimon, Tripp talks with Molly Brummett Wudel and Tim Conder from Emmaus Way. You'll hear a little bit about the story behind Emmaus Way, the work they are doing in Durham, their community hermeneutic, how they confront the challenges of church planting today, and why helping churches learn to be a part of meaningful social change and also transforming the inner life of the church is so important to their work. Then, Stanley Hauerwas and William Willimon talk with Tripp about their book, Resident Aliens. They discuss the christological assertion at the heart of the text, their distaste for Pietism, the distorted character of our world for the formation of people, restoring the adventure to Christianity, the weight of one's identity given at baptism, the burden of deciding who you are, how to address issues of sexuality in the church, and the anxiety of losing culture dominance. Plus, Tripp explains why Hauerwas and Willimon have never been on the podcast before. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Gilmour interviews Nicholas Healy about his 2014 book "Hauerwas: A (Very) Critical Introduction."