Podcasts about public faith

Ambition is the air we breathe—but what is it costing us? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker and theologian Miroslav Volf discuss his latest book, The Cost of Ambition. They unpack the hidden damage of a culture obsessed with competition and invite us to imagine a new way of being, for ourselves and our society, rooted not in achievement, but in love, mutuality, and genuine abundance. They explore:  Striving for superiority in American cultureThe dark side of competitionLonging for what we haveStriving for excellence vs. striving for superiorityThe illusion of individual achievementPractices for embracing love and generosityReimagining human relationships beyond superiority__MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Cost of Ambition: How Striving to Be Better Than Others Makes Us Worse by Miroslav VolfAbundance by Ezra KleinThe Sabbath by Abraham HeschelLuke 18:9-14, Philippians 2, 1 Corinthians 12:21-26, Mark 10:35-45The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)Works of Love by Søren KierkegaardSubscribe to Amy Julia's newsletter_WATCH this conversation on YouTube by clicking here. READ the full transcript and access detailed show notes by clicking here or visiting amyjuliabecker.com/podcast._ABOUT:Miroslav Volf (DrTheol, University of Tübingen) is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and founding director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture in New Haven, Connecticut. He has written or edited more than two dozen books, including the New York Times bestseller Life Worth Living, A Public Faith, Public Faith in Action, and Exclusion and Embrace (winner of the Grawemeyer Award in Religion and selected as among the 100 best religious books of the 20th century by Christianity Today). Educated in his native Croatia, the United States, and Germany, Volf regularly lectures around the world. CONNECT with Miroslav Volf on X at @miroslavvolf.Photo Credit: © Christopher Capozziello___Let's stay in touch. Subscribe to my newsletter to receive weekly reflections that challenge assumptions about the good life, proclaim the inherent belovedness of every human being, and envision a world of belonging where everyone matters.We want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text!Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website Thanks for listening!

This week Pastor Justin talks about how we built by God in the secret place!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Battle Built   Important Points: My Private Fight builds my Public Faith! I have the Right Confidence from the Right Source! My past Prepared Me, but God Promotes Me!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   1 Samuel 17:32-33 1 Samuel 17:34-36 Matthew 6:6 1 Samuel 17:37-39 2 Corinthians 3:5 1 Samuel 17:45-47 James 1:12 Romans 8:28

Romans 10:9-11Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “ Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”Faith is not private, because confessing with your mouth that Jesus is Lord is a public declaration. There is only room for one person to be Lord of your life and it's either Jesus or someone else. But the good news is that Jesus's message is for everyone. Where you have been and what you have done does not disqualify you. Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9-11Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “ Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”Faith is not private, because confessing with your mouth that Jesus is Lord is a public declaration. There is only room for one person to be Lord of your life and it's either Jesus or someone else. But the good news is that Jesus's message is for everyone. Where you have been and what you have done does not disqualify you. Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Public Faith, Private Strength: Living as Children of God The Homily begins by reflecting on the daily act of making choices, . . . . . . beginning with a personal story about struggling to wake up early for school. This serves as a metaphor for the broader and more meaningful choices we face in life, such as choosing to be kind, forgiving, and generous. However, the most crucial decision is choosing God. God's Children Choosing God brings not only spiritual benefits, such as being gathered, cleansed, and made into God's children, but also emotional strength and confidence . . . much like the boost we feel when a parent is present and supportive. The Homily continues and draws parallels between this and recognizing God's constant presence. We hear briefly the biblical story of Jesus raising Lazarus, and true faith requires more than good works; it demands a public and unwavering profession that Jesus is the Son of God. This faith should be visible even in ordinary moments, like praying before meals in public. The season of Lent is highlighted as a special time to renew this choice for God, affirming that only in Him do we find true fulfillment and salvation. Listen to this Meditation Media. Listen to: Public Faith, Private Strength: Living as Children of God ------------------------------------ image: God The Father (cropped): Spanish Painter: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1618-1682 ------------------------------------ Gospel Reading: John 11: 45-56 First Reading: Ezekiel 37: 21-28

Introduction: The evolution of At Sea into a listener-driven Q&A formatPublic vs. Private Religion: Addressing a critique on public fasting and faith practicesPerfectionism in Faith: How the demand for purity can lead to isolationLessons from Leadership: Reflections on pastoral life and the struggles of maintaining a communityWhy Public Faith Matters: Creating shared spaces for growth, support, and imperfectionThe Role of Imperfection: How embracing our limitations opens the door for community and transformationClosing Thoughts: Inviting people to share in faith practices without the pressure of perfection Links For Justin:Coaching with JustinOrder In Rest - New Book of PoemsOrder In The Low - NEW Book with Scott EricksonOrder Sacred StridesJustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastNEW Single - Let GoNEW Music - Sliver of HopeNEW Music - The Dood and The BirdThe Book - It Is What You Make itHearts and Minds Amazon Barnes and Noble

Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastors Eric and Andy reflect on what might be the movement of the Holy Spirit among celebrities. They highlight several well-known figures whose lives have been profoundly changed, now walking out their faith with humility and boldness in the public eye. From there, the conversation turns to the life of the local church—how spiritual gifts take shape within the body of Christ and what it means to be formed by the Spirit in community. "Ask Me Anything": What Do You Want From God?Welcome to Ask Me Anything, the podcast where we give you biblical answers to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS1. CASH APP2. Justgive"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each episode, the pastors delve into thought-provoking topics and offer inspiring insights and practical guidance for those seeking to deepen their relationship with Jesus. With occasional guests joining the conversation, "Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" provides a unique perspective on what it means to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.Support:https://www.buzzsprout.com/97804/support

Scripture Reflection for Jan. 30, 2025: Very Public Faith by Priests for Life

Segment 1: SECDEF Pete Hegseth Wants to End Military-Funded Abortions Pete Hegseth, former Secretary of Defense, takes a strong stand against taxpayer-funded abortions in the military. This segment explores the moral and financial implications of his efforts and the pushback from pro-abortion activists. Segment 2: Former Planned Parenthood Abortionist Dies at Age 67 A former Planned Parenthood abortionist, responsible for thousands of terminated lives, has died at 67. We examine their career, the lives lost under their practice, and the polarizing legacy they leave behind in the ongoing battle over the sanctity of life. Segment 3: Ohio State and Notre Dame Football Players Praise Jesus A powerful display of faith on the field! Players from Ohio State and Notre Dame openly praise Jesus after their game, inspiring Christians nationwide while sparking backlash from some secular critics. Their bold testimonies remind us of the importance of standing firm in faith. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2025, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

We saw last week that our Lord and Savior that he was crucified and He died upon that tree. And now we're going to look at some individuals and how they responded to him after he had died, and we're going to focus in on one man named Joseph and a group of women who had followed him from the Galilee to Jerusalem and watched and observed not only his death, but also where he was buried. And what's also important is how he was buried. To donate please visit us at: https://loveisrael.org/donate/ Checks may be sent to: LoveIsrael.org 6355 N Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953 Feel free to download our MyBibleStudy App on telephone https://get.theapp.co/yjjq we don't know how long we can post the teachings on YT https://www.instagram.com/mybiblestudyofficial/

We saw last week that our Lord and Savior that he was crucified and He died upon that tree. And now we're going to look at some individuals and how they responded to him after he had died, and we're going to focus in on one man named Joseph and a group of women who had followed him from the Galilee to Jerusalem and watched and observed not only his death, but also where he was buried. And what's also important is how he was buried. To donate please visit us at: https://loveisrael.org/donate/ Checks may be sent to: LoveIsrael.org 6355 N Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953 Feel free to download our MyBibleStudy App on telephone https://get.theapp.co/yjjq we don't know how long we can post the teachings on YT https://www.instagram.com/mybiblestudyofficial/

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The Judicial Service Commission in Malawi has launched an investigation into the country's judiciary over allegations of corruption. Judges and court officials, among others, are accused of wrongdoing. Josey Mahachi talks to Patrick Mpaka, President of the Malawi Law Society, DW correspondent Chimwemwe Padatha in Blantyre, and Wilberforce Asare, a Ghanaian judicial service analyst.

Every Person Ministry and Public FaithSeries: Vision & Values (2024) Preacher: Cory BrockSunday MorningDate: 15th September 2024Passage: John 4:27-42

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“Love of God, love of neighbors. Seek the kingdom, the good of the world. And in that good of the whole, your own good. And be attuned to what is around you in joy and also in sorrow.” (Miroslav Volf)We're in a crisis of meaning. It's like our existential compasses are off kilter. Uprooted from faith, social, and civic communities—the very institutions that once supplied narratives, a sense of identity, and belonging.But meaning and purpose are central to our spiritual health and therefore thriving. And theology comes into play because psychologists are more concerned with how meaning is made descriptively—looking at the cognitive and affective processes of our brains and behavior. Whereas theologians are concerned with prescriptive meaning, commenting normatively about how we should live.This episode features renowned theologian Miroslav Volf (Henry B. Wright Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School / Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture) and author of the bestselling book, Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most.We need stories of love and hope to define our lives. And much of Miroslav's life's work has been devoted to understanding what constitutes a life worth living.In our conversation, he shares about a God who is with us, who is loving, and who created us for love, calling us to an active role in the flourishing of this world.In this conversation, we discuss:How to discern what really matters and how to be intentional about a life worth livingThe need to challenge the hyper individualistic assumptions of our day, focusing on thriving life as a life of connections and convictionsSpiritual health as dependent on our relationships with one another, with God, and creationSpiritual practices that quiet, create space, and slow us down—allowing us to attune a broad and secure space for human becoming and unfoldingMiroslav speaks openly and vulnerably about his own experiences of faith, suffering, hope, and flourishingShow NotesLearn more about the Yale Center for Faith and CultureCheck out Miroslav's best-selling book, Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most (co-authored with Matt Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz)Reorienting theology around the concept of human flourishingHonor everyone, love God, love neighbor, seek the kingdom, stay attuned in joy and in sorrowCrisis of meaning and the need for deeper reflection on what matters most“We need stories of love and hope to define our lives.”Interdisciplinary research in psychology and theologyMiroslav reflects on his early life in 1970s Croatia (then Yugoslavia)Anthony Kronman's Education's End: Why Our Colleges and Universities Have Given Up on the Meaning of LifeMiroslav's early faith: “Jesus is alive.”“His experience was that people who believe are idiots, that they can't know anything, that they are these parasites that want to undermine whatever the society's trying to do. And so that was my first initiation, so to speak, in the public living of my faith. … but, it was also beautiful.”A way of life that is worth suffering for—holding a treasure.“Another occasion where we were actually beaten and chased out of a village that was completely communist-dominated. And we kind of disrupted it by … We spoke about Jesus … and they chased us out of the city to beat us up … and then we had this kind of sense of joy.”Practices vs ReflectionMoral practices and felt experience“There's always a kind of excess beyond what we can actually say, what we can describe, what we can explain. We stutter often when we try to—especially describe experiences like joy or like suffering. They're beyond the words. That's the beauty of them—giving oneself to them.”Miroslav Volf on thrivingThriving is framed around three elements of human experience: agency, circumstances, and emotions—knit together through the lens of the kingdom of God and Christian imaginationAgency: Love God and Love neighbor.Circumstances: “Thy kingdom come” vs “give us this day our daily bread”Emotions: Attune to the world. “Rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn.”“Love of God, love of neighbors. Seek the kingdom, the good of the world. And in that good of the whole, your own good. And be attuned to what is around you in joy and also in sorrow.”Primordial goodness: Goodness is always prior to evil.Spacious public faith and Christ as the key to flourishing lifeChrist as a moral teacher and exemplarThe “aliveness” and presence of Christ“I often don't experience God.”Martin Luther on faith: Christ as a gem, encased in our faithChurch fathers on the presence of Christ as “heated iron in fire”—the heat doesn't come from the iron but from the fired—similarly, God heats us from within.Exclusion & Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and ReconciliationPorous boundaries and our nature as relational beingsJürgen Moltmann's autobiography A Broad Place“Religion really cramps our style… But in Miroslav's theology, personal wholeness in Christ is spacious and freeing.”Exodus 3: God promising to lead Israel out of bondage and constraint and into freedom and a broad spaceLoveRelational image of God and relationalityGod as ultimate lover—”God loves us while we are still so far away”Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters MostChristian faith and pluralismArticulating a coherent answer to what it means to live a life that's worthy of our humanityThe Recipe: “You can't put all the ingredients together as you wish. They have to fit together.”“We make truth claims.”“I think we go wrong when we don't honor people's own search for truth. The whole book is about having truth-seeking conversations about something that has a claim upon your life. And argue with others, but argue in such a way that honors everyone. And so for me, this is a kind of central Christian conviction that comes straight from the Bible, from 1 Peter. Short commandment: Honor everyone. That's what I need to do. Whatever they do, whatever they think, especially honor those who've spent so much time trying to think through some of these issues as many of the figures have that have, that are not necessarily Christian.”“Honor everyone.”Nurturing the ascetic practices of self-reflection and disciplineSpiritual exercise by Pam King: Creating SpaceTeresa of Avila and the Interior CastleRelationality, reciprocity, and mutual flourishingRobin Wall Kimmerer in *Braiding Sweetgrass: “*All flourishing is mutual.”“Human thriving isn't thriving when it's the expense of other people's thriving.”“And it's a kind of strange paradox. At our disposal, but it's all reference to me and to my experiences. … We have a really narrow scope of concerns.”Mary's Magnificat: “God coming and taking the mighty down from their thrones and transforming the entire world.”“What I want is the expansion of the horizon of concerns. Our horizon of concern is the horizon of God's mission in the world. God's mission is our mission.”About Miroslav VolfMiroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and is the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture.He was educated in his native Croatia, the United States, and Germany, earning doctoral and post-doctoral degrees (with highest honors) from the University of Tübingen, Germany. He has written or edited more than 20 books, over 100 scholarly articles, and his work has been featured in the Washington Post, Christianity Today, Christian Century, Sojourners, and several other outlets, including NPR, On Being with Krista Tippett, and Public Television's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly.His books include Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most,  Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation, Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace, Allah: A Christian Response, After Our Likeness: The Church as the Image of the Trinity, A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good, The End of Memory: Remembering Rightly in a Violent World, Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World, For the Life of the World: Theology that Makes a Difference (with Matthew Croasmun), and The Home of God: A Brief Story of Everything (with Ryan McAnnally-Linz). About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

The Power of Public Confession | Nehemiah 9:3-5

God's Great Mercy Begets1. Public Faith (vv. 58-61)2. Refined Faith (vv. 62-64)3. Expectant Faith (vv. 65-66)

Welcome to this sermon on the spiritual disciplines. It discusses the missional discipline of engaging in public faith and how to talk to Jesus with friends.

We are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

We are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

We are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

We are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

We are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

Living Out a Public Faith | Matthew by Christ Covenant

We are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

We are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

We are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

We are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

We are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

Guest Speaker: Mark AtkinsonWe are now in our final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

We begin the final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

Public Faith in Polarized Times with Mark Labberton, Claude Alexander, Walter KimIn a public square increasingly riven by tribalism, identity politics, and polarization, how can Christians wisely and faithfully engage?We were joined by Mark Labberton, Claude Alexander, and Walter Kim in August of 2021 to explore ways of understanding and approaching Christian public engagement beyond the ruts of timid quietism or belligerent culture-warring:“It's easy to think about public faith in terms of our public character. In other words, how we conduct ourselves in public. And that's critical, that's very important. The posture, the characters of integrity. The ability to bring joy and peace to others. But there's a deeper issue at stake of not merely character, but the very presence of the gospel in society, the presence of faith in society."So the gospel no longer becomes this narrow vision of personal and characterological transformation, which it is including, but it also encompasses this very expansive vision of the implications of faith for every sector of human existence and endeavor.” - Walter KimThe Church's Historic and Global WitnessDrawing on both the church's historic witness under times of stress and persecution, and the ways in which the faith is expressed globally, Labberton, Alexander, and Kim offer a vision that is both sobering and hopeful:“I do think for me, there's the assurance that God is not the least bit surprised or undone by this moment. In fact, it's quite familiar if you look back on the pages of both the Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament, you find plenty of evidences of the makings of such moments as this.“So the sense of faith against staggering power or resistance to change, or to deep confession or all of that, that's familiar biblical terrain. That's why it required the death of God in Jesus to be able to actually take all of this with the deep seriousness that it requires.” - Mark LabbertonThe Church can be a Blessing in Polarized TimesWe believe you'll find their vision for a church that can thrive in the midst of difficulty and serve as an exemplar of unity in a time of fragmentation and political polarization inspiring.This podcast is an edited version of our Online Conversation from August, 2021. You can access the full conversation with transcript here.Learn more about Mark Labberton, Walter Kim, and Claude Alexander.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:Martin Luther King. Jr.Yuval LevinG.K. ChestertonSt. PaulRelated Trinity Forum Readings:Crisis-Ready Leadership CollectionThe Confessions of St. AugustineCity of GodChildren of Light and the Children of Darkness, by Reinhold NiebuhrPolitics and the English Language, by George OrwellPolitics, Morality, and Civility, by Václav Havel Related Conversations:Leadership in Tumultuous Times with Ron C. WhiteLincoln in Private with Ron C. WhiteCrisis Ready LeadershipRedeeming Power with Diane LangbergCharacter, Virtue, and Leadership with Michael LambTo listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcast and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum SocietySpecial thanks to Ned Bustard for our podcast artwork.

We begin the final series in our Public Faith season called, “A Public Faith: Examining the Claims of the Christian Faith - A Study of John.” Nearing the end of his Gospel account, the Apostle John states that, though there was much he could have recorded, he chose to write what he wrote “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…” (John 20:31). Why did John write his Gospel the way he did? Why does John record different events than the other Gospels? Why are the particularities of his account worth considering? In our series, we will question what Christians claim about Jesus by looking at the significance of John's unique account.

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Public trust in state institutions has plummeted from 61 percent 10 years ago to 33 percent today, according to the 20th edition of the Israeli Democracy Index of the Israel Democracy Institute, which was presented this week to President Isaac Herzog. The report also showed, against the backdrop of government plans to reform the judiciary, that over a  decade, a majority of Israelis support the Supreme Court having the authority to overturn laws passed by the Knesset if they are found to be contrary to the principles of democracy. Prof. Tamar Hermann, Academic Director of the Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research at the Israel Democracy Institute, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the report. (Photo: Student protest in Jerusalem against government's planned reforms, January 16, 2023. Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Gatiss and Chris Moore reflect on the time of national mourning for Her Majesty Elizabeth II.

Our nation will tolerate your private devotion to Christ… for now. But what they are terrified of is Public Faith.

Welcome to the 1st sermon in our series on the missional disciplines. The mission of Refuge is to “build our identity in Christ for the sake of the world.” One of the major ways we do that is to “practice” being like Jesus: following him, trusting him, becoming more of who we really are by practicing Gospel truths. This is not an effort to change who we are, it's actually an effort to become MORE of who we now are, in Christ. What we do individually in growing our relationship with Jesus, what we do with fellow followers of Jesus in growing our relationship as the Church, and what we do as the Church in proclaiming and demonstrating this new Kingdom are all important.  For the rest of August, we are going to look at 5 practices of mission or spiritual disciplines of mission. God has gifted each of us in different ways to see and be passionate about these areas, and when we work together in harmony, we carry out the mission of the church while gloriously and freely giving of our selves and leaving the results to the work of the Holy Spirit!  The 5 practices we will be looking at are: Engaging in Public Faith Gathering for Public Worship Ministries of Compassion, Mercy, and Justice Integrating Work and Faith Hospitality Each of these practices are incredibly important in the life of the New Testament Church, and we want to learn how to practice each of these better, together, as we continue to build our identity in Christ for the sake of the world!

The Roundtable: Discussions with Substance - Ep6 "Living Out Our Public Faith" with Dr. John Robbins, Rev. Kathleen McMurray, Rev. Jay Clark, and Rev. Abbey Maynard.

John and Os Guinness discuss the privitization of faith, if Americans should support revolution or revival in this cultural moment, and what Christians should do with public school. They also answer a host of other questions from the audience at Wilberforce Weekend this year asked by Michael Craven, Vice President of Equipping and Mobilization at the Colson Center.

Ryan McAnnally-Linz reflects on the May 24, 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Jordan and Brandon talk with Kevin Vallier about public reason liberalism and Catholic Integralism. They cover topics like what it looks like to have a well ordered society, trust, polarization, why Catholic integralism is anti-liberal, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Kevin Vallier's website2) The Order of Public Reason, Gerald Gaus3) Liberal Politics and Public Faith, Kevin Vallier4) Must Politics Be War?, Kevin VallierSupport the show

Dr. Noble currently serves as Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He has been teaching composition and literature for over a decade, beginning at Antelope Valley College in his home town of Lancaster, California, and then at Baylor University. He has contributed scholarship on Cormac McCarthy and has published a book with InterVarsity Press titled, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. In addition, Dr. Noble is Editor-in-Chief of the online magazine, Christ and Pop Culture; co-founder of the evangelical political organization, Public Faith; a member of the Leadership Council of the AND Campaign; and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, Vox, Buzzfeed, First Things, Christianity Today, and The Gospel Coalition. 

What's more important: Knowing Jesus or making Jesus known? Spending time with Him or serving Him? Sitting at His feet or testifying of what He's done? We chat about the benefits of both sides, the dangers of being one-sided, and the necessity for the Christian to do both well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buthoney/support