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Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications at The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of several books, including The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World and Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community. brettmccracken.com In this conversation, Paul Anleitner and Brett McCracken explore the concept of metamodernism as a response to postmodernism, discussing its implications in storytelling, culture, and spirituality. They delve into the characteristics of modernism and postmodernism, the cultural shifts observed in cinema, and the search for authenticity and resonance in a world saturated with superficial content. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by Christianity in a post-Christian culture, emphasizing the need for the church to engage meaningfully with contemporary cultural longings while maintaining its core beliefs. Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a member on Patreon today: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast   For the lecture series on Metamodernism: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EZScsHowQFM32YIYXZ3ch?si=2CCbm5mMT_arZBSAtzsn7w

Brett McCracken joins the show to discuss great war movies you can watch to celebrate the Fourth of July. These movies are chosen for their quality of filmmaking, as well as for their themes of bravery, sacrifice, and more. We also discussed how Christians should think about movies and what it means to discern the worldviews embedded in the content.Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications at The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World, Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community, Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism and Liberty, and Hipster Christianity: When Church and Cool Collide. Brett and his wife, Kira, live in Santa Ana, California, with their three children. They belong to Southlands Church, and Brett serves as an elder. You can follow him on Twitter.Check out the full show notes for this episode: https://www.aaronshamp.com/podcast/brett-mccrackenSUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.aaronshamp.com/support ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library Plus​––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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4:10     ... GUEST Greg Clugston … SRN News White House Correspondent 4:35     Money and Christian witness:  Tough economic times provide powerful gospel opportunities … GUEST Brad Littlejohn … founder & president of the Davenant Institute, and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center .. he's taught at Moody Bible Institute–Spokane, Bethlehem College & Seminary, and Patrick Henry College 5:10     Should I Let My Kids Watch This? 10 Tips  for Discerning Parents … GUEST Brett McCracken … senior editor & director of communications at The Gospel Coalition … author of “The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World,” and “Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community,” among others 5:30     **DOES THIS MAKE SENSE**See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian culture is a culture of comfort. It's being sold to us everywhere we look. We're encouraged to do what we want, when we want, with whomever we want. If something is uncomfortable, we want to avoid it at all costs. The Christian faith, though, is just that: uncomfortable. This week we begin a four-part series called Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community. We were built for community, but our desire for comfort often leads us to distance ourselves from one another. Could it be that your dream of church is the very thing that is keeping you from experiencing the joy and blessings of church?

Gospel-centered citizenship in a participatory democracy with a primarily two-party system is, well, a bit complicated. And it's 2021 to boot. And that is why I am grateful for the opportunity to compare notes with Christian writers and thinkers such as Brett McCracken, a senior editor and director of communications for The Gospel Coalition who […] The post #180 Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community with Brett McCracken first appeared on The Good Citizen Project.

Brett McCracken, author of The Wisdom Pyramid, has an affinity towards nature. Living just a short drive from many of the most beautiful natural places in the U.S., Brett knows a thing or two about being outside and observing God's creation. He states, “The heavens declare the glory of God. So get outside and listen!” In this conversation with Brett, we explore how God teaches us when we get outside and create these opportunities to listen. Join us for this enriching chat with Senior Editor of The Gospel Coalition, Brett McCracken. Also, be on the lookout for a full book review of The Wisdom Pyramid on our website soon. You can find Brett's website here: https://www.brettmccracken.com Purchase The Wisdom Pyramid here: https://www.brettmccracken.com/the-wisdom-pyramid Brett McCracken is a senior editor for The Gospel Coalition and author of Hipster Christianity: When Church & Cool Collide (Baker, 2010), Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty (Baker, 2013), and Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017). He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, The Princeton Theological Review, Mediascape, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Relevant, IMAGE Journal, Converge, Mere Orthodoxy, ERLC, Canon & Culture and Q Ideas. He speaks and lectures frequently at universities, churches, and conferences. Music Recorded by Brad Hill

The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World is a plan for stabilizing a sick society by making us wiser. The online world is a disaster of untrustworthy information. The glut, the speed, the orientation of digital information all lead to epistemological chaos. How can we know anything?  Short answer: We don’t need more information. We need more wisdom. We need a diet built around knowledge-­intake that actually cultivates wisdom. We need for our mental and spiritual health what the Food Pyramid was for our physical health: guidance for what to eat and what not to eat and in what proportions, so we can become healthier and wiser. Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World(Crossway, 2021), Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017), Hipster Christianity: When Church & Cool Collide (Baker, 2010), and Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty (Baker, 2013). He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, Christianity Today, and many other publications. A graduate of Wheaton College and UCLA (M.A. in Cinema & Media Studies), Brett lives in Santa Ana, California with his wife Kira and two sons, Chet and Ira. He is an elder at Southlands Church Santa Ana. Brett loves movies, particularly those by Terrence Malick (or those with a Malickean sensibility). Other things Brett enjoys: Marilynne Robinson, the Inklings, Friday Night Lights, autumn, all things Kansas City (where he grew up), reading and writing in coffeeshops, history, art museums, food, hiking, traveling, planning trip itineraries, curating music playlists, and making things better by editing. Subscribe to Brett’s blog here. Or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

What is the true source of wisdom?Today's world has more and more information readily available, but less and less wisdom. Many people seek to acquire wisdom from easily accessible sources such as social media and popular culture but are often misled. How should Christians acquire wisdom in today's media-saturated culture?Inspired by the concept of the food pyramid, Brett McCracken presents a biblical paradigm for wisdom in today's distracted age, illustrating his argument through a “wisdom pyramid.” McCracken suggests a balanced, healthy diet of information from sources ranked in order of importance—the Bible, the church, nature, books, beauty, and lastly, the Internet and social media. By focusing on lasting and reliable sources of wisdom and by being more discerning about the information they consume, Christians will become wiser—not for their own glorification, but ultimately for God's.Buy The Book:https://amzn.to/3v8qcwcBrett McCracken's Web Site:https://www.brettmccracken.com About Brett McCracken:Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World (Crossway, 2021), Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017), Hipster Christianity: When Church & Cool Collide (Baker, 2010), and Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty (Baker, 2013). He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, Christianity Today, and many other publications.A graduate of Wheaton College and UCLA (M.A. in Cinema & Media Studies), Brett lives in Santa Ana, California with his wife Kira and two sons, Chet and Ira. He is an elder at Southlands Church Santa Ana.Brett loves movies, particularly those by Terrence Malick (or those with a Malickean sensibility). Other things Brett enjoys: Marilynne Robinson, the Inklings, Friday Night Lights, autumn, all things Kansas City (where he grew up), reading and writing in coffeeshops, history, art museums, food, hiking, traveling, planning trip itineraries, curating music playlists, and making things better by editing.Subscribe to Brett's blog here. Or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James' official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com.----more----For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

What is the true source of wisdom?Today's world has more and more information readily available, but less and less wisdom. Many people seek to acquire wisdom from easily accessible sources such as social media and popular culture but are often misled. How should Christians acquire wisdom in today's media-saturated culture?Inspired by the concept of the food pyramid, Brett McCracken presents a biblical paradigm for wisdom in today's distracted age, illustrating his argument through a “wisdom pyramid.” McCracken suggests a balanced, healthy diet of information from sources ranked in order of importance—the Bible, the church, nature, books, beauty, and lastly, the Internet and social media. By focusing on lasting and reliable sources of wisdom and by being more discerning about the information they consume, Christians will become wiser—not for their own glorification, but ultimately for God's.Buy The Book:https://amzn.to/3v8qcwcBrett McCracken's Web Site:https://www.brettmccracken.comAbout Brett McCracken:Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World(Crossway, 2021), Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017), Hipster Christianity: When Church & Cool Collide (Baker, 2010), and Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty (Baker, 2013). He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, Christianity Today, and many other publications.A graduate of Wheaton College and UCLA (M.A. in Cinema & Media Studies), Brett lives in Santa Ana, California with his wife Kira and two sons, Chet and Ira. He is an elder at Southlands Church Santa Ana.Brett loves movies, particularly those by Terrence Malick (or those with a Malickean sensibility). Other things Brett enjoys: Marilynne Robinson, the Inklings, Friday Night Lights, autumn, all things Kansas City (where he grew up), reading and writing in coffeeshops, history, art museums, food, hiking, traveling, planning trip itineraries, curating music playlists, and making things better by editing.Subscribe to Brett's blog here. Or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Thanks so much for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James' official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com.----more----For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

What is the true source of wisdom? Today’s world has more and more information readily available, but less and less wisdom. Many people seek to acquire wisdom from easily accessible sources such as social media and popular culture but are often misled. How should Christians acquire wisdom in today’s media-saturated culture? Inspired by the concept of the food pyramid, Brett McCracken presents a biblical paradigm for wisdom in today’s distracted age, illustrating his argument through a “wisdom pyramid.” McCracken suggests a balanced, healthy diet of information from sources ranked in order of importance—the Bible, the church, nature, books, beauty, and lastly, the Internet and social media. By focusing on lasting and reliable sources of wisdom and by being more discerning about the information they consume, Christians will become wiser—not for their own glorification, but ultimately for God’s. Buy The Book: https://amzn.to/3v8qcwc Brett McCracken's Web Site: https://www.brettmccracken.com   About Brett McCracken: Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World (Crossway, 2021), Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017), Hipster Christianity: When Church & Cool Collide (Baker, 2010), and Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty (Baker, 2013). He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, Christianity Today, and many other publications. A graduate of Wheaton College and UCLA (M.A. in Cinema & Media Studies), Brett lives in Santa Ana, California with his wife Kira and two sons, Chet and Ira. He is an elder at Southlands Church Santa Ana. Brett loves movies, particularly those by Terrence Malick (or those with a Malickean sensibility). Other things Brett enjoys: Marilynne Robinson, the Inklings, Friday Night Lights, autumn, all things Kansas City (where he grew up), reading and writing in coffeeshops, history, art museums, food, hiking, traveling, planning trip itineraries, curating music playlists, and making things better by editing. Subscribe to Brett’s blog here. Or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   Thanks for listening to Voices In My Head! Blessings, Rick Lee James Want some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes? Become a paid subscriber on Substack: Subscribe now Listen to Rick Lee James Music One of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen. Music From RICK LEE JAMES https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Spotify: Link to Rick Lee James Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp:  Rick on Bandcamp or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee James Subscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/ Web Site www.rickleejames.com, Twitter Facebook. Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com, Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay. “Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE. Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunder In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special.  The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com. ----more---- For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries:  www.RickLeeJames.com By Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com

(00:00-09:12):  Brian was joined for a second day by guest co-host, Ashley Herr. Brian and Ashley chatted about Bob Smietana's Religion News Service article, “SBC President J.D. Greear: ‘God did not call Southern Baptists to save America',” and Kate Shellnutt's Christianity Today article, “Southern Baptists Expel Two More Churches Over Abuse.”      (09:12-19:05): Brian and Ashley discussed Milton Quintanilla's ChristianHeadlines.com article, “Amazon Removes Book Critical of Transgenderism ahead of Equality Act Vote.”           (19:05-28:49): Brian and Ashley shared their thoughts on Peter Manseau's Washington Post article, “His pastors tried to steer him away from social media rage. He stormed the Capitol anyway.”    (28:49-38:46): Brian and Ashley commented on Trevin Wax's Gospel Coalition article, “The State of Church Attendance as Covid Turns One.”    (38:46-48:25): Brian and Ashley chatted about how pastors determine what topics they want to discuss from the pulpit. They also shared how they deal with people feeling like their pastor crossed the line.   (48:25-1:06:51): Brett McCracken, Senior Editor for The Gospel Coalition and author of Hipster Christianity, Gray Matters, and Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community, joined Brian and Ashley to chat about his new book, The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World. Find Brett on Twitter at @brettmccracken Learn more about Brett and his books at his website, brettmccracken.com (1:06:51-1:16:37): Brian and Ashley shared their thoughts on Tim Challies' blog post, “Homesick.”    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solomon prayed for wisdom, and the Lord granted his request. Oh, how we need more Solomons in our day! At least the early Solomon, before all the foreign wives.Brett McCracken is here to help with his new book, The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World, published by Crossway. Brett works as director of communications and senior editor for arts and culture with The Gospel Coalition. You may also know him from his excellent earlier books, especially Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community, which I strongly recommend.The Wisdom Pyramid is like the food pyramid, only for the health of our souls when it comes to our media diet. I have a hard time thinking of anything more urgently needed for the church than men and women saturated in Scripture, rooted in their local church, and amazed by the wonder of God’s creation. This is the lean protein we need in a world pushing Skittles and Doritos. Brett joins me on Gospelbound to discuss social media, books we disagree with, what makes the internet different, and more.This episode of Gospelbound is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The God Contest by Carl Laferton. This storybook will help children see how the God of the Bible proved himself to be the one true God. More information at thegoodbook.com.

Jesus came to comfort the disturbed and to disturb the comfortable. Following Him will undoubtedly challenge us to get a little uncomfortable in order for us to grow. Listen to the first week in our new series today!

Does your church make you uncomfortable? It’s easy to dream about the “perfect” church―a church that sings just the right songs set to just the right music before the pastor preaches just the right sermon to a room filled with just the right mix of people who happen to agree with you on just about everything. Chances are your church doesn’t quite look like that. But what if instead of searching for a church that makes us comfortable, we learned to love our church, even when it’s challenging? What if some of the discomfort that we often experience is actually good for us? This book is a call to embrace the uncomfortable aspects of Christian community, whether that means believing difficult truths, pursuing difficult holiness, or loving difficult people―all for the sake of the gospel, God’s glory, and our joy. Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community calls for Christians to embrace, rather than avoid, the necessity of grounding their faith in a local church context, however uncomfortable/awkward/frustrating it may be. What if we learned to love churches even when—or perhaps because—they challenge us and stretch us out of our comfort zones?  This book argues that believers who accept the uncomfortable and even awkward aspects of Christianity in the context of the local church—believing difficult truths, embracing sacrifice, pursuing holiness, and loving the people around them—are the ones who will see the church grow most significantly and the gospel advance most powerfully. Brett McCracken is a senior editor for The Gospel Coalition and author of Hipster Christianity: When Church & Cool Collide (Baker, 2010), Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty (Baker, 2013), and Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017). He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, The Princeton Theological Review, Mediascape, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Relevant, IMAGE Journal, Converge, Mere Orthodoxy, ERLC, Canon & Culture and Q Ideas. He speaks and lectures frequently at universities, churches, and conferences. A graduate of Wheaton College and UCLA (M.A. in Cinema & Media Studies), Brett is currently pursuing a master’s in theology at Talbot School of Theology. Brett and his wife Kira live in Santa Ana, California and are active in their local church, Southlands, where Brett serves as a pastor/elder. Brett loves movies, particularly those by Terrence Malick (or those with a Malickean sensibility). Other things Brett enjoys: Marilynne Robinson, the Inklings, Kansas Jayhawk basketball, the Kansas City Royals, reading and writing in coffeeshops, history, art museums, food, hiking, traveling, planning trip itineraries and making things better by editing.

John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Brett McCracken, senior editor for the gospel coalition about his new book, Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbie at 60? Trivial Pursuit at 40? Toy makers navigate midlife (WSJ) What's happening this week in the Nations Capitol? Today is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community ... GUEST Brett McCracken ... senior editor for the gospel coalition and the author of “Hipster Christianity” and “Gray Matter” What does protest look like? This Day in History: December 16, 1773: The Boston Tea Party took place. It was the first significant act of defiance by American colonists which would ultimately lead to the start of the Revolutionary War Satire movie on Jesus draws boycott AND Hallmark Channel reinstates same-sex ads after gay boycott Higher Education, how to love a college student, and how we protest today ... GUEST Vince Burens ... is the President and CEO of the Coalition for Christian Outreach ... Vince has worked for the CCO for 18yrs in different capacities, & lives with his wife & kids in Pittsburgh See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbie at 60? Trivial Pursuit at 40? Toy makers navigate midlife (WSJ) What's happening this week in the Nations Capitol? Today is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community ... GUEST Brett McCracken ... senior editor for the gospel coalition and the author of “Hipster Christianity” and “Gray Matter” What does protest look like? This Day in History: December 16, 1773: The Boston Tea Party took place. It was the first significant act of defiance by American colonists which would ultimately lead to the start of the Revolutionary War Satire movie on Jesus draws boycott AND Hallmark Channel reinstates same-sex ads after gay boycott Higher Education, how to love a college student, and how we protest today ... GUEST Vince Burens ... is the President and CEO of the Coalition for Christian Outreach ... Vince has worked for the CCO for 18yrs in different capacities, & lives with his wife & kids in Pittsburgh See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Joyful Longing of Paul McCartney’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ ... GUEST Brett McCracken is a senior editor at The Gospel Coalition and author of "Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community," "Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism and Liberty," and "Hipster Christianity: When Church and Cool Collide" ... Brett and his wife live in Santa Ana, CA. The Bomb Sniffing Dog. Faith, Freedom & Independence: reflections on the 4th of July ... GUEST Dr Paul Kengor ... professor of political science at Grove City College and executive director of the college’s Center for Vision & Values ... A NY Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, Kengor is also a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. This Day in History: Amelia Earhart & Fred Noonan disappeared ... + World UFO Day: Are we really alone? Good News, Satan Wants to Destroy You! It may sound weird, but knowing we have an enemy is encouraging ... GUEST Derek Rishmawy ... is a doctoral candidate at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. President of Thiel College. GUEST Christiana Holcomb serves as legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a key member of the Center for Christian Ministries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Joyful Longing of Paul McCartney’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ ... GUEST Brett McCracken is a senior editor at The Gospel Coalition and author of "Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community," "Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism and Liberty," and "Hipster Christianity: When Church and Cool Collide" ... Brett and his wife live in Santa Ana, CA. The Bomb Sniffing Dog. Faith, Freedom & Independence: reflections on the 4th of July ... GUEST Dr Paul Kengor ... professor of political science at Grove City College and executive director of the college’s Center for Vision & Values ... A NY Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, Kengor is also a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. This Day in History: Amelia Earhart & Fred Noonan disappeared ... + World UFO Day: Are we really alone? Good News, Satan Wants to Destroy You! It may sound weird, but knowing we have an enemy is encouraging ... GUEST Derek Rishmawy ... is a doctoral candidate at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. President of Thiel College. GUEST Christiana Holcomb serves as legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a key member of the Center for Christian Ministries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Another Empty Conversation - a show that lets you eavesdrop on a conversation about faith and following Jesus. We talk about our faith so you can talk about yours. We're glad you could join us this week. We're half-way through our discussion on Brett McCracken’s book, “Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community.” The first half of the book has been centered around an Uncomfortable Faith. This week is the culmination of these discussions as we dive into Uncomfortable Mission. What is our mission? Many would answer the great commission, but Brett believes we are called to much more than that. Join our conversation and share your thoughts in the comments or on social media. Closing Thoughts That wraps up part 1 of the book. Join us again next week as we discuss Uncomfortable People, the first chapter in part 2 based on an Uncomfortable Church. Until then, live empty, talk faith, and opt-in to following Jesus. We'll catch you on the next episode of Another Empty Conversation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Be sure to check us out on your favorite social network: Facebook: www.facebook.com/emptychurch/ Twitter: twitter.com/EmptyChurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/empty.church/ SoundCloud: @empty-church-1 Tumblr: empty-church.tumblr.com

Welcome back to Another Empty Conversation - a show that lets you eavesdrop on a conversation about faith and following Jesus. We talk about our faith so you can talk about yours. Thanks for joining us this week. We're continuing our series based on Brett McCracken’s book, “Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community.” This week we're discussing the Comforter, the Holy Spirit. Does the Holy Spirit make you uncomfortable? Should He? Join in our discussion by leaving a comment below or connecting with us on social media. It is odd to think that the One who was sent to comfort us could make us uncomfortable. If you have any additional thoughts on this week's discussion, we'd love to hear them. And stay tuned for next week, we'll be talking about the Uncomfortable MIssion. Until then, live empty, talk faith, and opt-in to following Jesus. We'll catch up with you on the next episode of Another Empty Conversation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check us out on your favorite social network: Facebook: www.facebook.com/emptychurch/ Twitter: twitter.com/EmptyChurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/empty.church/ SoundCloud: @empty-church-1 Tumblr: empty-church.tumblr.com

Hello and welcome to Another Empty Conversation - a show that lets you eavesdrop on a conversation about faith and following Jesus. We talk about our faith so you can talk about yours. Thanks for tuning in. This week we continue in our series based on Brett McCracken’s book, “Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community.” Chapter 5 focuses on Uncomfortable Love and the EC crew dives in and discusses love, commitment, and sacrifice. You can join in our conversation by leaving a comment below or connecting with us on social media. Well that's it for this week. Join us again next week as we dive into chapter 6, "Uncomfortable Comforter." Until then, live empty, talk faith, and opt-in to following Jesus. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check us out on your favorite social network: Facebook: www.facebook.com/emptychurch/ Twitter: twitter.com/EmptyChurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/empty.church/ SoundCloud: @empty-church-1 Tumblr: empty-church.tumblr.com

Hello and welcome back to Another Empty Conversation - a show that lets you eavesdrop on a conversation about faith and following Jesus. We talk about our faith so you can talk about yours. Thank you for joining us this week. We are in our 4th week of working our way through Brett McCracken’s book, “Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community.” If you’re just joining us, you can catch up on previous podcasts and blog posts by visiting www.empty.church. Jump in and join the conversation by leaving a comment or connecting with us on social media like Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr. So what does sexuality, the supernatural, and Christian exclusivity have in common? We’re about to find out as we jump into this week’s conversation on Uncomfortable Truths. Closing Thoughts While these conversations may be uncomfortable, they are important to have. So please join our conversation and leave your thoughts in the comments. You can also pick up a copy of Brett McCracken’s book and read along with us. Next week, we’ll be discussing Uncomfortable Love. Until then, live empty, talk faith, and opt-in to follow Jesus and I’ll catch you on the next episode of another empty conversation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check us out on your favorite social network: Facebook: www.facebook.com/emptychurch/ Twitter: twitter.com/EmptyChurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/empty.church/ SoundCloud: @empty-church-1 Tumblr: empty-church.tumblr.com

Hey everyone, welcome back to Another Empty Conversation - a show that lets you eavesdrop on a conversation about faith and following Jesus. We talk about our faith so you can talk about yours. We're glad you’ve joined us this week. For the past couple weeks, we’ve been working our way through Brett McCracken’s book, “Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community.” If you've missed an episode or blog, don't worry; you can catch up at any time by visiting www.empty.church or finding us on a variety of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr. This week we’re focusing on uncomfortable holiness. So join us as we jump right into Another Empty Conversation. Closing Thoughts. That's it for this week. Share with us in the comments below why you think holiness is uncomfortable and join us next week as we’ll be talking about uncomfortable truths. Until then, live empty, talk faith, and opt-in to follow Jesus and I’ll catch you on the next episode of another empty conversation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to check us out on your favorite social network: Facebook: www.facebook.com/emptychurch/ Twitter: twitter.com/EmptyChurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/empty.church/ SoundCloud: @empty-church-1 Tumblr: empty-church.tumblr.com

Colin Smith interviews pastor and author Brett McCracken about his book “Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community” (published September 30, 2017) at the 2017 Gospel Coalition Conference. Brett McCracken is a writer and journalist based in Southern California. He currently works as managing editor for Biola University’s Biola Magazine and is pursuing a master’s in … Continue reading "Brett McCracken"