Engaging Culture

Bethel Seminary Dean Peter Vogt has a conversation with theologian David Clark about ways of approaching cultural engagement in a sound biblical and theological manner.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

James Davidson Hunter, Culture Wars (academic source on nature of 'culture war')

 

Andy Stanley, Not In It to Win It: Why Choosing Sides ... Sidelines the Church (pastor speaks to importance of prioritizing the Gospel)

 

Rebecca McLaughlin, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion (competent responses to very contemporary questions about faith)

 

Rebecca McLaughlin, 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity (contemporary questions--identity politics and transgenderism--relevant to teens)

 

David Clark, Dialogical Apologetics: A Person-Centered Approach to Apologetics (advocating for engaging others through respectful dialogue)

 

Benno van den Toren, Kang-San Tan, Humble Confidence: A Model for Interfaith Apologetics (defines the appropriate stance for apologetic engagement)

 

Mary Eberstadt, "Paradoxes of the Secular Revolution" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pki484uEXQ) (a competent example of defending a Christian viewpoint on a social topic without quoting the Bible)

 

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