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In this thought-provoking episode of the Voxology Podcast, Mike and Tim tackle the implications of “thoughts and prayers” in moments of societal crisis to addressing the pervasive dehumanization in modern culture. Mike and Tim challenge listeners to rethink how faith shapes engagement with justice and truth. Through examples like prophetic critique in scripture and the importance of naming reality amidst propaganda, the episode offers actionable insights for embodying Jesus’ teachings in a culture dominated by division and misinformation.

The conversation starts with the pressing challenges of navigating life in a post-truth world while standing for justice and truth. The conversation delves into the intersections of faith and politics, exploring how Christians can respond to cultural issues with cruciformity and humility. Drawing from scripture, theology, and practical insights, the hosts reflect on the role of the church in society, the importance of lamenting injustice, and fostering hope through communal witness.

I. Three Urgent Prophetic Tasks: An Introduction II. Reality amid Ideology III. Grief amid Denial IV. Hope amid Despair V. Living amid Empire as Neighborhood

Walter Brueggemann, Reality, Grief, Hope: Three Urgent Prophetic Tasks (https://ref.ly/logosres/rltygrfhp?ref=Page.p+vii&off=54&ctx=n%0aAcknowledgements%0a+~I.+Three+Urgent+Prop) (Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2014), vii.

https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-shooting?page=11

https://www.theviolenceproject.org/mass-shooter-database/

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmc2201761

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Thank You 00:53 - Tim’s Troubled Times 06:32 - Importance of Communal Witness 19:34 - Thoughts and Prayers Debate 21:58 - Voicemail Insights 25:18 - Podcast Introduction 25:48 - Claim 1: Useless Thoughts and Prayers 27:38 - Claim 2: The Sufficiency of Prayer 29:45 - Faith Without Works is Dead 32:54 - Hypocrisy in Religious Performance 40:06 - Addressing the Sin Problem 43:10 - Gun Violence Statistics 48:45 - Biblical Reference: Luke 22:36 1:00:40 - Action Steps Moving Forward 1:03:11 - Embracing Good Trouble 1:04:59 - Preview of Next Week 1:05:21 - You're Not Alone: Support 1:09:14 - Support the Podcast

As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.

Our Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/VOXOLOGY?ref=shop_sugg_market

Learn more about the Voxology Podcast

Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify

Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon

The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio

Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook

Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre

Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

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Content provided by Voxology, Mike Erre, and Tim Stafford. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Voxology, Mike Erre, and Tim Stafford or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this thought-provoking episode of the Voxology Podcast, Mike and Tim tackle the implications of “thoughts and prayers” in moments of societal crisis to addressing the pervasive dehumanization in modern culture. Mike and Tim challenge listeners to rethink how faith shapes engagement with justice and truth. Through examples like prophetic critique in scripture and the importance of naming reality amidst propaganda, the episode offers actionable insights for embodying Jesus’ teachings in a culture dominated by division and misinformation.

The conversation starts with the pressing challenges of navigating life in a post-truth world while standing for justice and truth. The conversation delves into the intersections of faith and politics, exploring how Christians can respond to cultural issues with cruciformity and humility. Drawing from scripture, theology, and practical insights, the hosts reflect on the role of the church in society, the importance of lamenting injustice, and fostering hope through communal witness.

I. Three Urgent Prophetic Tasks: An Introduction II. Reality amid Ideology III. Grief amid Denial IV. Hope amid Despair V. Living amid Empire as Neighborhood

Walter Brueggemann, Reality, Grief, Hope: Three Urgent Prophetic Tasks (https://ref.ly/logosres/rltygrfhp?ref=Page.p+vii&off=54&ctx=n%0aAcknowledgements%0a+~I.+Three+Urgent+Prop) (Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2014), vii.

https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-shooting?page=11

https://www.theviolenceproject.org/mass-shooter-database/

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmc2201761

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Thank You 00:53 - Tim’s Troubled Times 06:32 - Importance of Communal Witness 19:34 - Thoughts and Prayers Debate 21:58 - Voicemail Insights 25:18 - Podcast Introduction 25:48 - Claim 1: Useless Thoughts and Prayers 27:38 - Claim 2: The Sufficiency of Prayer 29:45 - Faith Without Works is Dead 32:54 - Hypocrisy in Religious Performance 40:06 - Addressing the Sin Problem 43:10 - Gun Violence Statistics 48:45 - Biblical Reference: Luke 22:36 1:00:40 - Action Steps Moving Forward 1:03:11 - Embracing Good Trouble 1:04:59 - Preview of Next Week 1:05:21 - You're Not Alone: Support 1:09:14 - Support the Podcast

As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.

Our Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/VOXOLOGY?ref=shop_sugg_market

Learn more about the Voxology Podcast

Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify

Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon

The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio

Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook

Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre

Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

  continue reading

554 episodes

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