In this episode of Kingdom and Culture, we sit down with Lennox Kalifungwa, a communicator deeply involved in Christian worldview formation and apologetics. Hailing from Zambia and currently based in Moscow, Idaho, Lennox brings a unique global perspective to the discussion. The conversation explores the concept of 'Negative World' as defined by Aaron Renn and asserts that this phenomenon is universal. Lennox argues that the church's current state of apathy and limited theology has contributed to societal chaos, proposing a return to recognizing Christ's sovereignty in all aspects of life. He stresses the need for Christians to be ambitious, build distinct institutions, and engage joyfully and optimistically in cultural transformation. The episode concludes with practical takeaways on how to live and thrive in a negative world, emphasizing the importance of joy, optimism, and robust Christian living. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 03:14 Journey to Moscow 03:34 Connecting with New St. Andrews College 04:34 Podcast and Theme Discussion 05:02 Understanding the Negative World 06:05 Global Perspective on Negative World 08:05 Church's Role in Negative World 12:06 Impact of Secularism and Pietism 13:58 Theology and Cultural Influence 21:05 Practical Steps for Christians 28:04 Ambition and Christian Influence 29:30 Ambition and Risk in Christianity 30:24 Challenges in Third World Countries 30:41 The Role of Ambition in Christendom 31:03 Reformed People and Online Arguments 31:57 Donald Trump's Election and the Church 33:41 Building Christian Institutions 41:10 Countercultural Christianity 48:09 Christian Colonialism and Civilization 53:54 Joy and Optimism in Negative World 56:08 Final Thoughts and Where to Follow Follow Lennox on Substack:https://substack.com/@lennoxkalifungwaThe Flames and Crowns podcast:https://youtu.be/2vlLaDvMLE0?feature=sharedCheck out our Patreon for exclusive interviews with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/kingdomandcultureMerch: https://www.kingdomandculture.org/store