In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Salinas, author of Taking Up the Mantle: Latin American Evangelical Theology in the 20th Century, to explore the fascinating journey of Evangelical theology in Latin America.
Originally from Colombia, Salinas traces the movement’s beginnings under the shadow of Spanish colonial Catholicism, the struggles faced by early Protestant missionaries, and the slow but steady growth of Evangelical communities across the region.
We discuss:
The historical tensions between Catholic dominance and Protestant beginnings.
How foreign missionary agencies shaped—and at times limited—Latin American churches.
The rise of contextualized theology and the push for independence.
Pentecostalism’s explosive growth and its impact on Evangelical identity.
The challenge of globalization and the importance of maintaining a theology rooted in context.
The role of conferences, networks, and publications in building a stronger Latin American voice.
This conversation offers a rich overview of the past, present, and future of Evangelical thought in Latin America, showing how faith in the region has become both resilient and deeply contextual.
