Have western Christians become so comfortable that we no longer exercise faith? How can we renew a radical trust in God's provision and protection without abandoning our wisdom and responsibility?
In this special episode, Aaron and Andy are joined by the well-known missionary and podcaster (and long-time Pod of the Gaps fan!) Simon Guillebaud, who spent many years working in the warzone of Burundi with his wife and young family. Simon recounts the experiences and inspirations that shaped him, and reflects on the challenges and wisdom he has learned along the way in seeking to maintain a truly radical faith in our walk with God.
Resources mentioned:
• Simon's podcast "Inspired": https://simonguillebaud.com/inspired-podcast/
Andy and Aaron's appearances on Simon's podcast...
• "A Message Worth Sharing" (Andy Bannister) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-message-worth-sharing-andy-bannister/id1564089451?i=1000661095014
• "Faith Through Cancellation" (Aaron Edwards) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-through-cancellation-aaron-edwards/id1564089451?i=1000639295085
• Jaron Lanier, "Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now" (London: Vintage Books, 2018)
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Have western Christians become so comfortable that we no longer exercise faith? How can we renew a radical trust in God's provision and protection without abandoning our wisdom and responsibility?
In this special episode, Aaron and Andy are joined by the well-known missionary and podcaster (and long-time Pod of the Gaps fan!) Simon Guillebaud, who spent many years working in the warzone of Burundi with his wife and young family. Simon recounts the experiences and inspirations that shaped him, and reflects on the challenges and wisdom he has learned along the way in seeking to maintain a truly radical faith in our walk with God.
Resources mentioned:
• Simon's podcast "Inspired": https://simonguillebaud.com/inspired-podcast/
Andy and Aaron's appearances on Simon's podcast...
• "A Message Worth Sharing" (Andy Bannister) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-message-worth-sharing-andy-bannister/id1564089451?i=1000661095014
• "Faith Through Cancellation" (Aaron Edwards) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-through-cancellation-aaron-edwards/id1564089451?i=1000639295085
• Jaron Lanier, "Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now" (London: Vintage Books, 2018)
Episode 83 - How Christian is Cultural Christianity?
Pod of the Gaps
55 minutes 58 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 83 - How Christian is Cultural Christianity?
Despite the obvious anti-Christian trajectory of Western society, a growing number of influencers are beginning to see the moral and cultural benefits of Christianity. It could even be said that Christianity is becoming "cool" again!
But is there a danger that people misunderstand Christianity by merely seeing its general moral value? Are such people merely becoming inoculated to true Christianity, ignoring the parts they don't like? How did Christian nations like Britain come about? What might it take to bring them about again? How can churches respond well to this strange cultural moment?
Join Aaron and Andy for another long-awaited episode of Pod of the Gaps!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Justin Brierley, "The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God"
- Kisin, Konstantin, "An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the West"
- "The Unravelling of the West, with Melanie Phillips", The Brendan O'Neill Show, https://bit.ly/3TELcZa
- "In Defence of Christian Britain". https://thatgoodfight.substack.com/p/in-defence-of-christian-britain
- "Christian Britain has always been imaginary". https://theconversation.com/christian-britain-has-always-been-imaginary-its-time-to-teach-children-that-28696
- "Christian preacher assaulted by Islamic mob chanting ‘Allahu Akbar...". https://christianconcern.com/ccpressreleases/christian-preacher-assaulted-by-islamic-mob-chanting-allahu-akbar-wins-10000-pay-out-after-false-arrest-at-speakers-corner/
Pod of the Gaps
Have western Christians become so comfortable that we no longer exercise faith? How can we renew a radical trust in God's provision and protection without abandoning our wisdom and responsibility?
In this special episode, Aaron and Andy are joined by the well-known missionary and podcaster (and long-time Pod of the Gaps fan!) Simon Guillebaud, who spent many years working in the warzone of Burundi with his wife and young family. Simon recounts the experiences and inspirations that shaped him, and reflects on the challenges and wisdom he has learned along the way in seeking to maintain a truly radical faith in our walk with God.
Resources mentioned:
• Simon's podcast "Inspired": https://simonguillebaud.com/inspired-podcast/
Andy and Aaron's appearances on Simon's podcast...
• "A Message Worth Sharing" (Andy Bannister) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-message-worth-sharing-andy-bannister/id1564089451?i=1000661095014
• "Faith Through Cancellation" (Aaron Edwards) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-through-cancellation-aaron-edwards/id1564089451?i=1000639295085
• Jaron Lanier, "Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now" (London: Vintage Books, 2018)
