"There is as much caution necessary to protect yourself from being politically obsessive as there is the need to reject political apathy."
Today's show will take a look at political engagement as we walk through chapter 9 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." The hope is to explore how Christians can influence culture and be involved in society without idolizing politics. There is a biblical worldview for political engagement in a divided world, and that is what we will discuss. Bring your questions! There will be time for Q&A and callers!
Andrew Walker (PhD in Christian Ethics) serves at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is also the Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. Additionally, he is a fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer, elementary school educator, and former children's ministry leader.
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"There is as much caution necessary to protect yourself from being politically obsessive as there is the need to reject political apathy."
Today's show will take a look at political engagement as we walk through chapter 9 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." The hope is to explore how Christians can influence culture and be involved in society without idolizing politics. There is a biblical worldview for political engagement in a divided world, and that is what we will discuss. Bring your questions! There will be time for Q&A and callers!
Andrew Walker (PhD in Christian Ethics) serves at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is also the Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. Additionally, he is a fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer, elementary school educator, and former children's ministry leader.
A More Compelling Narrative on Sexuality (Culture Study Part 4)
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1 hour 59 minutes 57 seconds
6 months ago
A More Compelling Narrative on Sexuality (Culture Study Part 4)
Andrew and Christian Walker write, "The logic of bodily sex differences helps explain the moral logic of biblical sexual ethics overall. The mandate for sexual relations in Scripture is tied to the design of the body... The end for which the body is organized--namely, reproduction--tells us what sexual actions are proper to the body and which actions are immoral."
If you were to take a poll on the most controversial and delicate biblical views, homosexuality would probably be near the top if not at the very top. Because of this, if we are going to stand in our Christian convictions, then we must know what the Bible teaches and why it teaches it. For those who object to the Christian view, it is equally important for them to understand the what and the why in order to offer an accurate and fair critique.
Today's show will take a look at homosexuality as we walk through chapter 5 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." I've done a few shows on this topic (see below), so I aim to keep the teaching short and get to your calls and questions as soon as possible. Join me for an important conversation!
Content Discussed
0:00 Intro
6:14 Think Well Merch Store!
8:58 A look at future shows
10:33 The cultural narrative based on the Sexual Revolution
18:19 A more compelling Christian narrative
27:55 1st Biblical Principle - Everywhere homosexuality is mentioned in the Bible, it is mentioned critically
29:45 2nd Biblical Principle - The Bible prohibits all forms of homosexuality
34:19 3rd Biblical Principle - The Bible's prohibition against homosexuality is grounded in a creation mandate
38:58 4th Biblical Principle - Jesus affirms the immorality of homosexuality
42:15 5th Biblical Principle - Any identity at odds with Scripture is never fulfilling
49:13 A more authentic community
51:52 LIVE QUESTION: Am I presenting a false choice between biblical marriage and gay marriage?
53:41 LIVE QUESTION: Does the Bible ever look at slavery as an immoral institution?
56:40 LIVE QUESTION: Do you think all sinful acts should be illegal?
58:39 LIVE QUESTION: Has the Bible ever settled any argument? Christians are always disagreeing
1:02:00 CALLER: How do we make sense of Jesus's confusing parables and answers to questions?
1:06:37 CALLER: How do we explain gay penguins? Doesn't nature show that homosexuality is normal? Should gay marriage be legal?
1:39:56 CALLER: Questions on Christopher Yuan and biblical sexuality being oriented toward procreation.
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"There is as much caution necessary to protect yourself from being politically obsessive as there is the need to reject political apathy."
Today's show will take a look at political engagement as we walk through chapter 9 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." The hope is to explore how Christians can influence culture and be involved in society without idolizing politics. There is a biblical worldview for political engagement in a divided world, and that is what we will discuss. Bring your questions! There will be time for Q&A and callers!
Andrew Walker (PhD in Christian Ethics) serves at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is also the Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. Additionally, he is a fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer, elementary school educator, and former children's ministry leader.
