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560: Michael Wear: The Spirit of our Politics
Luke Norsworthy
Luke Norsworthy
Pastors’ Engagement in Politics: Thought and Practice

Episode Summary

Michael Wear, co-founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life joins the show to discuss The Spirit of our Politics.
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Transcript

Chapters

  • Introducing Michael Weir and his new book on politics
  • Transition from football to discussing the book and politics
  • Exploring the connection between personal identity and political engagement
  • The Division of Church and State: An Interesting Discussion
  • The Christian debate on violence and Jesus’ teachings
  • Politicians dismissing Jesus’ teachings for practicality in politics
  • The logic of compromise creeping into different areas of life
  • Consequences of toxic political culture on personal and social levels
  • Churches driven by political idolatries instead of discipleship
  • Striving to be in politics but not at home in it
  • Christian Politics: From Imposition to Contribution
  • Pastors’ Role: Teaching the Basic Questions of Life
  • Pastors’ Engagement in Politics: Thought and Practice
  • Christians Offering a Different Perspective on Politics
  • Overcoming Challenges in the Conversation

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