Jim Wallace I talk about this and what our biblical responsibility is to engage culture and talk about some faith and science issues as well (click here to listen)
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Soundbites & Slogans –
Our culture operates at the level of soundbites and slogans. Now, I am not suggesting that we keep the conversation at the level of sounbites and slogans, because after all, these are the biggest qeustions in life and they deserve-even demand thoughful answers. However, we have all been in situations where it would have been great to have something helpful to say regarding our Christian convictions when we are put on the spot. Again, I am the guy who loves reading books just for the footnotes. But I hope you find this series helpful to keep important conversations going and to give you confidence to engage others in spiritual conversation.
Think Christianly by Jonathan Morrow (Book Trailer)
What people are saying about Think Christianly:
“As someone who has devoted many years of ministry to teaching Christian worldview. I am thrilled to see dynamic and faithful worldview leaders like Jonathan Morrow stepping to the fore. Think Christianly, in a compelling and accessible way, equips Christians young and old to engage the culture winsomely, intelligently, and with confidence.”
– Chuck Colson, Founder, Prison Fellowship
and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview
and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview
“Think Christianly is a remarkable and important achievement. Written in an interactive and accessible style, it covers an exhaustive range of topics. Indeed, I know of no other book like it in this regard, and it it now the first book to which to turn for learning the specifics of how to think Christianly.”
– J. P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy,
Talbot School of Theology, Biola University,
and author of The God Question
and author of The God Question
“We Christians love to lob rhetorical grenades at the surrounding culture from the safety of our holy huddle. What’s far more difficult—and effective—is to engage the issues of our day with intelligence, moral clarity, and biblical wisdom. That’s exactly what Jonathan Morrow does in Think Christianly. Morrow has a knack for elucidating complex ideas and applying timeless truth to contemporary topics. He’s also done a fine job of gathering top Christian thinkers and presenting their ideas on issues ranging from the role of the Bible to bioethics. Think Christianly is a significant addition to the faith and culture conversation and a readable primer for church leaders. It belongs in the library of every thoughtful Christian.”
– Drew Dyck, Managing editor of Leadership Journal
and author of Generation Ex-Christian:
Why Young Adults are Leaving the Faith…
and How to Bring Them Back (Moody, 2010)
and author of Generation Ex-Christian:
Why Young Adults are Leaving the Faith…
and How to Bring Them Back (Moody, 2010)
Every generation of Christ-followers lives at the intersection of faith and culture; now it’s our turn…
I’m convinced that the Bible doesn’t make us choose between cultivating a thoughtful faith and demonstrating radical love in our world. Yes there is much moral and spiritual confusion today and that brings with it it’s own share of challenges. But it also presents us with some amazing opportunities. So let’s learn to think Christianly and embrace these cultural moments. Let’s engage!
Think Christianly with Jonathan Morrow
Barna Has Released Five Myths about Young Adult Church Dropouts
One thing that stuck out to me was this quote:
“The problem arises from the inadequacy of preparing young Christians for life beyond youth group.” Kinnaman pointed to research findings showing that “only a small minority of young Christians has been taught to think about matters of faith, calling, and culture. Fewer than one out of five have any idea how the Bible ought to inform their scholastic and professional interests. And most lack adult mentors or meaningful friendships with older Christians who can guide them through the inevitable questions that arise during the course of their studies. In other words, the university setting does not usually cause the disconnect; it exposes the shallow-faith problem of many young disciples.”
Unprepared and a Shallow Faith are something we can do something about. But not if the church continues to parrot pop-culture’s “faith as a feeling” mentality and embraces a general “anti-intellectual” posture. (more from Barna)
I go into more detail as to what we can do here.
Think Christianly with Jonathan Morrow
My new book comes out this month!
I am both humbled and deeply encouraged by the endorsements I have received for my new book Think Christianly: Looking at the Intersection of Faith and Culture (releasing later this month). Our culture is asking significant questions and Christians need to engage well with solid, thoughtful, and distinctively Christian answers. That is what I hope this book encourages pastors, Christian leaders, and churches to do (more on that later).
“As someone who has devoted many years of ministry to teaching Christian worldview. I am thrilled to see dynamic and faithful worldview leaders like Jonathan Morrow stepping to the fore. Think Christianly, in a compelling and accessible way, equips Christians young and old to engage the culture winsomely, intelligently, and with confidence.”
– Chuck Colson,
Founder, Prison Fellowship and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview
Founder, Prison Fellowship and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview
“Think Christianly is a remarkable and important achievement. Written in an interactive and accessible style, it covers an exhaustive range of topics. Indeed, I know of no other book like it in this regard, and it it now the first book to which to turn for learning the specifics of how to think Christianly.”
– J. P. Moreland,
Distinguished Professor of Philosophy,
Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and author of The God Question
“We Christians love to lob rhetorical grenades at the surrounding culture from the safety of our holy huddle. What’s far more difficult—and effective—is to engage the issues of our day with intelligence, moral clarity, and biblical wisdom. That’s exactly what Jonathan Morrow does in Think Christianly. Morrow has a knack for elucidating complex ideas and applying timeless truth to contemporary topics. He’s also done a fine job of gathering top Christian thinkers and presenting their ideas on issues ranging from the role of the Bible to bioethics. Think Christianly is a significant addition to the faith and culture conversation and a readable primer for church leaders. It belongs in the library of every thoughtful Christian.”
– Drew Dyck
Managing editor of Leadership Journal and author of Generation Ex-Christian:
Why Young Adults are Leaving the Faith…and How to Bring Them Back (Moody, 2010)
“In a time when truth is distorted and biblical teachings are misunderstood, our commitment to engaging culture must not be compromised. If we are to effectively stand for Christ in a world that is not, we must be equipped. Think Christianly is a much needed resource as we seek to honor God in both what we believe and how we live.”
– Jason Hayes,
Author, Speaker, National Young Adult Ministry Specialist,
LifeWay Christian Resources
“In Future Shock, Alvin Toffler wrote, “Change is avalanching upon our heads and most people are grotesquely unprepared to cope with it.” Toffler wrote in 1970, before personal computers, before the Internet, before 100 cable TV channels! The pace and depth of change has only increased several times over since 1970, and still the evangelical church is unprepared to deal with it. The ideas in Morrow’s book offer hope that we can learn how to bring meaning to today’s dangerous intersection of gospel and culture and view the intersection more as an opportunity than a threat.”
– Andy Seidel,
Executive director of the Howard Hendricks Center for Christian
Leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary
“For several years, Jonathan Morrow has helped me see where my faith and what I read on blogs intersect. He has been an enormous help to me personally, and I’m glad to see that a broader audience can have access to his insights. If there is one thing I have learned as a pastor who works with twentysomethings, it’s this: If we don’t work hard to show how our message intersects with the issues our culture is facing, then they will assume it to be irrelevant. On a large part, that assumption has already been made. Read this book and help reverse that trend.”
– Jonathan Phipps,
Equipping pastor at Fellowship Bible Church, Brentwood, Tennessee
“As a pastor, I know my congregation is both beguiled and beleaguered by Western cultural realities. Neither unthinking assimilation nor unsociable rejection is a biblical option for us. The church must engage culture faithfully, but we must also be shown thoughtful ways how. I welcome any book that helps the church do this, and I am confident my friend Jonathan Morrow’s will.”
– Cole Huffman,
Senior pastor of First Evangelical Church, Memphis, Tennessee
For more about the book and some of the interviews with Christian leaders that are included, click here. Stay tuned!
Think Christianly with Jonathan Morrow