Faith in the Public Square in the Era of Trump with Miroslav Volf

Homebrewed Christianity

Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.6 • 612 Ratings

🗓️ 1 February 2017

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Today we are speaking with the one and only, Miroslav Volf. Miroslav is one of the coolest theologians around. He is author of Exclusion and Embrace, a trilogy of books reflecting on politics, religion, and culture: A Public Faith, Flourishing, and Public Faith in Action. note: This was recorded near the end of Trump's first week as President, before the executive order was public. In the interview, we discuss: the situation today for the church globally and politically cultural deafness the religious and secular forms of nihilism today relationship of Christian identity and American identity Plus, Miroslav gives us insight into our current predicament and all the questions and anxieties being raised as a result, advice for people who have this intense outrage at injustice but are finding it challenging to even seek reconciliation or understanding with other members of the body of Christ, and the temptations the church faces today. Make sure to follow him on twitter and check out yale.edu/faith Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:29.9	I'm having a zesty drink.
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1:53.4	So, anyway, I know, today we're going to talk to Miroslav Wolf.
1:58.0	And Miroslav Wolf is kind of like one of the coolest, almost awesome
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