From Culture Wars to Cruciform Identity: Reimagining Christian Engagement - w/ Dr. Timothy Gombis

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Philosophy, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 23 May 2022

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

Discover how moving beyond the culture war mindset and embracing a cruciform identity can transform Christian engagement in a divided world. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford are joined by theologian Tim Gombis to discuss the dangers of enemy-making, redefining Christian identity through the lens of the cross, and how love of neighbor should shape our political actions and relationships.

Key Takeaways:

• The Pitfalls of the Culture War Mentality – Understanding how framing societal issues as "us vs. them" contradicts Jesus' teachings and damages Christian witness.

• Embracing a Cruciform Identity – Reimagining what it means to be Christian by adopting a self-sacrificial posture modeled after Jesus' crucifixion.

• Reorienting Political Participation – How Christians can engage in politics grounded in love of neighbor, especially considering marginalized communities.

• Breaking Free from Enemy-Making – Strategies for overcoming the impulse to define ourselves by what we're against and instead fostering unity and understanding.

• Practical Steps Towards Transformation – Ways the church can become a place of hospitality, healing, and inclusion for all people.

Guest Highlights:

Tim Gombis – A theologian and professor, Tim offers profound insights into the history behind the culture war mindset, the implications of adopting a cruciform identity, and practical advice for Christians navigating a polarized society.

Resources Mentioned:

• John Fea's Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump – Publisher's Website • Michael Gorman's Abortion and the Early Church – [Link] • Ephesians 6 – Paul's teaching on spiritual warfare and the armor of God. • The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) – Mary's song highlighting God's concern for the marginalized.

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Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

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0:00.0	Hey, everybody, welcome to the Voxology podcast, Mike Erie, Tim Stafford.
0:20.3	So glad you're
0:21.0	tuned in today we are still in the middle of wrestling through the just
0:28.1	afterglow of the Pearl Jam episode it has been probably the most
0:33.5	remarkable piece of art ever released ever and we've received one email of affirmation
0:39.0	so thank you lita for affirming our efforts in that regard it was a full day of lamentation that went out
0:45.8	wednesday morning the morning that i was supposed to see them in sacramento for their first show
0:51.6	in sacramento in 21 years. I know, I know.
0:54.4	And they canceled that after.
0:55.5	I know because of COVID.
0:56.7	It was a full Pearl Jam Day.
0:58.6	It was a roller coaster.
0:59.6	Damn you, COVID.
1:00.0	Damn you COVID.
1:00.8	Um, I want to thank, I want to thank Tara and I want to thank Mill, Mill.
1:07.6	Man, I've been mixing up letters.
1:11.0	Will and Marguerite.
1:12.7	Mealy-Wa-K.
1:13.9	Yes.
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1:19.2	Thank you so much.
1:20.1	We're a crowdfunded 501c3.
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