Resisting Political Idolatry: Loyalty to Jesus in a Politically Divided World - w/ Dr. Timothy Gombis
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🗓️ 15 April 2024
⏱️ 73 minutes
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Summary
Discover how to navigate the complexities of modern politics without compromising your loyalty to Jesus. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford are joined by Pauline scholar Dr. Timothy Gombis to delve into Paul's vision of the church as a political entity embodying the politics of the cross. Together, they unpack the dangers of partisanship, the allure of political idolatry, and the call for Christians to engage in a different kind of politics rooted in the kingdom of God.
Key Takeaways:
- The Church as a Distinct Political Community – Understanding that the church's politics are shaped by the cross, emphasizing service, love, and justice over power and control.
- Identifying and Resisting Political Idolatry – Recognizing how allegiance to political parties can become idolatrous and detract from our primary loyalty to Jesus.
- Fostering Unity Amidst Political Diversity – Exploring practical ways to maintain unity within the church community when members hold diverse political views.
- Emphasizing Local Engagement – Encouraging believers to focus on local action and community involvement as tangible expressions of the church's mission.
- Protecting Our Imaginations – Discussing how to guard against media-driven anxiety and distraction, allowing us to remain centered on Christ and the needs around us.
Guest Highlights:
Dr. Timothy Gombis – A renowned New Testament scholar and host of the "Faith Improvised" podcast, Dr. Gombis offers deep insights into how Paul's teachings can guide the church's political engagement today, urging Christians to embody the politics of Jesus rather than conforming to worldly patterns.
Resources Mentioned:
- "Faith Improvised" Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-improvised/id1525125614
- Books by Timothy Gombis:
- "The Righteous Mind" by Jonathan Haidt – Link
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Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hey folks, this is Tim Stafford. Just giving you a little heads up. This was a, man, we got hit on all sides on this episode. |
| 0:09.4 | We have construction problems. We got sick kid interruptions and we had an audio issue right in the middle that I ended up being able to fix, but I didn't know that in real time |
| 0:22.1 | while we were recording, so you'll hear a couple of things repeated just to, uh, they were, |
| 0:27.1 | they were repeated as like a form of insurance to make sure that you guys all got to hear |
| 0:31.8 | the good stuff that Gombus was bringing. So anyway, there's your disclaimers. Without further ado, here we go. |
| 0:53.4 | Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Voxalogy podcast. |
| 0:58.4 | I am joined. |
| 0:59.4 | I'm sandwiched by Tim's today. |
| 1:01.3 | I've got a Gombus and a Stafford. |
| 1:04.5 | We got the country bracketed. |
| 1:06.2 | We got Nashville, Louisville, and Auburn. |
| 1:10.1 | And so great job. |
| 1:12.6 | Gabbas, good morning. |
| 1:15.7 | What's happening? |
| 1:16.4 | I guess it's afternoon to you. |
| 1:17.6 | You're in the Eastern Times. |
| 1:18.4 | Which is nuts. |
| 1:20.0 | Nuts. |
| 1:20.2 | It's only three hours for me. |
| 1:21.5 | Yeah. |
| 1:23.6 | Yeah, I'm spanning time zones. |
| 1:25.5 | I just got back late last night from Seattle. |
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