Tim Keller: Life, Death, and Legacy with Lecrae, Pete Wehner, Krish Kandiah | Christian Witness in a Culture War

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🗓️ 2 June 2023

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Join us on Unbelievable presented by Ruth Jackson as we delve into the extraordinary life and work of the late Dr. Timothy J. Keller, a humble yet ambitious church leader who shaped faith in the modern world. Tim Keller's impact extends far beyond his time, as he fearlessly explored the intricate relationship between faith and culture. With City to City, and other nonprofit organisations he spearheaded, and as the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan alongside his wife Kathy, Keller seamlessly integrated ancient wisdom into the fabric of the modern city. With his quiet confidence and lack of defensiveness, he made faith thrilling and relevant, captivating hearts with timeless truths. As he neared the end of his journey, Keller taught us about death and dying well. He also shared invaluable advice from the book of Jeremiah: to live on the razor's edge, embrace audacious faith; invest rather than simply consume, leaving a lasting impact on others; and let go of the pursuit of reputation, recognising the fleeting nature of worldly acclaim. Unbelievable? discusses the life of Tim Keller, his style and impact, the question of suffering, how he refused to be drawn in but navigated the culture wars, and the wisdom he leaves through his many books. Unbelievable? show host Ruth Jackson is joined by three guests who knew and worked with Keller. Lecrae, Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist and actor; Dr. Krish Kandiah, author and social activist; and Pete Wehner, journalist and senior fellow at Trinity Forum all offer candid insights into the profound ways Keller impacted their lives both personally and through his extensive body of work. As always let us know what you think! We love to hear from you so get in touch if you have stories to share. And enjoy this edition of Unbelievable as we honour Tim Keller life and legacy and the far-reaching influence of his ministry. • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

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0:00.0	He was a person of deep convictions but not hard edges.
0:05.0	Honestly, I think his temperament is an eight temperament helped him.
0:08.0	He was not someone drawn to conflict.
0:10.0	He was by nature, I think, a peacemaker, a bridge builder.
0:14.0	The world of music, entertainment, and hip hop,
0:17.0	and also just the disenfranchised community that I came from,
0:21.0	there weren't a lot of people who were speaking to that in a very thoughtful way.
0:27.0	And Tim Keller's words and his writings on, you know,
0:31.0	connecting with people who had various different views and beliefs
0:35.0	were just incredibly challenging a gift to me.
0:39.0	It's often said in order to explain something simply,
0:42.0	you have to understand something you've found here.
0:45.0	And that was true for Tim in that he had a big brain, he had a big heart,
0:49.0	but he never felt like he was showing off.
0:58.0	You are listening to Unbelievable, the show that aims to get you thinking.
1:01.0	I'm Ruth Jackson and our guest today, a Grammy award-winning rapper, La Cray,
1:05.0	author and social activist, Dr. Krish Kandaya, and former White House staffer, Peter Wainer.
1:11.0	Before we hear from those guests, just a quick reminder to visit PremierUnbelievable.com
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1:18.0	And do get in touch to let us know your thoughts, unbelievable at premier.org.uk.
1:23.0	But now for today's show.
1:26.0	Hello and welcome to Unbelievable, the show that gets Christians and non-Christians
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