In this third episode of our special eight-episode series called “Being Christian in today’s culture,” Dr. Denison discusses the necessity of faith in Christ as a pillar for biblical flourishing. He answers questions such as:
What is faith? How can a life transformed by faith in Christ transform the culture? What is the difference between religion and morality?
The conversation with Dr. Denison also covers the significance of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to live out their faith, the challenge of maintaining Christian beliefs in an increasingly secular culture, and the practical ways Christians can influence society positively.
For more, read this episode’s accompanying article, “The necessity of personal faith in Christ.”
Topics
(00:31): Introducing the Series: Being Christian in Today's Culture
(02:09): Defining Terms: Equipped vs. Armed
(03:24): The Cultural Warrior vs. Cultural Missionary Debate
(07:28): Exploring Worldviews and Metanarratives
(11:10): The Impact of Technology on Storytelling and Worldviews
(18:02): The Necessity of Faith in Christ for Personal and Corporate Flourishing
(22:06): Understanding Biblical Flourishing in Marriage and Society
(31:08): Exploring the Necessity of Faith in Christ
(34:23): The Role of the Holy Spirit in Empowering Believers
(39:34): The Impact of Faith on Morality and Democracy
(43:52): Christianity's Unique Contribution to Moral Society
(47:19): Navigating Faith in a Pluralistic Society
(53:02): Living Out Faith in Today's World
(01:01:24): Concluding Thoughts on Being Christian in Today's Culture
Resources
Episode Transcript (PDF)
The necessity of personal faith in of Christ
A pathway for becoming culture-changing Christians - Part 1
Live by biblical truth and authority- Part 2
About Dr. Jim Denison
Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries. He speaks biblically into significant cultural issues at Denison Forum. He is the chief author of The Daily Article and has written more than 30 books, including The Coming Tsunami, the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series, and The Fifth Great Awakening.
About Dr. Mark Turman
Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today’s culture.
About Denison Forum
Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.
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