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Recent Episodes
Why Americans Read Less (& Why We Should Care More)
00:59:04 | 05-31-2023
Well-read? Well, that’s dead. But is it true? Are Americans really reading far less today than in the past? According to recent polls, the answer is yes. Research shows that the current median for American adults is reading five books per year, with half of adults reading less than that. But why are we reading less? And why does it matter? On today’s episode, fellow bookworms Keith and Patrick give a quick cultural analysis of the ways that lower literacy rates are impacting both the culture and the church. They describe oral cultures of the past, citing that America is neither an oral nor a literary culture, but that the digital era has forever changed the way that we take in information. And how should the church respond, particularly Christian leaders? The two end with some practical tips, giving suggestions for why, what, when, and how to read more. Listen now! Help us help people find great churches!Does your church choose truth over tribe? Tell us about it!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe Book Bonus Resources from the Book Subscribe to the TOT Newsletter Buy the A Framework for Understanding Poverty BookBuy the Unreached Book
Remembering Tim Keller and What He Taught Us About Ministry with Collin Hansen
01:02:00 | 05-24-2023
Millions have been impacted by Tim Keller’s ministry. But which people and what events shaped his own thinking and spiritual growth? That’s what Collin Hansen seeks to uncover in his book, Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Influence. Today, Patrick sits down with Collin to discover what we can all learn from one of the 21st century’s most influential church leaders. You’ll hear Collin explain his relationship with Tim Keller and share what he’s like in person (and how he’s unlike many of today’s preachers with much brasher, in-your-face personalities). Plus, what’s the difference between leadership and management, and how has Keller figured out the right balance? Are critiques of Keller fair? And most importantly, what can we learn from Tim Keller’s character and philosophy of ministry for doing our own ministry in a postmodern, post-Christian world? Listen now! Help us help people find great churches!Does your church choose truth over tribe? Tell us about it!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe Book Bonus Resources from the Book Subscribe to the TOT Newsletter Buy the Timothy Keller Book
The Sex Book That Broke the (Christian) Internet with Joshua Butler
01:00:57 | 05-17-2023
Joshua Butler’s book on sex, Beautiful Union, has recently become the center of a growing Twitter debacle with many critics calling his work harmful. In it, Josh issues a call for Christians to reclaim sex from the purity culture narrative and, instead, understand sex as a window into God’s story of redemption. Today, Patrick sits down with Josh to give him a chance to explore the book’s themes further and respond to some of its harshest critiques. You’ll hear Josh explain his upbringing, his goals in writing this book, and his take on purity culture. He explains God’s intended beautiful purpose for sex as an act that was made to point to greater things. Plus, hear him address some of the book’s critiques, such as: Is referring to sex as an icon of divine reality really appropriate? Was his language too graphic? Does his way of thinking inadvertently mischaracterize a woman’s role in sex? Listen now! Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe Book Bonus Resources from the Book Does your church choose truth over tribe? Tell us about it!Subscribe to the TOT Newsletter Buy the Beautiful Union Book
Remixing Religion with Tara Isabella Burton
01:04:29 | 05-10-2023
“Participation in mainstream religion has plummeted, but Americans have never been more spiritually busy.” That’s how author Tara Isabella Burton describes today’s shifting religious landscape in her book, Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World. Today, she joins Patrick to discuss this phenomenon which she refers to as “remixed spirituality,” or the pick-and-choose model of religion that’s driven by our intuitions over our institutions. You’ll hear Tara explain how much of today’s bespoke religions are designed around personal freedom and self-expression. But would Jesus have been pro-self-care? Is society really a cage that must be rejected? And whether we realize it or not, have we let this thinking slip into our understanding of Christianity? Listen now!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe Book Bonus Resources from the Book Subscribe to the TOT Newsletter Buy the Strange Rites Book
The Gospel of Artificial Intelligence? with Love Thy Neighborhood Podcast
00:58:15 | 05-03-2023
Oh my bot! This episode is a first of its kind! This week, we teamed up with the podcast, Love Thy Neighborhood, to talk about whether or not artificial intelligence can be subverted for Gospel purposes. If you’re not already familiar, Love Thy Neighborhood is a narrative-style podcast that explores discipleship and missions for modern times. In this episode, Patrick joins the LTN team to discuss AI in depth: how it works, how it’s shaping our world, and how it’s impacting the faith lives of real-world Christians. You’ll hear stories from several guests detailing AI gone wrong, AI gone right, and whether or not AI can help us have a meaningful relationship with Jesus. Ultimately, we must ask ourselves: What are the problems associated with AI? And can we genuinely use it for good? Listen now! Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe Book Bonus Resources from the Book Subscribe to the TOT Newsletter Listen to the Love Thy Neighborhood Podcast
Time Management is a Myth with Oliver Burkeman
00:49:25 | 04-26-2023
4,000 weeks. That’s all we get. And that’s assuming you live 76 years which obviously isn’t a guarantee. According to Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, there’s immense value in finally arriving at this realization: life isn’t as long as we think it is. So, what should we do about it? Squeeze every imaginable thing we can into every single day? Burkeman believes in a better way. Today, he and Keith discuss: Why do humans have such a hard time living in the present? Why do we crave busyness? What makes our life meaningful, and how can we practically decide to do things that matter? What’s the lie behind time management and the promise of efficiency? And how do Christians and non-Christians approach these questions differently? Listen as Burkeman explains why it’s so crucial to live in the present and accept our mortality and finitude.Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe Book Bonus Resources from the Book Subscribe to the TOT Newsletter Buy the Four Thousand Weeks BookBuy The Antidote Book