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Navigating Christianity and politics - Part 1
Description
In this first episode of a special eight-episode series called “Politics discerned differently,” Dr. Turman and Dr. Denison discuss the importance of understanding and engaging in politics from a biblical perspective, the role of Christians in political discourse, and how to maintain faith and civil responsibility during this unprecedented political season.
They also talk about the historical context of democracy, the moral foundations of politics, and practical ways to balance political engagement with spiritual growth. This conversation is designed to equip and encourage Christians in navigating today's political landscape.
Topics
- (01:13): Historical Context and Personal Reflections
- (05:09): Denison Forum's Mission and Vision
- (06:22): Discerning Politics Biblically
- (11:30): Christianity and Democracy: A Complex Relationship
- (22:08): Principles for Christian Political Engagement
- (28:35): Politics as a Reflection of Culture
- (35:09): Political Denominationalism and Partisanship
- (39:45): Balancing Political Engagement and Spiritual Life
- (42:46): The Impact of Media and Social Consumption
- (45:27): Healthy Political Engagement for Christians
- (51:51): Understanding Winning in a Democratic Republic
- (57:15): The Stakes of the Upcoming Election
Resources
Related Denison Forum Podcasts:
- How to be a good citizen of heaven and America: A conversation with Jim Denison
- An invitation to “The After Party”: Reframing Christian engagement in politics with David French and Curtis Chang
- Why must Christians be civil in uncivil times?
- When politics get extreme, what should Christians do? A conversation with Tim Alberta
Related Denison Forum articles & resources:
- Respectfully, I Disagree by Dr. Jim Denison - Audiobook - Audible.com
- Respectfully, I Disagree (E-Book) From
- The lost art of civility • Denison Forum
- Election 2024: Discern politics differently
- With a contentious election looming, our lack of trust could be our undoing
- How can Christians respond redemptively to election turmoil?
- How the church can weather oncoming political storms
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