Tag Archive for: Tim Keller

Beware of People-Pleasing Christians – Plus Q&A

We were made to be the “salt and light” of the world, but if you find yourself getting too much praise from the culture are you really living your life for Christ? Last week, Frank tackled the subject of calling out shepherds that we know are in the wrong (be it theological, political, etc.). For this midweek episode, he continues the conversation by citing an article by Bill Dembski which explores passages in the New Testament that get into the promise of persecution and the dangers of being liked too much by the world.

Frank will also address listener questions on the topics of creation, including: Is the universe expanding AND contracting like an accordion? And how can we be confident that creation actually had a beginning? All this and more will be discussed in this follow-up midweek podcast episode!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

BILL DEMBSKI’S ARTICLE: The Scandal of Elite Evangelical Compromise
WASHINGTON STAND REPORT: Evangelicals ‘More Likely to be Shaped by Culture Than to Influence It’

 

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Is It Wrong for Christians to Call Out Shepherds?

Should we criticize our fellow Christians? And when, if ever, is it appropriate to call out trusted pastors when they get something wrong? Contending for the faith can sometimes be seen as divisive, so how do you discern when to speak up and when to remain silent?

Megan Basham’s new book, ‘Shepherds for Sale‘ continues to spark controversy and this week, some of the controversy is coming Frank’s way! In this podcast episode, Frank responds to an email from a pastor and loyal listener who took offense to Frank and Megan’s criticism of the late pastor (and one of Frank’s favorite preachers) Tim Keller in a previous podcast episode. During the discussion, Frank will answer questions like:

  • Which issues should Christians publicly call out?
  • Where did Tim Keller go wrong politically, and was it reasonable for Megan to mention him in the book?
  • Did Tim Keller pull a “bait and switch” on Kirsten Powers? And what did her article reveal about her “Christian” worldview?
  • Why is it essential for pastors to discuss controversial cultural issues in church?
  • Is it fair to equate life and death laws with welfare laws?

Listen as Frank uncovers why the seeker-sensitive church model might be doing more harm than good, leaving both Christians and non-Christians confused. He’ll also dive into the real purpose of government and what it reveals about the true extent of human depravity. And next week, get ready for more as he continues the conversation about calling out beloved pastors, shepherds, and other Christians who occasionally stumble and misrepresent the essential teachings of Christ.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

FRANK’S BLOG POST: He Gets Us, But Do We Get Him?
KIRSTEN POWERS’ ARTICLE: My Complicated Feelings About Tim Keller
MARK TOOLEY’S ARTICLE: Church Transparency?
TIM KELLER’S Series of Political Tweets in April 2022
STEVEN BEGAKIS’ ARTICLE: Tim Keller is Wrong About Abortion

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Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical (ENCORE) | with Tim Keller

How can you help secular people make sense of God? Cultural, emotional, and volitional obstacles often stand in the way of belief for skeptics, even when they are presented with reasonable arguments. How can we address those obstacles to move the skeptic towards faith in Christ?

In this special edition ENCORE podcast episode, Frank interviews world renowned pastor and best-selling author, Dr. Timothy Keller, who recently passed away from pancreatic cancer. Recorded back in 2016, Dr. Keller discusses his book ‘Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical’, which includes essential truths that are still relevant for both Christians and skeptics today. This is not your typical apologetics book, because it does more than provide factual evidence for the truth of Christianity. It aims to awaken the sense of transcendence that most of us have latent in our intuitions and desires—meaning, satisfaction, freedom, hope, justice (or a moral compass), and an identity grounded in something stable, something eternal.

While we mourn the passing of Dr. Keller, we are truly grateful for the legacy he leaves behind. His contributions to the Church at large and Christian apologetics remain relevant and are sure to have a lasting impact on future generations.

Memoriam for Tim Keller: https://bit.ly/3MXMlrS

Buy Tim’s book: https://a.co/d/c7JrbG1

Sermons by Tim Keller: https://bit.ly/3IJojP0

 

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Is it wrong to impose religious beliefs in politics?

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Frank thoroughly examines a comment by Rachel Bird posted on the New York Times comments section of Tim Keller’s latest article. He dissects the comment and answers the following question: Is it wrong to impose religious beliefs in politics?

Here’s the comment by Rachel:

“As a strong believer in the separation of Church and State, I believe that religion has no place in political discourse. I am sick and tired of so-called Christians and other faith-based groups. using their religious beliefs to influence public policy. You want to pray. Fine. Go to church. You want to live your life in accordance with some religious belief. Fine. Do it in the privacy of your home. But, do not use your religious belief to argue that your right to free speech is infringed upon when you are asked to bake a cake for a same sex couple, provide birth control under your company’s health insurance plan, deny science, etc. In short, do not use your religious beliefs to deny my right to live as I see fit. To influence public policy which denies millions of women, minorities, and children, access to health care, abortion, voting rights, civil rights. I am simply fed up with the hypocrisy to the so-called religious people in this country preaching to the rest of us who simply want to live our lives freely and openly without the burden of dealing with someone’s else’s gods foisted upon us.”

-Rachel Bird

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