Rightly Raising REFORMED Rebels: NSA Controversy & Cultivating Culture | Podcast for Cultural Reformation

Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation

On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Ezra fellow Dr. Michael Thiessen and Canadian Director Pastor Nate Wright wade into the latest controversy concerning the latest New St. Andrews College AD and Johnny Cash's famous (infamous?) hand gesture. This leads them to discuss the importance of setting a culture in churches and other institutions. They explore the role of pastors as cultural architects and the impact of culture on various aspects of church life. In an age of radical unbelief, how do we raise reformed rebels? Tune in to find out.

Episode Resources: New Saint Andrews College: https://nsa.edu/; New Saint Andrews AD [WARNING! VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED!]: https://nsa.edu/blog/the-men-we-want-and-need;

CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Welcome 2:06 Setting Church Culture 06:43 NSA AD Controversy 10:30 Thoughts?: Mike's Concerns 15:32 Thoughts?: Nate's Rebuttal 21:09 Mike: Need for a Culture of Dialogue, Repentance in a Vulgar Age 25:25 Nate: The Serrated Edge & Colourful Biblical Language & the Need to Fight Effeminacy 30:20 The Presence of Christ Conference (Oct.31-Nov.2) AD 31:18 Navigating Controversy & Disagreement Through Dialogue 39:59 Navigating Our Cultural Moment with Biblical Wisdom & Discernment 52:32 Ezra's Culture & Programming 01:08:50 Wrap-up 01:08:59 Outro

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