How does God want His people to deal with power?
Andy Crouch & David Fitch have nuanced ways in which they see God’s invitation to embrace and use power in the world.
The discussion explores topics such as coercive versus creative power, idolatry and injustice, and the pervasive influence of systems like Mammon in modern Christian thought. This candid conversation over the implications of using power in the name of God. From the Genesis narrative and historical stances on ecclesiastical power.
This deep dive aims to unpack the complexities of wielding power within Christendom, ultimately emphasizing a return to true worship and dependence on God as a solution.
Timestamps:
01:36 Introducing Andy Crouch
02:28 Andy Crouch's Journey and Work
03:56 The Crisis in Evangelicalism
05:20 The Theology of Power
10:55 The Creative and Coercive Power
20:02 The Problem of Magic and Mammon
23:54 Introduction to Power Distortion
24:40 Summarizing the Issues of Power
25:23 The Two Powers and Their Origins
26:09 Critique of Andy Crouch's Views
27:02 The Problem with Blurring Powers
29:27 Andy Crouch's Response
34:26 The Role of Coercion in Power
39:00 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps
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