Has Wheaton College, the flagship of evangelical higher ed, gone woke? Concerned parents and alumni have published a letter accusing the school of valuing diversity more than discipleship. Others have responded by defending Wheaton against the unfounded claims of the MAGA mob. What does the controversy reveal about the state of evangelicalism in the U.S.? A new piece by friend of the show, Karen Swallow Prior, explores the relationship between justice and mercy. Does emphasizing one value more than the other explain the rift in the American church? Derwin Gray is back to discuss his new book, “Lit Up With Love.” He explains how evangelism fits into the bigger narrative of the Bible, and how our reconciliation with God impacts our reconciliation with others. Also this week—North Dakota officially rejects the kingship of Jesus.
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0:00 - Show Starts
4:07 - Theme Song
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8:09 - Legal Resolution to Recognize Kingship of Jesus
12:56 - Wheaton Controversy, Russell Vought
18:42 - Wheaton, the Cultural Institution
31:03 - Justice and Mercy
37:05 - The Necessity of Wisdom
41:10 - What is Legalism?
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55:20 - Interview
56:28 - Lit Up With Love
1:00:03 - Appetizer for the New Creation
1:06:11 - Confrontational Evangelism
1:15:10 - The Risk of Loving the Church
1:25:52 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
North Dakota House Rejects “Kingship of Jesus” Resolution:
Mercy and Justice, False Dichotomy
https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/dispatch-faith/justice-mercy-virtues-christianity/
Other resources:
Lit Up with Love: Becoming Good-News People to a Gospel-Starved World by Derwin Gray:
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