The Good News of the Church, Isn't About How Great the Church is
We don't build the Kingdom Of God
We announce it
We seek it
We recieve it
We bear witness to it
We build for it
What does it mean to truly seek the Kingdom of God? In this episode, the Voxology team explores the profound and practical implications of living in light of Jesus' Kingdom. From understanding the communal and political nature of the Kingdom to discussing themes like cruciformity, justice, and the role of the church in society, this episode unpacks how faith intersects with cultural challenges and societal structures.
Join the conversation as the hosts examine how Jesus' teachings call us to embody a countercultural way of life, rejecting the power of coercion in favor of love, reconciliation, and abundance. Through thoughtful dialogue and personal reflections—like navigating issues of homelessness and the dignity of every human being—they challenge us to see the Kingdom as an expansive, inclusive, and tangible reality breaking into the world today.
How does the church bear witness to this Kingdom? What does "faith and politics" look like lived out? And how do we faithfully resist passivity while embracing Jesus' call to justice and peace? These are just a few of the questions tackled in this engaging and thought-provoking episode.
We encourage and would love discussion as we pursue these questions together! Share your thoughts and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. Let's continue to navigate these important conversations about Christianity, theology, and the transformative power of Jesus' Kingdom in our world today.
The Substack Mike reads from: Evan Wickham
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Catching up with Seth
03:13 - Poem
04:37 - Announcements
08:14 - Moral Numbness
11:26 - Understanding Moral Numbness
12:58 - Author's Message Explained
16:53 - Information Impact on Individuals
20:37 - Community and Salvation
24:00 - The Kingdom of God
26:55 - Good News of the Gospel
30:10 - Hijacking Kingdom Language
34:30 - Understanding the Gospel
35:35 - Concepts of Heaven and Hell
40:56 - Political Reality of the Kingdom
44:40 - The Church's Role in the Kingdom
50:38 - Announcing the Kingdom
52:25 - Seeking the Kingdom
54:14 - Receiving the Kingdom
55:10 - Bearing Witness to the Kingdom
56:09 - Building for the Kingdom
59:54 - The Dumbest Thing in the World
1:03:30 - Birthday Song
1:05:50 - Credits
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