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Why You Should Avoid Political Idols When Engaging the World Today
FromAs In Heaven
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of As in Heaven, hosts Jim Davis and Mike Aitcheson welcome guest David Platt to discuss the role of political syncretism (taking political positions of neutrality) in dechurching in America. In their conversation, they unpack the ways political syncretism has diminished trust among many in their local church and the broader evangelical church.Episode time stamps:What does it mean to leave the church by politics? (0:55)Idolatry in the church (6:52)Praying for the president (16:50)Make sure the Word is clear and the message is proclaimed (22:26)What role does a pastor play when handing voter guides? (27:07)We live in a different kingdom (32:24)The power of love and compassion (35:43)Love God and others (41:45)Learn more about dechurching alongside Jim Davis and Michael Graham in this 5-session weekly online cohort through The Keller Center.
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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Episode 4 - Michael Aitcheson: Our guest on this episode is Michael Aitcheson. Mike is the senior pastor and planter of Christ United Fellowship (PCA) and is deeply involved in ministering to downtown Orlando. He tells us how he went from playing football at the University of Kentucky to planting churches in Central Florida, and gives us a glimpse of the joys and struggles of starting a church from scratch. He unpacks the story of Division street and some of the historic racial tensions in Orlando, and what it means to shepherd a diverse congregation as a local pastor. Mike is a lovely guy and we were honored to have him on the podcast. by As In Heaven