Cultural Engagement: Not Under, Nor Siloed, But With

05/29/24 • 36 min

Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:

Robert Guerrero: Director of the Latino Initiative of City to City in North America and the Caribbean

Caleb Campbell: Lead Pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church, Phoenix, AZ

“Be in the world but not of it...” In this episode, we confront the oversimplification of this commonly quoted verse and explore the multifaceted nature of cultural engagement. Our guests, Robert and Caleb, shed light on the necessity of examining not only Jesus’ teachings but also the entirety of God’s narrative, beginning with the Creation in the Old Testament.

Robert and Caleb navigate through this complex topic with compassion and confidence, emphasizing the often overlooked aspects of confession, community, and ethnic culture in the conversation on cultural engagement. Together, we aim to paint a more holistic picture of how we might faithfully embody the essence of the Lord’s prayer: “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

Join us as we seek to embrace and apply these principles in our own unique contexts.

This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Robert and Caleb. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Cultural Engagement here.

To Be Continued... is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.

To learn more, visit redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC.

Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:

Robert Guerrero: Director of the Latino Initiative of City to City in North America and the Caribbean

Caleb Campbell: Lead Pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church, Phoenix, AZ

Join us as we seek to embrace and apply these principles in our own unique contexts.

This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Robert and Caleb. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Cultural Engagement here.

To Be Continued... is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.

To learn more, visit redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC.

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Movements: Working Across Lines of Difference

Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:

Dennae Pierre: V.P. Movement Strategic Services Redeemer City to City, Co-director of CTC North America and a Co-director for The Crete Collective and the Surge Network

Adi: Content and Training Catalyst, location undisclosed for security

Cultural movements often emerge when there's a groundswell of unified voices rallying around a cause. From the fervor of Occupy Wall Street to the empowering momentum of #MeToo, numerous movements have left indelible marks on their respective eras.

But amidst these broader cultural shifts, is there room for the church to engage? What about movements originating from within the church itself? And how can we, as a community of believers, unify to advance gospel-centered initiatives within our own neighborhoods and beyond?

In today's episode, we delve into the hallmarks of gospel movements within the church—exploring their essence, their impact, and how we can actively participate in them. Drawing from their own experiences of catalyzing change, Dennae and Adi identify the key characteristics of a gospel movement and offer insights into how we can contribute. At the heart of their discussion lies the vital role of friendship, both in fostering genuine connection, and in driving collaborative efforts toward meaningful transformation.

Tune in to this insightful conversation and discover how you can be part of igniting and sustaining gospel movements within and beyond your community.

This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Dennae and Adi. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Movements here.

To Be Continued... is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.

To learn more, visit https://redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC.