• S3 E42: Matt Tebbe: Politics as Christian Practice

  • Oct 9 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
  • Podcast

S3 E42: Matt Tebbe: Politics as Christian Practice

  • Summary

  • takeaways

    • The current political and cultural moment in the United States is characterized by the erosion of trust in democracy and the weaponization of fear and anger.
    • Apocalyptic language is used in political discourse to create a sense of urgency and to rally support, but it often hinders productive conversations and solutions.
    • Economic realities, such as rising prices and income inequality, are often blamed on political leaders, but the underlying problems are complex and require systemic changes.
    • The current economic system is profit-centered, prioritizing growth and wealth accumulation over human flourishing. This has led to the exploitation of resources and the neglect of social services.
    • Building a more egalitarian and pluralistic society requires a shift in values, prioritizing love, faith, and truth over domination, coercion, and control. Evaluate economic policies based on their impact on real people's lives
    • Pastors can address political issues from the pulpit while maintaining the separation of church and state
    • Being politically engaged is a responsibility as a Christian
    • Take care of yourself and pay attention to your body's response to fear and anxiety
    • Hold onto truth and challenge misinformation
    • Be open to change and willing to repent

    Chapters

    • Introduction and Recap
    • New Beginnings and Church Expansion
    • Interpreting the Political Cultural Moment
    • The Weaponization of Fear and Anger
    • The Impact of Apocalyptic Language
    • Blaming Economic Realities on Political Leaders
    • The Profit-Centered Economic System
    • Shifting Values for a More Egalitarian Society
    • The Impact of Economic Policies
    • The Role of Pastors in Addressing Politics
    • Being Politically Engaged as a Christian
    • Taking Care of Yourself in a Politically Charged Environment
    • Holding onto Truth and Challenging Misinformation

    Links:

    https://gravitycommons.com/matt-tebbe/

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gravity-leadership-podcast/id1356585852

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    All Music for this episode composed by Axeltree

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