Ideology

In Episode 22, Mick & Drew finish up a 2-part reflection on the end times.  Here they evaluate the attitude of the church in light of Jesus' eventual return and the call for the church to look forward with joy and to live faithfully and compassionately in the meantime.   Questions, comments, suggestions?  Email us at ideologypc@gmail.com 

In Episode 21, Drew and Mick begin a two-week discussion on eschatology.  In light of the geopolitical events of 2020, there has been an uptick in conversations regarding the end times among some Christians.  Are we in the end times?  What should the believer's posture be in light of the biblical teachings on the topic?  And what are the various viewpoints?  Take a listen...

In Episode 20, Drew and Mick assess the needed posture of the church as we continue to move into 2021.  This episode is part 2 of a discussion that began in our Jan 8th episode on the need for presence and weakness in 2021.   Questions, comments, suggestions?  Email us at ideologypc@gmail.com

In Episode 19, Drew interviews Mick concerning his book, The Father's Heart, and how knowing God as Father serves as the baseline for making sense of the world.  As always, feel free to send in comments, suggestions, feedback, etc. to ideologypc@gmail.com

In Episode 18, Drew continues our in-depth analysis of renewalist (or charismatic) theology.  In what ways does a robust pneumatology serve as the antidote to anemic spirituality?  In what ways have the abuses and excesses skewed modern conceptions of the Holy Spirit?  Take a listen to find out.   Questions, comments, suggestions?  Email us at ideologypc@gmail.com

In Episode 17, Mick and Drew pause to reflect on this week's events in DC and how the church can respond as we pivot into 2021.  How do Jesus' admonitions in the Beatitudes affect how we think about our activity this year?  Listen in to hear more. Questions, thoughts, suggestions, feedback?  Email us at ideologypc@gmail.com

Happy New Year!  In Episode 16, Drew takes us into an in-depth analysis of renewalist (or charismatic) theology.  In what ways does a robust pneumatology serve as the antidote to anemic spirituality?  In what ways have abuses and excesses skewed modern conceptions of the Holy Spirit?  Take a listen to find out.   Questions, comments, suggestions?  Email us at ideology...

Merry Christmas!  In Episode 15, Mick & Drew reflect for a moment on the profound significance and implications of the miracle of the incarnation - the ultimate reason we celebrate this season.   Listen in and may you marvel anew at the magnificence of God this Christmas.   Feel free to email us with comments, questions, suggestions, etc. at ideologypc@gmail.com

In Episode 14, Drew & Mick continue to explore Liberation Theology and where it might align with and depart from orthodoxy and orthopraxy, as well as how it is influencing our everyday thinking on social issues and the church. You can reach us with thoughts, comments, questions, feedback, suggestions, etc. at ideologypc@gmail.com // Like what you found here?  Feel free to rate, comment, s...

In Episode 13, Drew & Mick begin to explore Liberation Theology and where it might align with and depart from orthodoxy and orthopraxy, as well as how it is influencing our everyday thinking on social issues and the church.   You can reach us with thoughts, comments, questions, feedback, suggestions, etc. at ideologypc@gmail.com // Like what you found here?  Feel free to rate, commen...

In Episode 12, Mick and guest co-host Joshua Jones explore the origins and purpose of technology, where it has been leveraged for harmful purposes, and in what ways it can be utilized by the believer in constructive ways.  How can technology be used with wisdom to fulfill God's purpose?  How is it affecting our relationships and our future?  Take a listen to find out.   As alwa...

In Episode 11, Drew and Mick host Dr. Christina Crenshaw, a lecturer at Baylor University in the humanities and social sciences, as together they discuss the roots and implications of critical theory in the life of the believer.  How do notions of power differentials in society impact the modern understanding of sin?  In what way does critical theory overlap with the Christian ethic and...

In Episode 10, Mick & Drew explore the need to be formed biblically against the backdrop of the competing belief systems - or mental maps - of our day.  Take a listen to hear more behind the notion of understanding the reality from the outside-in and how to frame reason and experience through the scriptures and church history.   Questions, comments, suggestions?  Email us at ide...

In Episode 9, Drew & Mick reflect on where we stand as a nation at the end of election week and discuss three potential traps for believers to avoid when it comes to our approach to politics.  Take a listen to find out more.   As always, please feel free to reach out to us with comments, questions, suggestions, etc. at ideologypc@gmail.com // Like what you found here?  Feel free...

In Episode 8, Mick & Drew pause the conversation about ideas to briefly reflect on the practical implications these various thought experiments have on our lives as believers, offering five suggestions to help us anchor ourselves in Christ amid the ideological complexity of our day.   If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, please email us at ideologypc@gmail.com // Like what...

In Episode 7, Mick and Drew discuss Harvard researchers Robert Kegan & Lisa Lahey's work on adult cognitive development and the implications their insights have for navigating the ideological warfare so prevalent in our society today.  In addition, Mick offers some suggestions for how to have healthy dialogue - and especially in these days leading up to the election.   We'd love to h...

In Episode 6, Drew & Mick evaluate popular frameworks regarding the church's posture relative to the broader culture.  Is the church in opposition?  Are we supposed to be relevant?  Does the church need to withdraw from culture in order to maintain a measure of purity? Listen in to catch the dialogue surrounding these questions and more.   Additionally, we'd love to hear fr...

In Episode 5, Drew & Mick unpack the idea that human interaction creates a system that defines reality for further human interaction and that what we consider to be common sense is actually the by-product of social construction.  What are the implications for us as believers?  What is at stake for the church at large?  Take a listen to find out! Questions, comments, suggestions?...

In Episode 4, Mick and Drew discuss teleology - or the study of purpose - and how this gives rise to notions of good and evil.  What does it mean to live a good life?  This question can only be answered once we understand the meaning of life in its broadest sense.    Take a listen to hear an answer to that thorny question within the context of the Christian narrative.  Que...

In Episode 3, Drew asserts that the coming of God's Kingdom on the earth in the person of Jesus was by nature a threat to the existing systems of power and that the Christian's notion of authority has to take into account Jesus' claim to be a King.   Will we co-opt the language of the Kingdom to support a counterfeit agenda?  Will we try to live as self-sovereign individuals?  Or wi...

In Episode 2, Drew & Mick compare and contrast the secular & Christian narratives along the lines of origin, meaning, morality, and destiny.  They do this as a way of explaining the prevalence of individualism, naturalism, and humanism - the dogmas of the modern American religion. Questions, comments, suggestions?  Email ideologypc@gmail.com // Like what you found here?  Fee...

In Episode 1, Drew and Mick explore the idea that all of life is governed by certain belief systems - that there is no such thing as religious neutrality. Questions, comments, suggestions?  Email ideologypc@gmail.com // Like what you found here?  Feel free to rate, comment, subscribe, and/or share. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy this episode!