Vision For Life

This week on the Vision for Life Podcast, we continue a theme from the class: how the gospel changes the way we talk politics. Pastor Dave Morlan joins Autumn and Hunter to discuss questions like: What do you do if you have a conviction and would like to persuade others, but you're afraid you'll be met with an angry reaction? What does it look like to pray for politicians you don't support or agre...

In part 3 of our Vision for Life class on Politics, we learn about different "political cultures" inside American Christianity and how these different cultures are causing tension inside the Church.  We ask: In light of our cultural and political differences, how can we talk about politics in a constructive way?  We also take up the subject of voting, using Jesus' famous teaching, "Render to Caesa...

This week on the VFL Podcast, we discuss what it looks like to grow in political awareness–awareness of our own political stories and the issues of our day. Dave and Renee Morlan join Autumn and Hunter. They share insights into their upbringing and how politics were treated in their churches and families. We also discuss the following listener questions: • Should the church provide guidance on pol...

In part 2 of our Vision for Life class on politics we ask: how should Christians engage public politics? We examine several common but misguided ways Christians have tended to engage and craft a more sustainable approach. We also ask: how should teaching in Scripture inform the public policies for which we advocate? Why is wisdom needed for most of our political choices? Presentation: https://stor...

This week, Autumn and Hunter sit down with two Fellowship Denver members, Blythe and Jill, who get to see aspects of state government from the inside. Blythe serves as Chief of Staff to Representative James Coleman, Majority Co-Whip. Jill chairs the board of Colorado Charter School Institute, a state board appointed by the Governor. We discuss questions like: How can government create a platform f...

In part 1 of our Vision for Life class on politics, we look at three foundations from Scripture that help us navigate politics. What do we mean when we say "politics?" Why does God ordain government? What purpose does good government serve? How is the Church also political? Presentation: https://storage.snappages.site/GCSXWC/assets/files/Politics-1-Political-Foundations.pdf Recommended Resource -...