In this episode, we welcome Sean Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, discussing his early formation in a conservative Christian context, the importance of building bridges across divides, and the lessons learned from historical movements like the Confessing Church. They explore the role of the church in democracy, the need to listen to marginalized voices, and the challenges of maintaining a prophetic witness in a polarized society. The conversation emphasizes humility, common ground, and the importance of a compelling vision of Christianity that transcends political divides.

Episode Summary

00:00 Introduction and guest background

02:18 Sean Rowe's formation in conservative evangelical tradition

03:14 Building bridges across political and religious divides

05:43 The importance of humility and common ground

08:51 Lessons from the confessing church in Germany during Nazism

13:36 Practices for opening our eyes to injustice

15:14 Listening to marginalized voices and systemic change

16:26 The church as a load-bearing wall for democracy

18:55 The Episcopal Church's relationship with secular power

23:44 Addressing prejudice and polarization in faith communities

31:45 Reclaiming a compelling Christian witness

In this episode, we welcome Reverend Dr. Mark Turman, who is the executive director of the Denison Forum, which is a ministry that has a commitment to and a passion for equipping believers to navigate today's complex culture with biblical truth.

The Denison Forum is an extensive online ministry. It produces the daily article, a daily email providing biblical perspective on current events. Mark hosts the Faith and Clarity podcast, which is part of the Denison Forum. I was a guest of Mark a couple of months ago. He is the co-author of Sacred Spirituality, Reclaiming God's Design, and the co-author of Who Am I? What the Bible says. It is about identity and why it matters.

In this episode, we welcome Rev. Pat Mahoney, a nationally known Christian social and political activist, and an ordained minister in the Reformed Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mahoney is director of the Christian Defense Coalition, a ”national ministry committed to challenging the Body of Christ to live out their faith in the public

Born in New Jersey, Rev. Mahoney attended the University of Dayton and the Faith School of Theology in Maine. His early ministerial experiences in New York City led him to embrace a commitment to expanding the role of the church in addressing society’s wrongs. He began to develop and nurture social programs, and has worked tirelessly on pro-life causes, homelessness, hunger, racism and other pressing issues of social justice from a Christ-centered biblical perspective.

Our discussion explores Pat's engagement in public witness, his work with Operation Rescue, our common work on Gun Violence, and our differing views on engaging other faith communities.

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