audio by topic 'politics'

Dr. Amy Black, a political science professor at Wheaton College, taught from her forthcoming book, Beyond Left and Right: A Christian's Guide to American Politics (Baker Books). She talked about some of the problems Christians may encounter when they engage in politics and offer some strategies for pursuing this vital work.

Wheaton political science professor and Rez member Dr. Leah Anderson concluded the series with a look at the Anglican tradition's unique approach to political involvement and how that might inform our own practices. She based her talk on a forthcoming book chapter, "The Anglican Tradition: Good Governance and Sound Religion."

The followers of Christ in Colossae faced a similar question that Christians face today in a postmodern culture: What narrative will shape reality for us? Paul argues in the book of Colossians that the gospel of Christ should play this role in the believer’s life. Christ’s triumph over sin and death, his dwelling with each believer, and his gift of the church provide hope and stability for Christians in the midst of competing cultural voices. Join us as we explore the book of Colossians and its significance for believers today.

The class will be led by Rez members Joe DeZwaan and Aaron Damiani, both of whom have a masters degree in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton College.

*Handout for this class session available here.*

 The followers of Christ in Colossae faced a similar question that Christians face today in a postmodern culture: What narrative will shape reality for us? Paul argues in the book of Colossians that the gospel of Christ should play this role in the believer’s life. Christ’s triumph over sin and death, his dwelling with each believer, and his gift of the church provide hope and stability for Christians in the midst of competing cultural voices. Join us as we explore the book of Colossians and its significance for believers today.

The class will be led by Rez members Joe DeZwaan and Aaron Damiani, both of whom have a masters degree in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton College.

This course won’t tell you how to vote on November 4th, but it will help you to think Christianly about the ways we participate in our representative democracy.  Should we be single issue voters?  Should the character of a candidate always override his or her other qualifications?  Does political compromise require personal and moral compromise?   What principles should guide our political involvement?  Dr. Amy Black, political scientist at Wheaton College, will lead us.  Only Part 2 is available for download.