Episode 1
Segment: How Do We Lead Through Times of Disruption?
David uses an illustration from a movie: Dead Poet’s Society.
David talks about “VUCA” experiences: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous
Segment: How Do We Confront Christian Nationalism?
David introduces the segment by our new referencing Rhonda’s article in Baptist News Global about Christian nationalism adapted from a sermon she preached the Sunday after January 6, 2021.
Rhonda uses a definition for Christian nationalism from Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States by Andrew Whitehead & Samuel Perry.
Rhonda suggests three first steps for congregations in light of rising Christian nationalism: commit ourselves to the truth, commit ourselves to humility, commit ourselves to nonviolence.
David suggests shifting our thinking from Left vs. Right to Truth vs. Lies.
Rhonda quotes Phyllis Tickle, “Where now is our authority?” from The Great Emergence: How Christianity is Changing and Why.
Rhonda mentions models her church is exploring to foster conversation with politically disparate individuals. Some they are exploring: Braver Angels, The Colossian Forum, and a model Sojourners is working on to be released at some later date.
