The Church in Changing Times

Tim Keller's Legacy on Cultural Engagement

How should Christians engage a culture that feels increasingly hostile to the Gospel? Join Darrell Bock, Collin Hansen, and Josh Chatraw as they unpack the enduring legacy of Tim Keller and his "Third Way" approach to biblical cultural engagement. Together, they explore how Christians can effectively navigate a polarized, secular age by moving beyond the culture wars and grounding apologetics in deep cultural analysis and the Gospel. Time codes: 6:35 Tim Keller’s Tri-Perspectival Perspective 14:04 The Third Way and Tone 20:13 Challenges and Opportunities in Cultural Engagement 23:27 Tone in the New Testament 30:06 Culture and Lenses 38:16 Meaning, Hope, and Value in a secular World 43:20 Differentiating the Waves and Currents in Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Church in Changing Times

How does the church stay relevant in a world defined by artificial intelligence, extreme polarization, and a global loneliness epidemic? Join Darrell Bock and Jurie Kriel as they explore the unprecedented cultural shifts redefining human identity and unpack why returning to the “irreducible minimum” of authentic community is the ultimate key to reaching the next generation. Time codes: 01:23 What Does Church Relevance Mean Today? 02:04 Lessons on Truth and Trust from South Africa 10:33 Navigating Rapid Cultural Change 15:19 The 6 Shifts Shaping the Future 17:01 AI and the Global Human Identity Crisis 24:15 The Paradox of Digital Connection and Loneliness 28:30 The “Irreducible Minimum” of the Church 34:49 Surviving the Echo Chamber and Cultural Polarization 43:32 How Technology is Forcing a Return to True Belonging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Playing to the Strengths of Our Senior Saints

How can the local church better serve and utilize the strengths of its senior members? In this episode of The Table Podcast, Bill Hendricks sits down with Hal Habecker to discuss a biblical view of aging, the critical need for multi-generational community, and how older adults can continue to discover their God-given purpose in their later decades.   Time codes: 3:21  The Generational Gap 5:04  Finding and Embracing Purpose in Aging 19:01  How the Church Can Build a Multi-Generational Mindset 36:16  Discovering Your Giftedness through Story 35:33  Practical Steps for the Church to Foster Intergenerational Relationships 37:59  Balancing Church and Family 42:31  Finishing Well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Youth and Sports: A Balanced Discussion

Description/Excerpt: Join Darrell Bock, Ed Uszynski, and Brian Smith as they explore how Christian parents can faithfully navigate the intense culture of modern youth sports, sharing practical strategies for surviving the "youth sport industrial complex" while using athletics as a powerful tool for your child's character development and discipleship.   Time codes: 1:54  What is Athletes in Action? 7:43  Five Principles for Sports Ministries 10:04  Relational Aspects of Sports 13:20  How Parents Should Approach Sports for Their Children 21:29  Challenges of Modern Youth Sports 26:32  Sports and Identity 28:34  Sports as Discipleship 35:41  7 Virtues to Cultivate in Sports 40:06  Towards a Theology of Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Is God Really There?

Is God really there? Listen in with Kymberli Cook as analytic theologian Kevin Wong and philosopher Charity Anderson explore one of the oldest and deepest questions, diving into the complex concept of divine hiddenness and asking why a loving God might not always make His presence obvious.    Time codes:   3:19  What is Divine Hiddenness?  5:29  Classic Arguments for Divine Hiddenness   8:27  How Divine Hiddenness Affects How We Think About God  14:33  How Creating a Stronger Argument for Divine Hiddenness is Helpful  22:31  Hiddenness and a Knowable God  27:24  Navigating Divine Hiddenness as a Christian   32:12  Wrestling with the Question of Divine Hiddenness   41:34  Summary of Divine Hiddenness   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]