Engaging the World as Christ Did

In an increasingly secular world, Christians are often pulled in two directions. Some urge us to retreat and build insular communities. Others call upon us to wage a culture war, harnessing the government to shore up Christian cultural power. But there is another way—and it’s as old as the church itself. Stephen Presley joins us.Further ReadingCultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early ChurchBiblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church: Recovering an Ancient VisionStephen’s websiteGuest InfoDr. Stephen Presley is an Associate Professor of Church History at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and previously served as the Director of Research Doctoral Studies at the seminary. His teaching and research specialize in early Christian studies, focusing on the development of theology and practice in the life of the early church. Dr. Presley is the author of several books, including Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World Like the Early Churchand Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com