Ep. 58 - Shane Pruitt on Cultural Apologetics and Reaching the Next Generation

Next Gen leader Shane Pruitt of the North American Mission Board joins Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard in an engaging conversation about how to address current cultural challenges and the lies that Christians are prone to believe in today's age. They recap Shane's visit to SBU and his conversations with students, while also discussing current books that they are reading. You won't want to miss this episode with one of the top Christian voices speaking to young people (and the church at large) about how to reach our culture for Christ and spread the truth of God's word. Chapters 00:00 Engaging the Next Generation: Challenges and Strategies 02:38 Understanding Happiness vs. Joy in Christian Life 05:25 The Role of the Church in Cultural Conversations 08:30 The Importance of Biblical Truth in Modern Issues 11:32 The Power of Personal Testimonies and Community Engagement 14:31 Future Directions Resources The Nine Lies Christians Believe - https://www.waterbrookmultnomah.com/books/567890/nine-lies-christians-believe Rosaria Butterfield's Work on Cultural Apologetics - https://rosariabutterfield.com/ Not My Jesus Bible Study by Lifeway - https://www.lifeway.com/en/shop/not-my-jesus-bible-study-P005123456 The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Truman - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XYZ1234