Loser Theology (Michael's New Book!)

Why does so much of modern evangelicalism seem conditioned to apologize, appease, and lose? Michael Clary and Wade Thomas name the pietistic, winsome-at-all-costs impulse they call "loser theology" — tracing its rise through the city-mission era of the 2010s, how it teaches Christians to feel shame for strength and success, and how sin-appeasement quietly tracks political and cultural pressure. The back half turns to the remedy Clary calls "high-agency Christianity," the subject of his forthcoming Canon Press book.TIMESTAMPS[03:01] Today's topic — loser theology and the pietistic impulse[06:04] How the phrase "loser theology" got its name[07:03] Pitching the book to Canon Press; the high-agency remedy[09:04] Origins — planting the church in 2010 and the winsome era[12:05] Winsomeness and gaining an audience with the world[15:00] A church conditioned to lose and feel shame[19:04] How sins correspond to political leanings[24:06] "Do not offend women" — the gendered pull[26:01] Defining loser theology[30:04] "Pastor, I have concerns" — appeasement in ministry[33:01] NAMB's Send North America and mocking flyover-country Christians[41:01] MacArthur, California, and when push comes to shove[49:04] How not to become the next David French[55:01] The fear of God and the profile of a loser-theology Christian[58:05] Permission to be strong, bold, and high-agency[61:05] Book release details and closing exhortationFor questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected] church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KYThe Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's DomainResources mentioned in this episodeOrder Loser Theology Follow us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/dmichaelclaryhttps://twitter.com/wadethomasjr Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhereGod's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human SexualityFollow Michael’s writings www.dmichaelclary.com