Cultivating Christian Courage - Alan Noble

Comfort has become a cultural goal and the loss of Christian courage may be one of the hidden costs. Dr. O. Alan Noble, associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and author of the forthcoming To Live Well, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss why the recovery of Christian courage is essential in a distracted and disillusioned culture. Alan explains how modern culture is full of shifting moral rules yet largely lacks virtue, and he defines courage as the willingness to endure suffering and vulnerability for the sake of the good. Drawing from his personal struggle with OCD and bringing in insights about efficiency, Alan explores how suffering, endurance, and community shape Christian character. Important Links:To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times by O. Alan NobleYou Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World by O. Alan NobleOn Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by O. Alan NobleO. Alan Noble’s website - https://www.oalannoble.comO. Alan Noble is an associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and a fellow at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is the author of several books exploring faith, culture, and spiritual formation, including Disruptive Witness, You Are Not Your Own, On Getting Out of Bed, and To Live Well. His work focuses on helping Christians live faithfully within the pressures and anxieties of modern culture.See also: Episode 50 - "Faithfulness Won’t Always Save You From Suffering - Lara Silverman"