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Evangelical roundup for August 28, 2023

John Fea   |  August 28, 2023 Leave a Comment

What is happening in Evangelical land?

Do evangelicals need a new ecclesiology?

Why evangelicals support the Afghan Adjustment Act.

Julie Roys and Karen Swallow Prior on the “evangelical imagination.”

Prayer cards on trees:

The faculty and staff write their prayers on cards and then hang them on trees.

The new students (and parents) get to know just how much we are praying for our students here at Biola! pic.twitter.com/QBqMkjxbbY

— Ed Stetzer (@edstetzer) August 25, 2023

Tony Evans has a podcast.

Shane Claiborne is restoring his Philadelphia neighborhood:

In Philadelphia there are more vacant, abandoned houses than there are people in need of housing. But there are thousands of people waiting for affordable housing, on a waiting list that can take years. One of my neighbors waited over 10 years… It doesn’t make sense.

So this… pic.twitter.com/h1tJ2w5ISv

— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) August 27, 2023

Shane gets a visit from the Archbishop of Canterbury:

Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of getting to know @JustinWelby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his wife Caroline. As the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin is the spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion which is one of the largest denominations of… pic.twitter.com/A5ltmyC4Eu

— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) August 26, 2023

Italian evangelicals fighting for a better policy on migrants.

Esau McCaulley’s new book.

Justin Giboney supports the Farm Bill:

I’m pleased to advocate for the #2023FarmBill. Food security is essential in order for seniors, disabled neighbors and working families to thrive! Join us in calling on Congress to pass a strong Farm Bill that will help fight hunger across the country. Follow @FeedingAmerica and… pic.twitter.com/A3X4xPjKE1

— Justin Giboney (@JustinEGiboney) August 24, 2023

Israel revisits its policy on visas for evangelical organizations.

The National Association of Evangelicals offers a guide to help Christians with the pressing issues of the day:

Ready to make a difference on pressing national issues, but not sure where to start? Look no further! The NAE supports and empowers you with valuable information on current events & essential tools to take meaningful action. Check it out now at https://t.co/zqfrDT7hi0 📲 pic.twitter.com/DfTCh3SyOz

— National Association of Evangelicals (@NAEvangelicals) August 25, 2023

A bivocational pastor in Kentucky.

Indian-American evangelicals are not fans of Vivek Ramaswamy. Neither is Skye:

Vivek Ramasmarmy is everything I hate about American politics.

— Skye Jethani (@SkyeJethani) August 27, 2023

Michael Wear’s new book is here:

I just opened up a wonderful surprise! It’s surreal to hold advance copies of The Spirit of Our Politics. Less than five months and you’ll be able to hold one of your own. Preorder here: https://t.co/S996Mz1Pyf pic.twitter.com/ie0VAzGJok

— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) August 25, 2023

Blast from the past:

Is the prosperity gospel making a comeback among young Christians?

Prosperity gospel preachers get together in Australia.

David Dockery is the new president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Richard Land is happy about it.

Charlie Kirk has Vivek’s back:

Vivek is 100% right

Ayana Pressley and her "gang" are the modern version of the KKKhttps://t.co/ysrmfGPmdN

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 27, 2023

Seven Mountain Dominionist Andrew Wommack.

A Christian Right gathering in Arkansas.

The Pilgrim Progress controvery began here. And then just kept going, and going. and going:

The admissions in this exchange explain a lot. https://t.co/iVABPJidA8

— Tom Ascol @tomascol (@tomascol) August 24, 2023

If anyone on this app has any influence in the life of Tom Ascol, I beseech you to exhort him to let go of his obsession with me.

Please. It’s unbecoming of a pastor.

I’m blocking him now and will not be replying to this thread. It’s a plea for me and for him.

— Karen Swallow Prior (Notorious KSP at The Priory) (@KSPrior) August 25, 2023

I was not addressing you, Beth. I know your way and I don't respect it. 😉 https://t.co/AI8vDyMdcH pic.twitter.com/tAXhpbbMbC

— Tom Ascol @tomascol (@tomascol) August 25, 2023

One of these is not like the other. https://t.co/PLuuhzn471

— Tom Ascol @tomascol (@tomascol) August 25, 2023

Evidently Karen has told people I am obsessed with her. This data analysis suggests otherwise. It suggests other things, too. Thanks, Rob, for shining the light of reality on this unhinged accusation. https://t.co/YU5tlvDZXK

— Tom Ascol @tomascol (@tomascol) August 25, 2023

So for anyone who was *genuinely* confused (or misled) about my saying The Pilgrim’s Progress is “a drag,” let me explain that because I rarely teach any literature written after the 19th century, just about everything I teach is “a drag” until it is studied and seen in ways that…

— Karen Swallow Prior (Notorious KSP at The Priory) (@KSPrior) August 26, 2023

And then Kristin Kobes Du Mez and Perry Glanzer came in and threw some more lighter fluid on the fire:

If you’re not in the business of hagiography, fair warning.

Yes, this is a subtweet.

And yes, I’m already bracing myself for the release of the next book.

— Kristin Du Mez (@kkdumez) August 25, 2023

Moral exemplars are great. An unwillingness to entertain historical evidence that could lead to the reevaluation of exemplars, less so. Always worth asking which figures are seen as exemplars at which moments & why. Heroes reflect values, they don’t just shape them.

— Kristin Du Mez (@kkdumez) August 26, 2023

Have you read my first book?

— Kristin Du Mez (@kkdumez) August 26, 2023

Wait, you ask for exemplars, I say I write a whole book on one, you say but she’s not a man? The goalpost is shifting. Fine, Wm Stead then. But I specifically make the pt that she can’t serve as a “hero” in the sense we’re discussing. She complicates our categories.

— Kristin Du Mez (@kkdumez) August 26, 2023

I think there are many kinds of ways to do history but can’t imagine limiting it to noting excellence to follow. My 1st book is about a white evangelical anti trafficking activist &my intro addresses this very question. I also addressed this in a CFH keynote you can find online.

— Kristin Du Mez (@kkdumez) August 26, 2023

And as long as we are on the subject of Tom Ascol:

Pray for @JennaEllisEsq. This indictment is purely political. https://t.co/tQvx3R5wUC

— Tom Ascol @tomascol (@tomascol) August 24, 2023

And speaking of Jenna:

Thank you for supporting me against this ridiculous indictment! We are close to $175,000. 🥹❤️🙏https://t.co/40rKSVoPqo

— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) August 27, 2023

NASCAR loves Jenna:

Hey @NASCAR @DAYTONA @SpireMotorsport #7 thanks for having me in your pit crew tonight and GO USA!!!! 🏁🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/bSMVDWwEpi

— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) August 27, 2023

Sorry to be so cynical, but was this person converted to MAGA or Christianity? I pray it’s the latter (Philippians 1:15-18):

Jesus can redeem ANY situation.

Watch to see how God used Sean Feucht's music ministry to bring a man who stole his guitar to Christ.@seanfeucht pic.twitter.com/NVtdrUiZ9U

— Standing for Freedom Center (@freedomcenterlu) August 25, 2023

Eric Metaxas and his guest on the GOP debate and the Trump arrest in Georgia. Metaxas is still preaching that the 2020 election was stolen. Metaxas remains deep in the Trump camp. He believes Ramaswamy won the debate last Wednesday:

Gary Bauer on the “neo-Marxists” and “radical secularists” trying to erase American history. How is replacing a minutemen with a bear as a school mascot neo-Marxist and radically secular? More here.

Tony Perkins’s “battle for the soul of the nation”:

I shared this message today with @LAGOP and it’s true for the entire nation as well. President Biden was correct when he said ‘we are in a battle for the soul of our nation.’ Let’s commit ourselves anew to stand for truth, stand for freedom, and elect true conservatives who will… pic.twitter.com/AaSm3aBzF7

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) August 26, 2023

Apparently the Family Research Council has added weaponizing the justice system to its list of issues:

A picture of a weaponized and politicized justice system. It’s a frightening picture. pic.twitter.com/rmsL8CMy3q

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) August 25, 2023

Perkins has been at it for 20 years:

🎉 We are thankful for 20 years of leadership and service from FRC president @tperkins. It is our honor to “keep standing” alongside Tony as we serve in the kingdom of God by championing faith, family, and freedom in public policy and the culture from a biblical worldview. pic.twitter.com/bkUU6F30S5

— Family Research Council (@FRCdc) August 25, 2023

Frankllin Graham in London:

God Loves YOU. That’s the message I shared last night at the ExCeL London. #TRUTH pic.twitter.com/7MhdkdAO4H

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) August 27, 2023

Franklin gives a shoutout to Vivek:

Presidential candidate @VivekGRamaswamy has established what he calls the “10 commandments” of his campaign, and they all make a lot of sense. #1 on his list is: “God is real.” That is true. 1/2 https://t.co/bfz1Ec88GQ

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) August 24, 2023

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