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Evangelical roundup for September 4, 2023

John Fea   |  September 4, 2023

What is happening in Evangelical land?

The president of World Relief calls on Congress to continue to support PEPFAR.

Has Trump wrapped-up the evangelical vote in Iowa?

Daniel K. Williams: “People hold on to their politics when they stop attending church.”

Evangelical churches and “wokeness.”

Covenant School families respond to the Tennessee’s legislature’s failure to enact measures to prevent mass shootings.

Shane celebrates 25 years in Kensington:

This weekend we’re celebrating 25 years of @theSimpleWay – our community here in Kensington, on the north side of Philly. It has been an amazing adventure. Thanks for all your love and support. Come see us tomorrow or keep an eye on socials for pics and videos! Can’t wait to see… pic.twitter.com/aKqODHLCn9

— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) September 1, 2023

Roger E. Olsen on the Bebbington Quadrilateral

Evangelicals tourism to Saudi Arabia.

The sudden death of a Biola University philosophy professor:

I am shocked and gutted by this news. Alina was an extraordinarily gifted professor of great books, and a talented philosopher and wonderful mother. My deepest condolences to her family, colleagues, and studentshttps://t.co/qa8EN8rTLy

— Jennifer A. Frey (@jennfrey) September 1, 2023

Sarah Young, author of the wildly popular Jesus Calling brand, has died.

Rick Warren on the “misplaced priorities” in the Southern Baptist Convention. The quote in this tweet comes from Albert Mohler:

28 yrs later, still misplaced priorities:
"We often tell ourselves that missions & evangelism are the focus of our energies, but I wonder if the founders of this convention would recognize in US this urgent purpose? … We MUST face the FACT of our decline in baptismal ratio, the…

— Rick Warren (@RickWarren) August 31, 2023

Keith and Kristyn Getty hold their annual worship conference.

Lecrae to this critics:

Dear people who want to see me fail…I’ve been abandoned, abused, molested, and nearly killed. Im still here & I’m going to Heaven. I’m sorry to disappoint you. I won a long time ago.

— Lecrae (@lecrae) September 3, 2023

Blast from the past:

Netanyahu tells American evangelicals to come on over. It’s safe.

Is Vermont experiencing a Christian revival?

How is this a new idea? Of course people are not obligated to support businesses:

We are under no obligation to support any business that hates our values.https://t.co/EgETdQcD86

— Standing for Freedom Center (@freedomcenterlu) September 1, 2023

True faith cannot be coerced, but Eric Metaxas is sure trying:

True faith cannot be coerced.

Do you think America is on the verge of losing religious freedom? pic.twitter.com/h8EkFrp2jz

— Standing for Freedom Center (@freedomcenterlu) August 31, 2023

Conservative evangelicals in the Ohio state legislature want chaplains in public schools.

It appears that the author of “Rich Men North of Richmond” is an evangelical Christian.

Indicted former lawyer Jenna Ellis is preaching the Gospel:

A lot of people on this platform seem to have absolutely no idea what the Bible teaches about heaven, hell, and eternity.

If there is one good thing about all of this and all of you coming to my page to troll me it is this: you’ll hear the truth and the Gospel. pic.twitter.com/92HrbEk5tD

— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) September 1, 2023

More on Jenna Ellis’s claim that her indictment is a form of religious persecution.

More on Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s “hidden” marker to the enslaved.

Rob Schenk on reading Nazis in Bible college.

David Brody on the praying coach. Joe Kennedy is back on the sidelines after taking a year off for his right-wing media tour.

What an ABSOLUTE honor to spend time with Coach Joe Kennedy and his wife Denise in Bremerton Washington. It’s a remarkable historical American tale of faith, pain and perseverance. It also reminded me that victory does come WITH A COST. This isn’t just a story about religious… pic.twitter.com/b6nDKq5FWY

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) September 2, 2023

Here is Kennedy essentially ignoring Matthew 6:5-8 for a media moment:

Here’s Coach Joe Kennedy’s silent prayer tonight at the 50-yard line after the game at Bremerton High School. I was there to capture it live in Washington State. pic.twitter.com/udMcAPuMgK

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) September 2, 2023

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton compares his impeachment trial to a demonic attack.

Megachurch pastor Jack Hibbs vs. the Chino Hills, California school board.

Samuel Rodriguez has heard from heaven:

Hey New Season, I’ve heard from heaven! Tomorrow, I’m not just bringing a sermon, I’m delivering a prophetic roadmap for the next 4 months. This changes everything! As a matter of fact, this word will be launching us into 2024! So you’re not going to want to miss church!

Join… pic.twitter.com/6am6InmUyT

— Samuel Rodriguez (@nhclc) September 2, 2023

Charlie is worried about Muslim calls to prayer. (But I assume he thinks church bells are fine):

Big changes in New York City…

The Muslim call to prayer can now be broadcast from ANY mosque in NYC without a permit on Friday afternoons.

This comes after a “clarification” from Mayor Eric Adams on the legal rights of houses of worship overriding noise ordinances in certain…

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) September 2, 2023

David Barton just got mail:

We just received a new shipment of the hardback WallBuilders Founder's Bible! hurry up and purchase yours today at https://t.co/TkTWHiBCSE
Watch this interview our friend @glennbeck did with David Barton over ten years ago about the Founders Bible.https://t.co/c0Onc79VDX

— David Barton (@DavidBartonWB) September 1, 2023

Jack Graham loves Deion:

Wow….amazing leadership https://t.co/USSC2TW65e

— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) September 2, 2023

Russell Moore connects Middle-earth and Margaritaville:

Jimmy Buffett dies on the 50th anniversary of the death of J.R.R. Tolkien. I feel like all my childhood worlds (Middle-earth and Margaritaville?) are colliding.

Grateful for songs and stories, hobbits and pirates.

— Russell Moore (@drmoore) September 2, 2023

Not really, Sean:

One of the greatest upsets in the history of college football. 🤯🤯🤯

Way to prove the experts wrong and honor God @DeionSanders 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/ZA4QiT25Sc

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) September 2, 2023

But I can see why you might think this:

Watching @DeionSanders and his players praying on one knee in the end zone before the game makes me a believer. #WeComing

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) September 2, 2023

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