This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the Presbyterian church, faith in public life, gay marriage, white privilege, the changing language of proclamation, and what is true.
IN THIS EPISODE
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Bob explains what makes a Presbyterian church a Presbyterian church.
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He identifies the core principles of Presbyterianism, including the priesthood of all believers, that God alone is lord of the conscious, and faith in public life.
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Bob explains the position of the Presbyterian church nationally and the evolution of his own thinking on gay marriage.
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He addresses why the Presbyterian church nationally is 90% white and its past participation in white supremacy in America.
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Bob considers religious life in America and what revival in the Presbyterian church would look like.
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Bob talks about growing up on the East Coast, what he learned from his parents, and how he came to the church.
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He shares a crisis of faith during a mission in college, what was formative during his time in theological school, his first years as a minister, and a mid-career reflection.
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Bob discusses how his language of proclamation is changing, the authority of the Bible, his favorite theologians, and what he knows is true.