Breakpoint BONUS: Contending for Truth
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Aug 7, 2025 
Gabe Lyons, founder of Think, advocates for thoughtful church engagement in culture. Andrew Walker, a theology professor, emphasizes conscience transformation through scripture. Ryan Anderson, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, integrates philosophical truths into public justice. Together, they explore the church's evolving role in American culture, the balance between public policy and religious freedom, and navigating controversial issues like parental rights and assisted suicide. Their insights urge deeper theological engagement amidst societal challenges.
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Equip Pastors with Resources
- Provide pastors with theological and cultural resources to confidently address complex issues.
- Equip pastors quickly with knowledge to empower their congregations to engage culture.
Evangelicals Embrace Public Theology
- Evangelical students and pastors increasingly focus on public theology and culture beyond internal church debates.
- The church is maturing into public cultural engagement with biblical foundations.
Cultural Discernment Discipleship Works
- Discipleship focused on cultural discernment keeps Gen Z engaged in faith longer.
- THINK rubric (Theology, History, Inquiry, Nuance, Questions) helps Christians ask better cultural questions.
