evangelical 360° Ep. 64 / A Faith that Holds in a Fractured World with Richard Mouw
5 snips
Feb 6, 2026 
Richard Mouw, philosopher and former Fuller Seminary president, reflects on a faith that calls Christians into public life. He traces his journey from hymns to a Kuyperian vision that claims every sphere of society. Conversations cover resisting cultural withdrawal or domination, building cross-faith coalitions, and speaking with persuasive, tender conviction.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Hymn That Rekindled His Faith
- Richard Mouw recounts a moment when a Moody Chorale hymn rekindled his evangelical faith during graduate school.
- That musical moment convinced him the gospel addresses both personal sin and public issues like war and justice.
From Preacher's Kid To Philosopher
- Mouw describes growing up a preacher's kid and facing anti-intellectualism in his community.
- He pursued philosophy, joined Calvin College, and embraced a Kuyperian vision of Christ's lordship over all life.
Two Evangelical Temptations
- Mouw identifies two evangelical tendencies: cultural withdrawal or attempts to dominate society.
- He argues both are flawed and calls for a third way of engaged, persuasive witness.
