Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST John Crowder / Gifting vs Character? No—It’s a Christology Problem
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Apr 28, 2026 
John Crowder, contemporary Christian teacher and author known for critiquing fear-based theology and emphasizing union with Christ. Conversation centers on Christology over gifting vs character. Short takes explore identity rooted in Christ, how revival culture can harm people, the role of contemplative inner work, and practicing co-suffering love instead of reactive outrage.
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Christology Is The Root Problem
- The core problem in charismatic controversies is Christology, not gifting versus character.
- John Crowder argues identities must be grounded in union with Christ, not in spiritual performance or gift-chasing, to prevent systemic abuse.
Teach Union Not Performance
- Ground people's identity in the finished work of Christ to reduce moralism and striving.
- Teach Romans 6/Galatians 2:20 union practices and contemplative sitting so grace sinks in instead of chasing more experiences.
Stop Splitting Natural And Supernatural
- The natural/supernatural split fuels revival excess and chasing of experiences.
- Crowder points to Eastern/early church thought that everything is held together in Christ, so spirituality is everyday life, not an elusive compartment.