How Are Christians to Blame for the Demise of Western Civilization? with Nathan Jacobs, Hank Hanegraaff, and Metropolitan K.P. Yohannan

How Are Christians to Blame for the Demise of Western Civilization? with Nathan Jacobs, Hank Hanegraaff, and Metropolitan K.P. Yohannan

Author: The Christian Research Institute April 13, 2023 Duration: 58:22
Hank Hanegraaff, the host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast and the Hank Unplugged podcast, is joined by Nathan Jacobs and Metropolitan K.P. Yohannan for the first in a series of wide-ranging roundtable discussions. A professor, artist, author, philosopher, and filmmaker—Nathan Jacobs is Scholar in Residence of Philosophy and Religion in the Religion in the Arts in Contemporary Culture Program based in Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Metropolitan K.P. Yohannan is the author of dozens of books and the founder/president of GFA World—formerly Gospel for Asia—one of the largest outreach organizations in the world that focuses primarily on the 10-40 window in India and Asia. Metropolitan Yohannan is also the head of Believers Eastern Church. In this episode, they discuss such topics as: losing Western Civilization, secular Christians, the crisis of belief found in cognitive minorities, what Christians can learn from Mormons, the importance of missions and more. For further information see Hank’s most recent book Truth Matters, Life Matters More.Topics discussed include: Are we losing Western Civilization? (:30); have Christians become too secular? on Peter Berger and the crisis of belief when people find themselves in a cognitive minority (3:15); revitalizing the Christian faith through missions (11:15); the Book of Acts as a blueprint for Pentecost today (29:40); what we can learn from the Parable of the rich man and Lazarus (36:30); what can Christians learn from Mormons? (41:10); how should Christians live their lives? Devoting your life to the Lord looks different for everyone (46:15); we will never know the extent to which the Lord is using our lives for His glory this side of eternity (52:40).


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Step into the study of Hank Hanegraaff for a series of discussions that feel more like a thoughtful dialogue among friends than a formal interview. Hank Unplugged: Essential Christian Conversations, from The Christian Research Institute, moves beyond the studio environment to explore a wide range of topics where faith intersects with everyday life. Each episode features Hank in conversation with guests who bring depth, knowledge, and often unexpected perspectives to critical issues. These aren't rushed soundbites, but free-flowing explorations that delve into the nuances of religion, culture, and spirituality, all grounded in a thoughtful Christian worldview. You'll hear from scholars, authors, and thinkers who help unpack complex ideas in an accessible and engaging way. This podcast serves as a resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how timeless principles apply to modern societal and personal questions. The tone is both informative and reflective, aiming to equip listeners with a clearer framework for their own beliefs and conversations. By focusing on substantive dialogue over production flair, Hank Unplugged creates a space for genuine learning and reflection, making it a distinctive voice in the landscape of faith-based audio content.
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Duration: 55:55
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