109 Collin Hansen: Understanding Disenculturation

The Disciple-Making Parent

On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent, we explore the concept of "disenculturation" as an alternative to "deconstruction." We sit down with Collin Hansen, Vice President for content and editor in chief at the Gospel Coalition, to understand how Christians can evaluate their cultural practices through a biblical lens.
Through engaging examples from church history, we examine how to distinguish between essential biblical truths and cultural practices that have become intertwined with faith. From worship styles to dress codes, we discuss how different generations navigate these distinctions. We also tackle challenging topics like historical Christian responses to racism and segregation, while offering practical advice for parents and pastors on helping their communities distinguish between non-negotiable faith elements and cultural expressions.
Drawing from examples like the Jesus Revolution and contemporary church practices, we learn how to maintain strong biblical convictions while showing grace toward different cultural expressions of faith.
Resources from this podcast:
The Gospel Coalition
Young, Restless, Reformed: A Journalist’s Journey with the New Calvinists, by Collin Hansen
The Gospelbound Podcast
Interview with Collin Hansen on Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ is Essential
Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstructing Doubt in the Church, by Trevin Wax
A God-Sized Vision: Revival Stories that Stretch and Stir, by Collin Hansen
The Fabric of Theology, by Richard Lints (origin of his concept of theological vision)
TGC Foundation Documents: Theological Vision for Ministry
Walking Through Deconstruction: How To Be a Companion In a Crisis of Faith, by Ian Harber
Rebecca McLaughlin
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