ISMS That Cause SCHISMS

In this final episode we walk through seven powerful passages found in the book of Ecclesiastes that reveal the theology of the book. Our hope is that these seven verses will help you overcome any divisions for kingdom unity in the church.

The last two isms pastor Jeff and professor Brian wrestle with are without a doubt causing great schisms in the church today, Religionism and Humanism. As a reminder, in all our episodes we hope to do three things: direct you to scripture, define our terms, and discuss the topics at hand.

In this episode we wrestle with two very controversial subjects, existentialism and capitalism. As a reminder, in all our episodes we hope to do three things: direct you to scripture, define our terms, and discuss the topics at hand.

In the last episode we unpacked scientism and intellectualism but now we move to two very appealing topics, hedonism and materialism. As a reminder, in all our episodes we hope to do three things: direct you to scripture, define our terms, and discuss the topics at hand.

In episode two, we tackle the complex topics of scientism and intellectualism. We begin by referencing scripture text found in Ecclesiastes and then move on to define these terms.

Scientism is the belief that the scientific method is the only way to gain knowledge and the only way to understand the world. Intellectualism, on the other hand, is the belief that intellect and reason should be the guiding principles in life, and that they should take precedence over emotions and impulses.

Through engaging conversations, we explore how these "isms" contribute to societal and religious divisions. We discuss how scientism can lead to a disregard for faith and spirituality, and how intellectualism can lead to a lack of empathy and understanding towards those who may have different experiences or beliefs.

As we seek to answer questions like "Why are people so divided today? Why so much anger and disdain?" we delve deeper into the effects of scientism and intellectualism on our worldview and relationships. We examine how these "isms" can contribute to a lack of humility and an inability to see things from another's perspective.

Join us for this enlightening discussion and gain a better understanding of the impact of these "isms" in our world today. We invite you to listen to the entire series where we explore topics like materialism, capitalism, hedonism, and more, as we seek to bridge the divides created by these "isms."

Welcome to "Isms that Cause Schisms," a thought-provoking podcast from CGN exploring the societal and religious divisions caused by different "isms." In this six-part series, Pastor Jeff Gipe and Professor Brian Nixon delve into some of the great "isms" that are creating divides in our world today. We seeks to answer questions like "Why are people so divided today? Why so much anger and disdain?" The podcast will explore topics like materialism, capitalism, hedonism, and more.

Listeners can expect a lively discussion that will challenge their views and invite them to think deeply about the "isms" that shape our world. Tune in to "Isms that Cause Schisms" to gain a better understanding of the roots of the divisions in our society and church.

Celeste Mitchell opens by asking, “If you are anything like me, you’re asking yourself, ‘why are so many people divided today? Why so much anger and disdain?’ We hope to answer questions like these in our six-part podcast with Pastor Jeff Gipe and Professor Brian Nixon.”  

In this first episode we learn about our two co-hosts, learning about their life and what led to such engaging topics. Then we jump into the background of the book of Ecclesiastes which is used as a spring board to discuss eight “Isms” that are causing schisms, divisions in our society and church today. What are those eight isms, you ask? Scientism, intellectualism, hedonism, materialism, existentialism, capitalism, religionism, and humanism. Buckle up, its going to be a wild ride!Recommended Reading