Everyday Conversations
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Everyday ConversationsOct 22, 2020
Season Finale: Critical Theory Encore with Christopher Watkin, Mikey Lynch, Rob Smith & Brianna McClean
Our most popular episode of the season featured Christopher Watkin, Rob Smith and Mikey Lynch discussing Cultural Marxism and Critical Theory. You asked for an encore—and we’re delivering! In our final episode for this season of Everyday Conversations, the discussion continues. Chris, Rob and Mikey are joined by podcast producer Brianna McClean.
Christopher Watkin is a lecturer in Philosophy at Monash University. Mikey Lynch is the Campus Director of the University Fellowship of Christians, UTAS. Rob Smith is a lecturer in Theology, Ethics and Music ministry at SMBC. Brianna McClean is a content producer for The Gospel Coalition Australia and a student of Philosophy and Classical Greek.
Relevant resources:
- Chris' book on Michel Foucault: Michel Foucault (Great Thinkers)
- Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender and Identity.
- Reason for God
- The Drama of Doctrine
- Theology and Social Theory 2e: Beyond Secular Reason
- Chris' paper on Biblical Cultural Theory
The History of Human Rights: Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, Natasha Moore and Rebecca McLaughlin
Dr Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, a senior lecturer in History at Western Sydney University, is joined by Dr Natasha Moore from the Centre for Public Christianity and apologist and author Dr Rebecca McLaughlin to discuss the history of human rights.
Entertaining the Masses with Integrity: Colin Buchanan, Karen Pang & Dave Parker
Beloved Christian musician Colin Buchanan is joined by two of his friends and fellow artists. Karen Pang is an actor (you may remember her from Play School) and Dave Parker is a well reputed music manager, having worked with labels such as Universal Music. These three friends have two things in common: they all work in the entertainment industry and they are all followers of Jesus. So, how do you entertain the masses with Christian integrity?
Practising Law and Following Jesus: Nicholas Aroney, Mark Sneddon and Elizabeth
How does being a Christian influence your decisions and priorities as a lawyer? That's the question posed to this week's guests: Nicholas Aroney—a Professor of Professor of Constitutional Law at The University of Queensland, Mark Sneddon—Executive Director of the Institute for Civil Society, and Elizabeth — a Senior Associate and Head of Not for Profit at a major law firm.
Can a Camp Change Your Life? Sheridan Raston, Glen Coombs and Gary Hill
On this episode, we think about the unique impact of camping ministries. Gary Hill, the Executive Director of CRU is joined by Sheridan Raston from CRU WA, and Glen Coombs, the Camps Director for SU.
Cultural Marxism & Cancel Culture: Chris Watkin, Mikey Lynch and Rob Smith
Chris Watkin is a lecturer in Philosophy and French Studies at Monash University. He is joined by Mikey Lynch, Campus Director of the University Fellowship of Christians at the University of Tasmania, and Rob Smith who is a lecturer of Theology, Ethics and Music Ministry at SMBC. All three spend their days in the epicentre of progressive though; the Academy. They discuss how Christians should think about movements such as cultural Marxism, cancel culture and critical theory.
Resources mentioned:
- Tim Keller's critique: https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory)
- Neil Shenvi’s review of Sensoy and DiAngelo’s book (Is Everyone Really Equal?): (https://shenviapologetics.com/quotes-from-sensoy-and-diangelos-is-everyone-really-equal)
- More thoughts from Chris Watkin can be found at: thinkingthroughthebible.com or on Twitter @thinking_bible.
Convention Ministry: A Secret Weapon for Australia's Spiritual Health? Bill Vine, Geoff Gawler and Jonathan Dykes.
On this episode of Everyday Conversations, the executive leadership of Australia's biggest Christian conventions discuss the potency of this particular ministry. Bill Vine is the Board Chair of Mt Tambourine Christian Convention, Jonathan Dykes is the Executive Director of Katoomba Christian Convention and Geoff Gawler is the CEO of Belgrave Heights Convention. They have seen, first-hand, the work God does through convention ministry.
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Planting a Church in a Pandemic: Anarldo Santiago Jr, Samantha Viglione and James Dawson
In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new church is being planted in the South West of Sydney. Some of the team—Anarldo Santiago Jr, Samantha Viglione and James Dawson—chat through the joys and trials. God's Kingdom is growing, and COVID-19 is no barrier to that.
Do Children Belong in Church? Emma Collett, Tim Beilharz and Bill Salier.
On this episode of Everyday Conversations we think about children and the Church. What does being multi-generational actually look like? Is Kid's Church more than babysitting? Do we have to 'dumb down' teaching so that kids can be involved? Emma Collett, Tim Beilharz and Bill Salier have spent their ministry careers thinking about these questions.
Doubt: Alex Stark, Brianna McClean and James Wong
In this episode of Everyday Conversations, we think about doubt and the Christian life. Brianna McClean, producer of Everyday Conversations, joins RZIM apologist Alex Stark and pastor James Wong. These three friends share a love of their Church—Anchor Church Sydney—and a desire to think deeply about big questions.
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Church Conflict: Ray Galea and Akos Balogh
In this episode of Everyday Conversations, Ray Galea and Akos Balogh talk about church conflict. Ray is the Lead Pastor at Multicultural Bible Ministry in Rooty Hill. Akos is the CEO of The Gospel Coalition Australia. They are friends and brothers in Christ—and this episode was a great chance for them to catch up and share their experiences.
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What Preachers can Learn from Teachers: Fiona Wright, Luke Pereira and David Ould.
In this episode of Everyday Conversations, preachers and teachers talk about the role of pedagogy in the Church. Fiona Wright is an experienced high school teacher, on the executive team of Penrith Anglican College. Luke Pereira is a trained primary school teacher and works as the Assistant Minister at Winmalee Presbyterian Church. David Ould is the Senior Associate minister at Parramatta Anglican Cathedral.
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Race & the Church: Gary Miller, Thabiti Anyabwile and John Onwuchekwa.
In our first episode of Everyday Conversations, Gary Miller, principal of Queensland Theological College is joined by two friends from the U.S to discuss race and the church. Thabiti Anyabwile is a church planter in Washington DC and a Council member with The Gospel Coalition. John Onwuchekwa is is a pastor at Cornerstone Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition.
Show notes:
- John Onwuchekwa's blog about leaving the SBC.
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