In Episode 410 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd with Dan White Jr. discuss approaching mission in a polarized culture.
“What does it look like to pursue love over fear in a polarized culture?”
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- How to approach mission in a polarized culture
- The importance of being honest about the people that you consider your enemies
Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):
- “Now that I’m detached, I am afraid they are going to do things I wouldn’t do and they are going to make decisions I wouldn’t make.” – @danwhitejr
- “Fear can cast the presence of God out of our lives and out of our mission.” – @danwhitejr
- “There is an undertow of disgust and hatred that ultimately creates this void between us and the mission field.” – @danwhitejr
- “Jesus modeled that mission primarily happens in interpersonal proximity.” – @danwhitejr
- “How do we start to model love toward enemies? Not in rhetoric, but in our neighborhood communal and missional practices.” – @danwhitejr
- “It’s one thing to say I want to reach the lost, it’s another thing to sit down with them and have a real relationship with them.” – @toddadkins
Additional Resources:
- Watch the Fear, Polarization, and Leadership With Dan White Jr. [Behind-The-Scenes]
- Read Love Over Fear by Dan White Jr.
- Learn more about New Churches Plus membership
- Listen to the Ask Me Anything Podcast
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Published August 5, 2019