In a recent episode of this podcast, we talked with Aaron Baer, President of Center for Christian Virtue about “Engaging with Culture as Christians”.  

In this episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School takes a deeper dive into the topics discussed, adding additional insight and strengthening the arguments made.  

Topics explored include the complexities of cultural Christianity, the intersection of faith and politics, the importance of education in fostering a biblical worldview, and the current political landscape's impact on Christian values. 

Takeaways

-Christianity is fundamentally about a relationship, not rules.

-Engagement in politics is a responsibility of Christians.

-Education, particularly reading, is crucial for understanding faith.

-Biblical literacy is essential for discerning truth from falsehood.

-Christians should not shy away from cultural engagement.

-The current political climate is shifting towards recognizing Christian values.

-Courage is needed to advocate for biblical principles in society.

-Speaking the truth in love is vital for effective communication.

Chapters

00:20 Introduction to Clearly Christian Podcast

01:50 Cultural Christianity: A Double-Edged Sword

03:59 The Intersection of Politics and Christianity

06:20 The Role of Education in Shaping Future Generations

08:40 Current Political Landscape and Christian Values

12:10 Training the Next Generation

Helpful Links:  

Aaron Baer, Center for Christian Virtue: https://www.ccv.org/

Dr. Cy Smith, Mansfield Christian School: https://www.mcsflames.org/