As the season comes to a close, Matt and Aaron ask the final question, “How do we contextualize well?” Their answer is a five-step process, and this episode looks at the first two steps. Step One is to learn and grow in the discipline of contextualization, with Matt and Aaron sharing their favorite resources that they believe would be beneficial for those wanting to learn more. In Step Two, they discuss how a person wanting to contextualize must first examine themselves, learning the ways our understanding of faith is a product of contextualization that comes with its own strengths and weaknesses.
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“You need to see how the Christianity that you’ve understood and always practiced has been contextualized.”
“Every culture has those blind spots, but sometimes we’re ignorant of our own and we’ve got to explore that.”
"Be gentle and encouraging to others so that you can help lead others in that process later on.”
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Episode Highlights:
✨ Introduction to 5 steps on how to contextualize well (9:27)
✨ Step 1: Read - Do the Work and Learn (10:32)
✨ Step 2: Know your Perspective (31:40)
✨ Example of single perspective theology: the law (36:11)
✨ Challenges in examining your own bias (39:50)
✨ Conclusion - understanding Jesus’ heart & values (47:26)
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Links:
Kindred Exchange Mission Audits - Learn more & sign up for the Nashville Mission Audit (August 25th-26th)
Ozark Christian College - Learn more about the The Master of Arts in Biblical Ministry with a concentration in Strategic Leadership
“Critical Contextualization” by Heibert - Get the book today
“Missions Shift” by Hesselgrave & Stetzer - Get the book today
“Contextualizing the Faith” by Moreau - Get the book today
“Contextualization in the New Testament” by Flemmings - Get the book today
“Ministering Cross-Culturally” by Lingenfelter & Mayers - Get the book today
“Figuring Foreigners Out” by Storti - Get the book today
“The 3D Gospel” by Georges - Get the book today
“One Gospel for All Nations” by Vaughn & Wu - Get the book today
“Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes” by Richard & James - Get the book today
”Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church – A Novel” by Christopherson - Get the book today
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Get Connected:
Connect with Aaron at aaron@kindredexchange.co
Connect with Matt at mcook@fhu.edu
