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2025-10-271h 01
CLATV Leader ShowcaseBehind the Seal - Untrustworthy | Bonnie KristianWhat happens when truth itself feels up for grabs?In this episode of Behind the Seal, host Michael Martin sits down with journalist and author Bonnie Kristian to unpack what she calls our epistemic crisis — a breakdown in how we discern truth in an age of misinformation, conspiracy, and cancel culture.Together, they explore how fake news and social media shape our faith and politics, why Christians are especially vulnerable to conspiracism, and what it takes to reclaim a thoughtful, redemptive discourse culture. From the dangers of mob mentality to the hope of cu...
2025-09-0445 minBehind the SealUntrustworthy | Bonnie KristianWhat happens when truth itself feels up for grabs?In this episode of Behind the Seal, host Michael Martin sits down with journalist and author Bonnie Kristian to unpack what she calls our epistemic crisis — a breakdown in how we discern truth in an age of misinformation, conspiracy, and cancel culture.Together, they explore how fake news and social media shape our faith and politics, why Christians are especially vulnerable to conspiracism, and what it takes to reclaim a thoughtful, redemptive discourse culture. From the dangers of mob mentality to the hope of cu...
2025-09-0445 min
Business Growth Mindset PodcastYou’re the Bottleneck: How to Fix What’s Really Holding Your Business BackStill stuck making every decision, fixing every problem, and wondering why growth feels impossible? It’s time for a hard truth: you might be the bottleneck.In this episode of the Business Growth Mindset Podcast, Kristian Livolsi and Bonnie Louise break down how bottlenecks kill progress in service-based businesses—and what you can do about it. If you’re experiencing delays, decision paralysis, or constant rework, this conversation is your wake-up call.Inside this episode:The 3 most common bottlenecks in growing service businessesWhy founders often are the bottleneck (and how to stop it)The mindset shift that frees up your t...
2025-08-2716 minBusiness Growth Mindset PodcastSick of Scrambling to Hire? Build a Talent Pipeline Before You Need OneHiring under pressure is a recipe for disaster—and most business owners fall into the same trap: someone quits, the workload explodes, and suddenly you're scrambling for talent. Sound familiar?In this high-impact episode of the Business Growth Mindset Podcast, Kristian Livolsi and Bonnie Louise reveal how to flip the script by building a talent pipeline—a strategic, proactive approach to hiring that supports real business growth (not just band-aid fixes).You’ll learn how to hire smarter, not harder, and finally stop being reactive when it comes to building your team.In this episode:Why re...
2025-08-1818 minBusiness Growth Mindset PodcastStop Mental Overload: Proven Strategies for Clear Thinking and Peak ProductivityFeeling mentally overloaded, stressed, and constantly behind in your business? You're not alone—but it's time to break the cycle. In this highly practical episode of the Business Growth Mindset Podcast, Kristian Livolsi and Bonnie Louise dive deep into the hidden impacts of mental overload and how it quietly destroys your productivity, creativity, and decision-making.Kristian shares proven, practical systems to clear mental clutter, including why capturing tasks externally is scientifically proven to boost efficiency and reduce stress. You’ll learn powerful frameworks such as the Eisenhower Matrix, the 1-3-5 rule, and the brain dump...
2025-08-1338 min
The BulletinArtificially Intelligent, Part 2In this episode of The Bulletin, producer and moderator Clarissa Moll talks with Knox Thames about how governments can use AI to hamper religious freedom and persecute religious minorities. Mike Cosper and Renée DiResta discuss the ways people attempt to manipulate, harass, or target others using artificial intelligence. And associate producer Alexa Burke chats with CT’s Bonnie Kristian about her skepticism of AI tools being used at church.
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2025-07-2940 min
The BulletinTrump and the Courts, Faith-Aligned AI, and Uyghur PersecutionTrump and the judiciary. AI for churches. Uyghur persecution.
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This week on The Bulletin, David French joins us to talk about the Trump administration’s beef with federal judges and why the president is so mad at Leonard Leo. Then, artificial intelligence is showing up at work and in the classroom– are you ready for it to come to church? CT’s Bonnie Kristian stops by to talk about how faith-aligned technology seeks to serve congregations. Finally, religious freedom expert Knox Thames talks to us about a...
2025-06-0645 min
Religion on the MindDan is Getting Libertarian-Curious (#306)In this timely conversation with returning guest Bonnie Kristian, we explore libertarianism and its evolving role in today's political landscape. Moving beyond the dated "socially liberal, fiscally conservative" cliché, we discuss how true libertarianism centers on skepticism of government power, while distinguishing it from a newer "folk libertarianism" emerging among younger Americans. Bonnie helps clarify how traditional libertarians focus specifically on limiting state power and coercion, whereas this new wave represents more of a cultural backlash against elite institutions. Through our discussion of government intervention, institutional trust, and policy, we explore the challenge of maintaining necessary social structures while r...
2025-01-1358 minReligion on the MindDan is Getting Libertarian-Curious (#306)In this timely conversation with returning guest Bonnie Kristian, we explore libertarianism and its evolving role in today's political landscape. Moving beyond the dated "socially liberal, fiscally conservative" cliché, we discuss how true libertarianism centers on skepticism of government power, while distinguishing it from a newer "folk libertarianism" emerging among younger Americans. Bonnie helps clarify how traditional libertarians focus specifically on limiting state power and coercion, whereas this new wave represents more of a cultural backlash against elite institutions. Through our discussion of government intervention, institutional trust, and policy, we explore the challenge of maintaining necessary social structures while r...
2025-01-1358 min
defragmentingUntrustworthy: A Conversation with Bonnie Kristian [Re-Release]Episode Notes
Seasoned journalist Bonnie Kristian believes America is in the midst of a knowledge crisis that the church cannot afford to ignore. In fact, she thinks it could be the most pressing and unprecedented challenge for contemporary discipleship. Her book Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community describes the multiple forces contributing to an atmosphere characterized by mounting misinformation, mistrust, and polarization. Bonnie joins Dr. Keith Plummer to discuss why Christians need to understand the crisis and what measures we can take to resist it and its destructive effects.
2025-01-0355 min
Today's ConversationBonnie Kristian | Truth, Trust and Christian CommunityIn a world where news is constantly streamed, the sheer amount of information can leave many of us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to filter what is true. Bonnie Kristian, journalist and author of “The Knowledge Crisis” joins NAE President Walter Kim to discuss how this issue is leaking into churches and becoming a discipleship issue. Listen in to hear them discuss a way forward. In this episode of Today’s Conversation, journalist Bonnie Kristian and NAE President Walter Kim explore practical ways to engage with the surplus of information coming our way, and how t...
2024-09-1539 min
Live Faith First PodcastUntrustworthy: Fake News, Misinformation, and Our Media Consumption w/ Bonnie KristianWhich news stations should I watch to be a responsible news consumer? How do I know what is true and whom I can trust? What can I do to combat all the misinformation and how it's impacting people I care about? In this podcast episode, Bonnie Kristian and I explore these questions and how to best navigate the overwhelming media and information environment.
Bonnie Kristian is the editorial director of ideas and books at Christianity Today, and a fellow at Defense Priorities. She is the author of several books including Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Po...
2024-09-091h 04Religion on the MindShould We Care About Harrison Butker's Speech? (#263)** Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5U0kztmTnxkIn response to a listener suggestion, as well as having enjoyed Bonnie Kristian's recent newsletter on the topic, I looked into the recent Harrison Butker commencement address controversy. I had a few thoughts!I talk briefly about the situation, how I largely think of it in terms of protected religious speech, more progressive options within Christianity, the good questions raised by conservative counter-reactions in support of Butker and what one such reaction gets quite wrong, and some insights from the "cultural competency" world of psychotherapy...
2024-05-2317 minReligion on the MindShould We Care About Harrison Butker's Speech? (#263)** Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5U0kztmTnxkIn response to a listener suggestion, as well as having enjoyed Bonnie Kristian's recent newsletter on the topic, I looked into the recent Harrison Butker commencement address controversy. I had a few thoughts!I talk briefly about the situation, how I largely think of it in terms of protected religious speech, more progressive options within Christianity, the good questions raised by conservative counter-reactions in support of Butker and what one such reaction gets quite wrong, and some insights from the "cultural competency" world of psychotherapy...
2024-05-2317 min
Derate The HateRebuilding Trust In The Midst of a Knowledge Crisis... DTH Episode 209 with Bonnie KristianSend Wilk a text with your feedback!Rebuilding Trust In The Midst of a Knowledge CrisisIn my latest DTH conversation, I am joined by Bonnie Kristian, author of "Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community," The discussion underscores the pervasive lack of trust in institutions and the media within our society. Kristian emphasized how this erosion of trust has far-reaching consequences, corroding the foundations of our political discourse and communal integrity.Central to our conversation was the pivotal role of media...
2024-05-0144 min
The BulletinWhere's That Line, Anyway?This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper and Nicole Martin discuss the recent self-immolation of protestor Aaron Bushnell, joined by journalist Madeleine Kearns. Conversation continues with Kearns as the three talk about Nikki Haley’s seemingly fated bid for the Republican presidential nomination. The episode ends with fascinating insights into the limits and benefits of free speech as CT ideas editor Bonnie Kristian joins the show to talk about the recent Supreme Court review of Texas and Florida laws restricting free speech on social media. This week’s guests:Madeleine Kearns is a...
2024-03-0148 minReligion on the MindBeing a "Female Christian Writer" (#221)(First ever) FOUR-time guest Bonnie Kristian returns to talk about the different tiers of Christian publishing, which Dan thinks applies equally to podcasting. Embedded in this discussion is the fact that Bonnie is a Christian female writer… but she’s definitely not a “Christian female writer.” What is expected of these writers? Must they constantly “create content” populated by their shiny, happy children? What is lost when we force women into this mold?Bonnie’s Article “On being a female Christian writer who is not 'a female Christian writer’":https://bonniekristian.substack.com/p/on-being-a-f...
2023-11-131h 05Religion on the MindBeing a "Female Christian Writer" (#221)(First ever) FOUR-time guest Bonnie Kristian returns to talk about the different tiers of Christian publishing, which Dan thinks applies equally to podcasting. Embedded in this discussion is the fact that Bonnie is a Christian female writer… but she’s definitely not a “Christian female writer.” What is expected of these writers? Must they constantly “create content” populated by their shiny, happy children? What is lost when we force women into this mold?Bonnie’s Article “On being a female Christian writer who is not 'a female Christian writer’":https://bonniekristian.substack.com/p/on-being-a-f...
2023-11-131h 05
Trinity Forum ConversationsTrust, Truth, and the Knowledge CrisisThe question “How do I know what’s true?” comes up with increasing frequency and urgency in our time of angry polarization, deliberately-stoked outrage, and earned distrust. There is money to be made and a growing market for the kind of misinformation that reinforces our views and confirms our preconceptions — as well as a large price to be paid:“We like to tell ourselves that we're consuming this political media because we're going to be good citizens and we're going to be well informed and have, you know, very rational opinions and all sorts of flattering things like that. But...
2023-10-3133 min
Denver Seminary122 | Navigating News Media
September 11, 2023 | Bonnie Kristian
With the immense volume of news outlets and platforms available, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the deluge of content and difficult to discern which sources are trustworthy. Bonnie Kristian, the editorial director of ideas and books at Christianity Today and a journalist who has been published in The New York Times, USA Today, and CNN, delves into her book, Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community.
Bonnie engages the topic of healthy media consumption, characteristics of trustworthy news reporting, and...
2023-09-1100 min
Church TheologyOur Contemporary Knowledge Crisis (with Bonnie Kristian)Kirk sits down with Bonnie Kristian to discuss her latest book, Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community. They delve into the current erosion of knowledge, exploring its consequences on society, the church, and our relationships. Explore ways we can rebuild stability in our communities and lives amidst a world where knowledge feels increasingly elusive and society increasingly fractured.
2023-07-281h 10
Saving Elephants | Millennials defending & expressing conservative values129 – Epistemological Musings with Bonnie KristianOur digital world is saturated in "facts" but there's little agreement on what constitutes "truth". If we can no longer agree on what sources of information can be reliable, is civil debate even possible? To what degree is the problem exacerbated by social media? To what degree is this simply a problem of human nature? Bonnie Kristian joins Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis to discuss the knowledge crisis and our inability to reach consensus on what constitutes truth. Bonnie also shares her thoughts the challenges of unplugging from the digital world, whether our current woes are likely to get bette...
2023-04-1854 min
Word Made DigitalHelp! Is what I'm reading really true?!? with Bonnie Kristian (author and journalist)Welcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Is it just me, or are we all a LOT more skeptical about the news we are reading? The reality is, everything we read has a skew or influence. Not everything we read is false, either. We went to one of the best to help us understand good journalism, good fact-checking and breaking through media noise. Bonnie Kristian is an experienced journalist skilled in compelling opinion writing, concise news delivery, and meticulous editing. She is the author of Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking O...
2023-04-1252 min
Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsBonnie Kristian: What does a Ron DeSantis Foreign Policy Look Like?Bonnie Kristian returns to the show to discuss a piece she wrote examining the foreign policy beliefs of the Florida Governor and likely Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. Kristian shares what she found and the two discuss how the struggle amongst the different factions of the GOP could either bolster the party’s recent noninterventionism or lead it right back to the warmongering and imperialism of the Washington establishment. Discussed on the show:
“Ron DeSantis Could Decide Republicans’ Foreign Policy” (New York Times)
The Podcast Interview about DeSantis at Guantanamo Bay
Bonnie Kristian is a fellow at Defens...
2023-03-1432 min
Crashing the War PartyDoes Ron DeSantis have the juice — for peace? Bonnie Kristian discussesAuthor and columnist Bonnie Kristian joins us this week to talk about the prospects of a Ron DeSantis policy, and more specifically, what a Ron DeSantis foreign policy might look like. She did a deep dive on this for the New York Times, and addresses the Florida governor's recent comments on Ukraine, his set up as a potential "restraint" rival of Trump, and his questionable positions on other hot-button issues, like Iran.In the first segment, Kelley and Dan talk about the Biden Administration's accusations that China is "considering" giving lethal weapons to Russia for its war i...
2023-03-0340 min
Digital Public SquareBanning Pornography and Navigating the Complexities of Objectionable Content Online with Bonnie KristianAs we continue our mini-series on our recently released volume The Digital Public Square with B&H Academic, I am joined by Bonnie Kristian to talk about her contribution entitled, “Should We Ban Pornography? Navigating the Complexities of Objectionable Content in a Digital Age.” Today, Bonnie and I talk about the moral plague of pornography in our society and the difficulties of banning objectionable content online.Meet Bonnie:Bonnie is a journalist and author of Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community (2022) and A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What it Mean...
2023-02-2743 min
A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a BarBroken Brains and Alternative FactsText us your questions!Bonnie Kristian is a journalist who writes for Christianity Today and has been published in The New York Times, The Week, CNN, The Daily Beast, and many more. Bonnie wrote the book Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community. The title says it all. How can we have good faith conversations and dialogue when we're dealing with "alternative facts" and call every report we don't agree with "fake news"? These are important questions for all of us.The resources mentioned in the episode are:
2023-02-241h 17
Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureUntrustworthy — Our Cultural Knowledge Crisis (with Bonnie Kristian)We have a flood of information available today that we’ve never had before—what is doing to our brains? To our culture? To our ability to have civil conversations about hard issues? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, journalist Bonnie Kristian.Bonnie is the author of Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community (2022) and A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today (2018). As a journalist, she writes opinion pieces on foreign policy, religion, electoral politics, and more. Her column, "The Lesser Kingdom," appear...
2023-02-1630 min
Re-integrateBONNIE KRISTIAN and Our Crisis of Knowing TruthThere is a crisis of knowledge that we are all experiencing. It seems that nobody trusts what anybody else is saying. In politics and in the media, on social networks, there has been an increasing inability to discern truth. What causes us to explore conspiracy theories? How can we know when someone is telling a half-truth for political ends? What is the way forward for Christians as we try to navigate a world full of information but not much wisdom? Our guest is Bonnie Kristian, who writes about these issues in her...
2023-01-1947 min
Gravity Commons PodcastBonnie Kristian: How a Knowledge Crisis is Corrupting Christian CommunityWhat can we do to combat the misinformation that's impacting the people we care about and dividing our communities? Life and politics in the US are suffering from a raging knowledge crisis, and the church is no exception. Experienced journalist and author Bonnie Kristian helps us unpack this crisis and explore ways to combat it in our own lives, families, and church communities.These are the themes of Bonnie's new book Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community. Drawing from her extensive experience in journalism and her training as a th...
2023-01-0355 min
The Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 326: Bonnie Kristian on the Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian CommunityIn this episode, Caleb talks with Bonnie Kristian about her book, Untrustworthy, and more.Links MentionedBonnie KristianBonnie Kristian on SubstackUntrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community by Bonnie KristianCaleb's newsletter
2022-12-061h 25
The Fountains of Carrots PodcastFoC 186: How Not To Lose Your Mind With Politics And The News with Bonnie Kristian
How do we determine what’s true in a very disorienting time? How do we know what authorities, institutions, or media to believe when the world around us feels untrustworthy? How do we have deep conversations with friends and loved ones when the political landscape is so divisive? It’s a very difficult time to navigate and it’s easy to become cynical or even despairing.
Journalist Bonnie Kristian tackles some of these complicated issues in her fantastic new book Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community. Bonnie is a mom (o...
2022-11-2250 min
Seminary DropoutBonnie Kristian on the ‘Untrustworthy’ News Media
Bonnie is the author of A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today. As a journalist, she writes opinion pieces on foreign policy, religion, electoral politics, and more. Her column, “The Lesser Kingdom,” appears in print and online at Christianity Today. She is a fellow at Defense Priorities, a foreign policy think tank, and her work has been published at outlets including The New York Times, The Week, USA Today, CNN, Politico, Reason, and The Daily Beast. A graduate of Bethel Seminary, she lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and twin sons.
Her new book...
2022-11-1846 min
The Biblical MindThe Knowledge Crisis and Misinformation in Biblical Perspective (Bonnie Kristian)Constant cries of "fake news" and misinformation point to a central issue in our culture: we have far too much information from far too many sources, and we do not know whom to trust. Whether captivated by online communities and YouTube personalities or glued to Twitter and news sites, we consume a lot of content but remain ignorant, apathetic, and anxious.
In this episode, Dru interviews Bonnie Kristian about her new book Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community. They discuss the dangers of our culture's approach to knowledge, the...
2022-11-1840 min
The Ride Home with John and KathyThe Ride Home - Tuesday, November 8, 20223 Principles for Settling Political Spats in the Church When we see civic engagement as a limited strategy rather than a source of moral identity, we’re better equipped to reach across the partisan aisle. Guest: Daniel K. Williams is a professor of history at the University of West Georgia and the author of Defenders of the Unborn: The Pro-Life Movement Before Roe v. Wade. GUEST Father Tom Soroka ... pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Mckees Rocks, PA. Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community - Bonnie Kristian is the au...
2022-11-091h 54
Religion on the MindOur Substantial Knowledge Crisis (#167)Rejoining me today is author and journalist Bonnie Kristian to discuss her book “Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains Polluting Our Politics and Corrupting Christian Community.” A delight to have on the show again, Bonnie describes contributing sources to the ongoing epistemological crisis in the West. We cover topics like digital literacy, emotional reasoning, moral complicity, social media traps, and building intellectual virtue.Bonnie’s Website: https://www.bonniekristian.com/Bonnie’s Book “Untrustworthy”: https://www.amazon.com/Untrustworthy-Knowledge-Polluting-Corrupting-Christian/dp/1587435624Bonnie’s Book “A Flexible Faith...
2022-10-311h 17Religion on the MindOur Substantial Knowledge Crisis (#167)Rejoining me today is author and journalist Bonnie Kristian to discuss her book “Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains Polluting Our Politics and Corrupting Christian Community.” A delight to have on the show again, Bonnie describes contributing sources to the ongoing epistemological crisis in the West. We cover topics like digital literacy, emotional reasoning, moral complicity, social media traps, and building intellectual virtue.Bonnie’s Website: https://www.bonniekristian.com/Bonnie’s Book “Untrustworthy”: https://www.amazon.com/Untrustworthy-Knowledge-Polluting-Corrupting-Christian/dp/1587435624Bonnie’s Book “A Flexible Faith...
2022-10-311h 17
The Protestant Libertarian PodcastEp 26: The Methodist Church is Breaking Up: An AnalysisOn this episode, we review Bonnie Kristian’s “What the Methodist Split Tells us About American Political Polarization”, which was published in Reason magazine, and explore the impending breakup of the United Methodist church, the theological, social, and political ramifications of the split, and why Christians should do a better job of trying to get along, even with other Christians that disagree with them. We look at how the church is the family of Abraham defined by faith in Jesus and the presence of the Spirit, as well as the potential threats of both the erosion of religious liberties and ri...
2022-10-2550 min
Bros Bibles & Beer201. BONNIE KRISTIAN on The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our BrainsBonnie Kristian returns to the show and we have a compelling conversation about her new book "Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community".
About the book: "Which news stations should I watch to be a responsible news consumer? How do I know what is true and whom I can trust? What can I do to combat all the misinformation and how it's impacting people I care about?
Many Americans are agonizing over questions such as these, feeling unsure and overwhelmed in today's chaotic information environment.
American...
2022-10-241h 24defragmentingUntrustworthy: A Conversation with Bonnie KristianEpisode Notes
Seasoned journalist Bonnie Kristian believes America is in the midst of a knowledge crisis that the church cannot afford to ignore. In fact, she thinks it could be the most pressing and unprecedented challenge for contemporary discipleship. Her new book _Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community_describes the multiple forces contributing to an atmosphere characterized by mounting misinformation, mistrust, and polarization. Bonnie joins Dr. Keith Plummer to discuss why Christians need to understand the crisis and what measures we can take to resist it and its destructive eff...
2022-10-2055 min
The Cartographers132: Bonnie Kristian on Our Knowledge CrisisAshley and Bryce Hales talk with journalist Bonnie Kristian about our knowledge crisis and what we can do about it. While it can feel like people aren't even living in the same reality anymore, Bonnie gives some practical and hopeful starting places in our day and age. We highly recommend her book!LINKSBonnie's book, Untrustworthy: How the Knowledge Crisis is Breaking our Brains, Ruining our Politics and Corrupting Christian CommunityFollow Bonnie on TwitterAshley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in pa...
2022-10-1840 mindefragmentingUntrustworthy: A Conversation With Bonnie KristianEpisode Notes
Seasoned journalist Bonnie Kristian believes America is in the midst of a knowledge crisis that the church cannot afford to ignore. In fact, she thinks it could be the most pressing and unprecedented challenge for contemporary discipleship. Her new book Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community describes the multiple forces contributing to an atmosphere characterized by mounting misinformation, mistrust, and polarization. Bonnie joins Dr. Keith Plummer to discuss why Christians need to understand the crisis and what measures we can take to resist it and its destructive...
2022-10-1455 min
Faith AngleBonnie Kristian and Jonathan Rauch: On the Knowledge CrisisIn this episode, Bonnie Kristian discusses her brand new book, Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community. Her haunting phrase, “the knowledge crisis,” was perhaps popularized last year by another compelling book from Jonathan Rauch, the senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. Jon’s 2021 book is The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth, and as he explains in more detail, the book describes the essential conditions and institutions necessary for maintaining the basic building blocks of shared human understanding in a free society. This is a rich conversation betwee...
2022-10-1442 min
The Holy PostEpisode 530: Can We Still Trust the News? with Bonnie KristianResearch now shows that people who constantly consume the news are three times more likely to hold incorrect perspectives than those who only consume news occasionally. How did the news business shift from reporting to distorting? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss a new article that blames comedian Jon Stewart and The Daily Show for unintentionally transforming the media into a "subscription-based narrative production" business. Then, Skye talks to journalist Bonnie Kristian about her book, "Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community." She explains the economic and cultural forces that have...
2022-10-121h 29
Indulge In The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Heart-Pounding!Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community by Bonnie KristianPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/617102to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community
Author: Bonnie Kristian
Narrator: Susan Hanfield
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 11 minutes
Release date: October 11, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Which media outlets will help me be a responsible news consumer? How do I know what is true and whom I can trust? What can I do to combat all the misinformation and how it's impacting people I love? Many Americans are agonizing over questions such as these, feeling unsure and overwhelmed in today's chaotic information...
2022-10-118h 11
Explore This Next-Level Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.Untrustworthy by Bonnie Kristian, David French - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/229306to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Untrustworthy
Author: Bonnie Kristian, David French - foreword
Narrator: Susan Hanfield
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
Release date: 10-11-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 15 ratings
Genres: Social Issues
Publisher's Summary:
American life and politics are suffering from a raging knowledge crisis, and the church is no exception. In Untrustworthy, Bonnie Kristian unpacks this crisis and explores ways to combat it in our own lives, families, and church communities. Drawing from her extensive experience in journalism and her training as a theologian, Kristian explores social media, political and digital...
2022-10-118h 11Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityUntrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community by Bonnie KristianPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/617102to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community
Author: Bonnie Kristian
Narrator: Susan Hanfield
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 11 minutes
Release date: October 11, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Which media outlets will help me be a responsible news consumer? How do I know what is true and whom I can trust? What can I do to combat all the misinformation and how it's impacting people I love? Many Americans are agonizing over questions such as these, feeling unsure and overwhelmed in today's chaotic information...
2022-10-118h 11
Digital Public SquareOur modern knowledge crisis and the rise of misinformation with Bonnie KristianIn this episode, I am joined by Bonnie Kristian to talk about our modern knowledge crisis and the rise of misinformation.Meet Bonnie:Bonnie Kristian is a seasoned journalist and a columnist at Christianity Today. She previously served as a deputy editor and the acting editor-in-chief of The Week. She is the author of Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community and A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today. Her writing has also appeared at Time Magazine, CNN, USA Today, Newsweek, the Los Angeles...
2022-10-1047 min
The HabitBonnie Kristian on Our Knowledge CrisisJournalist Bonnie Kristian writes opinion pieces on foreign policy, religion, electoral politics, and more. Her column, "The Lesser Kingdom," appears in print and online at Christianity Today. She is a fellow at Defense Priorities, a foreign policy think tank, and her work has been published at outlets including The New York Times, The Week, USA Today, CNN, Politico, Reason, and The Daily Beast. Her new book is Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community. She joined me to talk about epistemology, virtue, intellectual honesty, and the ways the internet has broken our b...
2022-10-1043 min
The Long GameBonnie Kristian's crucial new book on our knowledge crisis and our "screen-broken brains"Journalist Bonnie Kristian joins to discuss her new book, "Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community." "We've spent forty years dramatically increasing how much information the average person encounters daily, and we've made no effort to equip ourselves to handle that shift," Bonnie writes. "So now … we have this deep confusion around what is knowable and what is true and who is trustworthy." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-10-0758 min
The Libertarian Christian PodcastEp 295: Bonnie Kristian and the Unhealthy Skepticism Corrupting CultureIn this episode, Doug talks to Bonnie Kristian about her new book titled, Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community. She is concerned with the unhealthy skepticism corrupting culture. Bonnie Kristian (MA, Bethel Seminary) is a seasoned journalist who writes on foreign policy, religion, criminal justice, urbanism, civil liberties, electoral politics, and more. Her column, "The Lesser Kingdom," appears in print and online at Christianity Today, and she is the author of A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today. Her work has also been featured in other outlets...
2022-10-0750 min
The Todd DeVoe ShowThe Intersection of Emergency Management and PoliticsGovernment policy is important in guiding disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery. In turn, political scientists have devoted considerable attention to the study of hazards and disasters, including the impact of disasters on election outcomes, the capacity of disasters to help set the crowded government agenda, and the various organizational strategies used by emergency management agencies. This week Todd is interviewing Bonnie Kristian, The former Acting Editor and Chief of The Week Magazine and author of Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community.Links: Bonnie KristianWebsite: https://www.bonniekristian.c...
2022-10-0630 minThe Emergency Management Network PodcastThe Intersection of Emergency Management and PoliticsGovernment policy is important in guiding disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery. In turn, political scientists have devoted considerable attention to the study of hazards and disasters, including the impact of disasters on election outcomes, the capacity of disasters to help set the crowded government agenda, and the various organizational strategies used by emergency management agencies. This week Todd is interviewing Bonnie Kristian, The former Acting Editor and Chief of The Week Magazine and author of Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community.Links: Bonnie KristianWebsite: https://www.bonniekristian.c...
2022-10-0630 min
The Emergency Management Network PodcastWhy Reading Matters For Leaders/ Hurricane Ian updateWhy should you become an avid reader? Join Todd and Marc as they discuss the benefits of reading. Reading can improves intelligence and lead to innovation and insight. Studies have shown that reading makes you smarter through a larger vocabulary, more world knowledge, and abstract reasoning skills. Reading is one of the quickest ways to acquire and assimilate new information. Many leaders believe that reading across fields is good for creativity. And leaders who can sample insights in other fields, such as sociology, the physical sciences, economics, or psychology, and apply them to their organizations are more likely to innovate...
2022-09-2928 minThe Todd DeVoe ShowWhy Reading Matters For Leaders/ Hurricane Ian updateWhy should you become an avid reader? Join Todd and Marc as they discuss the benefits of reading. Reading can improves intelligence and lead to innovation and insight. Studies have shown that reading makes you smarter through a larger vocabulary, more world knowledge, and abstract reasoning skills. Reading is one of the quickest ways to acquire and assimilate new information. Many leaders believe that reading across fields is good for creativity. And leaders who can sample insights in other fields, such as sociology, the physical sciences, economics, or psychology, and apply them to their organizations are more likely to innovate...
2022-09-2928 min
The Monday Christian PodcastTMCP 122: Bonnie Kristian on How to Become a Person Others TrustBonnie is the author of Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community (2022) and A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today (2018). Her column, "The Lesser Kingdom," appears in print and online at Christianity Today. Her work has also been published at outlets including USA Today, Defense One, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, Politico, Time, Reason, National Interest, New York Times, and The American Conservative. A graduate of Bethel Seminary, she lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and twin sons.
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2022-09-2651 min
The Pastor Theologians PodcastUnderstanding Our Knowledge Crisis | Bonnie KristianAuthor and Journalist Bonnie Kristian joins the podcast to talk about her new book, Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community (Brazos, 2022). What are the fractures caused in society by our information overload and our consistent use of social media? How has a crisis of authority contributed to these fractures? What is the connection between Libertarian politics and Anabaptist theology? All this and more in this conversation.Living Church - Awe and Presence
2022-09-1949 minScott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsBonnie Kristian on America’s Ongoing War in SomaliaScott interviews Bonnie Kristian about her new book and an article she wrote recently on America’s war in Somalia. After the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan last summer, Somalia is now America’s longest war. Though Trump temporarily shifted it to an air war while in office, Biden has ordered the troops back in. Scott and Kristian discuss the state of the conflict and examine the war’s place in the Global War on Terror. Discussed on the show:
Untrustworthy by Bonnie Kristian
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2022-08-1239 min
Power ProblemsPoking the Dragon and the BearDefense Priorities fellow Bonnie Kristian discusses the Beijing’s reaction to Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, the risks of escalation in America’s Ukraine policy, continued U.S. presence in the Middle East, the overuse of national emergency declarations, and unchecked executive war powers.Show Notes: Bonnie Kristian bioBonnie Kristian, “Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan Might Be Good for Her Legacy, but It’s Bad for Everyone Else,” Reason, August 2, 2022.Bonnie Kristian, “Don’t Let Russia’s Regime Change Plans Draw the U.S. Into War,” Reason, July 28, 2022. Bonnie Kristian, “Not Everything is a National Eme...
2022-08-0927 min
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2021-12-071h 51
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2021-09-151h 00The Holy PostEpisode 473: Did Texas End Abortion? & Drug War Casualties with Christina DentLast week, Texas passed a law effectively banning abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy, and the Supreme Court did not immediately strike it down. Both pro-life and pro-choice advocates have erupted in response. But what does the law really mean? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn get into the weeds and explain why the Texas law isn't the victory many assume. Then, Christina Dent shares about her unexpected journey from a conservative, Southern, Bible school graduate, to drug legalization advocate. She tells Skye about the unexpected casualties caused by America's war on drugs, and what a more Christian response to...
2021-09-081h 36
The Ride Home with John and KathyThe Ride Home - Friday, August 20, 20214:10 PM - Christians Need to Recover the Lost Art of Patience … GUEST Tyler Edwards … is an author, and Discipleship Pastor of Carolina Forest Community Church in Myrtle Beach, SC … author of "Zombie Church: breathing life back into the body of Christ" 4:25 PM **This or That** 4:35 PM - The Spiritual Discipline of Forgiving Total Strangers: How do Jesus’ commands apply when we are remote witnesses, not in-person victims? … GUEST Bonnie Kristian … is an experienced journalist, an opinion writer, and a contributing editor at The Week … Bonnie writes on foreign policy, religion, criminal justice, urbanism, civil liberties, electoral poli...
2021-08-211h 54
The In BetweenS2E10: How Christians Think About HellSenior Pastor Julia Pickerill interviews author Bonnie Kristian who is a journalist, and a contributing editor at The Week, writing feature articles on foreign policy, religion, criminal justice, urbanism, civil liberties, electoral politics, and more. Her column "The Lesser Kingdom," appears in Christianity Today. Bonnie is a fellow at Defense Priorities, and her op-eds have been published at outlets including USA Today, Defense One, the LA Times, CNN, Politico, Time, Reason, National Interest, and The American Conservative. Bonnie’s book is titled A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today. A graduate of Bethel Seminary, she lives in...
2021-03-1345 min
Veterans of Culture Wars014: The Late, Great World of Qanon: Kait DuganManaging director of the Center for Barth Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary, Kait Dugan joins the pod to talk about Evangelicals and Qanon as well as share her story with Evangelical Christianity. We chat about why Evangelicals seem susceptible to belief in conspiracy theories and more.
Articles on Evangelicals and Qanon:
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-faqs-what-christians-should-know-about-qanon/
https://religionnews.com/2021/02/11/survey-more-than-a-quarter-of-white-evangelicals-believe-core-qanon-conspiracy-theory/
https://religionnews.com/2020/12/01/eric-metaxas-and-the-losing-of-the-evangelical-mind/
https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/08/26/1007611/how-qanon-is-targeting-evangelicals/
https://religionunplugged.com/news/2020/10/13/an-evangelicals-guide-to-qanon
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/17/opinion/evangelicals-qanon.html
2021-02-161h 16
Making It Work: God and Your WorkHow to Weather a Bad News Cycle with Jesus - Bonnie KristianHow do you weather the news cycle when it seems like just one piece of bad news after another? Or what if you’re in a season of your work where you just keep getting slammed with the negative? Our guest today is here to talk to us about how she fights bad news fatigue in her work. Bonnie Kristian follows the news as part of her job. As a contributing editor at The Week, Bonnie writes about foreign policy, criminal justice, election politics and more. Her op-eds have appeared in publications such as USA Today, the Los Angeles Tim...
2020-12-1442 minThe Holy PostEpisode 433: Ending the War on Drugs with Bonnie KristianIn November, seven states (both red and blue) had initiatives on their ballots to either decriminalize or legalize some drugs including marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and LSD. Every measure passed. As the U.S. continues to rapidly abandon its war on drugs, how should Christians respond? And if these addictive and dangerous substances are legalized, what happens next? Bonnie Kristian is back to talk about her recent op-ed arguing for an end to the drug war from an evangelical perspective. Also this week, another celebrity pastor has been removed from ministry causing Katelyn Beaty to ask, do we have a...
2020-12-021h 20
Second Act002 Kristian Harloff - Second Act with Bonnie SomervilleIn the inaugural episode of Second Act, Bonnie brings it full circle by interviewing her long time friend, Kristian Harloff, Creator of the Schmoedown Entertainment Network (#SEN) and Chairman of the Movie Trivia Schmoedown. They talk about how long they've known each other, their journeys from New York to LA, and whether or not Bonnie will ever learn the rules of The Schmoedown.This is the first of many stories Bonnie and her friends will bring you about finding a Second Act and thriving - even if that Second Act requires creating something that...
2020-09-1800 min
Quick to ListenCan Christians Justify the Violence on America’s Streets?In the past week, a video has circulated on social media that appears to show Christian author Eric Metaxas punching a protester in the face following President Trump's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on the White House lawn. This week, Metaxas addressed the incident to World Magazine. “For context, just so you know, the guy came at me with his bike and was very menacing for a long time,” he said. Commentary over Metaxas’ action took off during a week in which a 17-year-old vigilante shot and killed two protesters in Kenosha and...
2020-09-0251 min
Movie Trivia SchmoedownMarisol McKee vs Bonnie Somerville (Singles Tournament Play-in #3)Bonnie Somerville takes on her former manager when she faces KOrruption's Marisol McKee. Who will advance to Round 1 of the Ultimate Schmoedown Singles Tournament?
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2020-08-141h 00The Holy PostEpisode 396: Pandemic, Mr. Phil TV, & Foreign Policy with Bonnie KristianThe world is upside down because of the coronavirus pandemic, but fear not! Phil is here to save us from being locked in our homes with our children without entertaining and informative Bible content. Learn all about Mr. Phil TV and how to sign up. Also, if you didn't make it to Costco for toilet paper, we've got you covered with natural alternatives for bathroom tissue. Finally, journalist and The Week columnist, Bonnie Kristian, talks to Skye about foreign policy and why it should be the most important factor when voting for a president. (FYI, their conversation was recorded...
2020-03-181h 22
Rethinking FaithDoes God Really Plan Everything That Happens? With Bonnie KristianDoes God really plan everything that happens? Bonnie Kristian returns to the podcast, this time to discuss God's providence and foreknowledge. Does God choose everything that happens? Does God choose who will be saved and who will be damned? Does God know the future? Is there even a future to be known? Kristian breaks down 4 different positions regarding these kinds of questions including Calvinism, Molinism, Arminianism and Open Theism. Enjoy
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The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity (Bo...
2020-03-041h 14Movie Trivia SchmoedownBonnie Somerville vs Brett SheridanBrett "The Sniper" Sheridan makes his Schmoedown debut against Bonnie "The Smokeshow" Somerville!
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2020-02-1543 min
2019-06-2439 minReligion on the MindTo Consider Inerrancy, Infallibility & Inspiration (#21)Dan is re-joined by Bonnie Kristian (author of "A Flexible Faith") to talk through the various ways that Christians think about Biblical inspiration (and just what kind of "errors" might be in there). As you know from episode 6, Bonnie is a great guest, and has really done her research on these topics! Also, Dan corrects something from last week regarding his "Protestant Rosary" segment, shares some thoughts about the theological consequences of how we process the sudden passing of Christian author and thinker Rachel Held Evans, and he answers a listener question: "How do you navigate conversations with conservative friends...
2019-05-131h 39Religion on the MindTo Consider Inerrancy, Infallibility & Inspiration (#21)Dan is re-joined by Bonnie Kristian (author of "A Flexible Faith") to talk through the various ways that Christians think about Biblical inspiration (and just what kind of "errors" might be in there). As you know from episode 6, Bonnie is a great guest, and has really done her research on these topics! Also, Dan corrects something from last week regarding his "Protestant Rosary" segment, shares some thoughts about the theological consequences of how we process the sudden passing of Christian author and thinker Rachel Held Evans, and he answers a listener question: "How do you navigate conversations with conservative friends...
2019-05-131h 39
Rethinking FaithCan Christians Be Violent? (w/ Bonnie Kristian)This week we had the chance to talk with writer Bonnie Kristian on the question of violence and Christianity. This is a complicated question, and as we discovered, it connects to many areas of our theology. We hope that this episode will help you think well about this issue.
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2019-04-0358 min
Create Your Now Archive 5 with Kristianne Wargo1223 My Strength Is My Story with Bonnie Kristian, A Flexible FaithBonnie Kristian rethinks what it means to follow Jesus today in her new book, A Flexible Faith. Bonnie Kristian: A wife of 6 years with two dogs and 2 guinea pigs. She received her Master's degree in Christian Thought from Bethel Seminary and won the 2016 Zondervan Excellence in Theology Award. As a theological and political writer, you can read her columns and bylines at The Week, Rare, Time, CNN, Relevant, Politico, The Hill, Reknew, The Los Angeles Times, and The American Conservative. "Jesus is the nonnegotiable anchor of Christianity." ~ Bonnie Kristian BOOK: A F...
2019-03-2156 min
otherWISEEpisode 202 // Bonnie Kristian and The Flexibility of FaithOn this episode of the otherWISE podcast, we talk with writer Bonnie Kristian about her book A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What it Means to Follow Jesus Today. Bonnie walks us through discerning what is “doctrine” and “dogma” and provides a few examples historically of what it means to interact with each other wisely along the journey with Jesus.Bonnie is weekend editor at The Week and fellow at Defense Priorities. Her writing has also appeared at other publications, including Time, CNN, Politico, The Hill, Relevant Magazine, Rare, The American Conservative, and more. In 2016, she graduated from Bethel Seminary...
2019-02-1800 min
Gravity Commons Podcast050 – Bonnie Kristian on (Faithfully) Practicing a Flexible FaithIn this episode Ben and Matt talk with Bonnie Kristian about how faith and flexibility go together. We often think of them as opposites, but in fact we need some flexibility for our faith to grow. Topics in this episode: In seasons of disillusionment, how can we let our faith be flexible without losing our faith […]
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2019-02-1232 min
Hoodrat to Headwrap: A Decolonized PodcastStop KonMari'ing Ya'll racism: Bernie, Kamala & What Won't Bring You Joy (reparations) in 2020Happy Black Everything At All Times and Happy Black Hixtory Month. Join us for our first lil episode of 2019 and I'm already not having it.
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Stop Playing and Let a Real Nigga Bring You Joy in 2020
What Might Bring You Joy in 2020 Might Bring You Hell in 2021
What Bring You Joy in 2020 Won't Bring Reparations, Liberation, Justice for Black People or anyone, really in 2020
Do Marie Kondo Owe Anita Baker Some Money?
Bernie Sanders for State Comptroller
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2019-02-011h 35Religion on the MindTo Consider *ALL* the Atonement Theories (#6)*How exactly* does Christ's death and resurrection make people right with God? Author and journalist Bonnie Kristian walks Dan through 5 of the most popular and historic answers to that question. Many of us (especially Baptist/Calvinist/Reformed Christians) have been told there is only one such Atonement theory -- Penal Substitution -- but that isn't the case. Bonnie and Dan discuss Christus Victor, Satisfaction Theory, Moral Exemplar, Penal Substitution, and Scapegoat Theory.Concentric Circles Image: https://stuarthoughton.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/greg-boyd-concentric-circles.png"A Flexible Faith" (on sale): https://smile.amazon.com/Flexible-Faith-Rethinking-Means-Follow/dp/1478992093/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548661564&sr=8-1...
2019-01-281h 24Religion on the MindTo Consider *ALL* the Atonement Theories (#6)*How exactly* does Christ's death and resurrection make people right with God? Author and journalist Bonnie Kristian walks Dan through 5 of the most popular and historic answers to that question. Many of us (especially Baptist/Calvinist/Reformed Christians) have been told there is only one such Atonement theory -- Penal Substitution -- but that isn't the case. Bonnie and Dan discuss Christus Victor, Satisfaction Theory, Moral Exemplar, Penal Substitution, and Scapegoat Theory.Concentric Circles Image: https://stuarthoughton.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/greg-boyd-concentric-circles.png"A Flexible Faith" (on sale): https://smile.amazon.com/Flexible-Faith-Rethinking-Means-Follow/dp/1478992093/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548661564&sr=8-1...
2019-01-281h 24
The Sinnergists PodcastEpisode 14: Interview with Bonnie KristianIn this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Bonnie Kristian, author of the book A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today. It's an accessible, easy-to-read overview of some of the most hotly-contested issues in Christianity. We think you'll enjoy her perspective in this interview and in the book. You can learn more about her and order the book at http://bonniekristian.com/
2019-01-2434 min
Behind The MirrorTheology, Politics and a Flexible Faith - with Bonnie KristianI invite writer and author Bonnie Kristian to talk about her recent book, A Flexible Faith, Re-thinking what it means to follow Jesus today. Bonnie is a political writer as well as a seminary graduate from Bethel University. We talk about embracing diversity in theology and politics and how we can love eachother while disagreeing. Bonnie offers insight into the loneliness you experience when you are the "outsider" in your community as well as offering permission to leave your denomination when needed. One of my favorite parts of our conversation was her list of 5 things she considers when looking...
2018-11-3050 min
This Good Word With Steve WiensEpisode 166 | A Flexible Faith with Bonnie KristianBonnie Kristian is a theological and political writer who had columns and bylines at publications including The Week, Rare, Time, CNN, Relevant, Politico, The Hill, ReKnew, and The American Conservative. You can find out more about Bonnie, her new book, and how to get in touch with her by going to this episode's Show Notes.
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2018-10-011h 07
Inglorious Pasterds136 - A Flexible Faith w/ Bonnie KristianFortnite & Divorce, Sexdoll Brothel Update, Butt Facts, Bovine Fugitive, Toddler Accomplice, Squirrel Salvation, Rich People Toys, Produce Terrorist, Eating All You Can Eat, Terrible Human Being
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2018-09-202h 01
The Laity PodcastEp. 15 - Bonnie Kristian - A Flexible FaithBonnie Kristian joins us from the Twin Cities to discuss her new book, A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today. In this fantastic book, Bonnie takes some of Christianity's most pressing and discussed subjects - Bible, sexuality, gender roles, eschatology, providence, etc. - and gives readers a concise and effective look into the core perspectives, while introducing us to Christian voices around the world. Hope you enjoy!
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2018-08-3158 min
Bros Bibles & Beer90. A Flexible Faith w/ Bonnie Kristian(https://78.media.tumblr.com/ac8560721acacb8446a74f44c3c91fc2/tumblr_p8w18hOE431qcfvc7o1_1280.jpg)
Bonnie Kristian (Author, writer for The Week, Relevant, Reason among many others) joins us to conversate about how following Jesus can look different then whatever tradition you came out of. Get to know the bigness of following Christ. The book (A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means To Follow Jesus Today) is great. You should buy it (https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Faith-Rethinking-Means-Follow/dp/1478992093/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534908371&sr=8-1&keywords=a+flexible+faith+rethinking+what+it+means+to+follow+...
2018-08-221h 29
The DeconstructionistsEp 79 - Bonnie Kristian ”A Flexible Faith”Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Bonnie Kristian! Bonnie is a writer who writes amazing stuff on the topics of theology, politics, and guinea pigs. She’s currently the weekend editor at The Week and fellow at Defense Priorities. Her writing has also appeared at other publications, including Time, CNN, Politico, The Hill, Relevant Magazine, Rare, The American Conservative, and more. In 2016, she graduated from Bethel Seminary with an M.A. in Christian Thought, and is currently exploring options for Ph.D. work in ethics. Guest Published Works: A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Je...
2018-08-081h 10
A People's TheologyBonnie Kristian: Flexible Faith and the Multiplicity of Christianity
Bonnie Kristian is here to talk about a faith that bends but doesn't break. She recently released her first book, A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today; therefore, we talk about the multiplicity of Christian and what that means for its followers today.
Guest Info/Bio:
Bonnie Kristian is a writer who mainly thinks about theology, politics, and guinea pigs—not necessarily in that order. Her writing has appeared in Time, CNN, Politico, The Hill, and Relevant Magazine.
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2018-07-111h 04
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2018-07-0459 min
Homebrewed ChristianityGetting Flexible in Faith and Politics with Bonnie KristianPolitical and theological writer Bonnie Kristian is on to talk about her new book, A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What it Means to Follow Jesus Today. This book is an easy intro to lots of different topics and expressions of the Christian faith today, and an invitation for the American church to see beyond its borders to the spectrum and diversity of the tradition. A Flexible Faith is organized like a reference manual, and written at a level that is accessible and engaging, no matter your background or expertise. There are theological sections, answering questions from a variety of positions, and...
2018-06-131h 09
Greg Boyd: Apologies & ExplanationsA Flexible Faith: The Bonnie Kristian InterviewDan interviews Bonnie Kristian on her new book: A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankentTwitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:"Crucifixion of the Warrior God" Website: ReKnew.org
2018-06-1128 min
Can I Say This At Church‽"A Flexible Faith" with Bonnie Kristian Episode Transcript Guest: Bonnie Kristian Every denomination has a tentpole issue that matters more than others, and so do most Christians. Do we really know all our options though? I know I didn't and I'm better for looking at the 'whole menu'. Bonnie has written a fantastic book on just this thought. The differences in the beliefs of some of the pillars of our faith. Bio: Bonnie Kristian is a theological and political writer with a national following. She is the weekend editor at The Week and a foreign policy fellow at...
2018-06-0848 min
Theosophia Podcast14.1 Political Writer - Bonnie KristianBonnie is a political writer and author. She's an editor at The Week and a fellow at Defense Priorities. Her publications also appear on news outlets including Time, CNN, Politico, The Hill, Relevant Magazine, Rare, The American Conservative, and more. She holds a Masters in Christian Thought from Bethel Seminary. Bonnie recently came out with a new book entitled “A Flexible Faith” : Rethinking what it means to follow Jesus today. We discuss her religious upbringing, journey to the Mennonite Church as well as her passion for news and politics and what led her to pursing theological education.Find Bonnie at bonn...
2018-06-0433 min
In All Things CharityA Flexible Faith with Bonnie Kristian - In All Things Charity Season 5Who counts as a Christian? What is the difference between Orthodoxy and heresy? Author Bonnie Kristian joins us to discuss how our faith can be more flexible. We do a deep dive into two issues: atonement and gender dynamics!
2018-06-0300 minSeminary Dropout192 – Bonnie Kristian, Author of A Flexible Faith*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org
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Bonnie Kristian is a theological and political writer with a national following. She has columns and bylines at publications including The Week, Rare, Ti...
2018-05-1935 min
Seminary Dropout192 - Bonnie Kristian, Author of A Flexible Faith*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Our Sponsor: Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Bonnie Kristian is a theological and political writer with a national following. She has columns and bylines at publications including The Week, Rare, Time...
2018-05-1935 min