More Than Theology

Are we taking longer to become adults than we used to? 🤔
Yes, say sociologists. Young people today are typically getting married, having kids, starting a career, and buying a house—the traditional milestones of adult life—much later than their grandparents. Sociologists are calling this new stage of life "emerging adulthood". 
In this episode, Richard talks with Dr. Sam Bloore about this phenomenon and what it means for young people, their parents, and the church leaders who shepherd them.🙌

Hospitality is much more than an industry—it’s an important part of the life of faith modelled by Jesus. In this episode, Richard talks with Kyla Scrimgeour, who recently completed a master’s degree examining the role of hospitality in the gospels. Jesus played both host and guest, and thus leaves us an example to follow in our own lives.

Dr Richard Goodwin joins Tim Wilson on Newstalk ZB for a 10-minute conversation about nativity movies — and why the nativity story is far bigger and grittier than the Christmas card version.

What happens when national identity trumps Christian identity? Richard talks Christian Nationalism with Old Testament scholar Michael Rhodes, both in the context of Michael’s native America and his adopted New Zealand. Drawing upon scripture, Michael explains how believers should think about their national identity in light of the Kingdom and the King.

Two centuries ago, a handful of Christ-followers had a radical idea: meeting together as believers without denominational trappings. This movement, which eventually became known as the Open Brethren, subsequently spread all over the world—including to Aotearoa NZ. Rosie talks to Dr. Ian Payne and Dr. Richard Goodwin about their recent trip to the birthplace of this 200-year-old movement (Dublin), what they learnt while celebrating its bicentenary, and what the lessons are for us today.
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