In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen talks with Gavin Ortlund about his new book, What It Means to Be Protestant, which addresses the struggles of Protestants experiencing "ecclesial angst" and encourages those interested in Protestantism.

They discuss:

• The influence of social media and podcasts on religious trends
• Understanding church history and its relation to current Protestant-Catholic dialogues
• The role of Scripture's authority in Protestant theology
• The challenges of fragmentation within Protestantism and the ongoing need for unity and focus on the gospel

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen talks with James Davison Hunter about his book, Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America's Political Crisis, where Hunter argues that America's political crisis is rooted in cultural divisions rather than just political differences.

They discuss:

• how a loss of shared values has led to a lack of solidarity and the rise of identity politics
• growing resentment on both sides, the left and right
• the need for Christians to adopt a "faithful presence" in culture rather than seeking political power
• the value for deep engagement and courageous leadership in these challenging times

How can you be a Christian given the church’s record on race? How can you believe what the Bible says about sexuality when Christians have acted so hatefully? Questions like these have caused many to doubt and even deconstruct their faith. How can followers of Jesus help those who are deconstructing? How can we find help when we feel racked by doubt?

In this breakout session from TGCW24, Collin Hansen and Rebecca McLaughlin explore these questions and offer hope and help.

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