Praxologie

The Nature of Christian Discipleship - S5E4 with Helen Miller

Praxologie Season 5 Episode 4

In this episode of the Praxologie podcast, Kilian Spieß, Sean Smith, and Helen Miller discuss the nature of Christian discipleship, emphasizing the importance of humility, intentionality, and the relational aspect of faith. We explore the tension between dependence on God and the active role individuals play in their spiritual growth. The conversation highlights the significance of storytelling in discipleship, the impact of cultural context, and the challenges faced in youth ministry, particularly regarding mental health. The episode concludes with a focus on the concept of union with Christ as central to discipleship and offers key biblical passages for reflection.

Scholars we talked about:
James K. A. Smith: You Are What You Love / Desiring The Kingdom
Alasdair MacIntyre
N. T. Wright: five-act play analogy
Kevin J. Vanhoozer: Hearers and Doers / The Drama of Doctrine / Mere Christian Hermeneutics
Andrew Root: Anxious about a Generation: Exploring a theology of well-being for young people. (youthscape.co.uk)
Charles Taylor (philosopher) & Tim Keller

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