OpenTheo

Evangelical Elites

October 19, 2021
Life and Books and Everything
Life and Books and EverythingClearly Reformed

How do you use the term ‘elite?’ Is it positive or is it a term of derision? Elites, and especially Evangelical elites, have been criticized a lot lately. Collin, Kevin, and Justin have given this matter some consideration, and on this episode they offer their thoughts, turning the focus both internally and externally, with both positive and negative critiques. But first… books! They’ve been reading a lot. You’ll hear about productivity, theology, classic fiction, and of course a lot of history.

Life and Books and Everything is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of the ESV Concise Study Bible. The ESV Concise Study Bible is rich in content yet approachable and easy to carry—perfect for studying God’s Word in any context.

For 30% off this book and all other books and Bibles at Crossway, sign up for a free Crossway+ account at crossway.org/LBE

Timestamps:

Books First! [0:00 – 2:25]

Collin is surprised. [2:25 – 7:36]

Kevin is restrained. [7:36 – 19:18]

Justin is almost finished. [19:18 – 28:54]

Elites in the Spotlight [28:54 – 37:54]

Hating on Elites [37:54 – 43:03]

Evangelical Elites [43:03 – 46:40]

Public Religious Research Institute Survey [46:40 – 49:08]

Elitists Out of Step [49:08 – 53:35]

Kevin Responds [53:35 – 58:34]

Elites Not Reading the Room [58:34 – 1:02:11]

The Inner Ring [1:02:11 – 1:03:15]

Encouragement [1:03:15 – 1:07:18] 

Books and Everything:

Collin:

Brand Luther: How an Unheralded Monk Turned His Small Town into a Center of Publishing, Made Himself the Most Famous Man in Europe--and Started the Protestant Reformation, by Andrew Pettegree

Pilgrims and Priests: Christian Mission in a Post-Christian Society, by Stefan Paas

Kevin:

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, by Oliver Burkeman

Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement, by Katy Faust and Stacy Manning

Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body, by John W. Kleinig

The Viking Heart: How Scandinavians Conquered the World, by Arthur Herman

1984, by George Orwell

Justin:

Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary, by Bruce K. Waltke and Ivan D. V. De Silva

The Zealot and the Emancipator: John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, and the Struggle for American Freedom, by H.W. Brands

Lincoln in Private: What His Most Personal Reflections Tell Us About Our Greatest President, by Ronald C. White

Lonesome Dove: A Novel, by Larry McMurtry

Articles on Elites:</

Share

FacebookTwitterRedditCopy Link

Transcript

More From Life and Books and Everything

'A Theology of Paul and His Letters,' with Dr. Douglas Moo
'A Theology of Paul and His Letters,' with Dr. Douglas Moo
Life and Books and Everything
November 2, 2021
Dr. Douglas Moo, theologian and professor at Wheaton, joins Kevin, Collin, and Justin to talk about his new and substantial contribution, A Theology o
Evangelism, with William Taylor
Evangelism, with William Taylor
Life and Books and Everything
November 18, 2021
From the 2021 Faithful Conference, Kevin interviews keynote speaker William Taylor. Taylor is the rector of St. Helen’s Church in Bishopsgate, London.
What We Love About Christmastime
What We Love About Christmastime
Life and Books and Everything
December 15, 2021
Kevin and Collin enjoy a fun conversation about the best parts of the Advent/Christmas season, as well as some of those things that are just more anno
‘Robert E. Lee: A Life’, with Dr. Allen Guelzo
‘Robert E. Lee: A Life’, with Dr. Allen Guelzo
Life and Books and Everything
October 6, 2021
On this episode, Kevin interviews Civil War historian Dr. Allen Guelzo , Senior Research Scholar at Princeton. Dr. Guelzo’s new biography of Robert E.
Abortion, Threats to the Church, and Depicting Jesus
Abortion, Threats to the Church, and Depicting Jesus
Life and Books and Everything
September 21, 2021
In this episode Kevin and Justin take a long, hard look at abortion in America. With the new law in Texas making news, and a potential challenge to Ro
Thinking Biblically About Abuse, with Jim Newheiser
Thinking Biblically About Abuse, with Jim Newheiser
Life and Books and Everything
August 24, 2021
In this episode, Kevin is joined by Dr. James Newheiser, theDirector of the Christian Counseling Program and Associate Professor ofChristian Counselin
More From "Life and Books and Everything"

More on OpenTheo

Is Post-Mortem Salvation an Orthodox Doctrine?
Is Post-Mortem Salvation an Orthodox Doctrine?
#STRask
July 11, 2024
Questions about whether post-mortem salvation is an orthodox doctrine, reconciling a verse about God removing our transgressions from us with verses a
Your Identity in Christ and the Difference it Makes
Your Identity in Christ and the Difference it Makes
Knight & Rose Show
June 8, 2024
Wintery Knight and Desert Rose discuss the concept of "identity in Christ". We discuss how your identity in Christ changes your desires, capabilities,
Lydia McGrew Answered! Black & White Thinking
Lydia McGrew Answered! Black & White Thinking
Risen Jesus
June 17, 2024
In this episode, part 4 in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona demonstrates Lydia McGrew’s rigid approach that’s founded upon her presumptions pertaining to
Is Church Just a Man-Made Way to Control People?
Is Church Just a Man-Made Way to Control People?
#STRask
June 10, 2024
Questions about what to say to someone who believes the Bible and church are man-made ways to control people who don’t want to think for themselves an
The Internet is the Negative World
The Internet is the Negative World
Alastair Roberts
May 14, 2024
The following is a reading from this post: https://argosy.substack.com/p/33-the-internet-is-the-negative-world. Within it, I discuss Aaron Renn's rece
#222 What if I’m not really saved? (replay)
#222 What if I’m not really saved? (replay)
Ask NT Wright Anything
June 20, 2024
Can We Lose Our Salvation? Join us this week as Tom addresses common doubts that crop up time and again from our listener's questions. Do you ever que
Is Matthew 23:23 an Argument for Social Justice?
Is Matthew 23:23 an Argument for Social Justice?
#STRask
May 13, 2024
Questions about how to respond to someone who uses Matthew 23:23 as an argument for social justice and what to say to a family member who argues that
Lydia McGrew Answered! Are the Gospels Greco-Roman Biographies?
Lydia McGrew Answered! Are the Gospels Greco-Roman Biographies?
Risen Jesus
June 10, 2024
In this episode, part 2 of 8 in a series, Dr. Licona answers Lydia McGrew's contention that the Gospels are not affiliated with Greco-Roman biography.
Does the Bible Say That Someday Everyone Will Worship God?
Does the Bible Say That Someday Everyone Will Worship God?
#STRask
July 15, 2024
Questions about whether the Bible says that someday everyone in the world will worship God, the purpose of worshiping God, and whether it might be the
What Should I Say to a Reformed Christian Who Dismisses Many Non-Believers as Lost Causes?
What Should I Say to a Reformed Christian Who Dismisses Many Non-Believers as Lost Causes?
#STRask
June 13, 2024
Questions about the best way to respond to someone who believes in double predestination and who dismisses many non-believers as lost causes and wheth
Can Christians Who Have Died Hear Our Requests for Prayer?
Can Christians Who Have Died Hear Our Requests for Prayer?
#STRask
June 3, 2024
Questions about whether those in Heaven have a limited omniscience that enables them to hear our requests for them to pray for us, why Scripture comes
Lydia McGrew Answered! More Methodological Missteps
Lydia McGrew Answered! More Methodological Missteps
Risen Jesus
June 21, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Licona walks us through more missteps by Lydia Mcgrew, including false dichotomies on the issues of chronological narration, and
Are the Crusades Proof That Christians Are Evil?
Are the Crusades Proof That Christians Are Evil?
#STRask
May 16, 2024
Questions about how to respond to someone who says the Crusades are proof Christians are evil, the facts around the church burning people at the stake
Doesn’t Acts Argue That Not All Believers Receive the Holy Spirit?
Doesn’t Acts Argue That Not All Believers Receive the Holy Spirit?
#STRask
July 8, 2024
Questions about why we should think the new believers in Acts 5:14 received the Holy Spirit when Acts seems to argue that not all believers necessaril
#224 Is the world doomed? Global justice and climate change (replay)
#224 Is the world doomed? Global justice and climate change (replay)
Ask NT Wright Anything
July 4, 2024
Tom answers questions from listeners on whether the world is getting better or worse, on poverty and economic justice, and what climate change activis