Oct 28, 2022
In this episode, I talk to Daren Overstreet, former leader of the Seattle Church of Christ and now leader of the church in Tampa, Florida. He’s written a book entitled, “Wildfire: How Progressive Theology is Impacting the Church.” Listen as he shares:
- What Progressive Theology is and how to spot it
- How it's creeping into and changing our churches
- What is the church's role in creating social justice?
- What is Critical Theory?
- How to guard the gospel amid a changing culture
- How to discuss "Hot Topics" in church
Buy Daren's book "Wildfire" at IPI Books or Amazon.com
More About Daren and Karla Overstreet:
Daren and Karla have been in the ministry for 26 years, having served most of them in the Pacific Northwest. They have been married for 30 years and have 3 adult children. Daren holds a master's degree in Missional Theology. They enjoy long walks, spending time with their kids, playing golf and eating lots of sushi.
Interview Questions:
Questions:
- How'd you become a Christian?
- How'd you meet Carla?
- Why'd you write your book?
- How have you seen progressive theology impact our family of churches?
- You mentioned that progressive theology uses a lot of words that are difficult to keep up with, what did you mean?
- You said, "We are being trained to speak the language of the world within the context of the church. And it's intentional." What did you mean?
- You talked about Social A justice and Social B Justice. What's the difference and why does it matter?
- There seems to be the idea that unless churches follow progressive theology and "get up to date." the church will suffer. You make the claim that the only way a church will grow is to resist that tendency to conform. Why?
- Why is it so hard to stand up to progressive theology?
- Where can a person find your book, "Wildfire?"