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Hope in the Shadow of Tyranny With The Art Pastor, Steve Thomason

Jason Scott Montoya
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16 views 4 months ago Share Life: Stories & Systems To Live Better & Work Smarter — With Jason Scott Montoya
In this conversation, Steve Thomason [ ‪@SteveThomason‬ ] and I explore the intersection of spirituality, politics, and community through the lens of the Gospel of Luke. We discuss the importance of empathy, the role of pastors in political discourse, and the challenges of loving one's neighbor in a divided society. Thomason emphasizes the need for listening and understanding to foster genuine connections and navigate ideological conflicts. The discussion also touches on historical contexts, the significance of the cross, and the call for Christians to model love and compassion in their communities. Inspirational Blog Post --- https://www.stevethomason.net/2025/01... Get the book -- I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times -- affiliate link -- https://amzn.to/4cgh8va Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Steve Thomason and His Work 02:41 The Gospel of Luke and the Shadow of Tyranny 0 …...more
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Introduction to Steve Thomason and His Work

0:00

The Gospel of Luke and the Shadow of Tyranny

2:41

Understanding Lectionaries and Their Importance

5:59

Navigating Political Contexts in Pastoral Care

8:38

The Role of the Pastor in Political Discussions

11:44

Constructive Developmental Theory and Its Relevance

14:23

The Nature of Ideological Conflicts

17:43

The Importance of Dialogue and Humility

20:30

The Dynamics of Fear and Domination

23:25

The Spiral of Hatred and Its Consequences

26:29

Jesus' Message in the Gospel of Luke

29:22

The Centered Set vs. Bounded Set Concept

32:19

Jesus' Challenge to Power Structures

35:09

The Universal Promise of God

38:02

Conclusion and Reflections on Connection

41:00

The Spider Web of Interconnectedness

41:28

The Incarnation and Self-Giving Love

44:43

Navigating the Shadow of Empire

48:18

The Complexity of Nonviolent Resistance

51:33

Transforming Tension into Opportunity

58:53

Modeling Generative Conversations

1:18:24
Hope in the Shadow of Tyranny With The Art Pastor, Steve Thomason
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In this conversation, Steve Thomason [ ‪@SteveThomason‬ ] and I explore the intersection of spirituality, politics, and community through the lens of the Gospel of Luke. We discuss the importance of empathy, the role of pastors in political discourse, and the challenges of loving one's neighbor in a divided society. Thomason emphasizes the need for listening and understanding to foster genuine connections and navigate ideological conflicts. The discussion also touches on historical contexts, the significance of the cross, and the call for Christians to model love and compassion in their communities. Inspirational Blog Post --- https://www.stevethomason.net/2025/01... Get the book -- I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times -- affiliate link -- https://amzn.to/4cgh8va Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Steve Thomason and His Work 02:41 The Gospel of Luke and the Shadow of Tyranny 05:59 Understanding Lectionaries and Their Importance 08:38 Navigating Political Contexts in Pastoral Care 11:44 The Role of the Pastor in Political Discussions 14:23 Constructive Developmental Theory and Its Relevance 17:43 The Nature of Ideological Conflicts 20:30 The Importance of Dialogue and Humility 23:25 The Dynamics of Fear and Domination 26:29 The Spiral of Hatred and Its Consequences 29:22 Jesus' Message in the Gospel of Luke 32:19 The Centered Set vs. Bounded Set Concept 35:09 Jesus' Challenge to Power Structures 38:02 The Universal Promise of God 41:00 Conclusion and Reflections on Connection 41:28 The Spider Web of Interconnectedness 44:43 The Incarnation and Self-Giving Love 48:18 Navigating the Shadow of Empire 51:33 The Complexity of Nonviolent Resistance 58:53 Transforming Tension into Opportunity 01:18:24 Modeling Generative Conversations #gospelofluke #tyranny #spiritualformation #politicaldiscourse #empathy #love #community #listening #theologicalparadox #constructivedevelopmentaltheory Disclaimer: One link in this description is part of an affiliate program, which means I get paid if you click and purchase and that helps me produce more great content like this!
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