Favored or Forsaken: Celebrity Christians
In the wake of news about Carl Lentz, we’re taking a broader look at celebrity Christian culture. In this episode, we deconstruct the difference between celebrity Christians and Christian celebrities, as well as discuss their rise to power, the different standards we hold them to and potential checks and balances that would solve all our problems.
In the wake of news about Carl Lentz, we’re taking a broader look at celebrity Christian culture. In this episode, we deconstruct the difference between celebrity Christians and Christian celebrities, as well as discuss their rise to power, the different standards we hold them to and potential checks and balances that would solve all our problems.
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- How Great Is Our God – Louie Giglio Sermon
- Carl Lentz Leaked Audio
- Rise of Christian Celebrities Vox Article
- Hot Pastor Problem Article
- Make Pastors Uncool Again Post
- Jan Karon
- Party Playlist
- Pondering Playlist
- The Preacher’s Wife by Kate C. Bowler
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