THEOLOGY | Your Problem is My Problem

In this episode, Joseph Clair shares a conversation with author and teacher Nijay Gupta on citizenship and participation in society as Christians. What does the ancient Greek etymology of the word “politics” mean for Christians’ role in our republic? How can we reconcile our dual citizenship in the Kingdom of God and our country of origin?

Dr. Gupta teaches New Testament courses at Northern Seminary. He has been teaching for more than a decade, and is the author of the recent important study, Paul and the Language of Faith.

Check out Living the King Jesus Gospel: https://www.christianbook.com/living-the-king-jesus-gospel/9781725254817/pd/254817?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=ingram-20-40%7C254817&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-qGNBhD3ARIsAO_o7ym789VVvuVulAOL5DGYaImNTOxUNUde4GIrbUGNbxdP2DGkl32OFwcaAu_nEALw_wcB

Listen to Nijay's podcast with A.J. Swoboda, In Faith & Doubt: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-faith-doubt/id1556188087

Our host, Joseph Clair, serves as the executive dean of the Cultural Enterprise at George Fox University, which encompasses the humanities, theology, education, and professional studies. He is also an associate professor of theology and culture. Before joining the George Fox faculty in 2013, he earned his PhD in the religion, ethics and politics program at Princeton University while also working as an assistant in instruction. Prior to Princeton, Clair earned an MPhil at the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar. He also holds master’s degrees from Fordham and Duke University, as well as a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College.

0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Introduction of Nijay
1:56 - Is the Christian faith political?
13:53 - Citizenship in Scripture
18:53 - Heavenly citizenship & earthly citizenship
29:00 - Social media
38:36 - What is heavenly citizenship?
51:54 - Slow Theology
1:06:41 - Outro

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