Celebrity and Christianity. What do you think about the relationship between the two? Does celebrity culture contribute to the downfall of leaders whose star rises too high?

In a time where news of Christian leader’s moral failures is common, and sadly becoming unsurprising, do we need to ask questions about whether pastors’ platforms are distracting from the work of ministry that gave it to them? 

Journalist Katelyn Beaty is the former editor of US-based evangelical magazine 'Christianity Today', and a keen observer of trends in the American church. On this episode we talk about her book 'Celebrities for Jesus' and the origin of celebrity culture in Christianity, Jesus’ relationship to fame and the lost art of contentment. 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Celebrity and Christianity. What do you think about the relationship between the two? Does celebrity culture contribute to the downfall of leaders whose star rises too high? In a time where news of Christian leader’s moral failures is common, and sadly becoming unsurprising, do we need to ask questions about whether pastors’ platforms are distracting from the work of ministry that gave it to them? Journalist Katelyn Beaty is the former editor of US-based evangelical magazine 'Christianity Today', and a keen observer of trends in the American church. On this episode we talk about her book 'Celebrities for Jesus' and the origin of celebrity culture in Christianity, Jesus’ relationship to fame and the lost art of contentment.  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2’s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.

UNDISTRACTED is a place where life isn’t just lived, but crafted. On UNDISTRACTED we explore the lives and expertise of our guests to help us become better at building our lives with intention. 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

UNDISTRACTED is a place where life isn&rsquo;t just lived, but crafted. On UNDISTRACTED we explore the lives and expertise of our guests to help us become better at building our lives with intention. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2&rsquo;s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.

UNDISTRACTED is a place where life isn’t just lived, but crafted. It’s a respite, and training ground for those of us who can get so caught up in living we forget to check in on our foundations.

UNDISTRACTED with Laura Bennett

When the afternoon slump starts to hit, Laura’s fun and quirky personality provide just the lift you need. And getting the kids home has never been more enjoyable – putting the ‘pick me up’ in the afternoon pick up – with this entertaining show that’s safe for young ears to listen to.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

When the afternoon slump starts to hit, Laura&rsquo;s fun and quirky personality provide just the lift you need. And getting the kids home has never been more enjoyable &ndash; putting the &lsquo;pick me up&rsquo; in the afternoon pick up &ndash; with this entertaining show that&rsquo;s safe for young ears to listen to.
Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2&rsquo;s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.

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