We were joined by Dr. David Koyzis to discuss his book “Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies - 2nd Edition”. In this freshly updated, comprehensive study, he surveys the key political ideologies of our era, including liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, democracy, and socialism. Should people pledge allegiance to anything or anyone other than Jesus?

We were joined by <a href="https://www.ivpress.com/david-t-koyzis">Dr. David Koyzis</a> to discuss his book &ldquo;<a href="https://www.ivpress.com/political-visions-illusions">Political Visions &amp; Illusions: A Survey &amp; Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies - 2nd Edition</a>&rdquo;. In this freshly updated, comprehensive study, he surveys the key political ideologies of our era, including liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, democracy, and socialism. Should people pledge allegiance to anything or anyone other than Jesus?

The idea of “the common good” has a rich history within the Christian church. It’s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God’s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations, to sit with the big questions that we all have, to sometimes disagree, but to always look for the chance to create common good, by following after Jesus. Brian welcome listeners to join them in these conversations, to bring their own questions, hopes, and struggles, and to ultimately share in a journey to see God’s design for all of us fulfilled.

The idea of &ldquo;the common good&rdquo; has a rich history within the Christian church. It&rsquo;s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God&rsquo;s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations, to sit with the big questions that we all have, to sometimes disagree, but to always look for the chance to create common good, by following after Jesus. Brian welcome listeners to join them in these conversations, to bring their own questions, hopes, and struggles, and to ultimately share in a journey to see God&rsquo;s design for all of us fulfilled.

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Guest: David Koyzis, Author - Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies - September 2, 2020

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<a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/teamsters-union-launches-historic-nationwide-strike-against-amazon-paying-price">Teamsters union launches historic nationwide strike against Amazon | Fox Business</a>
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<a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/12/school-shooting-madison-wisconsin-abundant-life/">Abundant Life Teachers Pray: &lsquo;Our Hearts Are Confused&rsquo; - Christianity Today</a>
<a href="https://x.com/JohnAnkerberg/status/1869548242565767254">John Ankerberg Show on X: "Lee Strobel explains the evidence that brought him to faith in Christ. https://t.co/1P0q0qZ1xZ" / X</a>
<a href="https://x.com/nctravisbarbour/status/1869134116748407073">Travis Barbour on X: "This article on polarization by @danwhitejr should be mandatory reading for every clergy person. https://t.co/JldGZzCSw0" / X</a>
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<a href="https://x.com/gpackiam/status/1869237746130461121">Glenn Packiam on X: "We stand between the &ldquo;It is finished&rdquo; of Calvary (John 19) and the &ldquo;It is done&rdquo; of new creation (Rev. 21). https://t.co/lO2lMW7QuO https://t.co/zUYXsfNqB3"</a>
<a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/lost-ability-think-deeply/">Have You Lost the Ability to Think Deeply?</a>
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How to Reconnect with God When You Feel Spiritually Dry

Christianity Today on X: "A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin has left three dead and seven injured. Police said the suspected shooter, a student, was among the dead. https://t.co/Rcw0BfPFlc" / X

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Burk Parsons on X: "Hypocrites only love those who love them, but Christians love those who hate them."

mary morgan on X: "i watched the documentary about lily phillips. this was her immediate reaction after hooking up with 100 men in a day. she was feigning excitement for weeks before the stunt. in fear of seeming ‘judgmental’ – the one and only cardinal sin recognized in modern secular culture – https://t.co/EcPGhdPZgV" 

<a href="https://x.com/CTmagazine/status/1868769322526494780">Christianity Today on X: "A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin has left three dead and seven injured. Police said the suspected shooter, a student, was among the dead. https://t.co/Rcw0BfPFlc" / X</a>
<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/abundant-life-christian-school-shooting-madison-wisconsin-what-kn-rcna184460">What we know so far about the Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Wisconsin</a>
<a href="https://x.com/BurkParsons/status/1868984724439593042">Burk Parsons on X: "Hypocrites only love those who love them, but Christians love those who hate them."</a>
<a href="https://x.com/maryarchived/status/1866858028655362277">mary morgan on X: "i watched the documentary about lily phillips. this was her immediate reaction after hooking up with 100 men in a day. she was feigning excitement for weeks before the stunt. in fear of seeming &lsquo;judgmental&rsquo; &ndash; the one and only cardinal sin recognized in modern secular culture &ndash; https://t.co/EcPGhdPZgV" </a>

Guest: David Koyzis, Author - Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies - September 2, 2020

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