Richard Crane: God's Apocalyptic Insurrection and Justice-Oriented Faith

December 09, 2024 01:30:46
Richard Crane: God's Apocalyptic Insurrection and Justice-Oriented Faith
Inverse Podcast
Richard Crane: God's Apocalyptic Insurrection and Justice-Oriented Faith

Dec 09 2024 | 01:30:46

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Show Notes

In this compelling episode of the Inverse Podcast, hosts Drew Hart and Jared McKenna welcome back Richard Crane, former professor of theology, attorney for employee rights, and author of the new book God's Apocalyptic Insurrection: A Salvation Theology for Evangelical Reckoning. Together, they explore the intersections of faith, justice, and scripture, unpacking how the Bible can be used to liberate or oppress.

Richard discusses his lifelong commitment to tethering social justice to biblical theology, reflecting on his early experiences with faith, his evolution as a scholar, and the transformative power of scripture. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating justice within Christian traditions often mired in historical entanglements with racism, patriarchy, and predatory capitalism.

Highlighting passages from the Gospels, Crane offers insights into Jesus' mission to heal and liberate, interpreting these acts as divine insurrection against systemic evil. The episode challenges listeners to consider what it means to live out a justice-oriented faith and to embody a theology of liberation in a world shaped by oppression.

Join the conversation for a thought-provoking discussion on theology, justice, and the transformative work of faith.

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