The Eikon Podcast
Please consider supporting this podcast by going to: https://www.patreon.com/eikonpodcastJoin Michael Burns (biblical teacher, author, and speaker), Jason Alexander (pastor, speaker), and Gianna Hearn (journalist, host of "The Weekly G" video news magazine of the NBA G-League) for a fun, lively, and relevant examination of biblical texts, emphasizing their historical and cultural context with an eye on applying those principles into the mess of modern life. To submit questions, or suggestions, or give feedback contact us at eikonpodcast@gmail.com. If you're a new listener. Welcome and thank you. We recommend that you start listening to season 4, episode 93. After you're caught up to the present, we suggest that you then go back and explore the first 3 seasons when the podcast was still called "All Things to All People with Michael Burns."
The Eikon Podcast
S8E272 - Constructing an Incarnational Faith
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In this episode, Michael and Jeff explore the importance of community, the dangers of digital culture, and the significance of resurrection in shaping Christian faith and practice. They discuss how to build authentic, incarnational communities that resist superficial online influences and foster genuine spiritual growth.
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
02:15 Upcoming Hiatus and Personal Updates
03:54 Encounter with a Shadowy Figure and Cryptid Theories
07:59 The Significance of Embodied Community
11:58 Formation and Deconstruction in Digital Culture
15:53 The Goal of Christianity and Resurrection Hope
20:59 The Danger of Christian Nationalism
26:01 The Call for Humility and Community in Faith
31:07 Counterforming Practices for Faith Formation
36:01 Understanding the Resurrection and Its Implications
43:57 Re-examining Beliefs and Theological Foundations
50:14 The Mission of the Church in the World
54:48 Practical Steps for Reconstructing Faith and Community