Today, privilege has become a dirty word that is automatically associated with sinfulness, but Dominique Gilliard, author of “Subversive Witness: Scripture’s Call to Leverage Privilege,” says it doesn’t have to be. He explores the many biblical characters who used their privilege redemptively rather than selfishly, and challenges us to rethink our assumptions about who is really privileged in our society.
Also this week, a new study reveals how our preferred news source shapes our political and cultural beliefs—especially for those on the more conservative end of the spectrum. As the Supreme Court hears arguments about Mississippi’s new abortion law, Tish Harrison Warren says we need to rethink our definition of feminism to include women who are pro-life. Plus, Phil goes to an indoor waterpark, and the Japanese have an innovative new energy source.
News Segment:
0:00 - Intro/Thanksgiving highlights
12:41 - News of the Butt
20:50 - PRRI media study
36:29 - Feminism and pro-life
50:11 - MyPillow ads
52:17 - Holy Post merch
Interview with Dominique DuBois Gilliard:
“Subversive Witness: Scripture’s Call to Leverage Privilege” - https://amzn.to/3Dm9igF
53:32 - Introduction
57:31 - Defining privilege
1:04:45 - How stories in Scripture help us
1:08:20 - Accountability in leveraging privilege
1:21:08 - Interpreting the rich young ruler
1:26:49 - Fruit in ongoing repentanceOther resources mentioned:
“Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice That Restores” - https://amzn.to/3E9n8nK
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Merch idea, a "no" button loaded with all of Kaitlyn's "no", "nope".... responses to Phil. 😄
Couldn't believe my ears, when I heard your horrible comments describing Mike Lindell. His Christian values guided him to his marketing decisions. Okay, tell us about his radical stance against censorship. Tell us that you disapprove of his election opinion. But you went too far. Butt pillows and Christian crotch stickers? Judge not. No Christian love in that segment. I expected more. He is, by the way, still advertising on Sean Hannity podcasts. "If Jesus was serious...calling Him Lord isn't enough."
Heyo! Long time listener here, love the show.
...I wanted to ask about a topic that has been in the background of several shows, but has never really been expounded upon.
Here, and in several shows in the past, there has been a lot of talk about "communal responsibility and repentance" on the subject of racial reconciliation. Repenting of the sins of our whole community and most relevantly, our forefathers.
This concept has troubled me deeply.
The thing is... we (and me especially) don't have a really large sense or culture of community. I have lived in 3 states in the last 6 years, I have less than 10 people I talk to consistently.
I cannot even name all my…
I want the pillow and the boxer shorts
This was a superb episode all the way through. Well done all!