Concerns About J.D. Greear’s Pragmatism - Defend and Confirm Podcast
Defend & Confirm Podcast - Russell Berger & Sean DeMars
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In this episode, we discuss recent tweets from the President of the Southern Baptist Convention, J.D. Greear. We believe these tweets are indicative of serious problems within evangelical culture, namely, a pragmatic view of worship that turns Sunday gatherings in to performances. Because Pastor Greear is both a highly influential leader and a brother in the faith, we felt compelled to address these problems directly.
This episodes "books you should read": Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart, by J.D. Greear
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