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2021-03-16T02:49:09-07:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Why I Left the SBC and IMB
Last updated on: March 16, 2021 at 2:49 am By Brad Vaughn
After 30 years, I no longer belong to an SBC church. I worked with the International Mission Board for over a decade. But I left the IMB too. Here's why. Read more
2021-02-17T23:39:17-07:00
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How do honor and shame motivate moral decisions?
Last updated on: February 17, 2021 at 11:39 pm By Brad Vaughn
In order to apply and respond to shame or honor in constructive ways, we need to understand how honor and shame motivate us, especially our moral decisions. I’ll note 4 levels of motivation, not all of them having equal value. Read more
2021-03-01T23:35:15-07:00
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Register for my “Confucian Shame in Christian Thinking” webinar
Last updated on: March 1, 2021 at 11:35 pm By Brad Vaughn
Here is the ChinaSource March Lecture: “Confucian Shame in Christian Thinking” (by Jackson Wu) Read more
2021-02-17T23:42:13-07:00
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4 ways we seek honor and avoid shame
Last updated on: February 17, 2021 at 11:42 pm By Brad Vaughn
Everyone wants to gain honor and avoid shame. Although honor and shame play such a significant role in our lives, we often misunderstand them. Here are four ways that we seek honor and recognition while also trying to avoid shame. Read more
2021-02-17T23:32:43-07:00
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Honor, Shame, and Christian Character (Video)
Last updated on: February 17, 2021 at 11:32 pm By Brad Vaughn
How do honor and shame influence moral decisions and Christian character? This talk shows a significant and practical application of honor and shame. Read more
2021-02-09T01:38:21-07:00
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How Honor and Shame Infuse Christian Nationalism
Last updated on: February 9, 2021 at 1:38 am By Brad Vaughn
How does one begin to sort how honor and shame infuse Christian nationalism? We must first recognize the range of ways that honor and shame touch on various aspects of life. Identity involves belonging. And belonging entails any number of values that determine what we think worthy of praise or censure. Read more
2021-02-09T01:24:19-07:00
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What or Who is a Christian Nation?
Last updated on: February 9, 2021 at 1:24 am By Brad Vaughn
When it comes to the question, “Is America a Christian nation?”, people often confuse America’s earliest inhabitants with the government itself. While the analogy isn’t perfect (after all, governments consist of people), a moment of pause will make the point clear. People are not equivalent to a system of government. Read more
2020-12-11T01:47:06-07:00
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Honor Restored Training Videos
Last updated on: December 11, 2020 at 1:47 am By Brad Vaughn
Looking for videos that could supplement your training for ministry in honor-shame contexts? Thanks to Cru, you now have a new set of videos to choose from based on their tract Honor Restored. Read more
2021-09-09T04:46:47-07:00
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Why Salvation Brings Shame
Last updated on: September 9, 2021 at 4:46 am By Brad Vaughn
In this post, I show how the prophets relate shame and salvation in three distinct ways. Surprising to some, God intends for his people to experience shame after experiencing salvation. To understand my meaning, keep reading. Read more
2020-12-08T03:58:24-07:00
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Status Seeking and the Media We Consume
Last updated on: December 8, 2020 at 3:58 am By Brad Vaughn
How do the sitcoms and movies we watch affect our views about social position, social rank, and our motivations and fears about losing social status? Read more
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