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► Premiering February 10, 2026

► What if the word "evangelical" could mean conviction without coercion, and courage without cruelty? In this episode with sit down with Dr. Richard Mouw—philosopher, former president of Fuller Seminary, and one of the clearest voices in public theology—to explore how the gospel speaks to both the restless heart and a fractured society.

0:00 - Evangelical Identity Amid Politics
10:21 - From Preacher’s Kid To Philosopher
18:16 - Called To Lead At Fuller Seminary
28:15 - Reformed Vision And Whole-Life Discipleship
38:24 - Culture Wars: Separation Or Takeover
42:14 - Pluralism, Partnerships, And Common Cause

Dr. Mouw tells the story of how a simple hymn pulled him back to evangelical faith, not as a retreat into private piety, but as a public summons to engage race, war, gender and immigration with a cruciform-shaped imagination. We trace his path from preacher’s kid to philosopher, and how the Kuyperian vision—Christ claims every square inch—turns classrooms, labs, stadiums and city halls into places of discipleship.

Richard contrasts two familiar temptations in the modern evangelical story: disengage from culture or try to dominate it. He proposes a third way marked by persuasion over force, neighbourly partnerships, and a voice that is “softly and tenderly” truthful. The conversation cuts through culture-war noise to offer practical handles: ask about hopes and fears, build coalitions with Catholics, Muslims and Latter-day Saints on shared goods, and model a faith that can think deeply and love well.

If you’re hungry for a generous orthodoxy that is both intellectually serious and pastorally kind, this episode will meet you where you're at. To learn more from Dr. Richard Mouw, you can purchase one of his recent books, find his bio online and follow him on Facebook:
https://a.co/d/08djejdJ
https://calvin.edu/people/richard-mouw
https://www.facebook.com/richard.mouw.9

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