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What Is Essential in Christianity?

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VIDEO: Review of ‘Scrolling Ourselves to Death’

In 1985, Neil Postman published his seminal book on technology and cultural analysis, Amusing Ourselves to Death. How might Postman guide us in this era of social media and artificial […]

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Discerning Essential, Important, and Personal Elements

What hills are worth dying on? What hills are worth living on? If we do not answer these questions clearly, we will either fight about everything or stand for nothing. […]

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VIDEO: Review of ‘Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jesus in a Disorienting Culture’

By Chad Ragsdale | Bio

Chad Ragsdale joined the faculty at Ozark Christian College in 2005. He teaches primarily in the areas of Christian apologetics, philosophy, and biblical interpretation. In 2020, Chad was named the new Academic Dean of the institution. Chad has been married to his wife Tara since 2001 and has three kids, Logan, Adeline, and Ryane. He has a BA in preaching and an M.Div in contemporary theology both from Lincoln Christian University. He has a D.Min in engaging mind and culture from Talbot School of Theology.

When it comes to the dominant culture, Christians often feel like outsiders. What if that’s meant to be a reason for joy? In this review of Patrick Miller and Keith Simon’s Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jesus in a Disorienting Culture, Chad Ragsdale of Ozark Christian College explores the book’s main points, strengths and weaknesses, and key takeaways.

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