Listen "What would Jesus curate? ⛪️ Dan Darling, Pastor"
Episode Synopsis
“The best preachers are able to say, here's this timeless principle — like humility or forgiveness or racial reconciliation — and then look around and say, ‘In what areas are our people uniquely challenged to live by this principle?’ That's where the curation comes in, where you're reading the news and trying to find the pressure points where people are struggling and really press in there.” — Dan DarlingYou don’t have to be religious to enjoy this interview with pastor, author and columnist Dan Darling. As the director of the Richard Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dan lives at the intersection of the Bible, the culture and his ministry. It’s fascinating to learn about how he curates ideas and stories for his sermons, how he would curate the Bible for beginners, and his thoughts on what Jesus would curate.Highlights, inspiration and key learnings:How Dan’s faith came to himHow curation applies to Dan’s role as a pastorWhat it looks like to be a Christian in today’s worldAnchoring sermons in the timelessness of the BibleHow something written so long ago can still feel relevantCurating the Bible for beginnersWhat would Jesus curateApplying the disciples’ qualities to ourselvesMisperceptions secular people have about religious people (and vice-versa)How he tracks his ideas for sermons and writingsHis media dietWhat’s hard about his jobHow pastors are curatorsDan’s favorite books, podcasts, shows and more👋 Say "hi" to Dan. 🔎 Browse this Storyboard to get the episode itself, plus some of Dan’s writings and his own culture picks.➕ This podcast was created by Flipboard, the popular social magazine, where enthusiasts are curating stories they recommend across thousands of interests. Learn more.
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