The Eikon Podcast
Please consider supporting this podcast by going to: https://www.patreon.com/eikonpodcastJoin Michael Burns (biblical teacher, author, and speaker), Jason Alexander (pastor, speaker), and Gianna Hearn (journalist, host of "The Weekly G" video news magazine of the NBA G-League) for a fun, lively, and relevant examination of biblical texts, emphasizing their historical and cultural context with an eye on applying those principles into the mess of modern life. To submit questions, or suggestions, or give feedback contact us at eikonpodcast@gmail.com. If you're a new listener. Welcome and thank you. We recommend that you start listening to season 4, episode 93. After you're caught up to the present, we suggest that you then go back and explore the first 3 seasons when the podcast was still called "All Things to All People with Michael Burns."
The Eikon Podcast
S8E268 - Construction and the Problem of Growth Culture
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In this episode, the panel explores the concept of construction in faith, emphasizing the importance of a slow, deliberate process rooted in biblical principles. They discuss how modern culture's obsession with growth can distort spiritual development and the need for a community-focused approach to faith formation.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
02:45 The End of News of the Squatch
08:21 Transitioning to Construction
11:01 Understanding the Gospel
16:43 The Kingly Nature of Jesus
23:12 The Gospel: A Call to Community
27:42 Constructing a New Creation Community
34:45 The Slow Process of Spiritual Growth
38:16 The Dangers of Growth-Centric Culture
41:14 The Role of Community in Spiritual Formation
44:52 Reassessing Church Construction Practices
48:13 The Challenge of Sustaining Spiritual Growth