Author Archives: Chaplainmike

The Unresolved Tensions of Evangelicalism Part 1: The Biblical Worldview

NOTE: This post is analysis and opinion. It’s not about what I believe or don’t. My posts on Christine Wicker’s and Julia Duin’s descriptions of evangelicalism’s winter are meant to be provocative, but they are also an attempt to hear something in the voices of our critics we rarely allow into our discussions: the scaryContinue reading “The Unresolved Tensions of Evangelicalism Part 1: The Biblical Worldview”

Christine Wicker’s Unmentionables

Have you ever been part of, let’s say, a committee assigned with a specific task? You go to committee meetings, week after week, maybe month after month; you work with the committee to complete the task, but something else happens. You learn. Specifically, you learn the obvious things that people on the committee never say.Continue reading “Christine Wicker’s Unmentionables”

Recommended: Wicker and Duin on The End of Evangelicalism

I have a few words about two books that should be of interest to the IM audience. I heard Julia Duin, author of Quitting Church, on The White Horse Inn last week. Her interview was interesting, so I ordered her book and a book she recommended, The Fall of the Evangelical Nation by Christine Wicker.Continue reading “Recommended: Wicker and Duin on The End of Evangelicalism”

Do You Trust The Abbreviated Jesus?

The other day a strange feeling came over me. Don’t get me wrong about what I’m about to say here. It was just a feeling. I’m not claiming any powers of discernment or certainty. I got the distinct feeling there’s something wrong with a lot of people who say they are Jesus-followers/believers. If you wantContinue reading “Do You Trust The Abbreviated Jesus?”

Iain Murray: Facing the Main Problem in Evangelism Today

I really appreciate Iain Murray, the editor at Banner of Truth Trust, former associate to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones and an eminent historian of evangelicalism. His many talks at various reformed conferences throughout the years are worth acquiring and his books are all valuable. Some are simply essential. Dr. Murray’s books are available through any reformedContinue reading “Iain Murray: Facing the Main Problem in Evangelism Today”

Open Thread: The De-Churching of America: What do YOU Think?

I’m reading some books on the de-churching of America, i.e. the drop in church attendance over the last 50 years. Research being what it is, I know that anything can be proven, but I have my own research tool: the IM readership. Without going into great detail, what have you seen in your own extendedContinue reading “Open Thread: The De-Churching of America: What do YOU Think?”

Fr. Ernesto Obregon: An Orthodox View of the Issues In Sola Fide

UPDATE: A great way to learn more about Orthodoxy is the amazing selection of podcasts at Ancient Faith Radio. There are 4 pages of podcasts! I have always enjoyed Fr. Reardon. Perhaps some commenters can share their favorite. One of the frequent commenters here at Internet Monk recently is Father Ernesto Obregon, an Orthodox priest.Continue reading “Fr. Ernesto Obregon: An Orthodox View of the Issues In Sola Fide”

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #118

A story to encourage post-evangelicals. Neuhaus on the differences between Evangelicals and Catholics. Our sponsor is New Reformation Press. Great t-shirts, books and reformation resources. Drew Marshall First Things SBC Voices podcast with Michael’s interview Want to be an IM advertiser? Want almost 400,000+ unique visitors with close to 4.5 million page views so farContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #118”

Riffs: 11:13:08: My Response to Scot McKnight and “What Evangelicals Do Well.”

First, read Scot McKnight’s BeliefNet piece, “What Do Evangelicals Do Well?” I’m not Scot McKnight, and I don’t play him on TV. I’m nowhere in his league on New Testament scholarship and he’s got far more world-wide experience than me in describing evangelicals. He’s written lots of great books and has a classy blog. SoContinue reading “Riffs: 11:13:08: My Response to Scot McKnight and “What Evangelicals Do Well.””