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Guy Kawasaki interviews Mark Labberton, the president of Fuller Theological Seminary, about the state of white evangelicalism in America. Labberton believes that evangelicalism in America has compromised its moral and spiritual integrity, betraying the gospel of Jesus Christ. He discusses the perception of evangelicalism in America, particularly since 2016, and whether it is a temporary issue or a larger trend.
Labberton distinguishes between the crises faced by American evangelicalism and global evangelicalism, noting that global evangelicalism does not experience the same level of crises. He suggests that there is a phenomenon where certain people in the global church are attracted to figures like Donald Trump.
Labberton believes that many evangelical Christians in the US have disconnected the gospel from living out the reality of God's revelation in Jesus, instead entangling it with power, ideology, sociology, class, race, and other factors. He emphasizes the need to prioritize the full gospel over denominationalism or polarization.
Labberton discusses the entanglement of evangelical Christians with Donald Trump and the issue of abortion as a supreme issue for many conservative Christians. He acknowledges the complexity of the world we live in and the need to consider other aspects of protecting life.
Labberton suggests that addressing the issues with evangelicals in the US requires both a kinder and gentler approach, as well as a bolder and stronger one. He emphasizes the importance of honest conversations and understanding one another's narratives.
Labberton also highlights the need for a deliberate effort to address systemic barriers and biases in order to have more female leaders and people of color in the church. He prays for humility, honesty, and boldness in conversations, and for a commitment to promoting the well-being of everyone.
Guy Kawasaki interviews Mark Labberton, the president of Fuller Theological Seminary, about the stat