Joy for the World, Collin Hansen
Joy for the World, Collin Hansen
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Joy for the World
How Christianity Lost Its Cultural Influence and Can Begin Rebuilding It

Author: Collin Hansen, Timothy J. Keller, Greg Forster

Narrator: TBD

Unabridged: 9 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/28/2014

Synopsis

Many of us recognize the declining influence of the church today. And while we may be interested in doing something to reverse the trend, few of us realize we are part of the problem—especially when we engage the culture in ways that prevent the joy of God from being seen. Greg Forster comes to our aid by first laying out the historical factors that have contributed to the church’s loss of influence in our society today. He then explores the significance of foundational practices such as preaching, worship, and discipleship—showing how the Holy Spirit uses them to produce joy in us that changes our churches, families, offices, and communities. With contagious passion, Forster helps us understand the impact of Spirit-produced transformation, and encourages us to embrace God’s missional call to joyfully reach out to the world as the bride of Christ.

About Collin Hansen

Collin Hansen serves as vice president of content and editor in chief for The Gospel Coalition. He hosts the Gospelbound podcast and has written and edited many books. He earned an MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and an undergraduate degree in journalism and history from Northwestern University. He is an adjunct professor of apologetics and co-chair of the advisory board at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jo

I loved this book. G. Forster has given me a new perspective on the phrase, "The Joy of The Lord." He explains what that joy is, and how Christians need to develop it in a holistic way, so that we naturally express that joy to everyone around us. This is critical to Mr. Forster's argument that if Chr......more

Goodreads review by Dave

Joy For the World is about a particular “joy of God”, which Forster defines as the “state of flourishing in mind, heart, and life that Christians experience by the Holy Spirit”. Using this as the foundation for a proceeding discussion of Church and culture, including the Church’s place in affecting......more

Goodreads review by Matt

I really enjoyed this book. The author focuses on our cultural, social, and political engagement in society. His analysis and approach are well thought through and emphasize the gospel’s contribution to human flourishing. This book will make you think.......more

Goodreads review by Clayton

Good book. I wouldn’t come to all the same conclusions as him, but I like the conversation he is engaged in and the broad approach. There were lots of interesting ideas that I will ponder more. Also, the cover and the content of this book feel like a serious mismatch.......more

Goodreads review by Sean

2017 - I don't share Forster's view on the Christian-or-not founding of the United States, nor do I share his view on a variety of other specifics in the book, but I definitely share his enthusiasm for "awakening from the dogmatic slumbers of fundamentalism" and very much enjoyed sharing the "victor......more

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