The Future of Community

In this episode of the Modern Cloister, we discuss trends and projections for where the church is headed, along with our thoughts and commentary on the opportunity we have as Christians to influence the future of both the church and Christian community over the next decade. This is the 3rd episode in our series on community. The 1st covered the history of Christian community and the 2nd focused on the decline of community from the 1950s to present day.

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
  This is the book mentioned at the end of the podcast, for anyone interested in further reading.

In The News: Atlanta Spa Shootings, Beth Moore, Audrey Assad, and Evangelicals Least Likely to Care for Others

In this "In The News" episode of the Modern Cloister, we discuss the Atlanta Spa Shootings, Beth Moore's departure from the Southern Baptist Convention, Audrey Assad leaving the faith, and recent survey results that show evangelicals are the least likely group of society to care for others.

[Please note - we experienced audio quality issues when recording this episode and will ensure those are fixed by next time. Thanks for your understanding.]

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• ‘A crime against us all’: Atlanta mayor condemns deadly spa shooting spree
• Stop Asian Hate: How We Got Here and What We Need to Do
• Russell Moore's letter regarding Beth Moore's departure from the SBC
• The Spiritual Problem at the Heart of Christian Vaccine Refusal

The Decline of Community

In this episode of the Modern Cloister, we discuss the decline of community in America from the 1950s through present day from the perspective of both contemporary society and the modern church. This is the 2nd episode in our series on community. The 1st covered the history of Christian community.

A History of Christian Community

In this episode of the Modern Cloister, we discuss the history of Christian community, exploring what both the Old and New Testaments show us about community and how the early church existed in community together. This is the 1st episode in our series on community. 

Welcome to the Modern Cloister

Welcome to the Modern Cloister! In this brief introductory episode, you'll hear about our purpose and vision of cultivating deeper thinkers and worshipers and learn the meaning behind our name and how it's emblematic of the type of community we hope to create through the Modern Cloister podcast.