There's plenty of factual errors in
@megbasham
's book but an even more dangerous error is theological: Her substitution of political purity for the Gospel.
There's been a lot of noise on the internet around a *certain book* that takes aim at The After Party and other Christian thought leaders we respect.These critiques boil down to a handful of themes: (1/5)
We need to radically recenter on Jesus.
Tomorrow, join David French, Russell Moore, and Curtis Chang as they launch The After Party.
For more information: .
The decision not to engage in politics abdicates a critical way in which we advance the common good. We should seek neither to be apolitical nor hyperpartisan in how we engage in politics and civic life. If Jesus is Lord over every aspect of our lives, that must also include our
Wondering how we got into this mess, curious about how to engage with those might vote differently, or wondering what Jesus really has to say about how Christians are called to engage in this arena? It's here & you can grab your copy at .
“Founding friend”
@DavidAFrench
returns to wrap up 2023 with
@CurtisChangRB
and look back at the year through the lens of two core spiritual values of The After Party: Humility and Hope.
“They’re not shepherds for sale. They’re shepherds who, like another David 3,000 years ago, have fought lions and bears.” Turns out we're not the only ones flagging issues (ahem) with
@megbasham
's new book.
Our very own
@curtischangrb
and
@nancyafrench
wrote a book and it's a good one. If you're a part of the exhausted majority, this one's for you. Preorder now at . Coming 4/23!
We hope you haven’t had enough of our friend Tim Alberta, because we are back with part two of our conversation at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities conference!
Tim and Curtis continue their discussion on how some people in the church use the message of the
We've heard
@RightNowMedia
described as "the Netflix of Bible studies." In fact, it's chock full of video resources for churches & now it's also another place to find our course on the path towards better Christian politics. Join the party:
Our friend Caleb Campbell
@DisarmingL
has a book coming out and the first few chapters were just posted here: . It's a fascinating perspective -- what if we approached Christian Nationalists with the heart of a missionary? It's coming into the world on July
The Good Faith Podcast 🤝The Holy Post!
We had the best time with our friends in Wheaton today! Be on the lookout for Skye on The Good Faith Podcast very soon. 👀
Today we held our first-ever live recording in the new office! Our friends from
@AfterParty2024
came by and
@curtischangRB
interviewed
@SkyeJethani
for the Good Faith Podcast - keep an eye out for the episode! It was so great being together in person and we’re excited for more
Pastors, how are you feeling going into this fall? People, are you hungry for some fresh encouragement as the election season looms? Join The After Party and our friends Pastor Ray Ortlund and Pastor Caleb Campbell on Zoom on September 17 for an intergenerational conversation
"If I’m going to watch, then I will want to monitor in real time what’s happening within me when it comes to these three spiritual vulnerabilities. As I notice feelings of fear, despair, disgust, and hatred arise, it’s a signal that I need to do some spiritual work with Jesus.
…the wedding feast of the Lamb, when people of every tribe, tongue, nation (and dare we say people from every political party, advocacy organization, and media conglomerate) will gather together at the table. 13/17
"Spearheading one of a growing number of attempts among evangelicals to empower clergy and laypeople to reframe the political divide, the creators of “The After Party” hope to foster conversations that will not only promote healing but enable those engaged to participate in
We don’t have it all figured out, but we know we need to do something. This is our something. Join us as we seek to reflect Christ in all things, including our politics, guided by the hope of an eternal after party. 17/17
Better Christian politics isn’t only about what we *don’t* do but also about what we *do*. Put another way, we’re not only called to not be mean but to also actively live out the kindness and humility Christ clearly calls us to.
Our very own
@DavidAFrench
will be with our friends
@AsburyUniv
later this week chatting about the year ahead and how Evangelicals might frame our thoughts and actions in light of the Gospel. Stay tuned for highlights!
In the first of a series of webinars for The After Party,
@curtischangRB
and David French explored what it means to shift our focus from the "what" of ideology to the "how" of biblical virtue.
If you missed this, watch it here:
#CenteredOnJesus
Our
@curtischangRB
and
@TimAlberta
took to the stage with
@cccuorg
yesterday and rocked the house (can we say that?!). Tim is a partner and friend in this work and his insights make us all better, and stronger, too. And all the people said: “Amen!”
In a live recording of
@redeemingbabel
’s Good Faith Podcast,
@TimAlberta
and
@curtischangRB
discussed what it means to invest in the long-term future. In Tim’s words, “We are called to be a countercultural movement. We are called to a kingdom that is not of this world”
#CCCUMulti
"If condemnations of violent political speech ring hollow in the United States, it’s because they are. This is a country where the language of violence has become too deeply entangled with politics to disentangle with a few pro forma statements, and where a growing share of
So the next time you’re talking politics — or talking about anything for that matter — consider tacking on this statement to your conversation and see what happens.” -
@davidfrenchjag
at our Redeemer West Side event last week
"It artificially raises the stakes of elections to the point where a loss becomes an unthinkable catastrophe, with the fates of both church and state hanging in the balance." -- Read the latest from The After Party's own
@DavidAFrench
Calling all Buckeye state pastors.
Learn how you can be one of the first to bring The After Party (with David French,
@drmoore
, and
@curtischangRB
) to your congregation.
#CenteredOnJesus
Embracing pluralism and letting go of control, easier said than done - right? Sara Billups writes about the importance of religious pluralism in this week's
#TheAfterPartyGoodreads
! Read more at the link in our bio.
"I don’t think America can have a healthy culture or healthy democracy without virtuous Christian engagement. Religious dysfunction can tear this nation apart." - This column from our good friend
@DavidAFrench
just dropped and it's a good one. Have a read and learn what The After
Christians are shaped by what we read, watch, listen to, and... by what we sing! We're excited to announce a collaboration with our friends at The Porter’s Gate in a project we're calling Songs For The After Party. This series of modern hymns will culminate in the upcoming album,
We need to radically recenter on Jesus.
We don’t have all the answers, but we know we have lost our way, as
@DavidAFrench
points out in Session
#1
of The After Party.
The national launch of The After Party is in 3 days!
Join
@DavidAFrench
,
@CurtisChangRB
, and
@DrMoore
to move from the "what" of ideology to the "how" of biblical virtue, adopting the posture of a disciple, with Jesus as our Teacher.
Register at .
We're all about moving towards hope & humility, even in hard conversations. In this recent chat with our friends at Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other, we imagine a new way to approach politics in the church. Listen in
NYC, less than one week until we are with you and we are so excited!
Join us at Redeemer West Side on September 9 at 8 pm for a discussion between David French and Curtis Chang on a Gospel-centered approach to Election 2024. Register at the link below and tag a friend you want
Our friend Russell Moore is joining us this Friday at 12 noon EST for an honest, practical chat about how to faithfully lead your church through a contentious election. We'll be taking questions and we've saved a seat for you. Register at today.
Always ready for a fight? The Combatant thrives on standing up for what they believe in, but it can be a lonely and exhausting road. After all, you can only shout at the TV for so long, right?! Find out if you're a Combatant and how The After Party can help you reframe your
The move from the ‘what’ to the ‘how’ of politics starts with taking a good look in the mirror and moving out from there.
#Towardsbetterchristianpolitics
, together.
We can’t wait to get this party started. We’re piloting our small-group curriculum across Ohio right now, and will make it available to our Twitter followers in January…. 14/17
Happy Fourth of July, friends! As we hold the tension between love for our beautiful-yet- imperfect country and the longing for our true home in Heaven, we're grateful for this pastoral message from our friend Caleb Campbell.
As we celebrate with our people today, let’s also
Ever said to yourself "If Jesus knew things would be like *this*, he would've said something different in the Sermon on the Mount"? We've been there.
@curtischangrb
and
@nancyjanefrench
unpack this desire and a lot more in our new book: .
The New Yorker tells the story of
@theafterparty2024
in a new article out this week. They don't shy away from what is pretty obvious at this point, do they? Read the full piece here!
“Oh, his kingdom is not one of slander or rage but one who is ruled by the lamb who was slain”
It’s here! It’s here! We are so thankful for
@Sandramccracken
, John Guerra, and the rest of the team at the Porter’s Gate for partnering with us on this project. We are confident
@AmyMantravadi
@NancyAFrench
Love this!
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
—Maya Angelou
You’ll also get the scoop on all things After Party, be the first to know about events in your area, and help ensure we’re delivering content that’s constructive and hope-filled. 16/17
There are some perspectives worth questioning in this article but it also highlights two things we need more of: (1) "She hadn’t changed her mind about the diversity award, but she also decided...she needed to learn more about it" and (2) “It’s going to take numerous
Texas, we’re heading your way next week! If you are in Waco, Abilene, or the surrounding areas - we’d love to have you join us at these upcoming events. Have questions? Email info
@redeemingbabel
.org for more information!
Our friend and collaborator on the 'Songs for The After Party' project, Jon Guerra, just dropped his new EP 'American Gospel' today. The lyrics have left us speechless this morning. Trust us, you’ll want to hear this. Give it a listen here:
Indeed, what's the connection?!
@MichaelRWear
breaks it down for us. Turns out political entertainment is a far cry from the actual work of politics, there is profound spiritual formation happening as a result of how we engage with politics, and God really does call us to follow
T-minus one week until our free online course is available nationwide. To mark the occasion, plan to join
@drmoore
and
@curtischangRB
as together we work toward better Christian politics
#CenteredOnJesus
. Register at .
Have you read the latest story from Religion Unplugged on The After Party? You won't want to miss it. There's still time to start our free six week course, check it out here:
All around us, friendships old and new are coming to grief over politics.
What is the cause of this?
@DavidDCorey1
, director of Baylor in Washington and prof of polisci Honors Program at Baylor, attempts to answer this in a beautiful essay.