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The Marks and Dangers of “Progressive” Christianity
Progressive Christianity often presents itself as compassionate, inclusive, and evolving. Beneath the surface, it
lowers the authority of Scripture, redefines essential doctrines, affirms moral revisionism, prioritizes activism
over redemption, and elevates personal experience above biblical truth. In this 12–15 minute episode, Dave Jenkins
outlines the marks of this movement, why it’s dangerous, and how Christians can stand firm on God’s unchanging Word.
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Scripture Foundation
- 2 Timothy 4:3–4 — Sound teaching vs. itching ears
- Galatians 1:6–8 — A different gospel
- 2 Peter 2:1 — False teachers among the people
Resources
- Dave Jenkins, The Word Matters — Understanding the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
