Episode 126–Bruce Ashford--Every Square Inch: An Introduction to Cultural Engagement for Christians

Episode 126–Bruce Ashford–Every Square Inch: An Introduction to Cultural Engagement for Christians

Welcome to the 126th episode of Equipping You in Grace. On today’s episode, Dave Jenkins interviews Dr. Bruce Ashford about his book, Every Square Inch: An Introduction to Cultural Engagement for Christians (Lexham Press, 2015).

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Why Christians should care about engaging on cultural issues.
What some of Bruce’s biggest influences on cultural engagement have to teach us on engaging culture.
Why Christians should be involved in the arts.
How Christians should engage in the political square from a biblical worldview.
Why Christians should pursue excellence in scholarship and education.
Why and how to be involved in cultural engagement.

About the Guest:

Bruce Riley Ashford (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of theology and culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as provost and dean of the faculty. He has worked in the mission field in over forty countries. He is the author of The Theology and Practice of Mission: God, the Church, and the Nations.

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Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.