What is woke theology?

Woke theology blends progressive social ideologies with Christian terms, often distorting doctrines like sin, identity, and biblical sexuality.

Why is theological liberalism dangerous?

Theological liberalism often denies biblical authority and elevates culture over Scripture, leading to compromise and confusion in the Church.

How should Christians respond to DEI and CRT?

Christians must speak the truth in love, affirming human dignity while rejecting ideologies that contradict Scripture and the gospel.

How Woke Theology and Theological Liberalism Undermine Biblical Sexuality

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How Woke Theology and Theological Liberalism Undermine Biblical Sexuality

In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins addresses how woke theology and theological liberalism are undermining the Church’s understanding of biblical sexuality. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and real-world examples, this episode offers clarity, truth, and a call to faithfulness in an age of confusion.

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📖 Featured Scriptures

Romans 1:25–27, Galatians 3:28, Isaiah 5:20, Hebrews 2:1, Genesis 1:27, Matthew 19:4–6, 1 Corinthians 6:11

💡 Topics Covered

What are DEI, CRT, and woke theology?
How theological liberalism undermines God’s design
Why biblical sexuality is a gospel issue
How to speak the truth with grace

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Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

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 (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).

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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.

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