In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Michael Niebauer, pastor and author of a new book entitled Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission. Today, we talk about virtue ethics and Christian missions.
Meet Dr. Niebauer:
Dr. Niebauer is pastor of Incarnation Church in State College, Pennsylvania and serves as a teaching fellow at Trinity School for Ministry. He is also an ecclesial fellow in the Center for Pastor Theologians and hosts the Christian catechesis podcast This We Believe.
Resources:
- Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission by Dr. Michael Niebauer
- Christianity Rediscovered by Vincent Donovan
- After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre
- An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine by John Henry Newman
The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.
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Digital Public Square Podcast with Jason Thacker
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