In this episode, we sit down with renowned scholar, author, and ethicist, Dr. David P. Gushee, for an enlightening conversation about his life’s work at the intersection of faith, ethics, and social justice. Known for his commitment to progressive Christian thought, Gushee has authored over 30 books and contributed extensively to the fields of moral philosophy and theological ethics. He speaks here with a focus on college students and the role of a Christian university in our civil society.

In this interview, we discuss:

• The role of faith in a democracy: How Christianity and democracy have evolved and interacted.

• Social justice and faith: The ways in which Christian teachings can inspire action towards social justice, including LGBTQ+ rights.

• The importance of dialogue: David’s thoughts on engaging in difficult conversations within faith communities to bring about meaningful change.

• Responsibilities of Christian Communicators: David’s thoughts on engaging in difficult conversations within faith communities to bring about meaningful change.

• How Youth Should Engage in Making a Better Future. Through Eastern University's lens of faith, reason, and justice.

For more information visit:

davidpgushee.com

postevangelicalcollective.org

Check out the books mentioned in today's episode:

The Moral Teachings of Jesus Study Guide

Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies

Changing Our Mind

Production Team-

Host: Lily Bertolet

Producer: Hannah Gerber

Engineer: Jason Karch

Faculty Mentor: John Doyle

Special Thanks to Dr. Julie Morgan

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Music Atribution

• Title: Importance
• Author: A Cooper

• Source: Free Music Archive / https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/1000/single-steps/
• Licence: CC BY/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recorded March 21, 2025