Evangelical Anti-intellectualism. Part One: The Problem

In this episode Anthony Alberino begins a new series titled "Evangelical Anti-intellectualism." Part One in the series considers the problem. Too many believers in the evangelical community neglect the intellect as an essential component of Christian discipleship. Most evangelical believers are suck in "intellectual neutral" and are letting their minds go to waste. Too many evangelical congregations prioritize the cultivation of an experience and dismiss the vital role the mind plays in the life of the church. Too many intellectually gifted Christians who feel called to scholarship are left to fend for themselves with little to no support from the church. If you’re a believer seeking to serve God with your mind and attend and evangelical church in America, chances are you are on a solo mission and probably feel somewhat disconnected from your brothers and sisters in Christ. Transformation for the American Evangelical Church will not happen apart from a renewing of the mind. It’s time for repentance and reform. The resources for this series are listed here: J. P. Moreland, Love Your God with All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul John Piper, Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God James W. Sire, Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling Mark Noll, The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind; Jesus Christ and the Life of the Mind Gene Edward Veith Jr., Loving God with All Your Mind: Thinking as a Christian in the Postmodern World John Stott, Your Mind Matters: The Place of the Mind in the Christian Life Harry Blamires, The Christian Mind: How Should a Christian Think? William Lane Craig, “In Intellectual Neutral” [article] Rick M. Nanez, Full Gospel, Fractured Minds: A Call to Use God’s Gift of the Intellect Os Guinness, Fit Bodies Fat Minds David F. Wells, No Place for Truth