About this episode

This episode explores how to resist distraction in modern culture through the lens of theology and everyday life.

In this episode of the Deep Roots podcast from Oak Hill College , host Jonny Reid sits down with a truly unique powerhouse couple: theologian Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer (Research Professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and incoming Blanchard Professor at Wheaton College) and writer/artist Sylvie Vanhoozer. Together, they bridge the gap between high-level theology and everyday creative practice. Drawing insights from Sylvie’s book, The Art of Living in Season , and Kevin’s recent release, Mere Christian Hermeneutics , this conversation explores how to resist our modern culture of distraction. Discover how the spiritual discipline of slowing down, the beauty of the local environment, and the daily rhythms of marriage and parenting serve as profound environments for Christian discipleship. 🔑 Key Takeaways & Topics The Provençal Manger Metaphor: How an old French Christmas tradition teaches us to root Christ in our specific, local context and offer our everyday work to Him. Slowing Down as Discipleship: Why moving at a contemplative pace is a radical, counter-cultural act in an age of corporate attention deficit disorder. Inhabiting the Present Season: Finding God's grace and…

People in this episode

Host: Jonny Reid

Guests: Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer, Sylvie Vanhoozer

Topics covered

• spiritual discipline
• modern culture of distraction
• Christian discipleship
• theology and creativity
• contemplative pace
• hospitality

Keywords

• distraction
• theology
• Christianity
• discipleship
• contemplative living
• hospitality
• local environment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oak Hill College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Wheaton College

Books & works: The Art of Living in Season, Mere Christian Hermeneutics

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