About this episode

Case Thorp shares his personal journey and philosophy on engaging faith in a fragmented public square.

How does a person of faith engage in a public square that feels loud, fragmented, and often exhausting? In this special episode of the Nuance podcast, we’re flipping the script: usual host Case Thorp steps into the guest seat as he is interviewed by guest host Katie Shook. While Nuance typically explores the intersection of faith and public life through various experts, today we dive into the personal story and "upstream" philosophy of Case himself. He opens up about his childhood in the Atlanta suburbs, his "obnoxious" days as a college activist, and how his view of public engagement shifted from political power to "faithful presence." Whether you’re feeling weary of cultural conflict or searching for a way to make your daily work matter for the common good, this conversation offers a hopeful, nuanced vision for the future of our shared life. 🔑 Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The McDonald’s Fit: Case recounts a pivotal childhood memory of seeing a homeless man in the suburbs and the realization that faith must have a real-world impact outside the church walls. Faith in the Financial World: Guest host Katie Shook discusses her role in asset management and how understanding…

People in this episode

Host: Case Thorp

Guest: Katie Shook

Topics covered

• faith in public life
• personal story
• cultural conflict
• faithful presence
• politics and culture

Keywords

• faith
• public square
• cultural conflict
• politics
• ministry
• asset management
• common good

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Atlanta

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