S11:E9 Why I’m Not Reformed: The Contextual Nature of All Theologies
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David Fitch discusses why he no longer identifies as Reformed, emphasizing the contextual nature of theology and its implications for modern faith.
What happens when a theological tradition outlives the cultural moment that gave it meaning? David Fitch lays out why he no longer identifies as Reformed, not as an attack, but as a contextual theological critique. Joined by Mike Moore, Fitch reflects on how Reformed theology emerged faithfully in medieval Europe, why it made sense there, and why its dominant expressions no longer fit the cultural realities of North America today. This episode is not a takedown of Luther or Calvin. Instead, it is an invitation to take context seriously: how theology travels, how power works, how Scripture is interpreted, and how unintended consequences shape the church long after doctrines are formed. Along the way, Fitch argues for a constructive alternative rooted in neo-Anabaptist, holiness, and Pentecostal streams traditions shaped for life beyond Christendom. 🎙️ In This Episode: Why all theology is contextual without being relativistic How Reformed theology functioned within medieval Christendom Penal substitutionary atonement: where it made sense—and where it doesn’t How views of sovereignty, hierarchy, and predestination mirror cultural assumptions Why sola scriptura has produced…
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