Evangelical Elites

How do you use the term ‘elite?’ Is it positive or is it a term of derision? Elites, and especially Evangelical elites, have been criticized a lot lately. Collin, Kevin, and Justin have given this matter some consideration, and on this episode they offer their thoughts, turning the focus both internally and externally, with both positive and negative critiques. But first… books! They’ve been reading a lot. You’ll hear about productivity, theology, classic fiction, and of course a lot of history. Life and Books and Everything is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of the ESV Concise Study Bible. The ESV Concise Study Bible is rich in content yet approachable and easy to carry—perfect for studying God’s Word in any context. For 30% off this book and all other books and Bibles at Crossway, sign up for a free Crossway+ account at crossway.org/LBE.  Timestamps: Books First! [0:00 – 2:25] Collin is surprised. [2:25 – 7:36] Kevin is restrained. [7:36 – 19:18] Justin is almost finished. [19:18 – 28:54] Elites in the Spotlight [28:54 – 37:54] Hating on Elites [37:54 – 43:03] Evangelical Elites [43:03 – 46:40] Public Religious Research Institute Survey [46:40 – 49:08] Elitists Out of Step [49:08 – 53:35] Kevin Responds [53:35 – 58:34] Elites Not Reading the Room [58:34 – 1:02:11] The Inner Ring [1:02:11 – 1:03:15] Encouragement [1:03:15 – 1:07:18]  Books and Everything: Collin: Brand Luther: How an Unheralded Monk Turned His Small Town into a Center of Publishing, Made Himself the Most Famous Man in Europe--and Started the Protestant Reformation, by Andrew Pettegree Pilgrims and Priests: Christian Mission in a Post-Christian Society, by Stefan Paas Kevin: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, by Oliver Burkeman Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement, by Katy Faust and Stacy Manning Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body, by John W. Kleinig The Viking Heart: How Scandinavians Conquered the World, by Arthur Herman 1984, by George Orwell Justin: Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary, by Bruce K. Waltke and Ivan D. V. De Silva The Zealot and the Emancipator: John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, and the Struggle for American Freedom, by H.W. Brands Lincoln in Private: What His Most Personal Reflections Tell Us About Our Greatest President, by Ronald C. White Lonesome Dove: A Novel, by Larry McMurtry Articles on Elites:</