134 - Brad Vermurlen - Looking Back on the Reformed Resurgence

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Summary

In this episode, Chase Davis interviews Brad Vermurlen, author of the book 'Reformed Resurgence,' to discuss the origins and impact of the Reformed Resurgence movement within American evangelicalism. They explore the sociological aspects of the movement, including field theory and the strategies and tactics employed by its leaders. They also discuss the generational gap in leadership and the perception of influence within the movement. The conversation concludes with a reflection on current conversations and movements within evangelicalism and the potential future directions of the field.

Takeaways

The Reformed Resurgence movement within American evangelicalism emerged as a response to the emerging church conversation and the need to reclaim a more traditional, Calvinistic theology.

The movement was largely led by baby boomers and Gen X leaders, but it attracted a significant following among millennials.

The movement, while influential within its own circles, constituted a relatively small percentage of the broader evangelical landscape.

The movement employed various strategies and tactics, such as focusing on urban centers, promoting complementarian gender beliefs, and positioning themselves as gatekeepers of true evangelicalism.

The current conversation within evangelicalism revolves around political theology and a reevaluation of the apolitical posture of the past.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:39 Background of the Book

03:06 Personal Background and Interest

05:01 Involvement in the Reformed Resurgence

06:27 Origins of the Reformed Resurgence

09:40 Generational Gap in Leadership

10:21 Age Range of Leaders

11:02 Perception of Influence

12:01 Inflated Sense of Importance

15:30 Field Theory and its Application

25:58 Current Conversations and Movements

40:10 Future Assessment of Current Movements

45:12 Conclusion