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Cultivated

Rick Szuecs

Miroslav Volf on Christian Witness in Turbulent Places

From life under oppressive communist rule came one of the last century’s most influential theologians and advocates for grace and reconciliation.

Miroslav Volf’s writing is considered some of the most significant theological work of the last century. He was born into a family of Pentecostal Christians in Croatia, under oppressive Communist rule, and a “minority of a minority” (as he would later describe it). For almost four decades, his writing has been a testament to the power of the gospel for reunification and healing in the aftermath of war and political turmoil, as well as a vision for human flourishing in an experience of Trinitarian love.

On this episode, we talk about his emergence as a theologian, the development of his work, and his perspective on the turbulent times we’re experiencing today.

Cultivated is a production of Christianity Today. Rate Cultivated on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Twitter Cultivated is hosted, produced, and edited by Mike Cosper Theme song by Roman Candle Music by Dan Phelps

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