How Christians Get into and out of Conspiracy Theories with Matt Lumpkin

On today’s episode, Jonathan and Sy are talking all about conspiracy theories with Matt Lumpkin, a former minister and software developer. They discuss: - Asking what it is that conspiracy theories accomplish for the people who believe them - Why White Evangelicals are so susceptible to conspiracy theories right now - The importance of churches helping people develop critical thinking, rather than outsourcing belief systems to authority figures - How we can help people let go of conspiracy theories - And after the interview, a fascinating conversation about despair in the face of violence like that in Palestine, prioritizing the vulnerable, and Albert Camus Mentioned in the Episode - Our anthology, Keeping the Faith - Matt’s website, Mattlumpkin.com - Matt’s Instagram - The podcast episode on Palestine and Camus Credits - Follow KTF Press on Facebook , Instagram , and Threads .

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How Christians Get into and out of Conspiracy Theories with Matt Lumpkin is an episode from Shake the Dust by KTF Press.

This episode is 72:54 long.

This episode was published on Jul 19, 2024.

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