On this episode of Kingdom Citizenship we navigate the structure of organized religion with special guest Wolfgang Simpson, theologian and author of "Houses that Change the World." we discuss Mao Zedong's historical suppression of Christianity to critical reflections on the deviations within Catholicism and Protestantism, we aim to unearth a deeper understanding of spirituality beyond institutional constraints. Tune in as we navigate through Simson's SOFA system, probing the origins of church culture, and contemplate the relevance of Kingdom Citizenship amidst the turmoil of our world. Prepare to question, reflect, and explore alternative meanings of Church beyond traditional frameworks.
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00:00 Intro
00:54 Why is Kingdom Citizenship a passionate subject?
02:46 Wolfgang Simpson Background
05:24 Overview of Wolfgang's book "Houses that change the world"
07:30 Mao Zhedong's approach to removing Christianity from China
11:49 The ways Catholocism and Protestantism have deviated from original Christianity
18:47 How do we re-capture our understanding of the kingdom of God
24:32 Simson's SOFA system
27:28 Where is our church culture coming from?
32:28 How does the kingdom of god work when the world is falling apart?
39:51 Where you can find Wolfgang