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Noah Filipiak interviews Dr. Mike Wittmer on the effects Christian celebrityism is having on the Church at large. Prior to the internet explosion, good content would get a book published. Nowadays, the only thing that will get someone published is popularity (called “platform” in the publishing industry). Noah and Mike explore the effects this trend has on the souls of authors (namely, themselves!) and on the type of theology being put into the hands of Christians.
Dr. Michael Wittmer is the Professor of Systematic & Historical Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.
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Mike’s blog: MikeWittmer.blog
Mike’s books:
- Heaven Is a Place on Earth: Why Everything You Do Matters to God by Zondervan
- Becoming Worldly Saints: Can You Serve Jesus and Still Enjoy Your Life? by Zondervan
- The Last Enemy: Preparing to Win the Fight of Your Life by Discovery House
- Despite Doubt: Embracing a Confident Faith by Discovery House
- Don’t Stop Believing: Why Living Like Jesus Is Not Enough by Zondervan
- Christ Alone: An Evangelical Response to Rob Bell’s “Love Wins” by Edenridge Press LLC
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He is:
Author of Beyond the Battle: A man's guide to his identity in Christ in an oversexualized world
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I am just entering this world. I am nearing the end of professional editing of my first memoir. (Mike is my husband’s first cousin.). The Lord has walked me through this far, but I have decisions to make. THIS WAS WO HELPFUL. Thank you.
You’re welcome Denise! Good luck and be careful.