Download or read book Jesus and John Wayne How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation written by Kristin Kobes Du Mez and published by Liveright Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The “paradigm-influencing” book (Christianity Today) that is fundamentally transforming our understanding of white evangelicalism in America. Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism—or in the words of one modern chaplain, with “a spiritual badass.” As acclaimed scholar Kristin Du Mez explains, the key to understanding this transformation is to recognize the centrality of popular culture in contemporary American evangelicalism. Many of today’s evangelicals might not be theologically astute, but they know their VeggieTales, they’ve read John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart, and they learned about purity before they learned about sex—and they have a silver ring to prove it. Evangelical books, films, music, clothing, and merchandise shape the beliefs of millions. And evangelical culture is teeming with muscular heroes—mythical warriors and rugged soldiers, men like Oliver North, Ronald Reagan, Mel Gibson, and the Duck Dynasty clan, who assert white masculine power in defense of “Christian America.” Chief among these evangelical legends is John Wayne, an icon of a lost time when men were uncowed by political correctness, unafraid to tell it like it was, and did what needed to be done. Challenging the commonly held assumption that the “moral majority” backed Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 for purely pragmatic reasons, Du Mez reveals that Trump in fact represented the fulfillment, rather than the betrayal, of white evangelicals’ most deeply held values: patriarchy, authoritarian rule, aggressive foreign policy, fear of Islam, ambivalence toward #MeToo, and opposition to Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQ community. A much-needed reexamination of perhaps the most influential subculture in this country, Jesus and John Wayne shows that, far from adhering to biblical principles, modern white evangelicals have remade their faith, with enduring consequences for all Americans.

Download or read book Christ and the Cowboy written by Chuck Murphy and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys written by Richard Twiss and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gospel of Jesus has not always been good news for Native Americans. But despite the far-reaching effects of colonialism, some Natives have forged culturally authentic ways to follow Jesus. In his final work, Richard Twiss surveys the complicated history of Christian missions among Indigenous peoples and voices a hopeful vision of contextual Native Christian faith.

Download or read book Cowboy Christians written by Marie W. Dallam and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the long history of cowboy Christians in the American West, focusing on the cowboy church movement of the present day and closely related ministries in racetrack and rodeo settings.

Download or read book Christ and The Cowboy written by Chuck Murphy and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2008-11-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of anectotal, humorous, spiritual & inspirational cowboy poetry by Chuck Murphy.

Download or read book The Cowboy Call written by Dale Hirschman and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents stories about some of the spiritual lessons the author learned throughout his career as a Christian cowboy, both at the rodeo and out in nature.

Download or read book The Cowboy Steward written by Kevin Landis and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cowboy culture is alive in well in grand ole state of Texas. Cowboy church is impacting the lives of men, women, children and families for the cause of Jesus Christ. This book will cover some stories from the cowboy church and provide an in depth look at parts of 1 Samuel and Matthew in the Bible. The reader will have a better understanding of what the Bible is trying to tell us and be presented in an understandable format. We don't need to use big fancy words at The Cowboy Church. www.trailtoheaven.org

Download or read book Cowboys for Christ written by Robin Hardy and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a novel of religious sexuality and pagan murder. Ripping through the themes of religion, paganism, power, sex and sacrifice, "Cowboys for Christ" builds up to its gruesome, excruciating climax under the terrifying imagination of Robin Hardy.

Download or read book The Wicker Tree written by Robin Hardy and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A black comedy of religious sexuality and pagan murder, which inhabits the same territory as The Wicker Man. If I am a Rabbi, Jehova is my God. If I am a Mullah, Allah the merciful is He. If a Christian, Jesus is my Lord. Millions of people worldwide worship the sun. Here in Tressock I believe the old religion of the Celts fits our needs at this time. Isn't that all you can ask of a religion? Gospel singer Beth and her cowboy boyfriend Steve, two virgins promised to each other through 'the Silver Ring Thing', set off from Texas to enlighten the Scottish heathens in the ways of Christ. When, after initial hostility, they are welcomed with joy and elation to the village of Tressock, they assume their hosts simply want to hear more about Jesus. How innocent and wrong they are. REVIEWS: 'Erotic, romantic, comic and horrific enough to loosen the bowels of a bronze statue.' --Christopher Lee 'Robin Hardy looks set to snare a new generation of followers with the long overdue follow-up... another tale of faith, sex and sacrifice.' --Sunday Herald'... the writing style is typical of the genre and Hardy has upped the stakes. After a slow set-up, the plot romps along, with unexpected twists and turns, to its inevitable and frustratingly avoidable conclusion. Those who identify with the youthful protagonists will find it thrilling and horrible, a story to disturb sleep.' --Scottish Review of Books 'Let's face it, there are strange communities in the world.' Purity rings in hand, a young evangelical Christian singer and her devoted fiancé leave the comfort of their Texas home to journey into heathen parts of the earth, hoping to spread the word of God across the land. Their mission takes them to a bizarre Scottish town whose people and practices turn their world inside out. To call it a culture clash would be too gentle. To reveal anything further would be a blight against the heavens. 38 years after directing THE WICKER MAN (and following a 22-year filmmaking sabbatical), celebrated iconoclast Robin Hardy has reunited with producer Peter Snell and returned to the Pagan pantheon with this hugely eccentric successor film, THE WICKER TREE. The distinction is an important one to make, as this is neither sequel nor re-imagining, but rather a film narrative cut from the same universe (or as its maker refers to it, 'a spiritual sequel'). Hardy is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker, and THE WICKER TREE is brimming with the stamp of his personality. It has ample Scottish colour, reaching out through tons of catchy folk songs interspersed throughout the film. Clever plays on religious iconography and an acute understanding of Pagan ritualism. Ethereal locations. A charged sense of the sexual. A dreamlike sense of the magical. Costumes, dances and animal masks. An off-centre look at the absurdities of faith (in this case, neither Christian nor Pagan get off easy), THE WICKER TREE could be called a black theological satire, a strange breed of irony-fuelled comedy-musical-horror-thriller-drama. Call it however you like, it will bring a smile to your lips and, perhaps, a torch to your belief system. Based on Hardy's novel [...] and featuring appearances by Christopher Lee, members of the Beltane Fire Society and a compellingly show-stopping Graham McTavish, this is a film that's been brewing for many years, one that has proved exceedingly difficult to mount. Now, finally, it is here. Prepare to ride the laddie and join us in celebrating the second coming of one of cinema s great seers. May Day is upon us. THE WICKER TREE is about to burn' --Mitch Davis, Director of Fantasia Film Festival, on the motion picture The Wicker Tree

Download or read book Christ and the Cowboy written by Wyatt, Kenneth and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Art and poetry from a Christian artist and poet, Kenneth Wyatt.

Download or read book Riding the Range with Jesus written by Mel Hooten and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-04 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for Christ-centered culturally relevant preaching and teaching material for Cowboy and Country Churches? Riding the Range with Jesus is a collection of twelve sermons relevant to the needs of the cowboy and country pastor and their congregations. Born and raised south of Amarillo, Texas, Pastor Mel Hooten is well acquainted with the cowboy and western culture. After having devoted over 40 years to serving as pastor in traditional churches, in 2008 he retired and returned to his cowboy and western heritage roots and started the Cowboy Church of Tarrant County near Fort Worth, Texas. Riding the Range with Jesus is a collection of sermons prepared by Pastor Hooten and preached at Cowboy Church of Tarrant County. These hand-picked sermons will offer practical help, guidance and inspiration for the cowboy and country preacher and teacher. Each is based upon Scripture, prepared in prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit of God and offered to provide practical applications for our everyday walk with Jesus. In these twelve lessons, you will find western/cowboy and country themes, stories and illustrations. These sermons may be used in whole or in part. They are simple and yet contain profound truths dug deep within the gold mine of Scripture. As you study through these messages you will cross rivers with wagon trains going west and with drovers pushing cattle northward to market. You will find a way out of a box canyon and encounter the close friendship of Jesus as you ride the trail with Him. Titles and topics in Riding the Range with Jesus include: -Eight Second Ride -Crossing Rivers -Getting Rid of the Prickly Pears -Open Door way in a Box Canyon -Riding for the Prize -Riding the River with Jesus -Roundup by the Sea -The Father's Brand -The Last Roundup -The Pick-up Man -What About the Strays? -When Life Bucks You Off You can order Riding the Range with Jesus by clicking the Buy Now button.

Download or read book The Gospel of John Cowboy Style written by Mel Hooten and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gospel of John Cowboy Style: A Paraphrase of the Gospel in Cowboy Language steps into the boots of countless books, compositions, paintings, and sculptures that have, over the centuries, turned to the gospels for inspiration and to particular cultures for means of expression. Author Mel Hooten, drawing upon personal history and long experience, retells the gospel of John in the lingo of the cowboy. From start to finish, including both the gospel writers narrative and every figures words, this retelling presents the gospel afresh through the straight-talking dialect of the Texas Panhandles traditional cowboys. With this approach, The Gospel of John Cowboy Style presents familiar passages in a new light. In John 3:16, for example, Jesus says, Ya see, God loves this world so much, that He gave His one and only Son to die, so that every man, woman, boy, and girl who believes in Him will not die, but will be a-livin forever. If you struggle with unfamiliar words in traditional translations of the Bible, The Gospel of John Cowboy Style offers an easy-to-understand retelling of the good news of Jesus Christ. Whether you love the heritage of the American West or enjoy the thrill of hearing the gospel in new ways, this paraphrase will rope you in with its powerful mixture of cowboy culture and gospel content.

Download or read book 8 Seconds written by Kevin Landis and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "8 Seconds: A Cowboy Guide to Riding the Christian Life" will give you insights from a cowboy's perspective of being passionate for Jesus and learning to pass the wild encounters of life to Jesus. God calls us to be passionate about Him and passive about ourselves. Author Kevin Landis demonstrates how the Bible and everyday life go hand in hand and brings different Bible events alive with stories from everyday life working with cattle, horses, and various rodeo events. Cowboys have a unique style to life; they have passion about what they do, they are on the edge of feast or famine every day. A cowboy will appear to be laid back and easy going many times, but put him in a corral with some wild critters and he as at the top of his game.

Download or read book The Christian Athlete written by Brian Smith and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Christian Athlete is a gospel-centered guide that assists athletes who identify as Christians and are seeking to understand how to practically apply their faith to their sport. Athletes desire—and deserve—a more substantive expression of the Christian faith in the context of sport, but they don’t know what it looks like or where to turn to learn more. Author Brian Smith shares his story as an athlete and coach, and his experience working with high-level athletes in the last decade to help readers better understand how to integrate faith and sport by: Assisting those who want a wide-angled understanding of how to live the Christian faith in the context of sports Walking through the many questions Christian athletes ask about winning, losing, injuries, practice, and everything in between Moving Christian athletes from simply having clichéd spiritual sayings decorating their bodies or t-shirts to actually living out their faith through all the opportunities their sport offers them The Christian Athlete will show readers how to live out a biblical perspective on athletics and urge them to engage in the gifts they are given to glorify God whether they are the team MVP or riding the bench.

Download or read book On the Trail written by Brad Curtis and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a pastor of Mountain Top Cowboy Church I have discovered that there is little material designed specifically for cowboy churches or cowboy ministries. Although I have been in the ministry for 14 years I had never considered writing a book however the Lord had other plans. In October of 2009 I broke my leg while competing at a 40 and over bull riding which required surgery. I do not believe that it was God's plan for me to ride a bull at the age of 46 but this book is an example that the Lord will use every situation we are in for good if we will allow Him to use us. During my time of recovery I started writing poems and short stories about my rodeo days then it turned to cowboy poetry. In the beginning it was a way to pass the time and deal with my situation. As I continued to write I began to relate my poems to scripture and it was then that the Lord truly began to use them to reach others. After sharing a few with my church I discovered that they could be a useful tool in cowboy churches and ministries or those in the western culture. This book of poems and proverbs is just another example of the Lord's Grace and Mercy in my life; it is because of His love that I am On The Trail

Download or read book A Christian Cowboy Perspective Explaining God s Word Through Everyday Life Experiences written by Carlos C. Brown and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost nineteen years ago I began to feel like I should be doing more for God's Kingdom. I had seen a lot of people struggle with understanding the Bible and its message for their lives. I prayed and asked God to bless me with His direction on what I could do fr Him and He heard and answered my prayer. He blessed me with an ability to have a "down to earth" perspective of relating me everyday life experiences in explaining His Word. Carlos Brown is the Father of one son, Dawson. He is a Corporate Buyer for a company that builds high-end Corporate Jets. He is a cowboy, raising, breaking and training Quarter Horses and who has competed in rodeos all over the country in Calf Roping events. He is a youth AAU Basketball Coach and Carlos is a Messenger for the Lord. He is passionate about sharing his love for Jesus Christ and helping others understand God's Word through everyday life.

Download or read book He Holds the Reins written by Brad Curtis and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a pastor of Mountain Top Cowboy Church I have discovered that there is little material designed specifically for cowboy churches or cowboy ministries. Although I have been in the ministry for 16 years I had never considered writing a book however the Lord had other plans. In October of 2009 I broke my leg while competing at a 40 and over bull riding which required surgery. I do not believe that it was God's plan for me to ride a bull at the age of 46 but my books are an example that the Lord will use every situation we are in for good if we will allow Him to use us. During my time of recovery I started writing poems and short stories about my rodeo days then it turned to cowboy poetry. In the beginning it was a way to pass the time and deal with my situation. As I continued to write I began to relate my poems to scripture and it was then that the Lord truly began to use them to reach others. After sharing a few with my church I discovered that they could be a useful tool in cowboy churches and ministries or those in the western culture. My first book of poems and proverbs On The Trail was just another example of the Lord's Grace and Mercy in my life. He Holds The Reins is a continuation of that Grace and Mercy. Now that I am On The Trail with Christ I allow Him to take the reins of my life while I ride toward heaven on the narrow trail.