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David Fitch

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Professor, pastor, C&MA, Northern Seminary, Neo-Anabaptist, Holiness, Pentecostal Theologian. I talk Culture, Theology, Ethics, and most of all, Mission!!

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Episode 01 - Dr. David Fitch An interview with the founder, director, and chief instigator of Northern Seminary's D.Min. in Contextual Theology

forcontextpod.substack.com/p/episode-01...

05.03.2026 12:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This hit yesterday. I'm honoured by these two dudes, and their take on the Contextual Theology Doctorate at Northern Seminary Have a listen. (Link in the comments)

05.03.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why I’m not Reformed? Because it makes no sense for Mission. Post 1

davidfitch.substack.com/p/why-im-not...

03.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WHY I'M NOT REFORMED? I'm going further into my case, starting on substack today. Join me in peace. :) Link in the comments.

03.03.2026 17:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Bro... I haven't got to that one yet. Although I'm very familiar with his work I assure you. Just rereading 'Christ and the Common Life' last week.

02.03.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The much esteemable Dr. Brian Brock joins us on the Theology on Mission podcast today to discuss "creatureliness" and creation as the foundation for living the Christian life. Check us out wherever you get your podcasts.

02.03.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nevermind no respect for persons, this man shows no respect for the supreme court, no respect for the law. #Inexcusable #Abhorrent

20.02.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s one thing to read the Bible, another to study the Bible, but it is the true preaching of the Bible that enables us to see the Bible (by the Spirit). 1 Cor 2:4-16.

16.02.2026 13:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Missing Church In American Political Theory - Final Thoughts Recovering Hauerwas for 21st Century Politics ... so what do we do now?

davidfitch.substack.com/p/the-missin...

10.02.2026 00:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest on Fitch's Provocations hits tonite. Final thoughts on The Missing Church in American Political Theory. (link in the comments)

10.02.2026 00:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There is no hiding from it. Trump is a racist, with deep animus towards Black people. He is not worthy, nor is capable of, the presidency of the United States. I won't post the video that the president posted of the Obamas. #NotFakeOutrage

06.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Let another man's lips praise thee, and not thine own" Proverbs 27:2

06.02.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Christians are not called to "win." They are called to "endure." Stanley Hauerwas

30.01.2026 13:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

Thanks to the Boss. Pass it on.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...

29.01.2026 00:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The Missing Church in American Political Theory POST 4 On Recovering Stanley Hauerwas for 21st Politics

davidfitch.substack.com/p/the-missin...

27.01.2026 01:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My 4th post on Hauerwas and the missing church in today's politics. (link in the comments)

27.01.2026 01:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents A new high of 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025.

news.gallup.com/poll/700499/...

24.01.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A NEW HIGH NOW IDENTIFY AS INDEPENDENT VOTERS: A rejection of the who the two parties have become. Source in comments.

24.01.2026 13:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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S11:E9 Why I’m Not Reformed: The Contextual Nature of All Theologies

open.spotify.com/episode/4S0B...

19.01.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WHY I'M NOT REFORMED. Here's me given a calm reasoned response (πŸ˜†) to all my Reformed friends who got on me for last week's fb post. #TheologyOnMission podcast. (link in the comments)

19.01.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Prisoners of Fortune When your money owns you.

www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/prisoners-...

17.01.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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THE MORAL BANKRUPTCY OF THESE BILLIONAIRES. On California's billionaire tax, and what enormous wealth does to you. (Link in the comments)

17.01.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Missing Church in American Political Theory POST 3 On Recovering Stanley Hauerwas for 21st Politics

davidfitch.substack.com/p/the-missin...

07.01.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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RECOVERING HAUERWAS FOR TODAY'S DUMPSTER FIRE OF AMERICAN POLITICS. Here I am again continuing this series on the substack. Give it a look if you're interested. (link in the comments)

07.01.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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S11:E8 Will 2026 Be Defined by Uncertainty?

2026 FACING A YEAR OF UNCERTAINTY In case you missed it, this #TheologyOnMission podcast dropped over Christmas. Check it out. open.spotify.com/episode/2DgD...

29.12.2025 20:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

PATIENCE (a reminder for Advent)
In the natural, patience wanes as we get older. In Christ, it grows as we get older. Patience is the 'reveal' of how we are living.

17.12.2025 12:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Missing Church in American Political Theory On Recovering Stanley Hauerwas for 21st Century Politics - POST 2

davidfitch.substack.com/p/the-missin...

16.12.2025 16:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest (post 2 in the series) on recovering Hauerwas for the 21st century politics we're living in. Push back invited!! (link in the comments)

16.12.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Goes without saying. Thx to Gov Beshear.

16.12.2025 02:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From Shane Claiborne's page

04.12.2025 12:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0