Celebrities for Jesus
How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church
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Narrated by:
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Nan McNamara
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Written by:
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Katelyn Beaty
About this listen
Many Christian leaders use their fame and influence to great effect. Whether that popularity resides at the local church level or represents national or international influence, many leaders have effectively said to their followers, "Follow me as I follow Christ." But fame that is cultivated for its own sake, without attendant spiritual maturity and accountability, has a shadow side that runs counter to the heart of the gospel. Celebrity—defined as social power without proximity—has led to abuses of power, the cultivation of persona, and a fixation on profits.
In light of the fall of famous Christian leaders in recent years, the time has come for the church to reexamine its relationship to celebrity. Award-winning journalist Katelyn Beaty explores the ways fame has reshaped the American church, explains how and why celebrity is woven into the fabric of the evangelical movement, and identifies many ways fame has gone awry in recent years. She shows us how evangelical culture is uniquely attracted to celebrity gurus over and against institutions, and she offers a renewed vision of ordinary faithfulness, helping us all keep fame in its proper place.
©2022 Katelyn Beaty (P)2022 eChristianWhat listeners say about Celebrities for Jesus
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- Lex VK
- 2023-02-16
A Shallow Analysis of an Pertinent Issue
Sadly Celebrities for Jesus lacks a depth of research and analysis. Beaty's definition of Celebrity as a modern phenomenon is odd and her choice of examples demonstrates an interesting sampling bias. Nevertheless, her final chapter is strong.
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- Ben Jepsen
- 2023-06-03
Really good reflections
Every Christian leader needs to listen to this and heed the warnings seriously. 2 more words required
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