Introducing: To Be Continued... with Tim Keller

Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:Robert Guerrero: Director of the Latino Initiative of City to City in North America and the Caribbean Caleb Campbell: Lead Pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church, Phoenix, AZ“Be in the world but not of it…” In this episode, we confront the oversimplification of this commonly quoted verse and explore the multifaceted nature of cultural engagement. Our guests, Robert and Caleb, shed light on the necessity of examining not only Jesus’ teachings but also the entirety of God’s narrative, beginning with the Creation in the Old Testament.Robert and Caleb navigate through this complex topic with compassion and confidence, emphasizing the often overlooked aspects of confession, community, and ethnic culture in the conversation on cultural engagement. Together, we aim to paint a more holistic picture of how we might faithfully embody the essence of the Lord’s prayer: “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”Join us as we seek to embrace and apply these principles in our own unique contexts.This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Robert and Caleb. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Cultural Engagement here. To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.To learn more, visit redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:Dennae Pierre: V.P. Movement Strategic Services Redeemer City to City, Co-director of CTC North America and a Co-director for The Crete Collective and the Surge NetworkAdi: Content and Training Catalyst, location undisclosed for securityCultural movements often emerge when there's a groundswell of unified voices rallying around a cause. From the fervor of Occupy Wall Street to the empowering momentum of #MeToo, numerous movements have left indelible marks on their respective eras.But amidst these broader cultural shifts, is there room for the church to engage? What about movements originating from within the church itself? And how can we, as a community of believers, unify to advance gospel-centered initiatives within our own neighborhoods and beyond?In today's episode, we delve into the hallmarks of gospel movements within the church—exploring their essence, their impact, and how we can actively participate in them. Drawing from their own experiences of catalyzing change, Dennae and Adi identify the key characteristics of a gospel movement and offer insights into how we can contribute. At the heart of their discussion lies the vital role of friendship, both in fostering genuine connection, and in driving collaborative efforts toward meaningful transformation.Tune in to this insightful conversation and discover how you can be part of igniting and sustaining gospel movements within and beyond your community.This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Dennae and Adi. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Movements here. To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.To learn more, visit https://redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:Al Barth, Global Catalyst City to City for North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.Anand Mahadevan, Training Director Asia Pacific, City to CityIf you’ve ever wondered about the subtle difference between corporate gospel renewal and revival, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode. Both are beautiful expressions of God’s work in and through the church, but they each require a different approach.Al and Anand share the very real ways they’ve encountered gospel renewal in their very different church contexts. Each highlights how prayer and an authentic understanding of the gospel can lead to a beautiful renewal in a believer which then flows out into the church. Come ready to embrace these truths and remain open to the reality of corporate gospel renewal and the supernatural possibility of revival in our time. This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Al and Anand. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Corporate Gospel Renewal here.  To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.To learn more, visit https://redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

Episode 3 Personal Gospel Renewal: Grace Like Water Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests:Abe Cho, Senior Strategy Director, City to City and Associate Pastor Redeemer East Harlem, Jose Ricardo Escobar, Director, City to City Colombia “Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part.” ― Philip YanceyThe transforming power of the gospel is a turning point for any believer, but today’s guests illuminate a holistic view of personal renewal which also relies on the Holy Spirit, the grace of God, and community.Abe and Jose reveal the very tangible ways their own lives have been renewed, and how it is often during times of suffering that God makes himself known to the people around us. Their candor invites us to examine God’s presence and people in our lives.Join us as we consider the beauty of vulnerability and the healing that the gospel offers all of us, no matter who or where we are.​​This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Abe and Jose. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Personal Gospel Renewal here. To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.To learn more, visit https://redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

Episode 2City Theology: In Your City as it is in Heaven Hosted by Laura Sauriat, with guests: Mark Reynolds, Global Strategy, Redeemer City to City, New York, NYBilge (last name and title withheld for security reasons), Istanbul, Turkey Cities stand as beacons of remarkable human achievement. Yet beneath their surface lies a complex landscape marked by injustice, conflict, and competing worldviews. In the midst of this urban mosaic, how should Christians navigate the unique dynamics at play within their own communities?Today’s episode calls upon two guests whose personal commitment to their cities is uncontested, but not without challenge. Mark and Bilge live out their calling in two distinct cities; Mark in Manhattan, a decidedly post-Christian city, and Bilge, in Istanbul, which he considers pre-Christian.Listen in as they highlight the notable differences between these Eastern and Western cultural influences, while also identifying what unifies Christians in their endeavor to serve the city while being shaped by the gospel.​​This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Mark and Bilge. You can watch the full talk from Tim on City Theology here. To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale.To learn more, visit redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC. 

Episode 1 Contextualization: Radical Hospitality Hosted by Laura Sauriat with guests:Dr. Timothy Keller, co-founder of Redeemer City to CityLuiz Santana, Former Program Manager, The London ProjectContextualizing the gospel can be challenging—thankfully, we have the late Dr. Tim Keller and his City to City colleague, Luiz Santana, to offer a gospel-centric understanding of contextualization and its importance in our increasingly globalized world. In this premiere episode, Tim and Luiz share a lively conversation packed with thoughtful discourse and insightful anecdotes. Together, they reveal how contextualization, at its core, embodies a spirit of radical hospitality. Join us as we shed light on this transformative concept, discovering how it transcends mere cultural adaptation to become a powerful instrument for sharing the love of Jesus.This episode includes teaching from Tim Keller that was recorded separately from the conversation between Tim & Luiz. You can watch the full talk from Tim on Contextualization here. To Be Continued… is produced in partnership with Redeemer City to City. Our producers are Stephanie Cunningham and Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering was performed by Jon Seale. To learn more, visit redeemercitytocity.com/to-be-continued-podcast. Follow us on social media at RedeemerCTC.