Church Family History with The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt

We often spend time reflecting on how our family of origin shapes
our stories. But today, we're turning our attention to another
important part of who we are, both personally and collectively:
our church family history.


This week, we are honored to host The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Powell
McNutt, a distinguished church historian, professor, and author.
Dr. McNutt serves as the Franklin S. Dyrness Associate Professor
of Biblical and Theological Studies at Wheaton College and is the
co-author, alongside David W. McNutt, of the upcoming book, "Know
the Theologians."


Given the challenges and controversies within the church today,
it's crucial to understand the relevance of our church family
history. Jennifer, Dan, and Rachael highlight the need to learn
from both the successes and failures of past generations and to
recognize God's faithfulness throughout history.


While learning about church history might seem intimidating at
first, it's incredibly valuable in understanding our Christian
tradition and where we're headed together. We hope this
conversation inspires you to do your own exploration of the
influences of this unique "family tree."


Jennifer will return later this year to continue this
conversation. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore her
new book, "Know the Theologians," available April 2 at
bookstores everywhere.