Malcolm Gladwell on His Personal Faith Journey and the Intersection of Church and Politics

Malcolm Gladwell on His Personal Faith Journey, the Intersection of Church and Politics, and How He Fuels His Curiosity
New York Times bestselling author and Revisionist History host, Malcolm Gladwell, talks about his personal faith journey, his career theory, Jerry Falwell and Chuck Colson and the intersection of church and politics, and how he fuels his curiosity.
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[@zuzilezungu5899]

It was a very thought-provoking conversation 🎉

[@f.scott.fitzbeagle]

"I don't know enough to know what I don't know." A slip that hit home here.

[@aussiecanuck8067]

I didn't know Malcolm's family went to the Mennonite Church and Malcolm embraced my heritage. I'm a Menno from the Elmira Ont area, my maternal grandparents were horse n buggy Mennos. (BTW, there are very few Amish in Waterloo County). Malcolm and I went to Elmira DSS at the same moment in time but never intersected. Malcolm has always impressed me as a gentle soul, clearly deeply spiritual. Lovely to hear about his faith journey.

[@marykelley5182]

When you seek Him you will find Him. Wonderful post 💚💜

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Best interview I’ve seen in a long time-great questions, allowing MG to respond at his pace and in his wonderful thoughtful way. Thank you! ❤

[@CareyNieuwhof]

Wow, thank you!

[@mimi-dh9bn]

" the intimate small group has a magic to it " Yes ! And healing too.

[@davidhawley1132]

Wow. I went to university and was baptized in a Mennonite church in the same area. So nice to learn that some one of Gladwell's caliber was from nearby, and was formed by the Mennonite practice.

[@philipbenjamin4720]

I don't believe in revival - and part of the reason is due to Malcolm Gladwell. I believe in incremental change which leads to a tipping point. The thing I got from Malcolm Gladwell was to think about major change as something other than magic - something which builds slowly but becomes unstoppable - exponential. If that sounds like a negative message I assure you it's not - the negative message is the idea that revival is something only God does if he chooses - an odd idea when we consider that Christianity is God in dwelling people. We have to stop thinking about it as something which comes in from the outside overriding what we might otherwise choose to be and do. And secondly - an observation. Malcolm Gladwell's ingenuity - his way or examining the world as if it doesn't belong to anyone more than him - his fearless curiosity - is I suggest the product of deep assurance coming from the spirituality of his parents. When the church gets back to the heart of the truth we will see a new generation of thinkers and actors who change the world as much because of absolute assurance that God is the author of creation - and there unconscious certainty that there will be undiscovered beauty in creation because of him. The person who is deeply connected with God is free not to treat anything but God himself as sacrosanct.

[@dallaswease4541]

The way you phrased this is very Gladwell-esque.

[@suzannebunbury2961]

Thank you for such a rich and insightful comment. I read it a couple of times and will read it again after I finish writing this comment. Thank you

[@JudeScott007]

I only know Gladwell as author. What I enjoy about him is his ability to explore something in a way that has a twist or unique slant. I also take away something that is useful to me. I read "Blink" before I began being St. Park Aide there to support the Rangers. My ability to provide descriptions was enhanced after reading that book. He's everyone's intellectual and he has a vast readership. I know many people who know about his writing and no doubt effected by knowing more...he invites us to know more. I feel better about myself because I get his drift.

[@samuelhcolon9467]

One of the best book authors. What an honor to see him in an interview. Enjoyed it very much

[@ziastateofmind]

15k views! Not too shabby, Carey. 🎉 so happy that God steered you in this career direction. 🙌

[@davidhicks9215]

"Omnivorous." Good word choice.

[@mimi-dh9bn]

Love his podcast new Ideas.

[@Kat556]

Wow was so much looking forward to this one 🤩🙏🏾

[@homoousias]

Excellent video!

[@sheilalarsen6538]

I'm an artist.Christoam...ejo wants to learn how to podcast, and write! Loved this interview!!

[@eprohoda]

brrother. you made pro masterpiece, 👋

[@terraloft]

If one has turned ones back on God, how farreaching will be the shadows. Turn back, in repentance, behold one's Lord, and oh how farreadhing is the Light....

[@megtravers327]

Can you interview Jamie Winship? He has a fascinating story of faith.

[@rampartranger7749]

My uncle joined the Army in WW2, won medals for heroism against the Nazis, and when he got home his Mennonite church excommunicated him. So, an interesting group to be sure, I have roots there, but lots of problems, too. In Ukraine and elsewhere, they could have stood against the Nazis, but sadly, for the most part, they just let it happen.

[@terraloft]

You may need to speak of the "joy set before" Jesus as He approached the crucifixion moments...without that context how can a disciple's following his Master be understood?

[@rampartranger7749]

You can still sponsor refugees, or just regular immigrants! It’s the best way to welcome people here! All this fighting about the border, but how often do you hear about sponsoring.

[@mckinleyj6912]

Close your eyes. He sounds like DA Carson New Testament Scholar. Kinda cool haha. Good interview

[@kenthresh3350]

certain questions and problems can't be resolve in the absence of faith? Name one.

[@Edo9River]

So how do you explain the Canadian approach to the Native Population during the 1950-60s? It seems there was some kind of self reflection series of moments…during the 1970s? Because the relationship to Native People seems like a kind of self-hatred, or self denial of some. Aspect of humanity that Canadian culture must feel it shared with “the Other” but……rejected. So this story seems like this story of Canadians as a representative of shared generosity is possibly wave….that doesn’t touch the depths…. Down in the depths…it is dark and cold.

[@JC-du6sn]

Look up Andrew Wommack's A Better Way To Pray and How To Hear God's Voice on KZbin.These are masterpieces.😇

[@jonnewman21]

Ruth 1 New International Version Naomi Loses Her Husband and Sons 1 In the days when the judges ruled,[a](A) there was a famine in the land.(B) So a man from Bethlehem in Judah,(C) together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while(D) in the country of Moab.(E) 2 The man’s name was Elimelek “God is so kind”,(F) his wife’s name was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion.(G) They were Ephrathites(H) from Bethlehem,(I) Judah. And they went to Moab and lived there. 3 Now Elimelek, Naomi’s husband, died, and she was left with her two sons. 4 They married Moabite women,(J) one named Orpah and the other Ruth.(K) After they had lived there about ten years, 5 both Mahlon and Kilion(L) also died,(M) and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband. Naomi and Ruth Return to Bethlehem 6 When Naomi heard in Moab(N) that the Lord had come to the aid of his people(O) by providing food(P) for them, she and her daughters-in-law(Q) prepared to return home from there. 7 With her two daughters-in-law she left the place where she had been living and set out on the road that would take them back to the land of Judah. 8 Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back, each of you, to your mother’s home.(R) May the Lord show you kindness,(S) as you have shown kindness to your dead husbands(T) and to me. 9 May the Lord grant that each of you will find rest(U) in the home of another husband.” Then she kissed(V) them goodbye and they wept aloud(W) 10 and said to her, “We will go back with you to your people.” 11 But Naomi said, “Return home, my daughters. Why would you come with me? Am I going to have any more sons, who could become your husbands?(X) 12 Return home, my daughters; I am too old to have another husband. Even if I thought there was still hope for me-even if I had a husband tonight and then gave birth to sons- 13 would you wait until they grew up?(Y) Would you remain unmarried for them? No, my daughters. It is more bitter(Z) for me than for you, because the Lord’s hand has turned against me!(AA)” 14 At this they wept(AB) aloud again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law(AC) goodbye,(AD) but Ruth clung to her.(AE) 15 “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law(AF) is going back to her people and her gods.(AG) Go back with her.” 16 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you(AH) or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go,(AI) and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people(AJ) and your God my God.(AK) 17 Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely,(AL) if even death separates you and me.”(AM) 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.(AN) 19 So the two women went on until they came to Bethlehem.(AO) When they arrived in Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred(AP) because of them, and the women exclaimed, “Can this be Naomi?” 20 “Don’t call me Naomi,[b]” she told them. “Call me Mara,[c] because the Almighty[d](AQ) has made my life very bitter.(AR) 21 I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty.(AS) Why call me Naomi? The Lord has afflicted[e] me;(AT) the Almighty has brought misfortune upon me.” 22 So Naomi returned from Moab accompanied by Ruth the Moabite,(AU) her daughter-in-law,(AV) arriving in Bethlehem as the barley harvest(AW) was beginning.(AX)

[@jabberbone1]

That's definitely the stupidest shit I ever had the misfortune to peruse.

[@medtherockstar820]

@8:27... "you can't make sense of the world or fully find joy I think... if you turned your back on that aspect of spiritually"... that is completely wrong - just ask every atheist who broke free of the shackles of religion. More importantly, the road that connects religion and atheism tends to be one way - it's only when you walk away from the delusion and superstition that you can experience the miracle and possibility of existence... it's also surprising and tragic that he needs to discuss his delusional superstitions to the public. As a general matter, keep your religiosity to your self. He said nothing original or interesting in this conversation - it's all just the same rehearsed nonsense that religious people repeat and regurgitate. He makes his living as a writer - I expect a little more critical thought and insight.

[@kathleenmckenzie6261]

Malcolm spoke of spirituality; you are speaking of religion. They are two different things. Religion is a system of dogma, worship and ritual. One can rigidly follow a religion and at the same time be far from spiritual.

[@jabberbone1]

God? Don't be ridiculous.