TMR 200: Mike Hopkins : Conspiracy Theories & The Christian

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I was just recently a guest on the always excellent podcast The Mind Renewed having what I feel was a very much needed conversation with Julian Charles. We discussed a topic very much on both our hearts, what place does the topic of conspiracies have among Christians, and specifically for as podcasters.

TMR 200: Mike Hopkins : Conspiracy Theories & The Christian

For TMR 200 we welcome back Mike Hopkins, co-host of Fight the Lies Radio, for a thought-provoking conversation on the subject of conspiracy theories and the Christian believer.

Is it wrong, as some suggest, for Christians to believe in conspiracy theories? While this might seem like a strange question to ask on TMR, many today in the wider Christian community—including people in positions of leadership—strongly maintain that a Christian shouldn’t entertain such thoughts.

But what does this actually mean? Indeed, what are “conspiracy theories”? Are they essentially different from other kinds of belief? And what would make them especially problematic? But are there real dangers lurking here? Might there be, in some cases, good pastoral reasons for giving such advice? And where do we draw our “crazy line”? How might critical worldview thinking help to guard us against the nonsense.

“Mike Hopkins was born and raised in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. In 2005 he accepted Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). He has a thirst for truth and for conveying that truth to all who are willing to hear. He and his wife Kelli host their own podcasts at Fight The Lies Network. Mike currently works in the tech industry and lives in Virginia Beach with his wife and their Boston Terrier, Kayla.”

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