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Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling Audiobook
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Crouch unleashes a stirring manifesto calling Christians to be culture makers. He unpacks the complexities of how culture works and gives readers tools for cultivating and creating culture in partnership with God.
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"A beautiful and theologically sound call to Christians to not merely critique, condemn, or imitate the culture around them but to create it. Crouch explains a broad definition of culture as what we make of the world, whether omelets, highways, policies, or sculptures. He weaves a Scriptural narrative of God as the ultimate Creator of culture and humankind as the cultivators of it, from the Garden of Eden to the future heavenly city of the new Jerusalem in the recreated heavens and earth. In an age when evangelical Christianity has focused heavily on missions and preaching, Crouch reminds us that the Resurrection establishes a new order of things to the fallen world, a redemptive and good order that God is working out through us, his people."
— Estelle (5 out of 5 stars)
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“In this graceful, articulate volume Crouch challenges Christian common wisdom about creation and challenges as well our traditional understandings about the Revelation to John and how it articulates with the rest of Holy Writ. As refreshing as it is smart, Culture Making is a significant addition to contemporary Christian thought.”
— Phyllis Tickle, compiler of The Divine Hours and former religion editor, Publishers Weekly -
“Are Christians to be countercultural? Or protect ourselves from ‘the culture?’ Or be ‘in’ culture but not ‘of it?’ In this bracing, super-smart book, Andy Crouch changes the terms of the conversation, calling Christians to make culture. I am hard-pressed to think of something that twenty-first-century American Christians need to read more."
— Lauren F. Winner, assistant professor of Christian spirituality, Duke Divinity School, and author of Girl Meets God -
“Culture Making is a book that’s been needed for decades, but it arrives at just the right moment. People of faith—now poised to use their influence—have much to contribute to the common good as creators and advocates, not just as critics and judges. But that requires careful thought and clear insight, both of which are abundantly found in this profound and practical book. Andy Crouch has long had a knack for observing the culture around us and then showing us how we can make it better. With Culture Making, Crouch offers all that and more. Anyone who cares for the renewal of our culture must read this book!”
— D. Michael Lindsay, author of Faith in the Halls of Power and assistant professor of sociology, Rice University -
“A deep and thoughtful reminder that the resurrection of Jesus empowers us to cultivate the garden, to build in the ruins of our world, and to create within and around us cultures of life.”
— Kelly Monroe Kullberg, author of Finding God Beyond Harvard: The Quest for Veritas
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" Tim Keller is right. This is the best book on understanding one's vocation. You have to finish it though, much of it comes together in the end. This also does not offer specific application but an open ended biblical understanding of the nature of our creative calling. "
— Chris, 2/11/2014 -
" I only wish I would have read it sooner. Such a thoughtful look at the Christian role in making art, culture, and community. "
— Rachel, 2/4/2014 -
" This book requires me to think about things that are very important to me from perspectives I haven't considered before. "
— Andrew, 1/8/2014 -
" This is a book I could have written, a well thought-out, non-judgmental survey of the media landscape of America in the beginning of the new millennium. Nicely done, clearly stated, and a joy to read. "
— Loyd, 1/5/2014 -
" Crouch makes some very good points in this book, but reading his writing is like trying to run in a pool! He needs to learn to edit and make his points clear and concise. I hope it gets better as I progress through the book or I may not finish it. "
— The, 12/29/2013 -
" Wow! This is a great book. A must read for any pastor, or church planter. "
— Alex, 12/25/2013 -
" Good book with a lot of good insight. I like the idea that in order to make or change culture, you must begin with creativity. "
— Dave, 9/11/2013 -
" I think my morals are pretty spot on, so I thought it was fascinating to read about the history of Christianity and how culture essentially started. good for nonchristians and christians alike! "
— Joan, 9/8/2013 -
" Not many books are "must reads", but I believe this one should fall in that category. "
— Neil, 8/9/2013 -
" felt a little old hat, but the section on cultural power was really great. "
— Austin, 5/4/2013 -
" I don't have enough space to write how good this one is! "
— Andy, 1/14/2013 -
" Best book I read in 2008. Lots of original thinking rather than echoing the same old, same old. "
— Frank, 8/21/2012 -
" Wonderful exposition about engaging culture. Crouch is able to articulate such deep and rich concepts and thoughts so simply. A wonderful read. "
— Lee, 2/11/2012 -
" Mr. Crouch's book does a fine job of doing a big picture flyover of the topic of culture making. My only problem is that it stays there. Theory is great but it doesn't make culture. "
— David, 5/29/2011 -
" The best review that I can give this book is that it is so rich and insightful, that I will be re-reading it. Maybe then I can give a concise review of this incredible work. "
— Garland, 1/27/2011 -
" Changed the way I viewed how Christians ought approach culture. "
— Seth, 1/15/2011 -
" Chapter 10 is the high point. "
— Seth, 11/4/2010 -
" And a half! I thought this was MOST excellent in its last section. Thanks for the recommendation, Andy. "
— Sarah, 8/24/2010
About Andy Crouch
Andy Crouch, MDiv, is editorial director of the Christian Vision Project at Christianity Today International. He served as executive producer for the documentary films Where Faith and Culture Meet and Round Trip. He also sits on the editorial board of Books and Culture and has been a columnist for Christianity Today. His writing has appeared in several editions of The Best Christian Writing and The Best Spiritual Writing. He was editor-in-chief of Re:generation Quarterly and for ten years served as a campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard University.
About Sean Runnette
Sean Runnette, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, has also directed and produced more than two hundred audiobooks, including several Audie Award winners. He is a member of the American Repertory Theater company and has toured the United States and internationally with ART and Mabou Mines. His television and film appearances include Two If by Sea, Cop Land, Sex and the City, Law & Order, the award-winning film Easter, and numerous commercials.