In this probing book, insider twentysomething christian journalist brett mccracken examines an emerging category he calls christian hipstersan unlikely fusion of the american obsession with being cool and the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 01, 2010 i bought hipster christianity after reading brett mccracken s wall street journal article the perils of wannabe cool christianity. The second book ive tackled that falls into that category is brett mccracken s hipster christianity. If the answer is yes to all of those questions, chances are that its a hipster church. Brett mccracken, whose book hipster christianity and the online are you a christian hipster. Brett s book is a like a phd course in christian hipness.
To ask other readers questions about hipster christianity, please sign up. Mccracken successfully sets the stage for an important debate. I identify with hipster christianity s interest in social justice and thinking about how the church is meant to be for the world i. Brett mccracken, author of the christian hipster book, weighs in in the combox thread. He also writes regularly for christianity today and his website, brettmccracken. Nov 12, 2010 brett mccracken discusses his new book, hipster christianity, in this lecture from october 26, 2010 at biola university. More than just a surface description of an interesting new trend in christianity, the book goes deep into the questions of what it means to be cool and what it means to be christian. He lives with his wife in southern california where he serves as an elder at southlands church. Back in the day of kerouac, ginsburg, warhol, and friends, hip folks used to be a very limited, spe. Brett mccracken quotes author of hipster christianity. Dec 27, 2017 brett mccracken is a writer and journalist based in southern california. That article was quick and incisive, and put into words a lot of things ive been feeling about modern christianity. Last week on the hipster christianity facebook page, i posted youtube videos from the last 4 decades of christian hipster music, or music that was at least pivotal in the ultimate development of todays culture of hipster christianity.
Brett mccracken, erik thoennes, craig hazen, matt jenson, and stan jantz discuss ideas from hipster christianity. Brett mccracken is a senior editor at the gospel coalition and author of. An interview with brett mccracken matthew lee anderson on september 9, 2010 as evangelicalism has grown increasingly fragmented in recent years or at least, as more articles get written saying it is, the labels to organize the different types of evangelicals have grown accordingly. He has accomplished something long needed in christianity. When church and cool collide kindle edition by mccracken, brett.
Dec 07, 2010 friday morning, i read a wall street journal article by brett mccracken on the perils of what he entitles hipster christianity. Its written by brett mccracken, who just published a. Dec 23, 20 the heart of the matter, says brett mccracken, is whether or not christianity can be, or should be, or is, in fact, cool. How should the church position itself in the postmodern culture. A graduate of wheaton college and ucla, brett currently works as managing. Its real, its relevant, its fresh, and it speaks the truth to a deceived generation.
Brett mccracken, one of my favorite bloggers, has a book coming out in august on the relationship between being cool and being christian. Through what cultural languages will the gospel be best communicated in this turbulent time. Brett mccracken is a writer and journalist based in southern california. Solid advice for anyone trying to navigate the complicated but wonderful world of relationships brett mccracken, author of hipster christianity if youre single and not interested in another dating book, you need to read this book. Brett mccracken is a senior editor at the gospel coalition and author of uncomfortable. Nietsche for breakfast and think week tuesdays have been my lecture days this term.
Click here or on the image below to purchase hipster christianity from and help support the other journal. Recognizing trendy pop cultural fads requires a discerning mind and a. The awkward and essential challenge of christian community, gray matters. He is the author of several books including hipster christianity. Both films center on a womans journey of evangelical christian faith through ups, downs, doubts, renewal and tragedy. So its not hipsterdom that im concerned about here. But that doesnt mean we should be something called christian artists or that whatever we produce should be. Brett mccracken discusses the tension that exists between. Apr 07, 2011 the second book ive tackled that falls into that category is brett mccrackens hipster christianity. When church and cool collide is a journalistic, indepth exploration of the phenomenon of cool christianity in the 21st century.
The heart of the matter, says brett mccracken, is whether or not christianity can be, or should be, or is, in fact, cool. Brett mccracken writes in the wall street journals houses of worship column about the perils of hipster christianity, and why he and other young evangelicals are being driven away by churches. The awkward and essential challenge of christian community. When church and cool collide by mccracken, brett isbn. I was not a fan of mccrackens last book, hipster christianity. When church and cool collide brett mccracken 247 pp. Brett mccracken september 3, 2010 this article is from the.
Enter your email address to receive updates and new content from brett mccracken. Who are christian hipsters, and where did they come from. Mccracken condemns christian leaders for trying too hard to rebrand christianity as hip, countercultural, relevant. My ultimate christian hipster playlist brett mccracken. Brett mccracken author, journalist, managing editor for biola university magazine, studenttalbot. Sep 03, 2010 brett mccracken september 3, 2010 this article is from the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hipster christianity. However, hipster christianity by brett mccracken gets the nod. Insider twentysomething christian journalist brett mccracken h.
Brett is currently pursuing a masters in theology at talbot school of. I bought hipster christianity after reading brett mccracken s wall street journal article the perils of wannabe cool christianity. Further time will tell whether the legacy of the hipster christianity phenomenon will be one of decline or revival for churches. What happens to the church when our concern with appearances equals or outweighs our concern for sound doctrine or faithful practice. Where church and cool collide, brett mccracken writes that evangelical churches are frantic to staunch the hemorrhage of young people leaving the church. Hipster christianitywhen church and cool collide brett. A twentysomething christian journalist explores why the churc. Watch hipster christianity and more christian video on. Ron mainse talks to brett mccracken about hipster christianity when church and cool collide. As is usually the case, im late to the game on this one. The awkward and essential challenge of christian community crossway, 2017. His day job is managing editor for biola universitys biola magazine.
Brett mccracken writer, journalist, film critic, pastor. Brett mccracken is a senior editor for the gospel coalition and the author of hipster christianity and gray matters. Of course, mccracken says that all hipsters claim that they are not hipsters. Find out whats happening in the world as it unfolds. The article sparked debate among my friends, some of whom appreciated the article as much as i. Higher ground is a great companion piece to the searing mustsee korean drama, secret sunshine, which released this week on criterion dvd and bluray. Brett mccracken writes in the wall street journals houses of worship column about the perils of hipster christianity, and why he and other young. Part of what i was critiquing in hipster christianity was this sort of cultured christianity that was primarily a reaction against the popevangelical subculture of thomas kinkade and left behind. Insider twentysomething christian journalist brett mccracken has grown up in the evangelical christian subculture and observed the recent shift away from the stained glass and steeples old guard of traditional christianity to a more unorthodox, stylized 21stcentury church. Perhaps the activity of discerning culturesifting through it to highlight its most worthy and discard its most unredeemableis as essential as the activity of making culture. Hipster christianity productservice 63 photos facebook.
Brett mccracken is the author of hipster christianity 3. He has written for the wall street journal, the washington post, huffington post, cnn. May 11, 2010 do you identify with certain elements of hipster christianity yourself. Its a world where things like the left behind book and film series, jesus fish bumper. Inspiring and encouraging christian videos to grow your faith. Navigating the space between legalism and liberty, and hipster christianity. The perils of hipster christianity and why young evangelicals. Enter your email address to receive new blog posts from brett mccracken. Brett and his wife, kira, live in santa ana, california, with their son chet. I was not a fan of mccracken s last book, hipster christianity. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
How can we improve our discussions of these issues. At the official hipster christianity book release party, i wanted to set the ambiance by playing music that represented a thorough though not comprehensive selection of the best countercultural, indie, rebellious, and quirky christian music of the past 50 years. When church and cool collide to the emerging church movement. Brett mccracken is the author of hipster christianity baker, 2010 and a regular blogger.
In this summary of his recently released book, which i have not yet read, mr. Aug 01, 2010 insider twentysomething christian journalist brett mccracken has grown up in the evangelical christian subculture and observed the recent shift away from the stained glass and steeples old guard of traditional christianity to a more unorthodox, stylized 21stcentury church. You may or may not have read my previous post in which i set up a giveaway for a signed copy of brett mccracken s book, hipster christianity. Where does this phenomenon fit in to the larger narrative of hip and christian cool. Apparently this makes me a christian hipster, or at least thats what brett mccracken, author of hipster christianity. Christianity is facing something of an identity crisis. Aug 23, 2010 mccrackens book seems to present a more nuanced picture of hipster christianity than his wsj article. It looks to be pretty interesting, considering the endless ebb and flow of trends and taboos within the bounds of the christian cultural matrix.
He also writes regularly for christianity today and his website. Mar 10, 2011 posts about brett mccracken written by ryan. Do you have faith in your knowledge of christianity. These were questions at the heart of my book hipster christianity. Mccrackens book caused its stir a couple years ago, and my only exposure to the book at the time was a series of angry facebook posts and james k. Next tuesday i will visit our local farmers market because i believe its important to buy local and to avoid all the wasteful packaging of commercial products. Brett mccracken is a senior editor for the gospel coalition and author of hipster christianity. Selfavowed twentysomething christian hipster insider brett mccracken has grown up in the evangelical christian subculture and observed the recent shift away from the stained glass and steeples old guard of traditional christianity to a more unorthodox, stylized 21stcentury church. Christianity today has a big hit with this months cover story. Sep 19, 2017 brett mccracken is a senior editor for the gospel coalition and the author of hipster christianity and gray matters. Todd picket, biola universitys dean of spiritual life, offers commentary on brett mccracken s new book, hipster christianity. According to brett mccracken, however, resurrection presbyterian is the quintessence of hip, one of seven examples of christian hipster churches he profiles in hipster christianity. Why this church lady was at a movie about porn and other. Both films are made by outsiders to evangelical christianity but with a sympathetic eye toward truly understanding the.
By exploring these questions through the lenses of their. Can hipster christianity save churches from decline. He defines a hipster church as disproportionately packed with hipsterstattoos, scruffy beards, and skinny jeans galore in. But, he writes, their ideas for appealing to them may be sacrificing authenticity for coolness. Special thanks to my friends zach malm and jason newell for providing me with many of these tunes. Brett mccracken is a graduate of wheaton college and ucla. He comments on movies, media, and popular culture issues at his blog, the search. Jonathan acuff, author of stuff christians like brett is able to put his finger on the pulse of hipster christianity and yet point all of us back to the gloriously eternal and unchanging truth of.
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