In this episode, we begin our journey through Fighting the Good Fight, reflecting on the preface and introduction of the book. Danny Olinger and Camden Bucey explore the Orthodox Presbyterian Church’s origins, its identity as a pilgrim people, and the importance of remembering and telling our story. Drawing from the church’s confessional commitments, its history of controversy and conviction, and its seeming smallness in the broader American religious landscape, we unpack the significance of maintaining a strong denominational memory in service to faithfulness.
Chapters
- 00:00:11 Introduction
- 00:04:11 Background to the Book
- 00:15:42 The Book’s Reception
- 00:21:46 Rooted in the Reformation
- 00:28:23 Narrative, Identity, and the Language of the OPC
- 00:42:07 The Immigrant Analogy
- 00:51:07 Controversy and Conviction
- 01:00:40 Summary
- 01:03:39 Conclusion