E. Randolph Richards was my guest to discuss how understanding collectivist cultures helps us to understand key ideas and important stories in the Bible. We also talked about my own uncomfortability as an individualist with collectivist approaches to living. This was a great conversation that will certainly inspire and challenge you.
In addition to Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes and Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes, Richards is the author of a number of books. He’s also the provost and professor of biblical studies in the School of Ministry at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Early on in their ministry he and his wife Stacia were appointed as missionaries to east Indonesia, where he taught for eight years at an Indonesian seminary. Missions remain on the hearts of Randy and Stacia. Randy leads mission trips and conducts missionary training workshops and regularly leads tours of the Holy Land, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. He has served as interim pastor of numerous churches and is currently a teaching pastor.
Audio:
https://cantus-firmus.com/Audio/20220612-ERandolphRichards.mp3
Music:
F E E F I F O by Failed Kingdoms. Available here: https://soundcloud.com/failedk