S3 E28: Justin Scoggins: Inking Christ: Tattoos as Religious Art

Liminal Living

Take Aways

• Meeting tangible needs in the community is an important expression of faith.
• Faith is a journey of growth and evolving perspectives.
• Extending grace and love to others is a central aspect of the Christian faith.
• The stigma of tattoos in the Christian context can be challenged and reevaluated.
• Personal expressions of art, such as tattoos, can be a way to build relationships and express one's faith. The cultural acceptance of tattoos in the church is influenced by historical and societal factors, such as the sexual revolution and the Reformation.
• Art, including tattoos, can be a powerful tool for communicating the gospel and bridging the gap between the sacred and the secular.
• God can be found in secular spaces, and Christians should strive to embrace and engage with the world around them.
• The church should value and appreciate creativity and the arts as a means of expressing and experiencing God's presence.

Chapters

• Introduction and Background
• From Atheism to Faith
• The Evolution of Faith
• The Love for Tattoos
• Challenging Stigmas and Expressing Faith
• Bridging the Gap: Art and the Gospel
• God in Secular Spaces: Embracing the World
• The Importance of Creativity in the Church

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All Music for this episode composed by Axeltree