A Wake Up Call to Woke in the Church

This talk was given at The Protestant Conference in London on November 7th 2026. This talk addresses the infiltration of 'woke' ideology and thinking into the church, as influenced by the outside culture. It is a new religion rooted in critical theory and a victimhood narrative that opposes the biblical view of sin and grace. It argues that this cultural shift, driven by self-centeredness and the rejection of objective truth, leads to a society that cannot tolerate the offensive nature of the gospel. By tracing the historical roots of this mindset to the Fall in Genesis and the heresy of Pelagianism, the address emphasises that the core issue is spiritual rebellion against God rather than merely social injustice, perceived or otherwise. The speaker urges believers to rely on Scripture and prayer to dismantle these strongholds, warning that the impossible standard of avoiding offence results in the loss of the gospel's power. Ultimately, the call is for a spiritual awakening where sin offends the believer because it offends God, leading to true liberation through Christ.