“There are crocs absolutely everywhere”: A reflection on cultural engagement and personal transformation

The Daily Article · Mar 12, 2026 · 7m · transcript

People in the Northern Territory of Australia are being warned to stay out of rain-fueled rivers in their area because, as one official put it, “There are crocs absolutely everywhere.” If you pay much attention to secular culture, you might feel the same way about the moral issues of our time. One response is to align our beliefs with our critics, adopting the liberal theology we have been discussing this week and taking positions on moral issues that our secularized society will affirm. Or, we can embrace biblical truth and seek redemptive ways to engage our fallen culture for the…