At the European Congress on Evangelism, Enkelejda Shelburne had a special time of discussion and interview with Dr.Amy Orr-Ewing an International speaker and theologian from the United Kingdom. She was one of the keynote speakers of the congress and in our interview addressed a challenge that many churches across Europe now face: the growing influence of woke culture and its impact on how people understand identity, justice, and truth. With clarity and conviction, Dr.Amy Orr-Ewing pointed to the gospel as the only foundation strong enough to unite a divided culture.

When asked about the effects of woke culture on Europe, she described it as a worldview rooted in identity politics. In this framework, being human is no longer seen as God-given but self-constructed—often through narratives of grievance or victimhood.

“This has left European culture deeply divided,” she explained, “because people now define themselves against those who disagree with them.” This approach, she continued, not only distances society from its Judeo-Christian heritage but even from the Enlightenment’s recognition of universal human dignity. By contrast, Scripture teaches that every person is created in the image of God, giving each individual inherent worth that is not dependent on social status, experiences, or oppression.

While culture often fuels division through anger and resentment, the Christian faith offers a hopeful alternative. “We are not propelled forward by rage,” she said. “We have a positive vision for the future, grounded in God’s love and the dignity He gives to all people.”

This vision, she emphasized, is essential for the church today. It equips Christians to speak into cultural debates not with hostility or fear, but with confidence in the truth and beauty of God’s design for humanity. Her message was not only theoretical but grounded in lived experience.

Finally, she addressed a few issues the believers and churches in Albania and Kosovo have faced lately. Dr.Amy Orr-Ewing addressed how churches should respond to pressing cultural questions. Too often, Christians assume they must choose between truth and grace. But in the gospel, both belong together. “As the church, we must hold firm to God’s truth while extending His grace to all people. Only then can we embody the full message of Christ in a fractured world.”

Dr.Amy Orr-Ewing words served as a timely reminder: the gospel not only confronts cultural lies but also offers the deepest hope for unity, dignity, and transformation in Europe today.