Culture Matters

Transgender Identity & the Church with Preston Sprinkle May 13, 2022

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In this episode, we have a great conversation with Preston Sprinkle, President of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, and host of Theology in the Raw podcast. Preston talked to us about his book Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say and how the church can have a better understanding of the issues in order to minister and speak about the topic with grace and truth.

Book: Embodied

Podcast: Theology in the Raw

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Ministering to the Incarcerated May 06, 2022

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This week we got to talk to our good friend, Jerica Olson, about her work in ministering to incarcerated women in both jail and prison. It’s an interesting conversation and we hope you feel encouraged to think about the ways you can minister and make disciples in your own spheres.

Check out this organization that Jerica referenced: Prison Fellowship

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Ministering to the Lost Apr 29, 2022

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In this episode we sat down with two ministers, Chad and Jenna, to talk about some of the cultural assumptions about mission work, and what the Bible actually says. Chad and Jenna also offer some practical examples of what it looks for Christians to live out Christ’s commission to make disciples.

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Cultural Roundup: The Devil, Disney & the Brown Nomination Apr 22, 2022

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In this week's episode, we talk through a few of the recent headlines—Denzel Washington's words to Will Smith after "the slap," Disney's recent announcement, and reactions to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation.

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The Cross and the Resurrection in Culture Apr 15, 2022

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Today, on Good Friday, we talk about how Christ's death and resurrection is perceived in secular culture and reflect on the hope of the cross — how Christians can proclaim the hope of the gospel in our lives, workplaces, and relationships.

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A Conversation with Dr. Jonathan Pennington Apr 08, 2022

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This week we got to talk with Dr. Jonathan Pennington about the concept of happiness in the gospels, and about his book Jesus the Great Philosopher.

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Family Discipleship wiith Adam Griffin Apr 01, 2022

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For a lot of Christian parents, discipling their kids can feel overwhelming. We're so happy to have our friend Adam Griffin join us this week to help break down some of the challenges parents face, and how possible and practical raising our kids to love Jesus can actually be.

To purchase Adam's Book: Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones

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Cultural Roundup: Oscars, Olympics & Kanye Mar 25, 2022

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This week we are talking about films, the winter Olympics, Kanye and how the Christian should engage in these arenas.

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Elizabeth Woodson: Embrace Your Life Mar 18, 2022

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We are talking about Elizabeth Woodson's new book that comes out next week! Her book, Embrace Your Life, is a practical and vulnerable guide for how to trust God and learn to love the life He has given you, even when it doesn't look like you had imagined. Her book is available everywhere March 22.

You can preorder her book here.

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