Culture Matters

New Season Trailer Mar 08, 2022

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The moment you have all been waiting for has arrived! Our next season is here and we are really excited about what we have planned. Be on the lookout for our first episode Friday.

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What is Anti-Racism? Jan 10, 2022

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On our last episode of the season, we are joined by author and teacher Dr. Lucretia Berry. Dr. Berry helps us understand what is meant by the term "anti-racism" and how Christians should be thinking and engaging with the cultural narrative and attitude toward race.

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Our 2021 Favorites Jan 01, 2022

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We kick off the new year with a look back at some of our favorite books, music and movies from 2021. We seriously loved some of the art put out in 2021. Check out our 2021 wrapped!

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Women in Ministry Dec 17, 2021

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We are joined this week by Author, Bible Teacher and Minister, Jen Wilkin. Jen has been on staff at The Village Church for many years and joins us to talk about the challenges and opportunities that accompany women in ministry roles.

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Christian Education Dec 03, 2021

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On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mason King, Executive Director of the Institute at The Village Church. We talk about what shapes, disciples and informs the way we think and what role the church should play in forming Christians as disciples of Christ.

Resources:

Deep Discipleship by J.T. English

12 Ways Your iPhone is Changing You by Tony Reinke

How to Think by Alan Jacobs

Breaking Bread with the Dead by Alan Jacobs

Who God Says You Are by Klyne Snodgrass

Hidden Worldviews by Steve Wilkens

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Cultural Roundup: Chappelle, Meta & Dune Nov 19, 2021

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It's time for a little cultural roundup! This week we are joined by Tymarcus Ragland and Chelsea Conway to talk about Dave Chappelle's latest special, Meta (formerly Facebook) and the new Dune movie. We delve into how Christians should approach comedy/art, think about technology, and what truths can be learned from a sci-fi movie.

Dune Explainer - Joanna Robinson
The Dune Phenomenon - Elizabeth Bachmann

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Denominations and Institutions Part 2: Looking Ahead Nov 12, 2021

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We're continuing our conversation around denominations and institutions with Kyle Worley this week. We consider what the future of denominations, particularly the SBC, could look like in the near future and the implications of a church's affiliation with these institutions. Are they beneficial? Are they detrimental? Are they crumbling and if so, is that a bad thing?

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Denominations & Institutions Part 1: Looking Back Nov 05, 2021

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This week is part one of a two-part episode exploring denominations and religious institutions in America. Specifically, we talk with Kyle Worley about the origins of denominations in America and how they inform our present religious and political climate. Kyle is a long-time friend of Culture Matters and is also a Pastor at Mosaic Church in Richardson, TX. as well as co-host and executive producer of the Knowing Faith podcast.

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