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Repost: Impossible Marriage with Matt and Laurie Krieg May 14, 2024

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This Summer we are re-visiting a few of our favorite previous episodes. Some from recent seasons, some from not-so-recent. We've had some really amazing and helpful guests on over the years, so while we are busy recording new episodes, we wanted to share these with you! We hope you enjoy them!

While marriage can be easy for some, the reality of two sinners entering into union with each other is often fraught with hardship. This week we chat with Laurie and Matt Krieg on their own personal journey through marital strife and what it has taught them about love and the gospel.

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An Impossible Marriage: What Our Mixed-Orientation Marriage Has Taught Us About Love and the Gospel
Learn more or listen to the Hole in My Heart Podcast: lauriekrieg.com/

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Poetry & the Practices of Holy Week Mar 26, 2024

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In this final episode of the season, Tymarcus sits down with Joey Honesko to talk about how poetry can help us better understand the beauty and complexity of the scriptures. And how poetry in particular can help us resonate with the practice of remembrance when we look back at the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ during the season of Lent and and Easter.

Guest Resources Joey's Website

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Allegiances and Citizenship Mar 19, 2024

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What does it mean to be citizens of heaven? And how does that affect our earthly citizenship? In this episode we look at the relational language the bible uses frequently — brothers and sisters, citizens of heaven, royal priesthood, and others.

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2024 Oscar Recap Mar 12, 2024

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Liz is back and the studio has never felt more alive! She joins us to pick apart this year's Oscars. This episode isn't just about the glitz of the gala; it's our reflections on the highlights, the lowlights, the war and peace narratives threading through recent cinema, the cultural disconnect that often plagues the Oscars and why we (mostly Adam) think film is still so important for art and creativity. We wrap up with our personal top picks from 2023.

Join us for a celebration of storytelling, a critical look at cultural engagement, and loads of hot sports — ahem, film — opinions!

Here's a list of the films, short films, and documentaries, mentioned in this episode:

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Short Films:

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Wes Anderson

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Church Planting & Community Flourishing Mar 05, 2024

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This week Tymarcus talks to Pastor Charles Wilson from The Hill Church in Roanoke, VA about how Christians can think about effecting change in their communities through their churches. Pastor Charles helps us think about how as Christians we should move towards the problems and be a part of helping our neighborhoods flourish.

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https://www.thehillchurch.com/

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Institutions with Kyle Worley and Adam Griffin Feb 27, 2024

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On this episode we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly...of institutions. Are there any redeeming qualities to institutions anymore? We start with a working definition of institutions and then dive into some of the most problematic elements of today's institutions. We specifically explore the value of religious institutions and where we have hope for them.

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Christian Nationalism Part 2 Feb 20, 2024

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Continuing the conversation from last week, Dr. Paul Miller helps us look at the difference between Nationalism and Patriotism, as well as how to be a good Christian citizen and participate in politics.

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Follow Dr. Miller on X (Twitter)
Dr. Miller's Book: The Religion of American Greatness

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Christian Nationalism Part 1 Feb 13, 2024

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This week we talk to writer and professor Dr. Paul Miller, in the first of a two-part conversation on Christian Nationalism. In this first part, we define the term and help clarify some confusion around the topic.

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Follow Dr. Miller on X (Twitter)
Dr. Miller's Book: The Religion of American Greatness

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Reforming Criminal Justice with Mathew Martens Feb 06, 2024

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This week we are joined by Matthew Martens, a defense lawyer and author of "Reforming Criminal Justice." We discuss the role of the justice system in society, how we ended up with the system we have in the US now, and what is wrong with it. Matthew explains his passion for accurate representation, the importance of jury duty, and how Christians should approach the justice system. We wrap up with some practical and tangible ways to help usher in change.

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Mathew Martens' Book: Reforming Criminal Justice
Mathew Martens' Website
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Doubt & Faith Jan 30, 2024

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Have you ever found yourself questioning your beliefs? You're not alone. Pastor Jamin Roller joins us in a candid conversation about the complexities of doubt within the Christian faith. We explore the walk between conviction and the natural human tendency to question and how scripture itself presents a rich tapestry of responses to doubt — from the Psalms' raw introspection to the Gospels' narratives of Jesus compassionately addressing His own disciples uncertainties.

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James Series by Citizens Church

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