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Further Upstream - Why Abortion Is a Tough Nut to Crack Feb 17, 2023

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Shane welcomes Kasey Leander to explore what creates demand for abortion historically, and why simply overturning Roe is just the first step in a long process to making such killing unthinkable. They also discuss the role of men in taking responsibility and welcoming new life.

A Street-Level History of Abortion | Leah Savas Feb 14, 2023

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Roe v. Wade is a thing of the past, but this is just the latest chapter in the long and contentious story of abortion in America. Shane welcomes journalist and author Leah Savas to explain why knowing that history is critical to protecting unborn lives in the future.

Further Upstream - The Cult of Youth Stifles Faithfulness Feb 10, 2023

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Shane welcomes Kasey Leander (who is technically still in his twenties) to talk about the difference between our culture's view of twenty-somethings and God's view, and why the quest to change the world can obscure what truly matters.

You (Probably) Won't Change the World in Your Twenties | Nathan Rittenhouse Feb 07, 2023

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Nathan Rittenhouse joins Shane to explain why, as his grandfather put it, "no one takes you seriously until you're thirty," and why for Christians who want to impact the culture for Christ, that's very good news.

Further Upstream - Diversity Without Unity Is Chaos Feb 03, 2023

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Shane welcomes Tim Padgett to discuss whether the modern notion of diversity and inclusion has lived up to its promises, and whether it's possible for very different people to live together in a nation or worship together in a church.

The Gospel Creates Unity in Diversity | Richard Lints Jan 31, 2023

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America's motto is e pluribus unum, "out of many, one." Yet the modern obsession with diversity and inclusion has left us a nation where citizens have little in common. Shane welcomes Richard Lints to explain how the Church's mission and very identity reconcile unity and diversity.

Further Upstream - Which Statues Should Topple? Jan 27, 2023

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Shane welcomes the Colson Center's Kasey Leander to talk about what it looks like to be "stuck in the present," and how a careful study of history can keep us from either uncritically idolizing or demonizing those who came before us.

Rooting Your Worldview in History | David George Moore Jan 24, 2023

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Affluent, modern people are too often "stuck in the present," dismissing the past as benighted and bigoted. Shane welcomes author David George Moore to explain why Christians must be students of history, and how to appreciate the people we meet there, warts and all.

Further Upstream - Were Humans Made for Twitter? Jan 20, 2023

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Shane and Tim reflect on the conversation with Samuel James about how the internet has changed our behavior and speech. As digital platforms come and go, Christians must reemphasize timeless virtues to stay rooted in reality.

Christianity After Social Media | Samuel James Jan 18, 2023

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Twitter and Facebook may be in decline, but they leave in their wake a more tribal, fractured, and superficial evangelical church. Shane welcomes Crossway editor and writer Samuel James to reveal how technology has taught us bad habits, and how Christians can recover.

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