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Atypical is back! Matt and Courtney discuss AI and the end times. How does our faith impact our understanding of AI and the risks and opportunities it presents?

In this episode:

1. Proverbial bears

2. Christian end times and the AI apocalypse

3. What is driving AI and how does it impact our lives?

4. Are the opportunities and benefits worth it?

5. The harm AI is already doing

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Matt and Courtney return from a long break to discuss marriage in both early and modern Christian culture, in light of Paul's advice to the Corinthian church. 

1. Proverbs 25:14 - boasting without substance

2. Paul's advice to the unmarried

3. The pitfalls of marriage for the purpose of self-control

4. How do we prepare well for success in marriage?

5. Marriage as a partnership that reveals the worst and forges the best of each person

6. Covert contracts and unmet expectations

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Matt & Courtney discuss the Manosphere, following Louis Theroux's recent documentary. What does Christianity have to say about the growing influence of male-oriented self help that seeks to dominate women? 

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Matt and Courtney return from break to talk 'What if your pastor said...?'

1. Yoga is a sin

2. Every church service will have a personal testimony

3. You must wear your wedding ring to church

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Matt and Courtney discuss a Christian's approach to conflict; in friendships, within the church, in relationship. What principles, verses, challenges are at play?

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Matt and Courtney discuss serving in the church - how churches can uplift our spiritual giftings, whether ‘performative’ serving is wrong, whether some roles should be paid, and more!

Join the conversation as we unpack a proverb and discuss Atypical Christian topics together. 

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Matt & Courtney discuss masculinity in the bible and the person of Jesus - but are his counter-cultural 'masculine' traits actually just reflective of Christian maturity, regardless of gender? We take a look at true and false masculinity as presented by the world and by Christianity; who or what is the ultimate example? Hint: it's not a married pastor...

1. Proverb time

2. How does Jesus reinforce or reject cultural aspects of masculinity?

3. The importance and benefits of self-control

4. Sacrificial love

5. True & false masculinity - finding new purpose

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Courtney and Matt talk Atypical Christian topics, hoping to encourage a culture of open conversation - while delving into some areas that could really use a solid chat. This episode, not so much. 

After some poppin Proverbs, we ask: "What if your pastor said...":

1. Tall people and anyone with big hair must sit in the back of the church

2. Women are not permitted to propose to men

3. We will only be meeting virtually - it's better than in-person church

Are any of these likely to come up? No. Does it make for a fun chat? You tell us.

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Courtney and Matt continue their discussion - this time on how to create good with modesty and sexuality, as well as some in-depth discussion of sexuality within Christian marriage. Matt continues to pop in with Proverbs.

- How can we reconstruct biblical modesty in a positive way?

- Leaning on the Holy Spirit for discernment

- Compliance vs empowerment

- Applying modesty equally; moving past role-based models

- How role-based sexuality impacts Christian marriage

- For our goodness and to bring God glory 

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Matt and Courtney discuss Christian intersections with secular culture. Jesus calls us to be in the world, but not of the world. How do we apply this teaching? Is it dangerous for us to engage with media or experiences that are not foundationally Christian?

1. Our intersection with secular culture; when does it become unhelpful?
2. Following secular events and activities - but not being formed by them
3. Learning to follow our convictions
4. Appreciating God's creative expression even in secular art and performance
5. Does this activity serve or hinder our growth in Godliness?
6. Freedom in Christ: enjoying good things, while knowing our own boundaries
7. Living in the world - righteousness, peace, joy

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