The things we consider to be "prophetic" shape both the way we present our faith to other people and the kinds of behaviors we reward in our brothers and sisters. Our Executive Director offers a brief reflection on how the biblical prophets may challenge our understanding of what prophets are actually supposed to do.

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In the spring of last year, at the very start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we talked with Heather Rice-Minus of Prison Fellowship to discuss how they were responding to the pandemic. A year later, we welcome Heather back to talk about the long-term changes COVID has introduced to the ways the Prison Fellowship team does their work.

Interview (01:37)

Reflection (26:28)

Prayer (31:35)

How does one Christian Civics leader talk about important topics online without losing patience or hope?

This week, we share a conversation from May of this year with leaders of a Texas church that was serving as a distribution site for the COVID-19 vaccine. They discussed the history of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX; how the church's relationship to its mission field has changed over the years; and how making the COVID-19 vaccine available to their neighbors fits in with their vision for ministry and service.

Interview (01:15)

Ministries with Long Histories (23:20)

Prayer (29:40)

To kick off a new season, our Executive Director reflects on whether becoming a Christian means ceasing to be anything and everything else.

Rev. Charles Garriott joins us to share his experience caring for people in the aftermath of violence. This is a must-listen for any ministry leader who isn't sure how to react to this week's attack on the US Capitol!

We close out our mini-series on the scariest passages of the gospel with a look at why bearing fruit and fitting the description of a Christian isn't enough.

Christian Civics Executive Director Rick Barry shares how Jesus' promise to bring a sword prompts him to ask himself uncomfortable questions about his friendships and his church life.

Executive Director Rick Barry continues this miniseries of reflections on the passages of the synoptic gospels that frighten him the most. This episode also includes a guided prayer, and information on how to support our work ahead of and following a divisive election.

A full transcript is available on our website, christiancivics.org.

Jesus' warning not to cause even a single child to stumble is a lot scarier than we give it credit for—and should lead most of us to be a lot more cautious about how we respond to politicians.

Executive Director Rick Barry continues our miniseries of personal reflections on the most intimidating passages of the gospels.