Church Unplugged

Have you ever considered that God designed dating as a way to sanctify you? This notion is quite at odds with our cultural ideas of dating that are self-centered and focused on finding someone who makes you happy. Instead, take a look at what the Bible says about romantic relationships and you'll discover the primary purpose of being with someone is to help them follow Jesus. Are you ready and equipped for that task?

Tune into this episode of Church Unplugged to hear our leadership team discuss how you can think about Christian dating, even though this topic isn't technically found anywhere in scripture.

Women in ministry, gender roles, and purity culture. We know these hot topic issues are ones that cause tension and have not always been handled well by the church. The reality is that a lot of confusion is caused by a misunderstanding of what the Bible actually says, and in the end, a misunderstanding of God’s true character. Tune in to hear CCC staff share what God’s Word actually says about women, the vital role they play in the church, and how you can have well rounded conversations over tough topics like modesty.

What do Kanye West and Tim Keller have in common? They are both celebrities that have publicly proclaimed faith in Jesus Christ. Does seeing their names in the same sentence make you uncomfortable?

Then tune into this week’s episode of Church Unplugged as CCC staff discuss how to think about and respond to Christians in the spotlight.

What do you think about when the offering plate passes you during a weekend service? Do you feel compelled to give? Or maybe you feel like the church has enough, and there's no need for you to give?

In the New Testament, Jesus makes it clear that Christians are called to live a life marked by generosity. Join CCC pastors as they talk about what that looks like.

You’ve heard conversations about environmentalism in the news, politics, and most likely your Facebook feed— but how are Christians called to think about it? In a political climate where both sides of the argument seem too extreme, where should the church stand? Join us for Church Unplugged as CCC pastors think through this topic in light of Scripture and the Gospel.

Pornography is not just an “out there” problem— it is an issue that plagues the men and women of the church. And in a day and age where the porn industry takes in more money than all major sports leagues combined, we have to talk about it. Join us as we discuss the difference between lust and love, the danger of consumerism, and the importance of aligning every aspect of our sexuality with God’s character.

Living in America, capitalism is our reality and there’s not much we can do about it. As Christians, we have to figure out which parts of it line up with the gospel and which points do not. Tune in as we talk about the good and bad of capitalism alongside what it means to love both God and our neighbors, even when it does not make economic sense.

We know that because of sin, brokenness can manifest itself in every aspect of our spiritual and physical health. But why does it seem hard for Christians to address the very real struggles of mental health, too? Listen in to this week’s Church Unplugged episode as our pastors discuss how the church should respond to those battling mental health struggles, why some people should seek medical help, and what Scripture has to say about our brokenness.

This week's podcast is a little different than the rest! Tune in as we discuss listener questions on topics such as tattoos and the existence of aliens. As always, these questions aren't as simple to answer as we may want, but listen as our pastors discuss how to appropriately apply the Gospel and Scripture to issues we face today.

Obviously we both play a part, but who initiates the process by which we are saved? It has to start somewhere! The theological terms often used for this conversation are "predestination" and "election." Join our CCC pastors as they breakdown this debate in terms of free will, human nature, God's grace, and Scripture.