Citizen ATX

There is no more important objective of the Church or the Dual Citizen, than to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ. However, to gain our footing in this objective we must first invest in the right footwear. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss the importance of spreading the Gospel. 

Have you ever played basketball with a guy who really had no offense, but was exceptional at defense? Sometimes he was worth having on the team solely to stop the other side from gaining any ground while we rallied for an upset. This is sort of like the Breastplate of Righteousness. It will help to guard your heart so that you can move forward in the battle. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss the importance of leaning on the righteousness of God.

What is true? Do we even know anymore? It just so happens that biblical truth is unchanging. No matter what the world tries to pass as truth, the Word of God is unwavering in its stance on the truth. This is why it is so crucial that the believer put on this Belt of Truth every day to protect and defend themselves from the lies of Satan and the world. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss how we are to live with this Belt of Truth.

The Armor of God is one of the most important concepts to understand on your walk with God. As we search to find our place as Dual Citizens, it is crucial that we rely on the Armor of God protect us and to give us confidence as we move forward in the faith. Join Matt, Stephen, and Jonathan as they tease this new series.

To think that we came all the way from people pouring tea in the harbor over a tea tax, to everyone paying taxes on the same money multiple times; is astonishing...but I digress... Churches are currently under fire for the tax breaks and benefits that they receive. Many dual citizens are wondering what that will do to a church? Will it be the end of churches in America? Also, how do ADA and environmental regulations affect the way a church is allowed to operate? Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they answer these questions and more on the last episode of Future Church.

If you have been around a church long enough, then you may have heard that church staff members often experience burnout from their role on staff. Pastors are pressed with the difficult responsibility to not only take care of their own spiritual and mental health, but to also care for the spiritual and mental health of their staff. "Soul Care" is a term used to describe the concept of biblical stress relief and comfort that can help limit or prevent burnout, and help you to be the most effective member of the church that you can be. Join Jonathan, Matt, and Stephen as they discuss how soul care will change with the future of the church.

🎵"I'm coming back to the heart of worship, and it's all about you. It's all about you Jesus"🎵. When Matt Redman wrote those lyrics in 1998 they were considered a bold statement of faith in the beginning of a time of change in the Church. He was reminding us in that time that, no matter what means you use to worship, the important thing to remember is that it is all about Jesus. What is the message that we should send to our young people in the church so that they understand worship? What will worship in the church look like in the future? Join Matt, Todd, Garrett, and Stephen as they discuss the future of music as a means of worship.

They have never lived in the world without smartphones, but they certainly know how to use technology better than the rest of us. Generation Z (GenZ for short) has been called the "hopeless generation", but they call themselves the "hopeful generation". Join Matt, Garrett, and Corbin as they discuss what the future church might look like as GenZ grows into leadership rolls.  

There will likely be an increased population of people on earth in the future, but will there be an increased population of people in church in the future? Is the physical building of church going to be replaced? Find the answer to these questions, and many more, on todays episode about the future of church membership. Join Matt. Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss what the church may look like, and how we can encourage people to stay connected as a body of believers.

The future may be uncertain, but we know that the Lord has a plan and purpose for whatever may happen. Still it begs the question, what will the church look like in the future? Perhaps the biggest component to the future of the church is the innovation of technology in the coming years. How is the church to respond to this increased demand to use technology? Should we push forward in the opposite direction of culture or use the technology to our advantage? Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss the future roll of technology in the church.