In this episode, we offer some pastoral thoughts about why transgenderism is being promoted in our culture, and how the church should view this phenomenon.   

This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.

We've covered many heavy cultural topics in this season of the Converge Podcast. In this episode, we discuss practical steps each of us can take to build robust Christian culture this summer and beyond.

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This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.

In this episode we discuss the recent Supreme Court leak that could overturn Roe v Wade. Why have some evangelical leaders been hesitant to praise this development, and how should the church think about this issue?

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 This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.

In this episode we discuss a theology of singleness, looking at 1 Corinthians 7. Topics include the gift of celibacy as opposed to singleness, how to approach unwanted singleness, and the role of the church in encouraging the pursuit of marriage.

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 This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate do a deep dive on the topic of evolution. How should Christians think with nuance and winsomeness about this complicated topic? What are the range of Christian views, and how can Darwinism fit into the framework of a Christian worldview? These questions and much, much more are addressed in this special edition of the Converge Podcast.

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate finish out their 3-part discussion on the implications of Negative World for faithful ministry. Evangelicalism is fracturing because many leaders do not recognize the current threats facing the Church. We need men who know what time it is.

Sources mentioned:  

Jake Meador article: https://blogs.mereorthodoxy.com/jake/crt-evangelicals/  

Shameful TGC video: https://youtu.be/SDlnwVCyseA?t=1096

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This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate continue their discussion on how ministry has changed in the Negative World. The transition to the Negative World has been particularly difficult for many in the "missional movement." Examining ways the missional movement went off track can help us plot a better strategy going forward.

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This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss a framework for understanding how the Church relates to the broader culture. Understanding the history of "Positive World" and "Neutral World" will help us know how to live faithfully on mission in our current "Negative World" culture.

Aaron Renn's article in First Things: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/02/the-three-worlds-of-evangelicalism

Rod Dreher's Benedict Option (also see book by same name): https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/benedict-option-faq/

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This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate put the "Fun" back in fundamentalism. We discuss the history of fundamentalism, and why the term is being used derogatorily today by some bad actors seeking to move the church in a progressive direction. To help clarify, examples of good and bad fundamentalism are discussed.

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This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate address the issue of whether and when it is ok to say that someone is not a Christian. What does Scripture say about judging others, and evaluating fruit? Current events involving Francis Collins and Stephen Colbert are discussed, along with easy believism vs Lordship salvation, and antinomianism.

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This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.