Culture Matters

We are joined by Michael Bleecker and Jonathan Dodson to discuss fatherhood. Intentional fatherhood is more than just being present; it’s about quality interactions that guide our children towards understanding God’s love and forgiveness. This episode underscores the importance of modeling genuine repentance, prioritizing meaningful activities over distractions, and embracing our unique identities in Christ. By building encouragement and grace in fatherhood, we foster a compassionate and understanding environment within our homes and communities.

• Navigating Fatherhood With Wounds
• Modeling Repentance and Grace
• Intentional Fatherhood
• Building Encouragement and Grace
• Celebrating Fatherhood and Faith
• Embracing Humility

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In this episode, we talk to Rachel Gilson about her latest book—Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World. It’s a really helpful conversation for parents and anyone discipling the kids (hint: all of us) to navigate conversations about God’s beautiful design for human sexuality, gender, and relationships.

• Connect more with Rachel
• Buy Parenting without Panic
• Listen to Parenting without Panic
• Episode 219 - The Family of God with Rachel Gilson

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There's been a shift in the way this generation, particularly Gen Z and Gen A, navigates the world. They want to hear a story more than they want an expertly given argument. Relationship and authenticity are valued over intellectualism. On this episode we explore how that influences, discipleship, parenting, outreach and more. We also take a step back to explore some things we would tell our younger selves, knowing what we know now.

• Youth Ministry in Changing Churches
• Discipleship in Changing Culture
• Finding Safety in Authentic Community
• Authenticity Over Subject Expert
• Walking With Jesus Together

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In this week's episode we welcome back Adam Hawkins after his sabbatical. And we have an extended conversation around the Paris Olympics. 

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Continuing our conversation from last week, if we're thinking about a Godly approach to work and rest, then how can we think about play? Where does playfulness fit into our lives, that's honoring God and pushing back darkness, and ultimately looking to the future glory of God's new heavens and new earth. 

• Rediscovering Joy Through Play
• The Beauty of Rest, Work, Play
• Eternal Glory and Hope in Imperfection

• Listen to Ty's sermon "The Rhythm of Glory"

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What does it look like to rest well? When we work from our significance in Christ instead of our own, we can pair the mission of God with the heart of God for the flourishing of all people. In this way, Christianity offers an antithesis to the hustle culture that we are bombarded with everyday. Elizabeth and Tymarcus invite Jonathan Dodson on to have a conversation about work & rest.

• Work, Community, and Flourishing
• Cultural Tribute Through Work
• Embracing Rest as God's Creation
• Rest and the Beauty of Creation

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

The Rest of Life by Ben Witherington III

3 Body Problem - Netflix Series

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On this episode, we explore the multifaceted role of Mary and motherhood in faith with our guest Caroline Smiley, a Bible and theology teacher and current PhD student. Caroline provides a rich analysis of Mary’s portrayal in the Gospel of Luke, focusing on her agency and emotional depth.

In our conversation, we emphasize the deep connection between human relationships and encountering Christ.We also explore the creation narrative in Genesis, emphasizing the intentional equality and dignity of men and women as bearers of God's image.

• Exploring Mary & Motherhood in Faith
• The Importance of Varying Perspectives in Biblical Interpretation
• Encountering Christ Through Relationship
• Embracing Emotions
• God's Design of Equality in Creation

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This week we have a timely conversation about the ways social media and culture promote “self care” and how we should look at care and sin through Godly lenses. If our motivation is the Lord and He is our source of care, then we can approach difficult people and difficult situations, considering God’s wisdom, and discern a better way. 

• Frictionless Life vs. Self-Care
• Navigating Boundaries in Relationships
• Redefining Self-Love and Stewardship
• Communion, Obedience, and Reconciliation
• Navigating Relationships in Community

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On this episode of Culture Matters, we sit down with Chad Lawson and Logan Helm from Citizens Church to discuss how things like anxiety, technology, fear and misconceptions of God shape our prayer practices. We hope to offer encouragement to view prayer as an ongoing, heartfelt conversation with God rather than a formal obligation, underscoring that even imperfect attempts at prayer are valuable in building a deeper relationship with Him.

• Exploring Prayer in Modern Culture
• God's Attentive Response to Prayer
• Overcoming Fears and Anxiety in Evangelism
• Practical Tips for Prayer Life
• The Nature and Practice of Prayer

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We're back with a new season and to kick things off we are going to tackle some of the bigger news items from the past few months. We also talk about some of books, movies, shows and more that we have lately been enjoying...or fighting to get through. Thanks for joining us for another season! We have some really great episodes in store.

• The benefits and woes of a social media fast.
• The Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle and why character matters.
• College protests on the Israel/Palestine war and ways to approach that conversation with others.
• Media we are consuming and why we would recommend it, or not.

• TGC Podcast with Andrew Wilson

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