Engaging Culture

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Engaging Culture episodes

June 25 The Last Engaging Culture and the Next Bridgeway Podcast
In this final episode of the Engaging Culture podcast, Pastor Josh and Pastor Brian talk about why we started this show in the first place, why we are ending it, and preview a new Bridgeway podcast launching this fall.
27 min
May 28 Burnout and Boundaries with Morgan Richie
On this week's episode, Pastor Josh and Pastor Brian welcome Bridgeway's Soul Care Director, Morgan Richie, to the show for a conversation about burnout and boundaries. They discuss how to notice signs of burnout and how to set healthy boundaries so that burnout is less likely.
1 hr 7 min
May 14 What We Can Learn from How Ben Sasse is Dying
Late last year, former United States Senator Ben Sasse was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and given a few months to live. An experimental drug has extended his life by several months, and he has taken time during this final stage of his life to talk about America, what really matters in life, and how his Christian faith has shaped how he is approaching death. In this episode, Pastor Josh and Pastor Brian reflect on some nuggets of wisdom Sasse shared in a recent 60 Minutes interview.
56 min
May 07 Best of Engaging Culture - Leadership Axioms with Pastor Lance
We are looking back at an episode we recorded at the end of 2019 with Pastor Lance and Pastor Brian. In this episode, they unpack practical leadership axioms that every Christian leader needs—whether you’re leading at work, at home, in ministry, or anywhere else.
1 hr 5 min
April 29 The WHCD Attack
On this bonus episode, Pastor Brian and Pastor Josh discuss the recent assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the problem of political violence.
28 min
April 23 An Alternative to the Manosphere and Creation Care as an Act of Worship
On this episode, Pastor Josh and Pastor Brian discuss the problems with the "manosphere" and some ideas from a group seeking to promote a healthier version of manhood. Then, with Earth Day happening this week, they talk about the place of creation care in the Christian life. They end with a game of One Has to Go!
43 min
April 09 How Pain in the Present Might Be A Signal From the Past and How the Digital World is Impacting Our Ability to Think
On this episode, Pastor Josh and Pastor Brian start out by discussing how pain we feel in the present might be a signal that we have some unresolved pain in our past. They look at how we can have compassion on ourselves and bring that pain to the Lord for healing. Then, computer scientist and author Cal Newport says we need a revolution in how we think about the digital world, given its effect on our ability to think. Josh and Brian discuss why this is important and what this might look like. They end the episode with a new game, Explain It Like You're Wrong
Links:
"There's A Good Reason You Can't Concentrate" from The New York Times
46 min
March 26 The Spiritual Longing Behind America's Gambling Epidemic and Understanding Deconstruction
On this week's episode, Pastor Brian and Pastor Josh discuss the explosion of gambling in America, and how it could be indicative of a deeper spiritual crisis. Then, with our Faith & Culture: Deconstruction series coming up, they talk about what deconstruction is, how it can be helpful, how it can be harmful, and the reasons why people deconstruct. They end with another round of Blessed or Stressed!
Links
"The Secret Prayers of Gamblers" from Christianity Today
"Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler" from The Atlantic
CLICK HERE to register for Faith & Culture: Deconstruction, starting April 12!
1 hr 3 min
March 12 Why Passion Isn't Enough with Kaylie Housewright, L.P.C.C. and How to Think and Pray About the Conflict in Iran
On this episode, we welcome Kaylie Housewright, L.P.C.C. to the show to talk about why we need more than just passion and vision if we are going to succeed in ministry and leadership. Then, we are now nearly two weeks into the conflict in Iran, so Pastors Josh and Brian take some time to discuss their concerns and hopes about the conflict and look at how we can be praying for those involved. The episode ends with another round of I Know You're Lying!
1 hr 16 min
February 26 Science for the Church with Drew Rick-Miller and What the Olympics Teach Us About the Kingdom of God
On this episode, Pastors Brian and Josh welcome Drew Rick-Miller from Science for the Church to the show to talk about how engaging with science can benefit both individual believers and faith communities. Then, with the conclusion of the Olympics, they reflect on what the multiculturalism of the Olympics can teach us about the Kingdom of God and the importance of celebrating diversity.
Links
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1 hr 12 min