In this episode, the guys discuss which fruit of the Spirit is least likely to be cultivated by western American Christians and why. They investigate the kinds of virtues our culture wars against and how Christians have neglected some of these same spiritual markers.

What work of the Holy Spirit are we most likely to resist in our culture? How have we twisted some of these fruit of the spirit into vices? What would it take to reclaim these Holy Spirit evidences in our lives? Welcome to the conversation!

What is a Christian/biblical viewpoint on immigration? What does loving our neighbors mean in this arena? Is it more Christian to let everyone across the border who desires to enter our country? Is immigration a natural human right and is immigration by any means necessary a matter of justice? What responsibilities does God's word give to governments, churches, citizens, and even immigrants themselves when we talk about immigration, especially when they arrive by illegal means? Tough questions all around!

Welcome to the conversation!

When faith (Pope Leo) and culture (Mission Impossible 8) are both turning their attention to A.I., then it's time for the Faith and Culture Podcast to do the same!

How has A.I. developed over this last year? What are the emerging threats and opportunities? What does this technological revolution mean for our view of human beings, human dignity, productive work, and social connections? Welcome to the conversation!

We are surrounded by art, everything from movies, to music, to books, to the fine arts like painting and sculpture. Many attempts at "Christian art" have left something to be desired, either in their quality or in their convictions.

What makes art good or bad? What makes art truly Christian? What can the tradition of Christian art teach us about being human and living as a Christian? How can we save ourselves from current modern art that's an immoral, meaningless mess, and save Christian art from just piggybacking on the latest cheesy trend? Where can we find good art again?

Welcome to the conversation!

There's lots of name calling among Christians, calling each other "liberal" or "conservative" which might be translated "sell out" and "backward" respectively. But what do we mean when we use these terms? What does it mean to be "progressive" and what is their understanding of moral "progress"? What makes a Christian "conservative" and what beliefs lie behind that label? Is either option more consistent with a Christian worldview? What should we as Christians be building toward in the future? Welcome to the conversation!

In this episode, the guys explore the landscape of Christian fellowship and cooperation in a post-Christian age. What binds all Christians together and how do we know whose "on our team"? What Christian fundamentals bind all believers together, even with our differences? Where might our old denominational differences be less important than our current worldview divides? How might even conservative catholics and protestants share more common ground than progressives from their same tradition? How can Christians cooperate strategically across denominational lines in a culture hostile to every form of Christianity? Welcome to the conversation.

In this episode, the guys discuss what Christians should consider when they go to the store. Should Christians be worried about the moral or social stances of their grocery store or favorite shoe brand? Is there money the same thing as supporting that company's views? When should Christians boycott a company for their views, or support them for their convictions? What do our dollars mean, and what can we do about the staggering amount of economic choices we face every day? Welcome to the conversation.

In this final episode in our series on a theology of work, the guys discuss the Christian work ethic. They explore topics of virtuous labor, the quality of effort, the moral aspect of the way we approach our jobs, diligence vs. sloth, integrity vs. dishonesty, , pursuing excellence vs. accepting mediocrity, shrewdness vs. naivete.

How do we navigate a world of fallen workers? How should we labor at whatever it is we do? Why should Christians work differently from everyone else? How can we press on when our good work goes unnoticed? Welcome to the conversation!

In this continuation of our series in a theology of work, the guys look at the kinds of work people do and the situations that determine our work. We explore how male and female and even the Industrial Revolution impact what kind of jobs we occupy today.

We discuss how to pick a career, what factors should help Christians decide between job opportunities, and how faith can help direct us toward work that blesses the world. Welcome to the conversation! 

The guys continue their series exploring a Christian theology of work. They discuss how the purpose of work has been frustrated by the fall and the human sin that has followed ever since. They look at how the 21st century has gotten both work and workers wrong and what might be a way forward in a world where work is cursed and corrupted.

How does our modern approach to work harm both our humanity and our Christian convictions? How are people twisting up the roles of work and leisure in their lives? What hope is there for true Christian faithfulness? Welcome to the conversation!