Faith in Culture

Who am I? Most of us answer that with a job title or a skill. Today we're starting somewhere different, who made us.In this episode, Jack, Drew, and Isabelle unpack Genesis chapter 1 verse 27 and what it actually means to be made in the image of God, then work through why that truth matters for how we see ourselves, how we treat others, and how we engage some of the hardest topics in our culture today.Scripture: Genesis ch.1 v.27 | Psalm ch.139 vv.13-14 | Ephesians ch.2 v.10 | Matthew ch.19 v.4In this episode:• Why being created by God, specifically, removes the lie that life is random or meaningless• Your mother's womb as God's art studio, a picture from Psalm 139• Why comparison is one of the enemy's favorite tools against your identity• Ephesians ch.2 v.10, you are God's handiwork before you've done anything• How Genesis ch.1 v.27 changes the way we should see abortion, trafficking, pornography, and even the words we say to people• Why every single person, including those who reject God, still carries His image• How to stand firm in who you are even in moments of doubtLeave a comment or a question, it might become our next episode topic.CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction, who am I, and tying it to being made in God's image1:18 Game: Do You Know the Host, round 1, favorite restaurant7:38 Genesis ch.1 v27, starting the real conversation9:33 Satan's attack on this truth, evolution and meaninglessness13:29 Psalm 139, your mother's womb as God's art studio18:10 Ephesians ch.2 v.10, we are God's handiwork, not the result of comparison20:21 Given purpose and dominion, not just value22:44 Why am I comparing, glorifying self versus glorifying God27:07 Cultural applications, abortion, cloning, trafficking, and pornography31:32 Genesis ch. 1 v.27 changes how we see these issues, called to righteous anger in love32:25 Standing firm in identity even in moments of doubt34:15 Closing thoughts and encouragement to share

Rest isn't a reward for finishing everything. There will always be more to do, which means there will always be an excuse not to rest.In this episode, Jack, Sarah, Drew, and producer Noah dig into what real, biblical rest looks like, working through Ephesians 3 and the true purpose of the Sabbath. Plus, they answer a listener's question about dinosaurs surviving the flood.Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19 | Mark 2:27 | Galatians | Job (behemoth and leviathan)In this episode:• Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3, and what it means for Christ to have a home in your heart• Why rest is spiritual before it's ever physical• The difference between things that are peaceful and things that are actually restful• Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath• Why burnout happens even to believers who are doing all the right things• A story about picking up a stranger on the side of the road, and what God taught through it

Why can't you just live out your faith on your own? What actually makes Christian community so important?In this episode, Jack and Isabelle are joined by a special guest — their producer Noah — for a conversation on Acts 2 and what it really looks like to live life alongside other believers. They talk through devotion, generosity, worship, and practical steps for actually getting plugged in.📖 Scripture: Acts 2:41–47 | Proverbs 27:17 | Ephesians 4:1–3In this episode:• Why loneliness is at an all-time high — and why we were never designed to do life alone• The three marks of life change in Acts 2: devotion, community, and worship• Why worship isn't just songs — it's the way you choose to live your whole life• How to overcome the fear of being "seen" while worshiping• Why generosity flows naturally out of real community — "what can I get" becomes "what can I give"• Three practical action steps: devotion to the Lord, finding your people, and practicing generosity• Real stories from Christian college life and what it taught each of them about community

Do dogs go to heaven? And can washing dishes actually be an act of worship?In this episode, Jack, Isabelle, and Drew start with a question submitted by a student — and land on something much deeper: how to find purpose and the presence of God in the most repetitive, mundane parts of everyday life.

How do you actually know when it's God speaking to you, and not just your own thoughts?In this episode, Jack sits down with Sarah and Drew to answer one of the most common questions in the Christian life. They share personal stories - including the moment Drew heard God say "I told you so"- and walk through practical, biblical ways to recognize God's voice with confidence.

How do you actually know when it's God speaking to you, and not just your own thoughts?In this episode, Jack sits down with Sarah and Drew to answer one of the most common questions in the Christian life. They share personal stories - including the moment Drew heard God say "I told you so"- and walk through practical, biblical ways to recognize God's voice with confidence.📖 Scripture: John 10:27 | Romans 12:2In this episode:• Drew's story — hearing God say "you're going to meet your wife" before he ever met Sarah• Why God's voice is usually a whisper, not a shout, and why that's intentional• How to tell God's voice apart from the enemy's: he speaks life, not shame• The litmus test — does this thought draw me closer to Jesus and line up with Scripture?• How God often speaks through the people around you, not just directly to you• Practical ways the Lord speaks: Scripture, conviction, peace, godly people, promptings, implanted thoughts, repeated confirmations• Why sometimes you have to let go of the specific answer you want and just ask to hear from Him• "If you really want to hear His voice, you'll hear it"

What does it actually look like to date with God at the center, and why does the way most people approach relationships quietly set them up for heartbreak?In this episode, Jack is joined by Sarah and his wife Isabelle for an honest conversation about intentional, Christ-centered dating. They share personal stories, real moments, and practical wisdom from the Word on what it looks like to pursue someone the right way.In this episode:• Why abiding in Christ has to come before pursuing anyone — and what changes when it does• The accountability principle: who has eyes on your relationship?• Why recreational dating is just practicing divorce• Dating ends in one of two outcomes: marriage or heartbreak — there's no neutral• The baggage that follows you when you give yourself away relationship by relationship• Why you'll never scare off the right person by being upfront about your values• "I wouldn't ask you to be my girlfriend if I didn't think you'd be my wife someday"• "Whatever you're feeling now, marriage won't fix it"

Have you ever done all the "right" things — Bible reading, church, small groups, studies — and still felt completely dry spiritually?In this episode, Jack, Sarah, and Drew get honest about why spiritual dryness is more common than anyone wants to admit, and what to actually do about it. (Hint: the answer probably isn't more.)📖 Scripture: Romans 12 verse 2 | Psalm 46 verse 10 | John 14 verse 26 | Luke 10 (Mary and Martha)In this episode:• Why doing more doesn't always mean growing more• The difference between consuming knowledge about God and actually connecting with Him• Why dry seasons are often growth seasons in disguise• The Mary and Martha principle — what it looks like to choose the better portion• Why the moment right after the final "Amen" is critical• Practical tools: journaling, sharing with a friend, and practicing Sabbath• Two words that can reframe your entire dry season: slow down and simplify

Do the Ten Commandments still apply to Christians today? Did Jesus abolish the law — or fulfill it? And is Christianity really just a list of rules?In this episode of Faith in Culture, Jack, Sarah, and Drew dig into some of the most common questions Christians face when reading Scripture. They explore the difference between the ceremonial laws of the Old Testament and the moral law of the Ten Commandments, what Jesus meant when he said he "fulfilled" the law, and why following God's commands is ultimately rooted in love — not just obligation.Whether you're a longtime believer or just exploring faith, this conversation will help you see God's heart behind the law and why it still matters today.

How do you find your place in the church, and what if the role you're given doesn't feel like "you"? In this episode, Jack, Drew, and Sarah tackle a question from their community: What are some ways I can serve in the church body?From mission trips in the Texas heat to Drew's honest story about losing his serving identity after a back injury, this conversation gets real about what it means to serve from the overflow of your relationship with Jesus, not just out of obligation.

Did we really come from monkeys? Is the Big Bang compatible with the Bible? And why do scientists say the earth is billions of years old when Scripture points to around 6,000?In this episode, Jack, Drew, and Sarah tackle three of the biggest science vs. faith questions they've received, and they don't shy away from the hard answers. From Darwin's own writings and the origins of evolution theory, to what Genesis actually says about creation and kind, this is an honest conversation about viewing the world through the lens of Scripture.