Join Dr. Randy Turpin as he explores one of Christianity's most challenging tensions: how to live fully engaged with the world around us while maintaining our distinct identity as citizens of heaven. Drawing from Jesus's high priestly prayer in John 17, Dr. Turpin unpacks what it truly means to be "in the world but not of it."

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The balance between cultural engagement and spiritual distinctiveness
• How Jesus and Paul modeled authentic presence without compromise
• Practical ways to be a redemptive influence in your workplace, neighborhood, and community
• The importance of cultural discernment in navigating today's complex world
• How to resist subtle pressures to conform while adding kingdom value wherever you go

Dr. Turpin challenges listeners to move beyond isolation or compromise toward becoming genuine ambassadors of God's kingdom—fully present in culture while drawing strength from beyond this world. Whether you're struggling with how to engage your workplace, community, or relationships as a Christian, this episode offers biblical wisdom and practical guidance for living as an agent of positive change.

Additional Resources:

• Dr. Randy Turpin's Sermon Archives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Book: Daybreak by Henry Longfellow and illustrated by Alycia Janelle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daybreak-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/B0DTZ3K68K/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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