Luke and Seth discuss "free will" vs "real choices", how to handle paradoxes in Scripture, and what the fruit of believing in sovereign mercy should look like in the life of a Christian. Check out episodes 46 (Heretical & Evangelical?), 47 (Anti-Hero), and 48 (Inability & Conversion) of the King & Culture podcast for more.

Seth and Luke respond to more questions that were sent in during the Ask Anything service 12/28 at Ironwood Church. Paper mentioned: To Be Or Not To Be Left Behind.

Luke and Seth discuss prayer, how to do it, and different strategies and key Bible passages that help form us as a praying people. Previous episode we discuss: Ep. 22 Taking the Lord's Name In Vain.

Luke and Seth explore the difference between mission and missions (with an "s") and share about how missions plays out at Ironwood. While mission is comprehensive, missions are a more specific subset of mission.

Then they conclude talking about a special new project in Moldova that relates to the 2025 Christmas Offering.

LINKS:

- Ironwood Global + Local
- Ironwood Philosophy of Missions 

Enjoy this replay of one of Luke and Seth's favorite episodes. Seth and Luke consider plagues that infect all of our lives: entitlement and cynicism. Though we have so much, we are often so unhappy — grumbling and complaining about all that doesn't go the way we want. Even Christians are susceptible to this dynamic.

How can we pursue a different way that allows us to shine in a dark world? By pursuing a life and practices of gratitude and thanksgiving. Seth shares a number of key Bible verses and some helpful practices that individuals and families can do to practice gratitude.

Luke and Seth discuss who baptism is for, how it relates to communion, and why it plays a significant role in the life of a Christian. https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/baptism

Luke and Seth discuss John Frame's framework, called Triperspectivalism, and how it relates to the Trinity, to the three offices of Jesus, and everyday leadership responsibilities.

Luke and Seth discuss the difference between experienced and mature Christians, the need for love to be a key marker of growth in the life of a Christian, and a framework the Elders developed to help congregants evaluate themselves as they seek to follow Jesus.

The Five Loves.

We were privileged to have Dr. Wayne Grudem kickoff our CONTEND class this year. He shared the opening lecture he'd ordinarily give for his Systematic Theology classes he taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Phoenix Seminary. 

Seth and Luke discuss the nature of culture, political idolatry, revival, when we need (and don't need) to be balanced, and what being a Christian in the public square could look like in the next season.

Other Relevant Episodes:
Ep 108 Culture Warring
Ep 94 Life in a Negative World
Ep 91 Trust Not in Princes
Ep 86 Patriotism w/ Dan Darling
Ep 80 Psychedelics and Jesus w/ Ashley Lande
Ep 74 Christian Nationalism
Ep 73 Pacifism & War
Ep 70 The Worthless Men
Ep 37 Essential Oils and the Rise of Neopaganism
Ep 36 Mass Shootings and the Goodness of God
Ep 30 Hooters Conservatism