Messy Christianity

Holiness. It's the standard that God gives us in His Word. As a Christian, we are considered "set apart". On the surface today's podcast question seems simple, but as it is unraveled, it becomes a little more challenging. How do we live holy lives in an unholy world?

One of the most popularly quoted Bible verses today is, "Judge not, lest you be judged yourself." It's a popular opinion in today's culture: Christians are Mean. In today's society everyone has an opinion, and it's much easier to voice that opinion. In this episode we discuss finding balance between standing for truth, and being compassionate.

It's a question that many seem to be asking today. Do I really need to go to church? Can I do church online? What exactly is a church?

Billboards line our roads. Promotions flood our social media pages. Ad videos pop up everywhere. Marketing is not a new concept. Good advertisements are targeted towards a specific demographic. So, what about all of the Christian merchandise? There is a whole world of Christian paraphernalia. On this episode we talk about "Jesus Junk" and the vast amount of Christian-specific trinkets, toys, movies, music, and yes, even candy!

God has created us to be unique. Everyone of us has a distinct set of gifts and personality traits. Yet, often we strive to be something we are not. In this episode we dive into the topic of finding our uniqueness, and then being comfortable there.

No one likes someone that is fake. We strive to live an authentic life, and part of that is being transparent. Transparency reveals who we are and what we do. But, at what level are we to be transparent? How much of our lives should be an open book?

God has an assignment for everyone of us. But, what if we don't feel equipped? What do we do when we don't have what we need to take the next step?

Facebook is one of the most visited websites in the world. It is also among the top downloaded apps on all devices. Hours are spent on facebook. In this episode we discuss Facebook (and other social media platforms). What is the downside, and what is the upside of using social media platforms?

Busy. Everyone is busy. This world is chaotic. In this episode we talk about navigating through the hustle and bustle.

What is the difference between heresy and a different theological view? Where is the line? What determines when something can be called heretical?