When we look at the world around us, it's hard not to notice the tension between Christianity and culture. So what are we Christians supposed to do? How are we supposed to treat the culture and act in the world? What does God call us to do?

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, join Pastors Sam and Caleb as they discuss the book, Christ and Culture, and the how Christians are supposed to view and interact with culture.

Christ & Culture Types:

Christ Against Culture

Christ Of Culture

Christ Above Culture

Christ Transforming Culture

Christ and Culture in Paradox

As the season of Lent begins, Pastors Sam and Caleb invite you to begin the regular practice of reading God's Word. Today on the podcast, we are joined by special guest, Pastor Andy Jones from Concord, CA to discuss his book, 10 Questions To Ask Every Time You Read The Bible. We deeply believe that this podcast will help you know ways to engage with the Bible and find deeper meaning and understanding and the Good News of Jesus for you.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Reading the Bible by yourself can be intimidating. Knowing how to study Scripture is a skill. Think of this book as a guide to read along with the Bible. It is a guide full of questions to ask yourself to improve this skill. Each question can be applied as you read or meditate on a verse or section. Whether you’re a new or seasoned reader of Scripture, you can use this book to grow your confidence in your study.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andrew R. Jones is Pastor of First Lutheran Church in Concord, CA. Andy lives in the Bay Area, where he enjoys writing, hiking, and adventuring with his wife, Stephanie. He has served the Church on three continents in varying roles, including campus ministry, international mission work, professor of preaching, and parish pastor. His writings speak to the importance of spiritual disciplines in the midst of a hectic world.

Over the course of history, the choices we are able and required to make have increased by leaps and bounds. Generations ago, choices just seemed more simple, albeit, due to many decisions being made for you or just lack of opportunity. These days, the choices and options seem infinite. Is that a problem? It sure can be exhausting. What does this mean for our Christian faith?

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, join Pastors Sam and Caleb as they discuss the Heretical Imperative and the wide variety of choices we make in our lives.

Who are you? These days, we answer with a wide variety of identities. Often, we answer with our vocation (see previous episode). While that's not bad, we limit ourselves in our identity. Our vocations shift so our identity shifts. But who you are is supposed to be solid and foundational. This is why only our identity in Jesus as baptized children of God is the highest identity we can claim because it is one that has been given to us. There is nothing that can overwhelm or overtake our identity in Jesus through our baptism. God makes amazing promises to us in Baptism and He is actually working in the water and the Word.

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, join Pastors Sam and Caleb as they discuss Baptism and the identity you have in Jesus.

What did you want to be when you grew up? We've all been asked that question before. The possibilities seemed endless. Vocations abound! Many of us aspired to the "heroic" or "important" or "financially profitable" vocations. We established a hierarchy of vocations with some jobs being more important than others. But during the time of the Reformation, the Reformers, and Martin Luther especially, determined that all vocations do "ministry"; all vocations are how God works in and through creation to provide and care for his creatures. What's interesting is that there are vocations that we chose and there are vocations that we receive. What's the difference?

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, join Pastors Sam and Caleb as they discuss Vocation and the purpose of your life.

Good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people and in the end, everyone dies anyway. Wealth, success, possessions, memories and legacy all fade. After a few generations, most things are forgotten. So what's the point anyways? It all seems so meaningless if nothing truly lasts. In the finitude of life, it's easy to default into what is called Nihilism. But what does Jesus have to say about this? Does the good news and hope of Jesus give purpose to what seems like a purposeless life?

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, join Pastors Sam and Caleb as they discuss Nihilism and Ecclesiastes.

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It sure is hard to be content! When we're in the highs of life, we want more and when we're in the lows of life, we want out. Is contentment ever truly possible or do we just oscillate between polarities? We often fall for what could be called "counterfeit contentment." How do we avoid this and find true contentment? What do some of the philosophies and religions of the world offer to this conversation? More importantly, what does Jesus have to offer?

On this episode of the Redeemer Connects podcast, join Pastors Sam and Caleb as they discuss the secret of contentment and Philippians 4.

Pastors Sam and Caleb are back to discuss the intersection of Christ and Culture! We hope that you join us for good conversation and how to see the good news and hope of Jesus in all things.

Pastors Sam and Caleb share an update on The Table podcast about what we've been learning and our thoughts on the current state of our culture and the future of this podcast.

Grab a drink, pull up a seat and join Sam and Caleb at The Table as we talk about The Table.

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