Saints in Society

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Is it Biblical for a man to expect sex from his wife? What about for a woman to expect an emotional connection from her husband? Are there extra stipulations we put on our sex with our spouse in order for our needs to be met? These questions might feel awkward and personal, but can be vital to a healthy sex life in marriage. These questions and more are discussed as Brad, Rick, and Ali revisit the topic of sex.

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Episode show notes here: https://www.gcceugene.org/saintsinsociety/episode-22

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Throughout the world, many people claim to be a Christian. This could mean something different for each person. Even people who don't practice Christianity in their life self-identify as such. If we look at Scripture, however, we have a clear understanding of what a Christian is and how our lives are to reflect that identity. In this episode, Rick and Brad will look at how Christians can claim their identity in Christ and see what role the local church plays in a true Christian's life.

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Episode show notes here: https://www.gcceugene.org/saintsinsociety/episode-21

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Feminism was surely started with good intentions - equal voting, working, pay, and other rights for women - but now that the times are changing we see that the definition - and even the movement - has made some drastic changes. Brad and Rick look at how modern-day feminism has potentially led to more harm than good for women, and how the answers that feminism presents toward issues pertaining to women are far inferior to the truth that Scripture supplies.

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Episode show notes here: https://www.gcceugene.org/saintsinsociety/episode-20

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Conflict is a part of our lives and is inevitable since the fall of mankind. But conflict can be uncomfortable! Most people even try to outright avoid it. But how do we as Christians embrace conflict and use it to grow in our calling to hold each other accountable and to show the love of Christ? Rick and Brad discuss how why we might avoid conflict, how Scripture calls us to have healthy conflict, and what that healthy conflict expresses to the secular world.

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Episode show notes here: https://www.gcceugene.org/saintsinsociety/episode-19

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Our church, Gospel Community Church, is a reformed church. What does that mean? Is that a denomination? Rick and Brad give a brief history of the reformation, look into reformed theology, and focus in on Calvinism (and Calvin's T.U.L.I.P. acronym). If you have heard about reformed theology and wanted to know more, this will be a great place to start! Feel free to email us with any questions you have about this topic.

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Episode show notes here: https://www.gcceugene.org/saintsinsociety/episode-18

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Karl Marx is a name that has become fairly commonly discussed today and how his ideas can be a solution to many of the problems we see today. Is this true? Do we as a society truly understand Marxism? Do we even understand who Karl Marx was as a person? Rick and Brad break down the ideals of Marxism and discuss who Karl Marx was - even how he didn't live into his own "beliefs" in terms of socioeconomics. Join them as they explore the realities of Marxism.

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Episode show notes here: https://www.gcceugene.org/saintsinsociety/episode-17

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There is a significant focus on mental health these days. Whether it's through self-help books and podcasts or through a counselor, you have definitely heard about the importance of keeping up with your mental health. But what does the Church have to do with mental health? How do we, as saints respond to such a considerable rise in negative mental health in recent years? Rick and Brad sit down with Norm Thiesen from Western Seminary to discuss some of the causes of the uptick in mental health issues recently, and what we, the Church, can do to walk alongside those struggling with poor mental health as well as ways in which the Gospel can shape our lives despite having poor mental health. We hope this episode is encouraging to those struggling with their mental health and spurs the Church on to best live in community with those who are.

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Episode show notes here: https://www.gcceugene.org/saintsinsociety/episode-16

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This one is for our theologian and deep-thinking listeners. As Christians, we think it is important to have conversation around theology. We also find it exciting to have debates over the parts of theology that are non-salvific; that is, the things in our theology that lead to salvation - the beliefs set in stone. In this episode we have a debate between three different views. Rick, Ronny, and Craig all argue their beliefs - a-millennial, post-millennial, and pre-millennial views of eschatology (the theology of the end-times) respectively. Grab a cold beverage, take a seat, and strap in for this one... it's a doozy.

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Episode show notes here: https://www.gcceugene.org/saintsinsociety/episode-15

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This is a big topic in societal discourse. You can’t go anywhere without hearing discussions (or arguments) about the topic of abortion. This can cause many Christians to struggle in their relationships with those around them when there seems to be so much at stake in what they believe. How do the Saints respond? Join Rick and Brad as they discuss with Dr. Keith Balderston, a doctor of maternal-fetal medicine, on what abortion is, some misconceptions and arguments about abortion, and how we - as saints - are to live in a culture where abortion seems to be praised.

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Episode show notes here: https://www.gcceugene.org/saintsinsociety/episode-14

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Christianity has many sects. What are the differences between them? Are all of them actually Christians? Rick and Brad look at two “Christian” denominations that tend seem to water down the mercy and grace of the Gospel. In this part, we will discuss how Catholic and 7th-Day Adventist beliefs change the truth of the Gospel in potentially dangerous ways.

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Episode show notes here: https://www.gcceugene.org/saintsinsociety/episode-13

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