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Should Christian families celebrate Halloween? And why is October 31st such an important date in Christian history?

In this episode of City of God: Families, Pastor Rob Pacienza is joined by Caleb Koornneef, Pastor of Families and Next Generation at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, to explore the significance of Reformation Day, the legacy of Martin Luther, and how Christian parents can navigate Halloween with biblical wisdom.

More than 500 years ago, Martin Luther sparked the Protestant Reformation, challenging the church to return to the authority of Scripture and the truth of the Gospel. Today, those same biblical convictions offer a foundation for raising children who know, love, and follow Jesus Christ.

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Pastor Rob and Pastor Caleb remind parents that Reformation Day is more than a history lesson — it's an opportunity to put God at the center of family life. Whether through teaching Scripture, modeling grace, or engaging with neighbors, Christian families can raise the next generation to stand firm in biblical truth while being salt and light in the world.

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Socialism promises fairness, justice, and help for the poor. So why does history tell a very different story?

Sam Kastensmidt, Pastor of Education at Rio Vista Church, joins Dr. Rob Pacienza to examine the renewed appeal of socialism and Marxist ideas — especially among younger Americans. They break down the differences between Marxism, communism, socialism, and democratic socialism, and explore why ideas once considered fringe have found a new audience.

The conversation also tackles economic freedom, religious liberty, government power, poverty, biblical justice, and why Christians should understand the worldview beneath the political slogans.

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Socialism can sound compassionate. But good intentions aren’t enough. Together Rob and Sam challenge listeners to look beyond political promises and examine the history, economics, and worldview beneath them.

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Roe v. Wade was overturned. But did America actually become more pro-life?

In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Seth Gruber, founder of The White Rose Resistance, to discuss his work exposing the history, theology, and worldview behind abortion — and why the fall of Roe was only the beginning of the next phase of the pro-life battle.

Drawing from themes explored in his book and broader work, Seth traces abortion beyond modern politics to the ancient practice of child sacrifice. He argues that today's abortion industry is part of a much older spiritual conflict over human life, sexuality, the family, and God's created order.

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Seth's challenge is clear: Christians cannot treat abortion as an isolated political issue. Understanding its history and the worldview behind it helps reveal why the battle for life is ultimately a battle over who we are, who God is, and whether His created order is good.

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Politics dominates our attention — but are we focused on the right things?

Lauren Cooley, Senior Fellow for Civic Engagement at the Institute for Faith & Culture, joins Dr. Rob Pacienza for a conversation about how Christians can engage politics faithfully without being consumed by it. From overlooked local elections to political burnout, imperfect candidates, voter participation, and the role of pastors, this episode challenges some of the assumptions that shape the way we approach public life.

Rather than treating politics as either the ultimate battle or something Christians should avoid altogether, Lauren and Rob explore a different framework: engage faithfully, think biblically, and refuse to let political outcomes become the source of your hope.

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Christians don’t have to choose between political obsession and political apathy. There is a better way to engage the public square with conviction, wisdom, perspective, and confidence that our ultimate hope does not rest in an election result.

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Candidates will tell you what you want to hear. Their record tells you what they actually believe.

Debbie Wuthnow, president of iVoterGuide, joins Dr. Rob Pacienza to explain why informed voting requires more than recognizing a name or watching a campaign commercial. From voting records and campaign donations to endorsements and candidate questionnaires, iVoterGuide investigates what candidates have actually done — and what that reveals about how they may use political power.

Rob and Debbie also discuss why the 2026 midterms matter, the extraordinary influence of local and school board elections, the decline of the American family, the rise of democratic socialism, and why Debbie believes Christians have a biblical responsibility to engage rather than surrender the public square.

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Christians should walk into the voting booth prepared, knowing what the candidates believe, what they've done, and what they're likely to do when given power.

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In this episode of City of God: Families, Pastor Rob Pacienza asks an important question: Would you rather be smart or wise? Knowledge is about knowing facts, but biblical wisdom is something deeper… knowing how to live according to God’s truth.

From King Solomon’s famous request for wisdom to the everyday choices kids face at school, with friends, and at home, Pastor Rob shows families why wisdom begins with knowing, trusting, and following God.

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The world often tells us to follow our hearts, but feelings change, friends can be wrong, and popular opinion can lead us astray. God’s wisdom never changes. Real wisdom asks a different question: What would honor God?

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What happens when the government comes after you for standing for your convictions?

In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Becky Gerritson, Executive Director of Eagle Forum of Alabama, to hear her remarkable story of courage in the public square.

Becky recounts being targeted during the IRS Tea Party scandal, taking her story before Congress, and later facing a sweeping Department of Justice subpoena connected to her organization's advocacy for Alabama's law restricting puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex-reassignment surgeries for minors. Rather than back down, Becky and Eagle Forum fought — and won.

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Becky's story is a reminder that cultural change doesn't always begin with powerful institutions. Sometimes it begins with ordinary Christians who simply refuse to back down.

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Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, a generation has grown up with no memory of the attacks that changed America. Have we forgotten the ideology that fueled them and the lessons we should have learned?

In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Pastor Virgil Walker to reflect on the lasting impact of 9/11, the threat of radical Islam, and the clash of worldviews shaping the West today. Virgil argues that Christians must understand the beliefs behind the challenges facing our culture while recovering confidence in the truth of the gospel.

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The conversation ultimately turns from cultural concern to Christian responsibility. Virgil challenges believers to stop standing on the sidelines and begin faithfully living out their convictions in their families, churches, and communities.

👉 Take a pause during your week to remember the tragedy of 9/11, and understand the worldviews shaping our culture today.

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Is wokeness really dead?

In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Dr. Neil Shenvi, author of Post-Woke, to unpack the ideology behind wokeness and why its influence remains deeply embedded in our culture.

Neil traces the connection between Marxism, critical theory, and today's debates over race, gender, sexuality, oppression, and social justice. He also explains why these ideas can be especially attractive to Christians who genuinely care about justice and compassion — and where they ultimately conflict with a biblical worldview.

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Rather than simply reacting to culture, Neil encourages Christians to offer something better: a vision of humanity grounded in the image of God and a biblical understanding of truth, justice, identity, sexuality, and human dignity.

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In this episode of City of God: Families, Pastor Rob Pacienza teaches that worship is much bigger than music. Every person worships something and the real question is: Who or what has your heart?

Using Scripture, Pastor Rob helps families understand that God created us to know Him, love Him, and glorify Him. While sports, hobbies, school, and other good gifts can bring joy, they should never take God's rightful place in our lives.

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From the way we treat others to the way we spend our time, every part of life can become an act of worship when it's done for God's glory. Join as a family to discover how to cultivate a heart that treasures the Giver more than His gifts.

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