The Renton Rathbun Show

Many churches today are echoing Taylor Swift's sentiment to the church: "calm down." The sound of the surrender in the church begins with pastors taming down their zeal against sin.Michael Clary calls it LOSER THEOLOGY.“The Bible Belt is teetering toward collapse, and I say let it fall.” That’s the attitude Clary confronts in his new book, Loser Theology: Why the Weak Will Not Inherit the Earth.Renton Rathbun speaks with Clary about a church that has learned to dress up retreat as righteousness—and why Christian parents should refuse to pass that surrender on to their children.Clary argues that American Christians accepted a disastrous bargain: believe in Christ, but keep His holiness out of the pulpit. Now we’re watching the consequences of that teaching in the next generation.His challenge is blunt: stop blessing the collapse of the church and start building something worth handing down. Watch Renton and Michael sound the warning signs of the death of churches that seem to be thriving.https://canonpress.com/products/loser-theology?srsltid=AU7gw4UvcqnQP9AuHcxNKIT-IRKJw5PML_1A324j0xI7bP6JTDJLOsaf&_su_rec=luIUPdVuAlKT-8O5c4_i98QwZ6_zPu0DH0bh8dohilVlIiebuDFZ9w_Upa5xeb5wFQ6O0-5o4RvHH57Fbw2Cnz0MP1h9tumB-vu4mjeFnEhyLvjiHQnaHjFtH5SN5q630wRM3btSQri5ZRQ-_p7FnU9cSEjiL0pPl2fdwbDX6K1gsWou0k3KcgHp4Q3A3VKIo7yeWboN1Hpclyefe-GvqWXS8EHG_5iA7YCQ8t3ntd0jllSx0yWPLI4ehibILyrD0XVXM9_6ZA8oJoUNQ1x326Hh63jTSlyM3W09vVuXSgJ9bwu6SxEPNiVTNqrXNFxwgIE&_su_rec_id=309ca541-3dc9-4be7-ac76-fd1d054d33eb-1791321095https://www.amazon.com/Loser-Theology-Christian-High-Agency-Christianity/dp/B0H5T41DWB/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DVc8mOh7zZL5726mq3wdjcdQ85HIz4jDaMT770Xj9I7nX8aHrwR41FQih9QQ3pE6B9jhQI8TSM9KaZyjgrt8pii0bsFn5HtuWpDLWNuJkiRdbClMw9fPH_2eJLtotNPxDLHHkCDRlfb1otvcoIuZ0kVtNkwRij1qdJgpLxFwJ-5QKWFu5xrxlRUraf0PHgym6bzLUVrFXZpa3DaHUvYKUFUv-b5tc5TKjg3S7xGqyjI.xJ8M2bKuom7K2wKJN9vf6KsawM8TPkUVRhczZevf-Yc&dib_tag=se&qid=1791321097&refinements=p_27%3AMichael+Clary&s=books&sr=1-2

Socialism isn’t staying in politics. It’s reaching into your children’s classrooms, their entertainment, their media—and sometimes their church. Renton welcomes Dr. Brian Collins to unpack the new socialism: why it’s gaining traction, how its ideas reach the next generation, and what Christian parents need to understand before those ideas take root at home. Your children are learning how to see the world with socialistic lenses. No, you may not be fooled so easily, but socialists don't care about you. They want your children. How are we to understand and respond to socialism in a world becoming more and more enamored with it.#socialism #democraticsocialism #democrats #biblicaltruth #biblicalworldview #truth #christianfaith #christianfamily #christianparenting #parenting #parentingadvice #parentingtips #christianworldview #nyc #politics #politicalnews #politicalanalysis #church #churchandstate #liberty #america #nationalpolitics #christianpolitics #communism

False teachers don’t always sound false. Justin Peters joins Renton Rathbun to help Christian families recognize wolves in sheep’s clothing—and protect their children from spiritual deception. Kenneth Copeland. Jesse Duplantis. Joel Osteen. You recognize the names. But would your family recognize the subtle philosophy that can slip into your own church? In this episode, Renton and Justin equip parents to evaluate the Christian teaching entering their homes and churches. Learn how to recognize false teaching, test what you hear against Scripture, and help your children develop biblical discernment. When someone claims to speak for God, your family needs to know how to examine that claim. Know the truth. Recognize the danger. Be a parent that knows how to Keep the wolves away!Justin Peters on YouTube:  @JustinPetersMin  Website: https://justinpeters.orgX: https://x.com/JustinPetersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinpetersmin/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinPetersMin/#falseteachers #justinpeters #family #christianfamily #orthodox #christianparenting #parenting #parentingadvice #parentingjourney #protectyourfamily #wolves #church #churchlife #kennethcopeland #joelosteenmotivation #jesseduplantis #apologetics #biblicaltruth #biblicalwisdom #manipulation #churchcorruption

Do Christians have any business making movies? Would you encourage our own kid to become a moviemaker? Isn’t that just another dead-end career path? Christian movies are often campy and sometimes cringy. We want Christian films that capture our imagination and honor Christ. But is filmmaking a Christian venture? Can they enter the movie business without compromising their convictions? Renton Rathbun sits down with Peter Craig, CEO of Moving Works, to discuss the future of Christian filmmaking—and the next generation who could change it. They explore whether Christians are able to produce good stuff and glorify God or should we tell the next generation to just get a real job? What would you say if your child told you, “I want to make movies”? Join the conversation. Moving Works: https://movingworks.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moving-works Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/movingworks#movies #film #christian #christianmovies #parenting #christianparenting #entertainment #christianentertainment #christianmedia #christianmotivation #biblicalworldview #biblicalwisdom #entertainment #entertainmentnews #truth #biblicaltruth #christianfamily #family #familytime #familyfun

You may already be a family caregiver—and not even realize it.Millions of families are caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs, a disabled spouse, or another loved one who requires additional help. Yet many never identify themselves as caregivers, so they struggle without seeking the support and resources they need. Renton sits down with Lizette Cloete, a veteran caregiver and podcast personality, to discuss the hidden demands of caregiving at home. They examine caregiver exhaustion, the challenges families rarely talk about, and the practical support that churches, relatives, and caregiving organizations can provide. Caregiving may be a much bigger part of your family’s life than you think—and you were never meant to carry it alone.Lizett Colete Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@dementiacaregiversupporthttps://dementiacarecaregiversupport.podbean.comhttps://www.facebook.com/lcloete2/#caregiver #family #familysupport #specialneeds #dementia #christian #christianfaith #christianfamily #parenting #christianparenting #biblicaltruth #endoflife #endoflifeplanning #endoflifecare #elderly #elderlycare #biblicalwisdom

When the towers fell, a cultural transformation began.

Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, America is still living with the consequences of that day.

Renton Rathbun sits down with Col. George Youstra, a former Special Forces and combat veteran, to examine what happened behind the scenes during and after 9/11, what America learned—and what we failed to learn.

How did September 11 change America? What happened behind the scenes in the years that followed? What did the War on Terror accomplish? And 25 years later, why are we still dealing with consequences most Americans don’t recognize?

This conversation goes beyond remembering where we were when the towers fell. It examines what 9/11 fundamentally changed about America, our culture, our politics, our understanding of terrorism, and the country our children and grandchildren will inherit.

We promised we would “never forget.”

Twenty-five years later, the question is: Did we?

In this episode:

• What happened behind the scenes after September 11

• How 9/11 fundamentally changed America

• Lessons from a Special Forces combat veteran

• What America learned—and failed to learn—from the War on Terror

• The cultural and political consequences we’re still experiencing

• Why September 11 still matters 25 years later

• What the next generation needs to understand about 9/11

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What happens when a culture forgets just how much motherhood matters?Mothers shape far more than our childhood. They influence our courage, our boldness, our character, and even our willingness to stand firm. In this episode, Renton sits down with Dr. Paul Radford for a deeply personal conversation about the vital work of mothers, including the loss of Paul's own mother, who passed away earlier this year.They also explore something we don't talk about enough about mothers and what makes them vital to a culture that no longer values strong men. In this episode:Why motherhood remains vital to the familyHow mothers shape their children long after childhoodThe unique influence mothers have on their sonsHow mothers can help develop courage and confidence in menRemembering and honoring the mothers who shaped usDr. Paul Radford's reflections on the life and legacy of his own mother#motherhood #momlife #mothers #mom #motherlove #motherson #moms #parenting #christianparenting #parentingadvice #parents #masculinity #biblicaltruth #homeschool #homeschooling #biblicalwisdom #biblicalworldview #truth #sons

Want a depressed kid? Tell them college is their only choice while they have no idea what they are called to do. Is college all there is? Long before we ask our kids if they want to go to college, we should be asking them a very different question. There is an alternative. Renton sits down with Jonathan Brush President and CEO of Unbound to discuss the real options the next generation has. We have been thinking in a very small box because college is multi-billion dollar industry. We are sending a generation to institutions of learning before we have discovered why they should learn in the first place. Shows us there are so many questions we need to be asking before we even think about higher learning. Don’t miss this. The next generation is depending on us. Unbound: https://beunbound.us/#college #university #nextgen #whatsnext #graduation #biblicaltruth #biblicalwisdom #parenting #parentingtips #parentingadvice #parenthood #parentingadvice #parentingjourney #parentinglife #truth #biblicalworldview #highereducation #christian #christianity #christianmotivation #christianfamily #christianparenting #education #educational

Skaters are often viewed as rebellious, troublesome, or simply beyond the reach of the church. But what if these are some of the young people who most need Christians to enter their world, build relationships, and share the hope of Jesus Christ?In this episode of The Renton Rathbun Show, Renton talks with Mark Koch, founder and Global Director of Ride Nature, a Christian ministry using skateboarding, surfing, and other action sports to reach young people with the gospel.They discuss why Christians should not dismiss kids whose interests or lifestyles may seem unfamiliar, how action sports can open doors for evangelism and discipleship, and what families and churches can learn from a ministry willing to go where these young people already gather.https://www.ridenature.org

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Movies do more than entertain our children—they shape what they believe about God, family, gender, morality, and the purpose of life. Is Hollywood discipling the next generation without Christian parents realizing it?Renton interviews the CEO of Movieguide about how families can make wise, informed decisions concerning the movies entering their homes. They discuss how every film carries a worldview, how entertainment influences children, and how parents can guide their families through a culture dominated by screens.How can Christian parents protect their children without simply withdrawing from the culture? How can we teach the next generation to recognize the beliefs hidden inside their entertainment?Tune in to discover how Movieguide can help your family watch with wisdom, recognize competing worldviews, and engage entertainment from a biblical perspective.Go to: https://www.movieguide.org #ChristianParenting #Movieguide #Hollywood #BiblicalWorldview #FamilyMovies #ChristianFamily #parenting #parentingadvice #biblicaltruth #moviewreview #movies #worldview #familymovienight #familytime #christian