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Courage is the ability to move forward in the face of adversity, even when it requires moving toward our fears. In this episode, Marie & Greg Seltz talk about how courage requires love, and love requires an outward focus. Selfishness smothers that courage and allows fear to bind us. Only when we put our faith in God and allow Him to guide our actions, can we break free from fear. Christ is our example: He courageously took on the yoke of our sins so that we have the strength to be courageous for others. If we’ve lost our courage as an individual or as a society, how do we take off this spirit of fear and selfishness?

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For many of us, the holiday season means family gatherings and conversations. What do you do when political issues come up? You may be tempted to avoid these discussions altogether, but Christians need to engage and share the truth in love. In this episode of Thru the Fire, the Seltzes help us understand why these conversations can be difficult and give some practical help to keep the tone respectful and loving.

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Finally, it’s important for parents to instill a sense of respect for their elders in their children because those elders have incredible wisdom gleaned from their life experiences that should not be easily dismissed.

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In this episode of Thru the Fire, Dr. Marie Seltz and Dr. Greg Seltz examine why it seems families and family values, traditional and otherwise, are under attack in our culture. The Family has been devalued. They discuss the history of the degradation of families in America, some of the reasons for it, and what they witnessed serving in urban missions in some of the country's roughest neighborhoods. But, more significantly, they consider how we can reverse this destructive cultural and societal trend and how to bring back families as God intended them to exist.

Why have families come under attack in our culture, causing dysfunction and separation?

What has led to the loss of traditional families?

Love points away from the individual (selflessness), sin points towards the individual (selfishness)

Personal experience:

The Seltzes explain what they saw happening in society while serving in urban missions around the country: How Societal and cultural freedom separated families and led to a disrespect of the family

Technology is another significant factor that has altered to the family experience in the home:

Technology and the easy access to it has further divided families. We don't sit in the same rooms together, watching one TV show or gathering around the table for meals.

What the Bible Says About Families

What can we do?

Do you struggle with political correctness while conversing with friends and family? Are you afraid for yourself and your children with the onset of the Cancel Culture in our society? Do you feel like we’re losing our right to speak freely? How do you reach people for Christ when every moral discussion comes into question?

On this episode of Thru the Fire, the husband and wife duo Dr. Marie Seltz and Dr. Gregory Seltz discuss the dangers of Political Correctness and how it has morphed into the Cancel Culture. We have moved from a society of “I don’t want to hear certain truths” to the point of “you can’t say that, and if you do, we’ll punish you!” How did this happen? Why have we moved so far, so fast?

The Seltzes examine how technology has contributed to groupthink at the expense of the individual thought. We all seem to cater to groups and groupthink when, in reality, we are individuals in the eyes of God. Young people feel empowered to assemble and join groups without any accountability or individual responsibility because technology allows them to remain mostly anonymous. What are the causes of the cancel culture phenomenon?

Finally, the Seltzes provide some practical insight into how we can combat the cancel culture and political correctness. It starts in the home with parents who intentionally nurture a deep love and understanding of who God is and train their children to be responsible, accountable individuals who will stand firm in their faith. Groupthink and the exemption of personal responsibility are popular lies spread in our culture today. By viewing everything through the lens of Biblical authority, you will give your child the ability to discern truth, so they will not be susceptible to these lies.

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