This week, we are joined by Dante Edwards and Anthony Edwards as we name the tension around Black History Month and ask whether our discomfort reveals division, politicization, or blind spots in our formation, pressing into unity, identity, and the fear beneath the debate with biblical clarity and pastoral honesty. We explore race, history, theology, politics, Revelation 7, 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12:15, identity in Christ, Black History Month, BLM, unity, diversity, church, culture, formation.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we talk with Dr. Paul Putz about why sports gambling feels different right now and how Christians can think clearly about odds, apps, and an industry shaping our habits and loves. With history, pastoral wisdom, and no hot takes, we explore where the line is, who is most vulnerable, and how faith calls us to better formation.

To learn more about Dr. Paul Putz, check out www.paulemoryputz.com

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we sit down with Dawn Gentry to explore why conversations about women in ministry begin not with prooftexts, but with the assumptions we bring to Scripture. We talk biblical authority, God’s bigger story, leadership shaped by Jesus, and what a faithful way forward looks like for churches seeking to steward gifts without fear.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we sit down with Rick Painter to explore why money is never just about numbers and how our relationship with money shapes our anxiety, identity, and sense of security. We examine what research and Scripture reveal about financial stress, trust, and contentment, and what it looks like to pursue a healthier posture toward money no matter how much you have.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

The greatest wealth transfer in history is happening right now, but what is really being passed from one generation to the next?
In this episode, Alex talks with Scott Kubie, President of Orchard Alliance, about how money shapes families far beyond bank accounts. Using Scripture and real world experience, Scott explains why this moment is more emotionally charged than ever and how unspoken fears, secrecy, and silence around money can quietly shape kids, marriages, and faith.

This week, we explore why generosity is one of the most uncomfortable topics in church culture and how Scripture reframes giving as a pathway of discipleship rather than pressure or fundraising. We sit down with David Whiting, Senior Vice President of GenerosityOS, to unpack the Six Levels of Giving and invite listeners to reflect on how generosity forms who God is shaping us to become.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we ask what Jesus meant when he said he was coming “soon,” exploring why this question keeps resurfacing in anxious cultural moments and fear-driven Christian conversations. We turn to Scripture to show that “soon” is about readiness, not timelines, and that the promise of Christ’s return is meant to produce hope, faithfulness, and peace—not panic.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we cut through fear, rumors, and speculation surrounding the Mark of the Beast and the Antichrist, examining why these ideas grip our imagination and how culture fuels the anxiety. We return to Scripture to show that the mark is about allegiance and worship, the Antichrist is about deception, and Revelation is meant to strengthen faith—not feed paranoia.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we unpack where the modern Rapture idea came from, compare cultural fears with what Scripture actually says, and explore why this topic has shaped so much confusion, fascination, and faith. We focus on the hope of resurrection, the clarity of Jesus’ return, and how to pursue steady discipleship instead of fear-driven speculation.

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This week, we revisit our earliest memories of end-times teaching, explore why every generation feels drawn to these conversations, and cut through cultural noise to clarify what Scripture actually emphasizes. We look at common views, common misunderstandings, and why the return of Jesus is meant to form hope, not fear.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.