Veritas COMO

[Speaker: Kyle Richter] Because of the culture we live in it's tempting to think that following Jesus should be easy. Many of us make Christianity about our happiness, our convenience, our experience, and our comfort. But is comfort a normal part of the Christian life? Can it be dangerous to be comfortable?

The Christmas season helps remind Christians that their lives are part of a larger story God is telling. There is hope and joy to be found within that story. Paired with a special night of Christmas songs and hymns, Kyle Richter shares how the birth of Jesus can bring light to our darkness.

NOTE: This talk opened with a short video filmed in modern day Bethlehem. The audio is included with this podcast.

[Speaker: Justin Derks] Through hard times, Israel spent hundreds of years waiting for the Messiah to come. We know Jesus is that Messiah, the Light of the World. How does he bring light and hope to our lives when so often our lives are filled with darkness?

[Speaker: Austin Conner] Marriage is the most important human relationship. So what would be helpful to know about marriage beforehand? What is it really for and what is it really like? Can we prepare for marriage even while we're single?

[Speaker: Kyle Richter] Sex, in its various forms, has become almost unavoidable in our culture, especially in college. What message does our culture tell us about sex? How does our culture's view of sex compare to God's view? Is God anti-sex? How do we overcome past mistakes?

[Speaker: Alex Moore] Our culture loves to tell us who and how to date. But instead of leading us to faithfulness and joy, the culture's view of romance and love usually brings pain and stress. What if the Bible offered a better way to think about dating?

[Speaker: Kyle Richter] The vast majority of college students are single. How should we think about our singleness? Is it good? A problem? Does it have a purpose? How do we use our singleness well?

[Speaker: Austin Conner] If you found out you weren't a Christian in five years, why do you think that would be? Is there anything that could happen to you that would cause to walk away from Jesus? We learn from Acts that the apostle Paul faced the temptation, but he didn't give in.

[Speaker: Justin Derks] In life we all experience trial and hardships. How are we supposed to handle those when they come our way? What does it look like to be faithful and believe Jesus is more during those difficult times?

[Speaker: Kyle Richter] In a world that has heard it all and often doesn't seem to care, where do Christians begin when it comes to relating with people that don't share our faith in Jesus? Is it possible for us to find common ground?