Christ 2r Culture Podcast

A recent trend in college is students using AI to write their papers. The problem is that the work isn't their work. They are portraying themselves to be better writers than they are. This is called posing. In Acts 5, we see how God feels about posing and why it is corrosive to our lives.

This week, President Trump met with the leader of South Africa. He showed him a video of black South Africans calling for the death of white farmers. It was racial conflict at its worst. Conflict fills the news and our homes. The last place we want conflict is the church. Join us as we learn how God creates unity but we are to maintain it.

When trials come, we long to escape them. We see them as holding us back. The Bible has a different picture. God's word tells us how God uses trials to build us up, not tear us down. In this study, we also look at how to be persecuted for Jesus and handle it well.

Have we developed a myopic vision of the gospel that can't see Jesus beyond our community? For Mission Sunday, we explore God's vision for reaching the nations with the good news of Jesus. We also examine the book of Philippians to move beyond traditional mission support into gospel partnerships.

The first 300 years of church history saw ten major persecutions against Christians. In many parts of the world, physical suffering still comes with following Jesus. Today, Satan prefers to attack the ego instead of the body. Join us as we learn why we should expect suffering and how to handle it well.

At Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. What is the big deal? How does Jesus' resurrection from the dead change everyday life? Join us to find out the answer.

Christians gather to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Why is Jesus' death good news for us? What did it accomplish that we could not have done? Join us as we examine Jesus' death and what in love He accomplished for us.

How does God treat us when we have failed miserably? In Acts 3, Peter tells us how Jesus came not to cross out our sins but to wipe them away. Join us as we learn how to have a fresh start in life.

Today, there is a longing to get back to the basics. People are cooking with cast iron instead of Tephlon. They are looking for organically grown produce. While progress is good, there is a place for getting back to the basics, the way God created things to be. The same is true in the church. In the busyness of the modern church, it is good for us to make sure we haven’t forgotten the basics of the church, the way God created it to be. Join us as we look at the basics of the early church.

How do we tell people about Jesus? What are the most important things for us to say and for others to know? In this passage, Peter preached the first sermon about Jesus. He gives us a template to follow when telling others about Jesus.

What are the most important birthdays in the world? The birth of Jesus would be the most important, but right behind it is the birth of the church. In this study, we examine the coming of the Holy Spirit and if we should expect to speak foreign languages through the power of the Holy Spirit today.

How do we make tough decisions in a complex world? As we learn more about the church’s birth, we see how Jesus leads His church from heaven when His people face tough decisions on earth. These verses help all of us learn to make right decisions in difficult times.

Acts is the story of how the risen Lord Jesus worked through His apostles to reach the world with the good news of Jesus. How did Jesus prepare the apostles for this awesome task? Join us as we learn how Jesus equips us to reach people with Jesus.

Acts is the story of how the church went from a handful of believers hiding in Jerusalem to conquering the world in 30 years. It is the story of how God uses ordinary people to reach the world and save lives. Join us as we learn how God takes our weak witness and transforms it to reach people and save lives.

When I ignore offering, does it matter? Does my giving to God affect the king of income God gives me? When I see something on the Internet and dive deep into something my eyes shouldn't see. Does it matter? After all, it is private. Things in my private life don't impact my public life… or do they? Join us as we look at Haggai and learn why obedience matters to God.

Does God care when the rich take advantage of the poor? Does God care when those in positions of power abuse the people under them? In Amos, God tells us how he feels about economic inequality and societal injustice.

What is the danger of spiritual apathy? What is the danger of treating God casually? How can we recognize spiritual apathy in our lives? The book of Malachi is a window into the pitfalls of what happens when we merely go through the spiritual motions of life.

Are you a detailed planner and organizer? Are you filled with self-discipline? No matter how much we think we are in control of our lives, an unexpected sickness or tragic car accident reminds us that we are in far less control than we think. Nahum is a book that reminds us that no matter how powerful evil people or nations become, God is still in control, and will carry out justice against them.

Today, we act like everyone is going to heaven. We talk about God's love, but what about God's anger. Does have God have enemies where he is committed to their destruction? If he does, what does it take for God to be committed to saving us, not destroying us?

What should we do about those who refuse to work? How does the Bible tell us to handle those who prefer to live on handouts instead of work? Join us as we explore the relationship between idleness, the Bible, and sin.