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I have spent most of my life hanging around Pastors and Executive Directors, and I realized I have never met a real evangelist. Of course, we all know the most famous evangelist of our time, Billy Graham, but I wanted to find someone who is operating in that office of Evangelist so I could interview them.  I didn’t have to look to hard … I found one in my own Church.  Dean Gooseen left a successful construction company to answer the call of evangelism, full time. In this episode, I introduce you to Dean, and I think you will agree … evangelists are people too.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound TruthsCheck out Monday Morning Mindset with Dr. Nathan UnruhCheck out Lenny’s Corner with Dr. Lennard Stoeklen

In the Bible, watchmen were men who would stand on a wall surrounding the city and sound an alarm when an enemy was coming to attack the city. It was his responsibility to warn the people of impending danger. Today, we don’t have people standing on a wall to warm us, but we do have people who stand on the Word of God to sound an alarm of what God has said about our world. The dangers are everywhere, and unfortunately, there are few watchmen in our Churches.  Today has become a day of platitudes and messages that coach us along for a better life with God, but where are the watchmen?Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound TruthsCheck out Monday Morning Mindset with Dr. Nathan UnruhCheck out Lenny’s Corner with Dr

Through this podcast, feel equipped with parenting ideas that transform chaotic summer days and summer boredom into opportunities for family connection and growth. In this episode, host Stacy Bellward interviews Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Nicole Gillette and Lyssa Stoyko. They share real-world and practical wisdom for summer success with kids at home during the break.Connected FamiliesWhat Makes A Great Parent? It’s the burning question most parents ask at some point in their parenting journey. Is there a secret formula? A magical to-do list? And if those parenting weapons exist, where can you find them? That exact burning question also sparked a desire in Jim and Lynne Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, to fill a growing need for fresh, biblically sound, and practical parenting resources. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families, and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have been dedicated to bringing reliable, God centered, parenting resources to al

Over the years, I have found myself coming back to this theme of discernment quite often. It’s because there are so many voices and so many concepts that keep coming into the Church. These need to be analyzed as to the validity of being from the Lord. Every few years, new trends emerge. How legitimate are they in fitting into God’s plan? It’s getting harder to know, so a spirit of discernment needs to be practiced more and more as we approach the Day of His Return. I try to be fair and honest with my assessment on this theme, and I hope it makes sense to you. Test everything is a good spiritual practice … and discernment is a part of that testing.  Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound TruthsCheck out Monday

Everything is generational. In this episode, I talk with a friend who is willing to talk about his generation and the church. Dave Wonders is a millennial, who is married, has 3 kids, is a radio personality on a Christian network, and plays on the worship team at his Church, and he is my guest. So, what do generations mean for the Church moving forward? Dave joins me to discuss this topic, and you’ll be surprised by what he has to say.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound TruthsCheck out Monday Morning Mindset with Dr. Nathan UnruhCheck out Lenny’s Corner with Dr. Lennard Stoeklen

In this insightful interview, Dr. Nathan Unruh sits down with Darrin Smith, CEO of the Washington Pavilion, to explore the art of creating unforgettable experiences. Discover how the Pavilion transforms lives through arts, science, and entertainment while building a culture of excellence. Darrin shares his leadership strategies, the importance of community engagement, and how organizations can deliver value beyond expectations. Whether you're passionate about leadership, customer experience, or the power of creativity, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.Beyond Bricks with Dr. Nathan UnruhDr. Nathan Unruh is an entrepreneur, speaker, business owner, and doctor. The Beyond Bricks podcast focuses on mindset, leadership, and customer experience. Visit Dr. Nathan Unruh

One of the main themes of the Bible is that God never changes. Not only does He not change, but none of His benefits change either. His forgiveness is complete … it never changes. His promises to us never change … they remain constant. His protection never changes … He is always watching over us. God never changes, and that makes Him reliable to place our faith and trust in because He cannot change. In this episode, I have a conversation with Reverend Shawn Morrison about this verse in Isaiah 51:10 “Are you not the same today?”That phrase itself is one to memorize. When we pray, on behalf of ourselves or others, we are remembering that God never changes.  If God intervened through miracles or deliverance before, He can do the same today.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTub

Everyone knows someone who has been hurt by the Church. We hear horror stories on how people are treated … or even abused. Some people may think that Church hurt may be just over sensitive people who need to learn to move on. Yet, there is a reality to the organization called the Church to present behavior that is not becoming of Christ.  Some people may even use the term Church Hurt in a manner that is abusive to the Church, and use it as an excuse to not go to Church. In this episode, I talk with Pastor Heath Beard, the Lead Pastor at Heritage Church in Baxter, Minnesota, who preached a message about this theme.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound TruthsCheck out Monday Morning Mindset with Dr. Nathan Unru

What is wisdom? Knowledge tempered by experience. We can also say wisdom is “knowledge forged in the fires of experience.” We need to appreciate the wisdom older and more mature Christians have developed over many years of walking with Jesus. James 1:5 invites us to ask God for wisdom – He promises to give it to us freely! Ask for wisdom!Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry continue their discussion about wisdom. It’s so important to look to God for wisdom! We also need Godly, experienced, older men and women in our lives to impart wisdom forged in the fires of their experience with the Lord. God gives us the gift of wisdom and we should give that gift to the next generation.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

What is wisdom and why is it different from knowledge? Where does it come from? Why is wisdom so valuable to us? In this first part, the Truth Barista and Amazing Larry take on the topic of wisdom and why wisdom is one of God’s greatest gifts to us, second only to salvation.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

This episode is our third conversation with Trevor Rubenstein from Chosen People Ministries. Trevor has been with us the past three episodes as we talked about Israel, Jews, and Antisemitism. Trevor is a Jew who lived as an atheist until being confronted with the Gospel. Since then he has traveled, speaking in synagogues, mosques, and churches about Jesus being the Messiah for the world. This is our final conversation with Trevor, and we talk about evangelism among the Jews. Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound TruthsCheck out Monday Morning Mindset with Dr. Nathan UnruhCheck out Lenny’s Corner with Dr. Lennard Stoeklen

This is the second episode of a three-week series on Israel, Jews, and Antisemitism. My colleague, Dr. Jay Christianson, and I invited Chosen People Ministry to join us. Chosen People Ministry is a global ministry that has as its mission to reach the Jews for Christ. Trevor Rubenstein is a friend and represents Chosen People Ministry in the State of Minnesota. Trevor is a Jew whose life was changed forever when he decided to make Jesus his Messiah. From an atheist to a committed follower of Jesus, Trevor has many insights he shares with us on Israel, Jews, and Antisemitism.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound TruthsCheck out Monday Morning Mindset with Dr. Nathan UnruhCheck out Lenny’s Corner with Dr. Lennar

Recently, Dr. Jay Christianson and I decided to team up and do some interviews with Trevor Rubenstein of Chosen People Ministries. Chosen People ministries is a Messianic Ministry that has one goal to achieve, “To see the Jewish nation come to know their Messiah in Jesus.“ With ministry outposts in all areas around the globe where there are higher concentrations of Jews, you will find Chosen People ministries. Trevor Rubenstein lives and works in the Twin Cities, and his outreach is to reach the Jewish community here in Minnesota. Some Jews are extremely religious, while others are thoroughly atheistic. Of course, we think all Jews, being the chosen people from Scripture, would all have an understanding of who God is … not so much. So, for the next three episodes, Dr Jay Christianson and I will be having conversations with Trevor about Israel, Jews, and Antisemitism.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podca

In this episode, Pastor Walt thinks out loud on the subject of Post-Tribulation. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is coming back. But, there is room for disagreement on the subject of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Pastor Walt shares his personal views on this subject, and that his study of the Book of Daniel convinced him that the Post-Tribulation view is his personal view. Jesus talked about His Return all the time. Why doesn’t the Church talk about His Return?Thinking Out Loud with Walt McFaddenWalt McFadden, Pastor of Cityview Church in Minneapolis, is a no-nonsense kind of guy who takes no prisoners when it comes to the Truth. Pastor Walt likes to ‘Think Out Loud’ about the Bible and how it can impact a community through the proper application of Spiritual Principles. You will find an honest response to some of the most difficult questions facing Christians today. Visit Cityview Church

I keep listening for substance in our society … I find very little. Either people are trying to sell me something or convince me of some idea, and I’m amazed at how little substance there is in the world around me. I am convinced that the only substance anymore is the truth found in the Bible. For example, when I listen to news or commentary on the war between Hamas and Israel, most people miss the whole point … the point of view from the Bible. We can’t understand this Israeli war unless we read the Scriptures to figure out the why’s. In this episode,  I talk with Shawn Morrison on some of those why’s.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound TruthsCheck out Monday Morning Mindset with Dr. Nathan UnruhCheck out

Many people today live in despair. In fact, from 2005 to 2019, an average of 70,000 Americans died annually of death from despair (suicide, drug overdose, and alcohol poisoning). We have become a medicated society in America, and much of our despair may even be caused by the side effects of our medications. In America today, 131 million people, or 66% of our population, is on some kind of prescription drug. Now, I am not against medication, but I do know that some medications can create side effects to our moods and attitudes.  So today, I have invited Pastor Walt McFadden from Cityview Church in Minneapolis to join me to discuss Despair from a Pastor’s Perspective.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound Truths

In a series of commands, Paul builds up to Ephesians 5:18b -- “Be being filled with the Spirit!" This is a famous verse but most people fill it with meaning from their imaginations! They haven’t asked Paul from the context what HE means. What does this filling look like? What do we end up doing as a result? That is what he tells us.The Eden PodcastThe Eden Podcast is where we think again about the Bible on women and men. We start with a correct understanding of what happened in the Garden of Eden back in the beginning. Bruce C. E. Fleming is founder of the Tru316 Project and a former Academic Dean and Professor of Practical Theology. He presents the research of his wife, Dr. Joy Fleming, on Genesis 3:16 and how her insights help us understand the 7 Key Passages in the Bible on women and men. Visit Tru316

In our previous episode,  Dr. Jay Christianson of HighBeam Ministry, and I had a conversation about idols and defined them as anything subtle or blatant that comes into our lives and takes us away from keeping God first. Our culture is a good example of how things can easily be innocent at first … until that innocence turns into a deadly idol. In this episode, we continue our discussion about idols and how we can keep idols from taking over our lives.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound TruthsCheck out Monday Morning Mindset with Dr. Nathan UnruhCheck out Lenny’s Corner with Dr. Lennard Stoeklen

In the Old Testament, one of the constant struggles for Israel was idols. Everywhere they looked there was idol worship, and the culture had a lot of influence on God’s people. Nothing has changed much since those days. Idols are everywhere in our culture, and it’s hard not to get involved.  In this episode, Dr. Jay Christianson of HighBeam Ministry and I talk about idols and how they interfere in our lives … often unnoticed by us. Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast!Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode!Check out Larry’s books!Visit the CitySites Urban Media YouTube ChannelCheck out It Is That Simple, The Simple Ideas of Profound TruthsCheck out Monday Morning Mindset with Dr. Nathan UnruhCheck out Lenny’s Corner with Dr. Lennard Stoeklen