Culture Matters

On the last episode of this season we talk about some of the headlines, some of our current favorite books, and movies. We also discuss what some of our highlights were from this past season. We will be taking a break for the summer, but we will be back in September with new episodes! Books Mentioned Try Softer Aundi Kolber Epic of Eden by Sandra Richter The Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider Bullies and Saints by John Dickson Hyperion by Dan Simmons Ministry in a Secular Age by Andrew Root — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co  

In this episode, we sit down with writer and counselor KJ Ramsey to talk about her book The Lord is My Courage, and how to find compassion and courage in the midst of anxiety and fear.   Resources referenced: The Lord is My Courage Get KJ's newest book: The Book of Common Courage   — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

In honor of Juneteenth, we wanted to re-air an episode we produced a few years ago. In this episode, we discuss systematic racism, particularly what that has looked like in our local context of Dallas, Texas, and why the Church today should care. We’re also joined by Charlie Dates, senior pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago for a conversation on the topic. While this episode wasn't recorded recently, the topics are very much relevant today. To learn more about Bonton Farms and the work they are doing in Dallas, visit their site and follow them on social: Instagram | Facebook — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

We were thrilled to welcome author Rachel Gilson as we journey into the rich topic of the Family of God, its beauty, and the ways the church may have fallen short in embodying its fullness.  In our conversation, we discuss how friendship both inside and outside of marriage can mirror the gospel's beauty, the significance of sibling relationships, and the importance of cultivating relationships across different life stages and generations.   Resources Referenced: rachelgilson.com Rachel's memoir: Born Again This Way — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

This week we have a conversation with counselor, speaker and host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast, Adam Young. Adam is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to wisdom in vulnerability, engaging with your story and learning how to listen well. He provides really helpful insights on how to sit with yourself and your own wounds and how to sit with others in their wounds. Resources referenced: adamyoungcounseling.com  The Allender Center The Nap Ministry Resources for learning to engage with your story Listen to: The Place We Find Ourselves Follow Adam Young: Instagram — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

In this episode, we have a conversation with author and speaker Dr. Jonathan Pennington about something we all need: Relationships. What does it look like to have curiosity and compassion for others. What does Godly wisdom look like in cultivating healthy relationships and what are some of the pitfalls in developing intimate relationships? Guest Resources  jonathanpennington.com/ Jesus the Great Philosopher Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

This week we have a conversation around some interesting cultural headlines including Adidas, the NBA, as well as a conversation about how to grieve well after national tragedies like the shooting in Allen, Tx, and how to establish healthy habits for media and information consumption. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Marriage is a beautiful, God-given covenant that points to the way Christ loves the Church. But we live in a fallen world and marriage is also very difficult. So how can we apply Godly wisdom to our marriages? — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

In this episode, Elizabeth is joined by a few friends to discuss some of the misconceptions  surrounding singleness in both secular and Christian culture. They share their personal experiences navigating singleness and address harmful lies that often creep into the conversation, such as the notion that being single means something is wrong with you or that marriage is the only path to sanctification. Additionally, we explore a biblical view of singleness and sexuality in a post-christian culture that holds sexual expression as integral to being truly human. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

In part 2 of our discussion on God’s wisdom and design for sex, we are joined by Pastor Timothy Ateek to talk about the pitfalls of pornography use, how to find freedom from addiction to porn and God’s grace for sexual sin. Recommended Resources Recovery at Citizens Church The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

As part of a 2-episode arc, we want to look at God’s wisdom and design for sex. In this episode, we are joined by Author and Pastor Sam Allberry to talk through sexuality in a post-Christian culture, what Jesus says on the topic, and how to engage those who don't believe what Jesus and the Bible says is actually good for them. Resources referenced New release of Is God Anti-Gay? What God Has to Say About Our Bodies 7 Myths About Singleness — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

We are joined by Christian writer Hannah Nation to discuss her work with the Church in China, her new book, and what what encouragement and lessons can be learned for the Church in America. Resources referenced: Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church Center for House Church Theology — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

In this episode of Culture Matters, we dive deep into the concept of wisdom and leadership, exploring the different types of leaders often seen in our culture and how Jesus personifies the wise leader. We discuss the temptations and pitfalls that leaders can face, the importance of embracing the ordinary aspects of life, and to leave a legacy as a leader. Join us for an enlightening conversation on how to cultivate a vision for the future by embracing your limitations and learning from wisdom.   Resources Referenced The Imperfect Pastor To learn more about Zack Eswine visit: https://preachingbarefoot.com — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

How can Christians have reasonable dialogue and respectful conversation around difficult topics and be a light in the world? Adam, Tymarcus and Elizabeth tackle some difficult conversations in this episode. Largely, the tragedy that occurred in Nashville at Covenant Christian School, as well as the recent twitter debate over Joshua Butler's latest book. Resources Mentioned Theology in the Raw Episode 1062 After Nashville Moral Numbness Is Our Enemy - Russel Moore, Christianity Today — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

In a culture of "hustle," how do we think through the things that are vying for our attention. How can you create more space in our life to pay attention to God so you aren't weight down by the feeling of inadequacy? Today we talk about pastor Mason King about new book—Christian Disciplines—and some of the practices he's found to be instrumental in cultivating a relationship with God. Resources Mentioned A Short Guide to Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

ChatBots, AI and Robots — Oh my! On this episode we discuss pop-tech with Dr. John Dyer. He provides a biblically framework for thinking about technology, and categories to help us engage wisely. Resources Referenced in this Episode From the Garden to the City People of the Screen Ecclesiology for a Digital Church Worship.ai Podcast.ai — This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/CultureMatters and get 10% off your first month. One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

In this episode, we sit down with rapper, podcaster, and speaker Kevin ‘KB’ Burgess to discuss his new book—Dangerous Jesus: Why the only thing more risky than getting Jesus right is getting Jesus wrong! Resources Mentioned Dangerous Jesus: Why the Only Thing More Risky than Getting Jesus Right Is Getting Jesus Wrong This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/CultureMatters and get 10% off your first month. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

What is wisdom? What defines virtue? How does Christianity offer a framework by which we can discern and make choices in life? These are the questions we will look at this week. Resources Mentioned Joseph Honescko Article — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

This week we talk with our very own co-host Elizabeth Woodson about some exciting new projects she’s working on—The Starting Place Podcast and The Woodson Institute, an organization created to equip believers in how to understand and grow their Christian faith. Resources referenced: Subscribe to Elizabeth's new podcast, Starting Place The Woodson Institute — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Culture Matters is back! For our first episode of the season, we revisit some of the recent headlines and cultural moments through a Christian lens—the Asbury revival, the economy, the continued gun violence in America, and Rihanna’s halftime show.    Books Adam and Elizabeth are reading: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co