Asking for a Neighbor

In this episode, we tackle one of the most pressing questions for Christians living in the information age: How do we engage with culture, politics, and current events without losing our witness? Brad and Shawn dive into the concept of "biblical anthropology," the wisdom of logging off social media, and how to tell the difference between closed-handed theological truths and open-handed cultural debates Chapters / Timestamps (00:00) – What is your Bedtime Routine? (06:30) – Back to Basics: What is the Gospel and What is a Christian? (09:45) – Listener Question: Engaging Current Events as a Believer (11:00) – Is it Wise to Engage Online? (And taking the log out of your own eye) (16:45) – Biblical Anthropology: Seeing Every Person as an Image Bearer (26:30) – Discerning Between Close-Handed vs. Open-Handed Issues (30:30) – Practical Takeaways (Brad’s 30-Second Summary) (31:30) – Closing Thoughts & Galatians 5 Key Verses & Quotes Colossians 4: Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt. Matthew 7: Taking the log out of your own eye before taking the speck out of your brother's eye. Galatians 5:13-15: "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another..." Notable Quote: "22:40 - 'The primary goal of any engagement with another person who's not yet a Christian is not to convince them politically of your side. It's that they know Jesus.'" - Brad Notable Quote: "14:00 - 'Am I wanting them to be conformed to the image of Christ as my primary motive internally? That changes the way that you think about it from just a, 'I need to tell this person they're wrong...''" - Shawn Resources & Links Redemption Hill Church: https://www.redemptionhillfw.org/ Mentioned Book/Article: [Link] Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/redemptionhillfw/ Join the Conversation Got a question you’re "asking for a neighbor"? Email us: info@redemptionhillfw.org Visit us in Fort Worth: Sundays at 10 AM | 6301 Granbury Rd Fort Worth TX, 76133 Chapters (00:00:00) - Asking for a Neighbor(00:00:17) - What Is The Best Bedtime Routine?(00:02:17) - How To Get A Kid To Sleep(00:04:44) - How to Get More Sleep As You Get Older(00:08:52) - Bradley On Acting In High School(00:10:31) - Let's Talk Bulletpoints(00:10:57) - What is the Gospel and How Do We Honor Christ and the Gospel(00:17:23) - Wisest Way to Engage in Social Discussions(00:22:30) - Responding to Disagreeing With Someone's Post(00:23:24) - How to Engage Others(00:26:50) - Take the Log Out of Your Eye Before Engaging(00:30:20) - Facebook and the Problem of Engagement(00:36:29) - Bradley on the Transgender Ideology(00:41:33) - Engagement with Others Who Are Not Yet Christians(00:42:56) - The Ultimate Goal of Transgenderism(00:47:17) - Brad on A thorn in his side(00:48:56) - Overlooking Offenses(00:51:56) - Close Hands and Current Issues(00:53:22) - Racism on the Right and the Left(00:56:12) - Close Handed Issues(01:00:09) - Open-Handed Issues(01:01:37) - Immigration and the Biblical Anthropology

Episode Summary In the kickoff episode of Asking for a Neighbor, pastors Brad and Matt Allen tackle a question often shrouded in tradition and confusion: What is Lent? Moving past the idea that it is strictly a "Catholic obligation," they explore Lent as a 40-day invitation to return to the Lord. From a debate on the greatest raw-talent musicians to the theological "why" behind fasting, this conversation refocuses the season on communion with God rather than legalistic checklists. Chapters / Timestamps (00:00) Intro: Welcome to the podcast & the heart of Redemption Hill. (01:00) Icebreaker: The greatest raw-talent artist alive (according to Matt Allen) (05:40) Defining Lent: Returning to the Lord through Joel 2. (09:15) History & Hesitation: Why do Protestants/Baptists observe Lent?. (12:30) Position vs. Experience: Why Lent won't make you "more right" with God. (15:45) Personal Rhythms: Fasting from food, social media, and screens. (20:10) The Goal of Communion: Life lived before the face of God. (23:50) Modern Distractions: Screens, the news cycle, and professional pressure. (28:15) Joy with His people: Joy and spiritual sustenance in the wilderness. (33:20) How to Start: Practical advice for first-time observers. (37:45) The Gospel: The "Exchange" and finding our identity in Christ. (42:00) Outro: Repenting, believing, and an invitation to the Lent season Key Verses & Quotes Joel 2:12-13: "Return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments." 2 Corinthians 5:21: "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." The Big Idea: "Lent is when we fast from things to have more of Jesus." On Legalism: "Anytime where the things we do precede our identity in Christ... that order of operations gets flipped, we start living out in an unhelpful way." Resources & Links Redemption Hill Church: https://www.redemptionhillfw.org/ Mentioned Book/Article: N/A Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/redemptionhillfw/ Join the Conversation Got a question you’re "asking for a neighbor"? Email us: info@redemptionhillfw.org Visit us in Fort Worth: 10AM | 6301 Granbury Rd Fort Worth, TX  76133 Chapters (00:00:00) - Lent(00:01:29) - The Greatest Raw Talent Artists Alive(00:03:57) - Collaboration With Shaky Graves(00:05:49) - What is Lent?(00:11:55) - Lent(00:14:24) - Lent and its Experiences(00:17:41) - How Do You Live Your Life Not Being Perfect?(00:19:48) - Discussing Communion With God on Lent(00:27:23) - Lent and its practical results(00:31:37) - Lent and the Joy of Happiness(00:34:44) - Deck the Halls: We're Unwell(00:35:29) - Lent: What to Reject for a Season?(00:41:09) - 9941: The Problem with Being Right With God(00:48:07) - Lent and the Good News of Jesus

In this episode, Pastor Brad and Pastor Taylor discuss topics of gospel friendship, loneliness in the church, and how to be a good friend in the midst of your church community.

In this episode, Pastor Shawn, Pastor Brad, and Taylor are joined by Cindy Leach, the director of the Fort Worth Pregnancy Center. Together they discuss the competing worldviews around the issue of abortion in our culture as well as what the church can do to be involved in championing the cause for life in our communities. 

In this episode, Pastor Shawn, Pastor Brad, and Taylor discuss gender and gender identity from a biblical worldview and walk through ethical scenarios that Christ followers may encounter along the way. 

On our first episode, Pastor Shawn, Pastor Brad, and Taylor discuss God's design for sex and sexuality in the Christian life.