Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast Even Christians Are Becoming Culturally Velocitized
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Nov 14, 2025 In a striking commentary, the host discusses how Christians are becoming desensitized to radical cultural shifts. He dives into the complexities of annihilationism, expressing why it may not hold up biblically. The dialogue also highlights strategies for responding to emotionally charged arguments, emphasizing the importance of truth. Additionally, the host offers guidance on handling claims about personal encounters with God, stressing the need for discernment. It's a thought-provoking exploration of faith in the modern world.
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Cultural Velocitizing Normalizes Radical Ideas
- Greg Koukl coins "cultural velocitizing" to describe how radical ideas become normalized over time.
- Familiarity dulls moral resistance so thinkable ideas become ordinary if unchecked.
College Visit: LGBTQ Group Example
- Greg recounts visiting a Christian university that hosts an LGBTQ Bible-study group for students.
- He argues grouping those with the same sexual struggles may increase temptation rather than help accountability.
Language Slips Reveal Cultural Drift
- Greg highlights subtle language shifts as signs of cultural drift, like saying "gender they were assigned at birth."
- Such slipped phrases indicate adoption of non-biblical frameworks within Christian institutions.
