The City of God

Join Rob Pacienza and Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council, as they dive into a crucial discussion on Christian persecution in America. From the surprising realities of church attacks to the disturbing double standard in justice, discover the pressing issues threatening religious freedom. Gain insights into the "Hostility Against Churches" report and explore solutions for safeguarding faith based institutions on this episode of The City of God Podcast.

Best-selling author and speaker, Rosaria Butterfield, delves into sin's life cycle, the allure of homosexuality, and the need to confront sexual sins daily. She challenges the special categorization of homosexuality, emphasizing the importance of repentance and sanctification in navigating sin and sexuality.

The City of God Families is a short, monthly podcast for the entire family to listen to together with the hope that your family will continue the discussion where this podcast leaves off. On this episode, we discuss the theme "All of Christ for All of Life" We often fall into the trap of relegating God to Sundays, neglecting His presence in our daily lives. But God desires to walk with us every day, as revealed through Jesus. Just as Jesus reconciled all things, every detail of our lives matters to Him. Living well means living with Jesus in mind. Just as a bike needs pedals to move, and a TV needs a remote to turn on, our lives function best with God at the center. Jesus holds all things together, even the mundane tasks of our week. Remembering Him transforms our attitudes and approaches.

Recently, we visited Havana Cuba, alongside the Institute for Faith and Culture, to build  connections with local Churches in Cuba. While there, we sat down with Stephen Mansfield. Stephen is a historian, speaker, and best-selling author. He is also a board member and senior fellow of the Institute for Faith and Culture. On this episode, we discuss the history of Cuba, the dangers of communism, and how a Christian influence positively impacts society and culture.

On this episode of the City of God, we talk with Daniella Bloom, a free-thinking psychotherapist, speaker, and author. We discuss Daniella's personal transformation from self-proclaimed liberal to a voice for common sense and critical thinking. Hailing from the heart of Los Angeles, Daniella shares her story of awakening, driven by her proud Jewish-American identity and a commitment to truth. As a passionate advocate for Israel and a staunch supporter of Judeo-Christian values, Daniella challenges our society to embrace critical thinking, personal responsibility, and grace as essential pillars of societal renewal.

Join us for an insightful discussion as we delve into the alarming trend of youth abandoning the Biblical worldview. Our guest, George Barna, founder of The Barna Group and director of research at Arizona Christian University, sheds light on the findings from his book "Raising Spiritual Champions," revealing that only 1% of 13-14-year-olds hold to a complete Biblical worldview. From the influence of modern culture to the impact on mental health, we uncover the complex factors shaping the worldview of today's youth. Don't miss this crucial conversation on the importance of parental discipleship and the role of churches in nurturing a generation grounded in faith.

On this episode of the City of God Podcast, join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Riley Gaines, a former competitive swimmer turned advocate for women's sports and single-sex spaces. Riley boasts a stellar athletic background as a 12x NCAA All-American and 5x SEC Champion. Riley now dedicates her efforts to create real change, from her tireless work defining the term ‘woman’ legally, to safeguarding Title IX, and defending women’s rights to single-sex spaces and equal opportunities, Riley's impact reverberates nationwide. Tune in as we explore her story, her advocacy, and her unwavering commitment to championing women across the country.

The philosopher Jacques Derrida was the founder of “deconstruction,” a way of criticizing not only both literary and philosophical texts but also political institutions. Eventually this thinking was applied to religion. Today, there is even a battle over the word “deconstruction” in regards to the Christian faith. But simply put, deconstruction is a tearing down of the faith. Alisa Childers is a best-selling author and popular podcaster. Her latest book is called The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond

The statistics show us that many Christians in the next generation are growing up and walking away from the faith. We cannot sit idly by as America actively turns away from God and embraces evil. Christians are called to stand up and engage in the public square. What exactly does Christian cultural engagement look like. Today’s guest, Ryan Helfenbein, discusses what we can do AS Christians to engage in the culture war. Ryan is the Executive Director of the Standing for Freedom Center at Liberty University.

Today we often hear a lot about ‘wokeism’ making its way into the Church. Some denominations have even had toyed with accepting gender ideology and critical race theory. But at the root of this infiltration is really cultural Marxism. On today’s episode of The City of God we talk with William Wolfe, the Executive Director for the Center for Baptist Leadership, and discuss what is happening at the root of progressive Christianity.