King & Culture

Seth and Luke discuss tragedy, evil, and what God wants from and for his people in the wake of disaster. Gun Control Debate

Seth and Luke discuss who we should learn from, listen to, and how to discern various dangers that arise both when we listen and when we don't listen to outsiders.

Seth and Luke discuss how health leads to growth and how theological development is a relational process.

Seth and Luke discuss what it means to do "the Lord's Work in the Lord's Way" and the extent of our responsibility for both means and ends in our day to day lives. The Lord's Work in the Lord's Way- CrosswayUse Means, but Don't Trust in Means; Trust in God- Desiring God

Luke and Seth discuss different cultural approaches to resiliency, difficulty, and courage. 

Seth and guest Dr. Brian Arnold discuss how key figures in church history teach the church to persevere in persecution. 

Seth and Luke discuss four political tribes within America and how the non-religious right is a threat to the heart of the church.

Luke and Seth talk about Heaven, Hell, death, and judgment. They answer questions about what happens when we die, pets in heaven, God's justice, whether those in heaven are paying attention to us, what hell is like, and more.Heaven and Earth (Bible Project Video)Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church (NT Wright)Heaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal Home (Randy Alcorn)In Light of Eternity: Perspectives on Heaven (Randy Alcorn)

Luke, Seth, and Matthew Braselton take on even more questions that were submitted on Ask Anything Sunday, including:What is the purpose of the smoke/fog/haze used during services?Why do we sometimes change song lyrics from their original writing?What’s the best way to deal with a spouse that is taking so much time away from his family due to being distracted by his phone?As a parent, how do you handle when your kids grow up and move away to college and stray away from spending time with God. How can you avoid feeling like a failure as a parent?What do you say to someone who has experienced much loss throughout their life, and as a result, seriously doubts that God is good (in general, and especially to them)?Follow up to civil disobedience question- following God not man - why did Churches close (when God says do not forsake the gathering)-instead following mandates from man. What was learned and what will be done differently if faced with it again?Your emphasis on attending Sunday services at church rather than choosing to watch Sunday services online in the safety of their home is clear and easily understood. You emphasize fellowship. What are your feelings about people who prefer to fellowship in smaller settings such their RC’s and other ministries?As Redemption Gateway grows, are there future plans to expand the facilities to accommodate the growth or instead plant another church?What do you do to protect your faith and keep your heart soft to keep serving as pastors?I listened to “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast from Christianity Today. Knowing spiritual abuse by leadership is not relegated only to one church, what guidelines do Gateway and Redemption AZ have in place to guard against such abuse?Check out Follow-Up #1 and Ask Anything 2022

Luke, Seth, and Matthew Braselton take on additional questions that were submitted on Ask Anything Sunday, including:If someone was isolated their entire life and never heard about a God at all in their life span would God have mercy on them? How can those who are illiterate, mentally challenged or even in a 3rd world country that are good people be saved by Jesus? Or those who don't know or find Jesus during their life, what happens to them?What do you when you don't feel like you have a purpose?If Jesus were here now, do you think he’d wear a mask or get vaccinated?What was your most challenging "no" to give in 2021?What are our mission emphases, local, nationality, and internationally?Why is the Bible formatted/arranged the way it is? It’s not always clear when it goes from poetic to literal.  (See Song of Songs Woman)How do we have a healthy relationship with money and have a nice lifestyle? Sometimes I feel guilty with wanting nice things, but I still want to maintain my relationship with God and not be distracted by what's important.I've been around a long time and I'm fairly familiar with our beliefs about women in ministry. I agree with these beliefs but as a young woman I have a hard time wrestling with the limited opportunities available to me. Do you have any encouragement for someone in my position?Would any of you guys consider being a youth pastor?