Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & Politics

4,000 weeks. That’s all we get. And that’s assuming you live 76 years which obviously isn’t a guarantee. According to Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, there’s immense value in finally arriving at this realization: life isn’t as long as we think it is. So, what should we do about it? Squeeze every imaginable thing we can into every single day? Burkeman believes in a better way. Today, he and Keith discuss: Why do humans have such a hard time living in the present? Why do we crave busyness? What makes our life meaningful, and how can we practically decide to do things that matter? What’s the lie behind time management and the promise of efficiency? And how do Christians and non-Christians approach these questions differently? Listen as Burkeman explains why it’s so crucial to live in the present and accept our mortality and finitude.Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!ResourcesBuy the Four Thousand Weeks BookBuy The Antidote Book

It’s no secret that institutional trust in America is at an all-time low. But is that lack of trust merited? And what should we do about it? This week, Keith sits down with Bonnie Kristian, a seasoned journalist and the author of Untrustworthy, a book that dives into why we’re losing trust in institutions, specifically media institutions. Listen as Bonnie answers: Why has this breakdown of institutional trust occurred? What are the consequences of low trust? What are the negative effects of the Information Age? How have technology shifts and incentive restructuring compromised today’s media? And why are Christian media outlets fracturing as well? Not only does Bonnie diagnose these problems, but she provides solutions by issuing a challenge: Ultimately, the key to making a difference and building back trust starts with YOU. Listen now! Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!ResourcesBuy the Untrustworthy BookBuy the A Flexible Faith Book

Oh, baby! You won’t want to miss this one! Did you know that in the last 50 years, the global fertility rate has been rapidly declining? But why is this happening? And is it a big deal or not? Today, Keith and Patrick examine the fertility decline in the U.S. and abroad, plus they discuss the impacts of lower fertility on society. What’s causing this shift in thinking: Government? Finances? Climate change? Culture? What’s more irresponsible: To breed? Or not to breed? And how should Christians, in particular, approach having children? Listen now! Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!ResourcesSubscribe to the TOT Newsletter 

Do you care enough about local politics? Or have you, like many Americans, sold your soul to national politics, potentially missing what’s going on in your own backyard? Today, Patrick sits down with the hosts of the popular podcast Pantsuit Politics: Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers. Together, Sarah and Beth provide a tangible example of navigating political differences in a healthy way. Their recent book Now What? elaborates on that concept, urging readers to find connection when our differences are constantly on display and understand our work as citizens in a diverse country. In this episode, they tackle several topics: What’s the risk of being too fixated on national politics? How has their experience in local politics changed their views? And is there enough diversity represented in local politics? Plus, what good can come from social media in our politically polarized landscape? And what tests must politicians pass in order to earn their votes? Listen now!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!ResourcesBuy the Now What? BookListen to Pantsuit Politics

Ever played Pac-Man? Remember how it felt when all of the ghosts had you backed into a corner and began to close in on you? For many Christians, today’s cultural moment feels similar to living in this nostalgic arcade game. The far-left, the far-right, and the far-too-upset-with-Christians-crowd descend upon you, and you’re left attempting to navigate the tense (and sometimes hostile) cultural maze as a faithful follower of Jesus. So, why is there so much tension between Christians and today’s culture? That’s what Keith and Patrick discuss this week. Has the world really changed that much in the last five, ten, or fifteen years? Demographic, language, and moral shifts, as well as Christianity’s prominence and reputation, definitely play a role in heightened tensions. But is today’s tension really all new? Should we attempt to find a place in this culture, or will the culture always be a new version of Babylon that we’re forced to navigate as exiles? Most importantly, how does God want us to respond to the tension we feel? Listen now!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!ResourcesSubscribe to the TOT Newsletter

Exile: It’s a core part of our Christian identity. But what is exile? Must we view our own nation in the same seemingly negative context as ancient Babylon? Today, Preston Sprinkle joins us in studio to discuss the exile paradigm, a concept he plans to discuss in detail in his forthcoming book. Preston is a speaker, podcaster, a New York Times bestselling author, and the co-founder and president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. Listen as he and Patrick wrestle with questions like: Why do some American Christians think America is closer to Israel than Babylon? Why didn’t Jesus talk about exile? What does it look like to live as an exile in modern America? And given this calling, should Christians avoid politics altogether? Listen now!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!ResourcesVisit The Center for Faith, Sexuality & GenderListen to Theology In The RawBuy the Erasing Hell BookBuy the Embodied BookBuy the People to Be Loved Book

Lenore Skenazy didn’t think much of the time that she granted her 9-year-old’s request and allowed him to ride the subway alone in NYC. So, following his safe return, this New York columnist wrote up an article about it. But she never could have predicted the media firestorm that this decision set off, which eventually crowned her with the title of “America’s Worst Mom.” But how did our society get to this point? When did parents begin seeing childhood only through the fear-filled lens of “What could go terribly wrong?” Today, Lenore joins Keith to discuss. Listen as she explains how culture forces fear upon both parents and educators and describes the negative effects this has on children. Has the goal of parenting changed? Should we really strive for helicopter parenting, or is there another way? Plus, hear how her nonprofit, Let Grow, seeks to restore independence to children and faith to their parents and teachers. Whether you’re a parent or not, you’ll love hearing from Lenore!Help us help people find great churches!Does your church choose truth over tribe? Tell us about it!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!ResourcesBuy Free Range Kids Book Free Range Kids Website 

How do Christians reach a world that’s increasingly disinterested in Jesus? Is the answer a revival inside the church? A marketing campaign? Or both? Today, Patrick and Keith discuss two recent events in Christian subculture: the revival at Asbury University and the “He Gets Us” advertising campaign. Is one a better tool for reaching a post-Christian world than the other? Many from all sides of the aisle, both politically and spiritually, have been highly critical of these movements for various reasons. Hear Patrick and Keith dissect some of these critiques, such as: Are the “He Gets Us” ads really the best use of kingdom funds? Is this marketing campaign too woke or too fascist? And is what happened at Asbury University genuine? What does the Bible (and American history) say about revival and how should we respond in its aftermath? Which of these movements will draw the most people to God and impact the most lives long-term? Whether you’re a supporter or a cynic of either, we encourage you to listen!Help us help people find great churches!Does your church choose truth over tribe? Tell us about it!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!

Want to know the single most determining factor for a healthy life? Warm relationships. And how do you get those? Conversation is key! On today’s episode, Keith sits down Dr. Heather Holleman, associate teaching professor at Penn State, speaker, and author of The Six Conversations, to discuss why we’re so bad at communicating and how we can all start our own conversation revival. Using the latest research, Heather shares practical tips for improving your conversation skills, including the four mindsets of a loving conversation: being curious, believing the best, expressing concern, and sharing your own life in a vulnerable way. Plus, how should we handle confrontation and controversial topics? Why can listening be so hard? And why is advice-giving usually not the answer? Ready to hear some practical tips and have deeper relationships with the people in your life? Listen now!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!ResourcesBuy The Six Conversations BookBuy the Sent BookBuy the Seated with Christ Book

When it comes to racial tensions in America, George Yancey, Christian author and Professor of Sociology at Baylor University, believes that efforts at antiracism have been largely ineffective. Why? According to Yancey, both antiracism and colorblindness are poor solutions that tend to alienate people who should be involved in the racial reconciliation process. Today, Keith sits down with Dr. Yancey to discuss more of the themes from his latest book, Beyond Racial Division. Listen as he shares present-day examples of structural racism and discover his alternative approach to healing racial tensions: mutual accountability. Plus, he explains why so many black Christians felt betrayed by Trump voters, why you only ever hear of “white Evangelicals,” and whether or not he believes the Democratic Party has embraced their own form of Christian nationalism. You won’t want to miss this one!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!ResourcesBuy the Beyond Racial Division BookBuy the So Many Christians, So Few Lions BookBuy the Beyond Racial Gridlock Book