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

Rachel Gilson, author of 'Born This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith, and What Comes Next,' shares her journey of realizing same-sex attraction and becoming a Christian. The podcast explores her struggles with reconciling her faith and sexuality, delves into gay identities in the Bible, and discusses the complexities of gender and sexuality.

We're shaking things up! In this week's episode, we're featuring another podcast: Make It Plain! In this podcast, hosts Phillip M. Holmes and Taelor Gray offer Christian reflections on the words and life of the controversial civil rights leader, Malcolm X. Today, Patrick is sharing his personal favorite Make It Plain episode. You'll hear Holmes and Gray discuss how the perception of Malcolm X was unfairly and inaccurately shaped by the media. They'll also explore the ways that Malcolm X lived through (and predicted) the power of the press to slander and spin stories. Listen now!Resources:Buy Truth Over Tribe bookThe Make It Plain PodcastSubscribe To Our BlogHow Tribal Are You?

Hot take: The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are the moral equivalent of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. How? Find out in today's episode as we walk you through the history and current events surrounding the Chinese Communist Party and its alarming human rights violations. How should Christians respond to this year's Olympic games in light of the CCP? Plus, you'll also hear Keith and Patrick shed light on the hypocrisy of American businesses and individuals who refuse to take a stand against China when money is involved. 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! Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Resources:Buy Truth Over Tribe bookYou're Already Living in China’s World Pt 1: The Lab Leak LiesYou’re Already Living in China’s World Pt 2: Beijing's Long GameThe Social Credit SystemRemembering the biggest mass murder in the history of the worldOpinion: The WHO covid report is fatally flawed, and a real investigation has yet to take placeChinese Covid-19 Gene Data That Could Have Aided Pandemic Research Removed From NIH DatabaseOpinion: State Department cables warned of safety issues at Wuhan lab studying bat coronavirusesChaos Under Heaven: Trump, Xi, and the Battle for the Twenty-First CenturySubscribe To Our BlogHow Tribal Are You?

Is America really a meritocracy after all? Do people who work hard and play by the rules get ahead? Or is the system just rigged against you from the start? That's what Keith, Patrick, and Dan are discussing in this week's episode of Truth Over Tribe. The three get into an interesting debate about how much of a person's success should be attributed to hard work vs. good luck. They provide a definition of meritocracy, discuss its pros and cons, compare it to aristocracy, and given all of that, they ask again: Is America actually set up this way? 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! Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Resources:Buy Truth Over Tribe bookShould Christians Watch Netflix's 'Squid Game'?Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of MeritocracyThe Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?Subscribe To Our BlogHow Tribal Are You?

This week on Truth Over Tribe, Derwin Gray joins the show to answer the question: Do politics and social justice issues belong in sports? Derwin is a former NFL player, current author, and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in North Carolina. Today, he shares how and why social justice issues can be part of an athlete's platform. We also learn about Derwin's childhood and how that has shaped him today. Plus, Derwin shares how he found his faith in God from a fellow football player. 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! Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Resources:Buy Truth Over Tribe bookThe Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True HappinessBuilding a Multiethnic Church: A Gospel Vision of Love, Grace, and Reconciliation in a Divided WorldGod, Do You Hear Me?: Discover the Prayer God Always AnswersSubscribe To Our BlogHow Tribal Are You?

In this episode, Denver Nuggets forward, Michael Porter Jr., joins our host, Keith Simon, to discuss what it's like to be a Christian NBA player and the importance of keeping your character, faith, and values strong in secular environments. Hear MPJ share what it was like going from a sheltered homeschool upbringing to playing college basketball to joining the NBA. You'll also hear MPJ explain what it means to lose your religion and find your faith and how much he attributes his athletic accomplishments to hard work vs. good luck. 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! Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Resources:Truth Over Tribe bookCurious Mike PodcastSubscribe To Our BlogHow Tribal Are You?

In this episode of Truth Over Tribe, Keith talks with Phil Vischer, creator of Veggie Tales. Phil is now one of the hosts of Holy Post, a podcast about politics and culture relating to the Christian Church. He challenges Christians to give their loyalty to Jesus, not politicians.Today, these two discuss Phil's motivation behind the creation of Veggie Tales and they also dive into Phil's views today on Christianity and politics. Phil shares how growing up with a high-functioning Christian ministry family has shaped his current beliefs. They also cover evangelicalism and what it was like to be an evangelical in the Trump era. Tune in 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! Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Resources:Buy Truth Over Tribe bookLaugh and Grow Bible for Kids: The Gospel in 52 Five-Minute Bible StoriesMe, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About Dreams, God, and Talking VegetablesSubscribe To Our BlogHow Tribal Are You?

On this episode of Truth Over Tribe, Keith is joined by guest Rod Dreher to discuss his new book, Live Not by Lies. Rod is an American writer and senior editor at The American Conservative. Today, Rod explains the meaning behind the title of his book and shares stories of those that lived under tyranny in the Soviet Union. He discusses "soft" and "hard" totalitarianism and describes what we are facing today: Are we headed for "A Brave New World" in America? 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! Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Resources:Buy Truth Over Tribe bookThe Little Way of Ruthie Leming: A Southern Girl, a Small Town, and the Secret of a Good LifeLive Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian DissidentsSubscribe To Our BlogHow Tribal Are You?

This week on Truth Over Tribe, we are discussing how to form new habits. Habits, good and bad, rule our lives and shape the kind of person we become. Today, we dissect what a habit is and how they form, leading to a better understanding of developing positive habits. We learn that it helps to redirect your habits through cue and reward, plus we share some reward systems that can help to create new habits. There are many processes to forming habits, and today we hope to help with the small choices that build impactful, long-term ones. 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! Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Resources:Buy Truth Over Tribe bookThe Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and BusinessDigital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy WorldAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad OnesSubscribe To Our BlogHow Tribal Are You?

Beth Allison Barr, a history professor, discusses the role of women in the church, challenging traditional gender hierarchies. The conversation explores biblical interpretations, historical contexts, and the need for equality in church leadership. Topics range from complementarianism to reinterpreting biblical figures, emphasizing mutual submission and support for women in church roles.