Church & Culture Podcast

The hosts dive into the loneliness epidemic in modern workplaces, highlighting the need for genuine connections. They discuss the challenge of aligning personal values with employer expectations. The importance of integrating faith into work becomes a central theme, encouraging listeners to view their jobs as a mission. Workaholism is unpacked, revealing different types and the critical importance of rest. Lastly, the biblical significance of taking time off is stressed to foster balance and spiritual rejuvenation.

Discussion on the deeper meanings of work, focusing on calling and vocation. Impact of pandemic on American workforce. Younger generations seeking work-life balance. The shift towards working fewer hours post-pandemic. Importance of vocation and calling in churches. Work as a sacred calling and form of worship. Jobs as a source of personal fulfillment and evolving expectations.

The podcast delves into France's struggle with secularism, particularly in relation to the upcoming Olympics. It explores the ban on religious symbols and the challenges French athletes may face. The conversation also touches on the history of Enlightenment and the clash over religious freedom in the public sphere.

Exploring the concept of metamodernism as the new cultural era post-postmodernism. Generation Z's influence in this era and their quest for societal change. The impact of metamodernism on Christianity and the potential for the church to provide guidance in this evolving cultural landscape.

Join Dr. James Emery White and Alexis Drye as they dive into the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), a rapidly growing Christian movement with ambitions to establish God's Kingdom on Earth. They discuss NAR's infiltration into mainstream Christianity, political aspirations, and the impact of extremists within the group.

Discussion on the challenges faced by Gen Z men in defining masculinity, with insights on the impact of underprotective parenting and lack of mentorship. Explore the trend of fewer relationships and lower sexual activity among Gen Z men, along with the importance of redefining manhood through biblical teachings and chivalrous behavior.

Discussion on the significant decline in birth rates globally, reasons behind delayed marriages, impact of IVF, and the Church's role in promoting family values and community support.

This podcast discusses how Generation Z students are choosing vocational schools over traditional colleges due to rising tuition costs and a lack of purpose in higher education. They explore the impact on our culture and the need for colleges and seminaries to adapt. The conversation highlights the importance of practical skills education and the gap between academic training and real-world ministry skills.

Dr. James Emery White and Alexis Drye discuss campus protests across the U.S. with over 2800 students arrested. They explore the conflict, responses from college administrators, and how to think about these protests from a Christian perspective.

Exploring the contrasting views of hell in popular culture and biblical teachings, the hosts discuss the importance of understanding theology and reaching out to non-believers with urgency. They also share a story about the impact of giving a Bible to an atheist, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and kindness in evangelism.