Culture Matters

On this episode, we got to sit down with Lee Camp to talk about how the church can engage with government in a redemptive way while honoring God’s truth.     Scandalous Witness  www.TokensShow.com     Become a Patron   Follow us on social: instagram.com/culture_matters_pod twitter.com/cultrmatterspod culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/

Lament is a unique prayer that turns us to trust God in profound ways amidst profound pain. This week we talk with Pastor Mark Vroegop about his book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy and how Christians learn the language of lament.    —  Links  Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop   https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433561484/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_T6F8VS4V22K1P0BG1DXX   — Become a Patron   Follow us on social: instagram.com/culture_matters_pod twitter.com/cultrmatterspod culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/

This week we got to chat with a friend of the podcast, Lore Ferguson Wilbert, about her new book A Curious Faith. In this book, she asks her readers to explore the hard questions and meditate on God’s word in a way that ultimately encourages a more beautiful and rich relationship with Jesus Christ. — Links The book: A Curious Faith Lore’s Blog: LoreWilbert.com Lore's other book we mentioned: Handle With Care See Also: Andy Crouch's The 4 Quadrants — Become a Patron   Follow us on social: instagram.com/culture_matters_pod twitter.com/cultrmatterspod culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/

Through his book, Good and Beautiful and Kind, Rich Villodas offers a contemplative practice, based on the gospel, that helps us find joy and beauty despite a hostile and difficult world.      Good and Beautiful and Kind: Becoming Whole in a Fractured World https://a.co/d/btzQzIg The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus https://a.co/d/e5h9DJu — Become a Patron   Follow us on social: instagram.com/culture_matters_pod twitter.com/cultrmatterspod culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/  

Christians are called to disciple regardless of age. In this episode, we talk with Bob and Brenda Peitzman, who have continued to faithfully live out the great commission in their twilight years, as spiritual grandparents.   Learn more about the Legacy Coalition Ministry: https://legacycoalition.com/     — Become a Patron   Follow us on social: instagram.com/culture_matters_pod twitter.com/cultrmatterspod culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/

In this opening episode of our latest season, we recap some of the popular headlines from summer.    Link to the article Adam and Tymarcus mention   — Become a Patron   Follow us on social: instagram.com/culture_matters_pod twitter.com/cultrmatterspod culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/

We wrap up this season with an amazing conversation with Andy Crouch. We discuss everything from technology to robots, to justice and human flourishing, as we navigate his latest book — The Life We're Looking For. Purchase Andy's new book: The Life We’re Looking For — Become a Patron   Follow us on social: instagram.com/culture_matters_pod twitter.com/cultrmatterspod culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/

Everyone deals with regret, hurt, and fear, but how do we find the beauty in those experiences? The most compelling gospel teachers have learned to live with such transparency about their hurts and fears which encourages others and honors God through every season of life.  This is the question that Scott Sauls explores in his new book, Beautiful People Don’t Just Happen. Purchase the book Beautiful People Don’t Just Happen — Become a Patron   Follow us on social: instagram.com/culture_matters_pod twitter.com/cultrmatterspod culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/

This week, Adam and Elizabeth talk about the recent SBC report on sexual abuse and abuse cover-ups within SBC churches. Read the Full report here: Guidepost Report Listen to Dr. Russel Moore's interview with Rachael DenHollander Some additional resources to help train and prevent abuse: Church Cares Curriculum   Ministry Safe Training — Become a Patron   Follow us on social: instagram.com/culture_matters_pod twitter.com/cultrmatterspod culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Walter Strickland about his book Every Waking Hour, which addresses the question: When we think of faith and work, how can I use my place of work to glorify God? And how is what I do on a day-to-day basis matter to God as part of his creation? Strickland argues there is even a way to tie our work into an argument for God's better design.    Purchase the book - Every Waking Hour — Become a Patron   Follow us on social: instagram.com/culture_matters_pod twitter.com/cultrmatterspod culturematterspodcast.podbean.com/