

Culture Matters
Culture Matters
Matters of culture should matter to us—because they matter to God. Hosted by Adam Hawkins, Tymarcus Ragland and Chelsea Conway—the Culture Matters podcast explores the intersection of faith and culture. Looking at everything from politics, art and entertainment to issues such as racial reconciliation and the sanctity of human life, we discuss what it looks like to live faithfully on mission—in the world but not of the world.
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Mar 18, 2022 • 24min
Elizabeth Woodson: Embrace Your Life
We are talking about Elizabeth Woodson's new book that comes out next week! Her book, Embrace Your Life, is a practical and vulnerable guide for how to trust God and learn to love the life He has given you, even when it doesn't look like you had imagined. Her book is available everywhere March 22.
You can preorder her book here.
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Mar 11, 2022 • 32min
Crisis in Ukraine
This week we talk about what's happening in Ukraine. How did we get here and what is the Christian ethic on war and aggression?
Article: Is Russia's War On Ukraine About Religion?
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Mar 8, 2022 • 3min
New Season Trailer
The moment you have all been waiting for has arrived! Our next season is here and we are really excited about what we have planned. Be on the lookout for our first episode Friday.
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Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 3min
What is Anti-Racism?
On our last episode of the season, we are joined by author and teacher Dr. Lucretia Berry. Dr. Berry helps us understand what is meant by the term "anti-racism" and how Christians should be thinking and engaging with the cultural narrative and attitude toward race.
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Jan 1, 2022 • 32min
Our 2021 Favorites
We kick off the new year with a look back at some of our favorite books, music and movies from 2021. We seriously loved some of the art put out in 2021. Check out our 2021 wrapped!
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Dec 17, 2021 • 54min
Women in Ministry
We are joined this week by Author, Bible Teacher and Minister, Jen Wilkin. Jen has been on staff at The Village Church for many years and joins us to talk about the challenges and opportunities that accompany women in ministry roles.
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Dec 3, 2021 • 45min
Christian Education
On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mason King, Executive Director of the Institute at The Village Church. We talk about what shapes, disciples and informs the way we think and what role the church should play in forming Christians as disciples of Christ.
Resources:
Deep Discipleship by J.T. English
12 Ways Your iPhone is Changing You by Tony Reinke
How to Think by Alan Jacobs
Breaking Bread with the Dead by Alan Jacobs
Who God Says You Are by Klyne Snodgrass
Hidden Worldviews by Steve Wilkens
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Nov 19, 2021 • 53min
Cultural Roundup: Chappelle, Meta & Dune
It's time for a little cultural roundup! This week we are joined by Tymarcus Ragland and Chelsea Conway to talk about Dave Chappelle's latest special, Meta (formerly Facebook) and the new Dune movie. We delve into how Christians should approach comedy/art, think about technology, and what truths can be learned from a sci-fi movie.
Dune Explainer - Joanna Robinson
The Dune Phenomenon - Elizabeth Bachmann
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Nov 12, 2021 • 42min
Denominations and Institutions Part 2: Looking Ahead
We're continuing our conversation around denominations and institutions with Kyle Worley this week. We consider what the future of denominations, particularly the SBC, could look like in the near future and the implications of a church's affiliation with these institutions. Are they beneficial? Are they detrimental? Are they crumbling and if so, is that a bad thing?
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Nov 5, 2021 • 51min
Denominations & Institutions Part 1: Looking Back
This week is part one of a two-part episode exploring denominations and religious institutions in America. Specifically, we talk with Kyle Worley about the origins of denominations in America and how they inform our present religious and political climate. Kyle is a long-time friend of Culture Matters and is also a Pastor at Mosaic Church in Richardson, TX. as well as co-host and executive producer of the Knowing Faith podcast.
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