

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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Nov 14, 2023 • 54min
Sexual Exploitation and Sex-Trafficking with Kim Jones of My Refuge House
We got to sit down with Kim Jones, Director of Engagement for My Refuge House, a non-profit that provides long-term aftercare to survivors of commercial and online sexual exploitation of children and abuse in the Philippines. We talked about the work that MRH is doing to restore one life at a time, as well as discuss some of the nuances of the culture of trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Resources Mentioned
Learn more about My Refuge House
Attend Fashioned for Freedom
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Nov 7, 2023 • 48min
Genesis of Gender w/ Dr. Abigail Favale
Our guest this week is Dr. Abigail Favale, writer and professor in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. Her book—Genesis of Gender—is an important resource for understanding the gender paradigm, and applying a Christian approach to the cultural narratives.
Resources Mentioned
The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory
Abigail's Website
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Oct 31, 2023 • 46min
Cultural Round-Up: Slow Journalism
Our hosts sit down and talk through some of the things we're been reading and enjoying this season. Some of the topics we talk about:
The concept of "Slow Journalism"
The downfall of relentlessly pursuing optimization through technology
How we walk through grief and do suffering well.
Resources Mentioned
Delayed Gratification: Slow Journalism Magazine
The Convivial Society Technology Newsletter
A Strange New World by Carl Trueman
Tara Lapinksy's Podcast Unexpecting
Our episode with Adam Young
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Oct 24, 2023 • 48min
Nobody’s Mother with Dr. Sandra Glahn
In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Professor Sandra Glahn on the topics of infertility and how women have served in historical Christianity. We look at her latest book— Nobody’s Mother— a re-examining of Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 2:15 with new social and historical context that helps us better understand God’s view of women.
Resources Mentioned
Nobody's Mother by Sandra Glahn
Website: Sandraglahn.com
Walking through Infertility by Matthew Arbo
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Oct 17, 2023 • 52min
Impossible Marriage with Matt and Laurie Krieg
While marriage can be easy for some, the reality of two sinners entering into union with each other is often fraught with hardship. This week we chat with Laurie and Matt Krieg on their own personal journey through marital strife and what it has taught them about love and the gospel.
Guest Resources
An Impossible Marriage: What Our Mixed-Orientation Marriage Has Taught Us About Love and the Gospel
Learn more or listen to the Hole in My Heart Podcast: lauriekrieg.com/
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Oct 10, 2023 • 53min
Young Adulthood
How has a post-covid culture changed the landscape of young adulthood? Tymarcus and Liz are joined by a few special guests, Jenna Hernandez and Chelsea Conway, to talk about all things young adulthood – life in transition, dating apps, family and more.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 52min
Critical Biblical Theory with Dr. Christopher Watkin
We are joined by Dr. Chris Watkin to have a conversation around how Christians can engage the culture around them and about his book Biblical Critical Theory. The idea of Critical Theory is a hot button topic in our western culture, but we believe you will find this conversation both challenging and encouraging.
Resources Mentioned
Biblical Critical Theory by Christopher Watkin
Nancy Guthrie's Website
Even Better Than Eden by Nancy Guthrie
God's Big Picture by Vaughn Roberts
Gospel and Kingdom Graeme Goldsworthy
City of God by St. Augustine
City of God Lecture Series by Charles Matthews
Connect with Dr. Christopher Watkin
Website | Twitter (X) | Podcast
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Sep 25, 2023 • 48min
The Future of Work with Dan Churchwell
This week we look at technology's effects on the future of work and how it's shifting the job market. How can we think through the human need based on the Christian vision of a person, while also seizing opportunities in an increasingly changing market?
Resources Referenced
Book: Knowing God's Will
Book: The Call
Acton.org
Connect with Dan Churchwell: Twitter | Dchurchwell@acton.org
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Sep 18, 2023 • 45min
Unity in Christ with Issac Adams
We continue our series on life and community in a post-pandemic society by sitting down with author and pastor, Isaac Adams. In this episode we discuss the cure to loneliness, the danger of isolation and how God models what community should look like.
Guest Resources
Connect with Isaac: Instagram | Twitter (X)
United We Pray
Isaac's Book: Talking About Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations
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Sep 11, 2023 • 57min
Christian Vision of the Person
This week we talk to Michael Miller, lead research fellow at the Acton Institute, about how society has changed since the pandemic, and what the implications are for human flourishing from a theological view.
Guest Resources
The Acton Institute
The Moral Imagination Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Poverty Inc. Film
Themoralimagination.com
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