Culture Matters

We’re back! This season we’re diving into various topics on recovering community and human dignity in a post-pandemic world. But first, we need to cover some of the headlines and big movies from this summer. Buckle up! Thanks To Our Sponsors We love the Pour Over and we think you will too! The Pour Over provides concise, politically neutral, and entertaining summaries of the world’s biggest news paired with reminders to stay focused on eternity. Subscribe in just one click...click here! -- One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

On the last episode of this season we talk about some of the headlines, some of our current favorite books, and movies. We also discuss what some of our highlights were from this past season. We will be taking a break for the summer, but we will be back in September with new episodes! Books Mentioned Try Softer Aundi Kolber Epic of Eden by Sandra Richter The Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider Bullies and Saints by John Dickson Hyperion by Dan Simmons Ministry in a Secular Age by Andrew Root — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co  

In this episode, we sit down with writer and counselor KJ Ramsey to talk about her book The Lord is My Courage, and how to find compassion and courage in the midst of anxiety and fear.   Resources referenced: The Lord is My Courage Get KJ's newest book: The Book of Common Courage   — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

In honor of Juneteenth, we wanted to re-air an episode we produced a few years ago. In this episode, we discuss systematic racism, particularly what that has looked like in our local context of Dallas, Texas, and why the Church today should care. We’re also joined by Charlie Dates, senior pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago for a conversation on the topic. While this episode wasn't recorded recently, the topics are very much relevant today. To learn more about Bonton Farms and the work they are doing in Dallas, visit their site and follow them on social: Instagram | Facebook — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

We were thrilled to welcome author Rachel Gilson as we journey into the rich topic of the Family of God, its beauty, and the ways the church may have fallen short in embodying its fullness.  In our conversation, we discuss how friendship both inside and outside of marriage can mirror the gospel's beauty, the significance of sibling relationships, and the importance of cultivating relationships across different life stages and generations.   Resources Referenced: rachelgilson.com Rachel's memoir: Born Again This Way — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

This week we have a conversation with counselor, speaker and host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast, Adam Young. Adam is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to wisdom in vulnerability, engaging with your story and learning how to listen well. He provides really helpful insights on how to sit with yourself and your own wounds and how to sit with others in their wounds. Resources referenced: adamyoungcounseling.com  The Allender Center The Nap Ministry Resources for learning to engage with your story Listen to: The Place We Find Ourselves Follow Adam Young: Instagram — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

In this episode, we have a conversation with author and speaker Dr. Jonathan Pennington about something we all need: Relationships. What does it look like to have curiosity and compassion for others. What does Godly wisdom look like in cultivating healthy relationships and what are some of the pitfalls in developing intimate relationships? Guest Resources  jonathanpennington.com/ Jesus the Great Philosopher Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

This week we have a conversation around some interesting cultural headlines including Adidas, the NBA, as well as a conversation about how to grieve well after national tragedies like the shooting in Allen, Tx, and how to establish healthy habits for media and information consumption. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Marriage is a beautiful, God-given covenant that points to the way Christ loves the Church. But we live in a fallen world and marriage is also very difficult. So how can we apply Godly wisdom to our marriages? — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

In this episode, Elizabeth is joined by a few friends to discuss some of the misconceptions  surrounding singleness in both secular and Christian culture. They share their personal experiences navigating singleness and address harmful lies that often creep into the conversation, such as the notion that being single means something is wrong with you or that marriage is the only path to sanctification. Additionally, we explore a biblical view of singleness and sexuality in a post-christian culture that holds sexual expression as integral to being truly human. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co