Book Club: Against Worldview (with Simon Kennedy) – EP 209
In this conversation, Benjamin Quinn and Simon Kennedy discuss Kennedy's book 'Against Worldview', which critiques traditional approaches to Christian education and proposes a shift towards understanding education as a process of growing in wisdom.
Engaging with Culture in Pastoral Ministry (with Landon Dowden and Scott Pace) – EP 209
Check out the final episode in our series on culturally aware sermons. The guests discuss the importance of culturally aware preaching and teaching. They explore how pastors can engage with contemporary culture while remaining faithful to biblical texts.
Book Club: On Magic and Miracles (with Marian A. Jacobs) – EP 208
God uses great stories to help us grow and learn. In this edition of the Christ and Culture Book Club, Marian A. Jacobs joins us to explore her new book, On Magic and Miracles. Jacobs explains how fantasy books function and provides a framework for discerning whether a particular fantasy book would be a wise read.
How Reading Shapes You – EP 207
What and who we read shapes who we are. From C. S. Lewis to Augustine, Dr. Benjamin Quinn and Andy Shurson discuss books that have shaped them.
Preaching to Confront Cultural Idols (with Andrew Arndt) – EP 206
Cultural idols weave themselves into the lives of Christians and the church. Preaching confronts these idols by showing the bankruptcy of the promises of culture compared to the gospel. In this conversation, Benjamin Quinn and Andrew Arndt explore the intersection of faith, culture, and ministry.
Alistair Begg: Culturally Aware Sermons – EP 205
Sometimes it feels like a preacher lives in his own cultural bubble. Alistair Begg joins the show to discuss how to engage culture while remaining faithful to the Bible. Dr. Begg shares insights on preaching with cultural awareness, reflecting on his journey into pastoral ministry, the importance of understanding the culture while remaining faithful to biblical teachings, and the necessity of reading broadly to enrich sermon preparation. He discusses the challenges of navigating cultural turbulence in ministry and emphasizes the significance of the gospel in unifying diverse perspectives.
Cultural Shifts in Family and Gender Dynamics (with Nathan Finn) – EP 204
The good, the bad, and the hopeful shifts in family and gender dynamics in this cultural moment. In this conversation, Benjamin Quinn and Dr. Nathan Finn explore significant cultural trends related to family, marriage, and gender identity.
Current Trends in Mental Health: Psychedelics, AI, and Suicide (with Sam Williams and Kristin Kellen) – EP 201
Drs. Sam Williams and Kristin Kellen join the show to talk about current trends in mental health that ministry leaders need to know. They discuss psychedelics, AI therapy, and Suicide.
Book Club: A Short Guide to Missions and Evangelism (with Scott Hildreth) – EP 197
Scott Hildreth joins our book club segment to discuss his new book A Short Guide to Missions and Evangelism.
Headlines: An American Pope, Baby Bonus, and the Supreme Court (with Dan Darling, Nathan Finn, and Kristin Kellen) – EP 196
In the monthly Headlines episode, our guests discuss what's happening in the world and how to live the way of Christ in it.
How to Disagree (with Erin Smith and Liz Hall) – EP 195
What do you do when a controversial topic causes emotions to get heated? Liz Hall and Erin Smith join us to explain the steps to handling emotions and disagreements well.
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