You can feel it, even if you can’t define it. Significant cultural shifts are impacting North America, having taken root in other parts of the world decades ago. One way to describe these shifts is to say that our culture is becoming “Post-Christian.” But what exactly does that mean? How is a post-Christian culture different from what went before? And what are the implications for Intown? What will faithfulness to Jesus look like in this new environment? This two-week series lays a foundation fo...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min
You can feel it, even if you can’t define it. Significant cultural shifts are impacting North America, having taken root in other parts of the world decades ago. One way to describe these shifts is to say that our culture is becoming “Post-Christian.” But what exactly does that mean? How is a post-Christian culture different from what went before? And what are the implications for Intown? What will faithfulness to Jesus look like in this new environment? This two-week series lays a foundation fo...
Nov 10, 2024•57 min
In week 4, Jimmy Agan wraps up his teaching series on Christian Nationalism by applying the three goals of Gospel Wisdom, Gospel Peace, and Gospel Bridges to conversations that listeners may have with others about the relationship between politics and religion. Click here for the slide outline. Click here for the class handout. Click here for a resource list to read and listen more about this topic....
Jan 28, 2024•55 min
This week, Jimmy Agan starts with looking to themes of Gospel Peace found in 1 Peter 3. He then draws attention a few troubling trends when it comes to defining terms around Christian Nationalism. He concludes with some pastoral encouragement for when we feel like giving up. Click here for the slide outline. Click here for the class handout. Click here for a resource list to read and listen more about this topic....
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In the second week, Jimmy Agan presents the core traits of Christian Nationalism and offers healthier alternatives for Christians to approach politics in America. Click here for the slide outline. Click here for the class handout. Click here for a resource list to read and listen more about this topic....
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this first week of “Christian Nationalism: What Your Pastor Wants You To Know,” Jimmy Agan sets the groundwork for the rest of the series by first asking participants to consider what questions and fears they have when approaching this topic. He then sets out to define Christian nationalism, calling attention to varying perspectives as well as unpacking research surveys on the topic. Click here for the slide outline. Click here for the class handout. Click here for a resource list to read and...
Jan 07, 2024•59 min
This week, we started out the wrap-up of this series by answering a few questions that had been previously submitted. We then considered a final ‘lens’ to look at transgenderism through – ‘disability.’ Specifically, we considered the various things that play a role in our sinful decisions, including people’s pain and suffering. Through a look at the biblical definition of eunuchs and the experience of Jesus as a suffering servant, we reminded each other to suffer and hope well with each other as...
Jul 30, 2023•45 min
This week we looked at our second of three lenses, “divinity,” the lens concerned with the sacredness of God and his world. We again affirmed the biblical stance of two genders but discussed the difficulties in asking, “Is trans a sin?” due to various understandings of both transgenderism and categories of sin. We looked at our theological space for gender incongruence as a possible result of creation’s corruption in Romans 8, and ended with a practical discussion of varying views on using one’s...
Jul 23, 2023•55 min
This week we began discussing the first of three “lenses” people look at trans issues through: “diversity.” We discussed how our culture has largely shifted to a worldview valuing personal choice and agency, and how with this in mind, it makes sense that our culture wishes to promote expressions of this such as trans movements. We also analyzed how we as God’s people have reacted to this shift with negative emotions, leading us to conflict instead of love. Discussed during class – Starbucks Indi...
Jul 16, 2023•48 min
This week, we start with a discussion of various terms such as trans, transgender, intersex, transition, cisgender, and biological sex. We finished with a discussion of gender, that Scripture does root a defense of two genders in the image of God and possibility of marriage and procreation. However, we also emphasized that because expressions of gender are culturally influenced, our call should be to encourage each other to God-glorifying expressions of gender that clarify and focus people on hi...
Jul 09, 2023•49 min
This week, we ask what it means for Christians to be patrons of the arts. Can we support and encourage them to pursue their calling? Additionally, there is an interview with Steve Thrall, who works with artists in France. To download this week’s handout, click here .
Jun 29, 2023•52 min
This week, we considered ways to understand art in order to understand our neighbor. We discussed the ways that artists are treated and perceived in society at large and in the church specifically, and then looked at three ways to engage with the arts. Visit the list of recommended books with this Amazon Book List .
Jun 18, 2023•45 min
This week, we look at how human creativity stems from being created by God in his image, and how God has called us to be creative in the world. Visit the list of recommended books with this Amazon Book List .
Jun 11, 2023•52 min
This week considers “Why We Need Beauty and the Arts.” Why does Beauty exist in the world? Do the Arts matter? Are there benefits from experiencing Beauty and the Arts? Visit the list of recommended books with this Amazon Book List .
Jun 04, 2023•36 min
Exploring this week’s question, “What is marriage for?” Jimmy Agan presents tips for how to have healthy conversations with others about the reasons people marry one another. Download his class notes here . Resources mentioned in this episode: Tim and Kathy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage Christopher Ash, “A Biblical View of Marriage”...
Feb 19, 2023•32 min
In episode 2, David Fisk presents a case study of a discussion between two people about commitment in marriage. Download the handout that also includes discussion questions here.
Feb 12, 2023•34 min
The pastors of Intown explore the question "Is marriage still relevant?" In a world where our understanding of relationships seems to be constantly changing, why is marriage needed? What are the benefits of marriage, and does it make sense to see these as gifts designed by God? How might a covenantal view of marriage differ from a contractual view? Whoever you are, and whatever your relationship status, these questions are impacting you. Join us for an exploration of marriage in contemporary cul...
Feb 05, 2023•38 min
The following books were referenced during this discussion. C. John “Jack” Collins, Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?: Who They Were and Why You Should Care J.P. Moreland, Stephen C. Meyer, Christopher Shaw (editors), Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Feedback from our recent Faith and Science Symposium revealed several topics of great interest to our congregants. During this series, our pastors will tackle the topics of creation and evolution.
Jan 22, 2023
Feedback from our recent Faith and Science Symposium revealed several topics of great interest to our congregants. During this series, our pastors will tackle the topics of creation and evolution.
Jan 15, 2023
Feedback from our recent Faith and Science Symposium revealed several topics of great interest to our congregants. During this series, our pastors will tackle the topics of creation and evolution.
Jan 08, 2023
Senior Pastor Jimmy Agan talks about how to love and serve our neighbors who say they have no connection with any religious group, community or tradition.
Oct 30, 2022
Senior Pastor Jimmy Agan talks about how to love and serve our neighbors who say they have no connection with any religious group, community or tradition.
Oct 23, 2022
Senior Pastor Jimmy Agan talks about how to love and serve our neighbors who say they have no connection with any religious group, community or tradition.
Oct 16, 2022
Senior Pastor Jimmy Agan talks about how to love and serve our neighbors who say they have no connection with any religious group, community or tradition.
Oct 09, 2022
Senior Pastor Jimmy Agan shares biblical wisdom for a post-Roe world.
Sep 22, 2022
Senior Pastor Jimmy Agan shares biblical wisdom for a post-Roe world.
Sep 15, 2022
Senior Pastor Jimmy Agan shares biblical wisdom for a post-Roe world.
Sep 08, 2022
