Season 6 - Episode 16 - Why Engage Culture?
In this episode, Dr. Scott, Jillian, and Steve talk about why it is important to engage culture, know about what is happening around us, and how to be a light in our world.
Jan 29, 2025•55 min
Faith and Culture Now
At faith and culture now we discuss various topics of importance in our culture from a Christian perspective in order to help people think and live more Christianly.
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Episodes
Season 6 - Episode 15 - Being a "Good" Christian
In this episode, Dr. Scott and Dr. Randall discuss the idea of being a "good" Christian, being "devout," and the process of sanctification.
Jan 22, 2025•46 min
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Child Celebrities
In this episode, Dr. Scott speaks with Angela about the pressures of being a child star, recent documentaries exposing things that happen behind the scenes, and how these issues relate to raising our own children in this culture.
Jan 15, 2025•50 min
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Koi Ponds and Faith
In this episode, Dr. Scott and Scott H. discuss fish massacre and how we react to losing things we cultivate and care for relates to the faith.
Jan 09, 2025•35 min
Episode 11 - Adoption Laws in China
In this episode, Dr. Scott and Dr. Randall discuss the recent changes to laws surrounding China and overseas adoptions. We discuss issues of multiculturalism and both the good and negative aspects of these laws and practices.
Dec 05, 2024•42 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Episode 10 - Humor
In this episode, Dr. Scott and Steve discuss the benefits of humor and how it helps us make sense of life, cope with difficulty, elicit changes in how society acts, and how we can see humor in Scripture.
Nov 27, 2024•56 min
Episode 9 - Mica Miller
In this episode, Dr. Scott and Angela discuss the events surrounding the death of Mica Miller and what it says about life in ministry.
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Super Heroes
In this episode, Dr. Scott and Scott H. discuss the fatigue that has come with an overabundance of Super Here movies and the necessity for telling "good" stories.
Nov 05, 2024•43 min
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Exploring the Paranormal
In this episode, Dr. Scott interviews Dr. Al Streett about his new book "Exploring the Paranormal: Miracles, Magic, and the Mysterious" which comes out next week. We discuss Al's own story as he encountered healings and seance's. We also discuss snake handling, aliens, and the demonic. The book can be ordered here: https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Paranormal-Miracles-Magic-Mysterious/dp/0802884539/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H9KZTVS5U5YI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9aGv4jFA3Gh4XLDX3qcgyZL0OuTSU90pYXTcdfWbTucaZKPjb...
Oct 25, 2024•57 min
Season 6 - Episode 7 - The Anxious Generation
In this episode, Dr. Scott and Jilian discuss the book, The Anxious Generation, and the effects of social media on children, teens, and adults.
Oct 18, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Fake News
In this episode, Scott and Randall discuss fake news and how doing our own research can lead to wrong beliefs if we do not verify our sources.
Aug 21, 2024•44 min
Season 6 - Episode 5 - The Driscoll and Lindell Men's Conference
In this episode, Dr. Scott and Scott H. reflect on what we can learn from the Mark Driscoll and John Lindell Men's Conference Fiasco that occurred earlier this year.
Aug 14, 2024•45 min
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Art and Kids
In this episode, Scott talks with Jilian and Steve about the challenges that come with raising kids and how to help navigate them toward responsible adulthood as they engage the arts with movies, music, TV, and reading.
Jul 12, 2024•56 min
Season 6 - Episode 3 - War and Faith
In this episode, Dr. Scott talks with Stephen and Jillian about how Christians should respond to news about war, violence, and political unrest in our society and around the world.
Jul 03, 2024•50 min
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Leaving Faith
In this episode, Dr. Scott talks with Sarah about her experiences interacting with Christians after deconstructing and leaving the faith.
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Is the Bible Clear?
In this episode, Scott, Randall, and Scott discuss problems that arise when we uses phrases like "the Bible clearly says..."
Jun 18, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Prayer
In this episode, Scott and Randall discuss various issues surrounding the nature of prayer.
May 12, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 38
Public Platforms, Public Outcry, and Remakes of Classic Animated Films
In this episode, Scott S., Christine, and Scott H. discuss the firing of Tucker Carlson, James Corden leaving his talk show, and changes to classic remakes like Peter Pan and the Little Mermaid.
May 04, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 37
The Atonement
In this episode Scott, Jilian and Steve discuss the Atonement of Christ and recent challenges to the necessity of Jesus' death on the Cross.
Apr 26, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 36
Deconstruction and Faith Part 2
In this episode, Scott speaks with Dave Capozzi about what it was like to leave the faith while in Seminary and to walk away from ministry.
Apr 19, 2023•59 min•Season 5Ep. 35
The Gospel, Iran and American Politics
In this episode, Scott and Randall discuss the political climate in the US and Iran in light of how God works through Christians to share the Gospel in times of struggle and persecution.
Apr 12, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Deconstruction and Faith
In this episode, Scott speaks with Josh K., a former pastor who has deconstructed from church, but who still sees himself as a person of faith. This is the first in a short series of guest this Spring who will be talking about their decisions to leave the church.
Apr 05, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 33
The Calling of Eve an Interview with Author Jacki C. King
In this episode, Scott and Erin talk with Jacki C. King about her book, The Calling of Eve: How Women in the Bible Inspire Women in the Church. On the podcast we discuss how women are valued in the Bible, gifted as leaders, how God calls women into service, and how to encourages women in the church and recognize their contributions to ministry.
Mar 29, 2023•59 min•Season 5Ep. 31
Bible Criticism
In this episode, Scott and Jilian discuss Bible translations, textual criticism, and why we can still trust God's Word.
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr
Pastor Scholars, Experts, and Education in the Church
In this episode, Scott talks with Randall and Erin about the disconnect between biblical scholarship and common practices in the church and about the importance of oversight and having proper qualifications to teach others through published writings.
Mar 16, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Disfellowship and Heresy
In this episode, Scott S. talks with Christine and Scott H. about several mega churches that have been in the news lately for various reasons and how Christians should think about and respond to the issues at hand. We ask the question, how much room for different beliefs should there be before a group is reprimanded for their actions?
Mar 08, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Indoctrination
In this episode, Scott talks with Randall and Erin about the concept of church, parenting, and indoctrinating children. What are we gonna say about it? Listen and find out.
Mar 01, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Thoughts on He Gets Us and the Asbury University Revival
In this episode, Scott talks with Jilian and Steve about the He Gets Us ad campaign as well as the revival happening at Asbury University.
Feb 22, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Churches and Money
In this episode, Scott S. talks with Christine and Scott H. about issues surrounding churches and money.
Feb 15, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Methodist Traditions
In this episode, Scott talks with Pastor Steve Heyduck about Methodist history, traditions, and distinctives,
Feb 08, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 24
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