New Beginnings
Big news about the podcast and its direction during this episode. We hope you will respond to the challenge that is given in this episode.
Mar 30, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Paradox Culture
Life is not always the way it seems, in this podcast, we will explore how our words and life don't always say the same thing. We discuss relevant topics and issue in our culture and within our churches.
Episodes
Sustaining Grace
Ever have something happen that was so big you didn't know how you could get through it? In this episode Pastor Trent interviews his good friend Kenny Pope who is a paraplegic. Kenny shares his testimony of how God has been so faithful before and after his accident.
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Connecting with God
God desires us to have an intimate relationship with you! Pray is the best way to stay close in our relationship with God. Jesus gave us a model on how we should pray in order for us to stay connected with God. In this episode, we unpack the Lord's prayer. Resource: Derwin Gray https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09D9Y62W6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JR5RA1RP44C90GATA3D7
Feb 22, 2022•58 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Delayed
Some of life's best plans get delayed. In this episode, we talk about where the podcast started and what the changes are for the future. We also discuss what God has been teaching us through our bible reading plan. As a bonus, we have Dad jokes too. F260 reading plan: https://replicate.org/f260-bible-reading-plan/ Also available in the Youversion Bible app.
Feb 07, 2022•42 min
Gospel In Thin Air
Luke 2, the angels explain that they are bringing the good news of great joy that will be for everyone. The good news is the gospel is here in flesh and we are saved! Christmas gives great opportunities to talk about the good news. Let's not waste it!
Dec 21, 2021•50 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Proof of God?
Can it be proved that God exists without saying the bible says so? In this apologetic episode Pastor, Brian helps us explore and answer this question. Resources: 5 Ways by Thomas Aquinas Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Heart of Thankfulness
Life is challenging and hard at times and many times, all we want is to feel the presence of God. Thankfulness draws us into the presence of God and thankfulness is the cure for bitterness.
Dec 06, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Truth is it real can we know it!
This episode is the first of our apologetic episodes with Pastor Brian Boyles who did his undergraduate work in apologetic studies. In this episode, we explore how our culture defines truth, how we should define truth, and how we can know the truth.
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Engage!
As we come into the holiday season shouldn't we as Christians respond beyond just being generous? Find out how we answer this question in Ep. 4
Nov 08, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Goodbye corporate world! Hello Church world!
In this episode, Executive Pastor Brandon Rosko shares how he came to know Jesus and how God called him to full-time ministry.
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Defining Spiritual Success
How do we know if we are being successful in our Christian walk? In episode two Pastor Phillip and Pastor Trent try and help define what it means to be spiritually mature. Great resource: https://www.amazon.com/Questions-Diagnose-Your-Spiritual-Health/dp/1641583304/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2U8WPO9O2RZ4K&dchild=1&keywords=ten+questions+to+diagnose+your+spiritual+health&qid=1634676690&s=books&sr=1-3
Oct 19, 2021•50 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Things We Learned Since Season 3
Pastor Phillip and Pastor Trent discuss the things that God has been teaching them since season 3 ended. Also, they talk about changes coming to the podcast in season 4. Enjoy!
Oct 11, 2021•54 min
The Truth About Worship
In this episode, we talk about what worship really is about and why this is an important part of our church services. We have special gues Jeff Brazell and Kyle Moody to help us talk through the importance of our public and private worship.
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Prayer - The Quiet Strength
As believers, many of us have been taught and know about prayer but we only engage in prayer when we are in crisis. In this episode, we talk about how we gain so much more when we start using prayer as our source of strength rather than the panic button.
Jun 11, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Social Influencer
In a world where people can influence millions of people and make millions of dollars all through a social media platform, how do we as believers follow their process to influence millions of people with the gospel? Special guest Freddie Heart helps us look at answer this question. Follow Freddie @frhart2 on Instagram.
May 20, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 6
I'm your Neighbor!
In this episode it gets personal! We talk about the challenges that we are experiencing in an effort to be faithful in obedience to the 2nd greatest commandment in the bible. Also in this episode, we talk about how hard it is to forgive as Jesus commanded. Hope this encourages you.
Apr 30, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Discipleship vs Followship
Many people came to be followers of Christ but does it mean that they are a disciple of Christ? In this episode, we explore the differences between being a follower of Christ and a disciple.
Apr 16, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 4
My Truth!
Is truth subjective to one's experience? We live in a culture where feelings are king. In this episode we look at what is truth and how do we determine truth and is there absolute truth?
Mar 25, 2021•50 min
Weird Science
As Christians, we believe that science is a valuable tool that helps prove the existence of God. Science has helped us understand so many things in God's creation and new things are being discovered every day. However, we are now living in a culture where feeling overrides the facts found in science. In this episode, we explore some of the ways Science is being denied. Resources: https://answersingenesis.org/ Crossexamined.org desiringgod.org...
Mar 04, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The Devil made me do it?
"Every step we take is a step into the presence of temptation. There is no moment of your life that is not a moment of temptation—a moment when unbelief and disobedience is not a possibility." (John Piper) In this episode, we explore if these temptations come from God or from other sources. We also discuss how to be successful in defeating temptation in our lives. Gal. 5:19-26 - Fruit of Spirit Eph. 6:10-18 Armor of God Col. 3:1-8 - Put to death sin Matthew 26:41 1 Corinthians 1...
Feb 04, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 1
What makes Christmas so magical?
What makes Christmas time any different from all the other holidays? Christmas always seemed to bring out special feelings and emotions from within us, why? In this episode, we explore 3 words that we believe help bring out the "magic" of the Christmas season.
Dec 23, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Show and Tell or Secret Santa?
Paradox Culture takes a look at how we should approach being generous as believers. We Examine Matt. 5:16 and Matt. 6:1-4. Our hope is this inspires you to be generous during this Christmas season and beyond the Christmas season.
Dec 10, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Can God be trusted?
Many times when life is going in a different direction than how we prayed and hoped for we begin to question if we can trust God. Today we look at evidence from scripture and personal stories of how God can be trusted. \ Scripture: The Lord is a ref for the oppressed and a stronghold in times of trouble: Ps 9:9 Ps. 73:28 Jer. 17:7-8 God will not forget us: Is 49:14-16 Find rest in God alone: Ps. 62:5-8 Keep trusting in God love even when desired blessings seem slow: Ps 13:1 Resource: 10 Wh...
Nov 24, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Who do you Love!
Does scripture contradict itself? Sometimes scripture seems to have paradoxical verses and in this episode, we examine two verses that tell us how to treat people who we would consider advisories or enemies. Ps 58:10-11 Proverbs 24:17 Matt. 5:43-45
Nov 05, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Why Voting is the Christian thing to do!
Special Guest Gary Marx president of Maddison Strategies joins us to talk about why voting is the Christian thing to do. Gary has worked in Washington for 20+ years as a political consultant. In this episode, we discuss why it is important for Christians to exercise our right to vote and engage in the American political process. We talk about how being involved in a representative republic is a gift from God and we should not take that privilege lightly. Gary also hosts his own...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Memorize This!
As believers scripture should play a foundational role in our lives, so why don't we memorize it? Scripture memorization is a spiritual discipline that will take your relationship with God deeper in this episode we explore why. Dallas Willard, professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California, wrote, “Bible memorization is absolutely fundamental to spiritual formation. If I had to choose between all the disciplines of the spiritual life, I would choose Bible memorization, be...
Oct 08, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Satan, Hell, and Society Part 2
Part 2 of Episode 2 my special guest Pastor Brian Boyles and I discuss the reality of Hell. In this episode we talk out what the bible tells us about Hell and confront the false perceptions that surround this topic. Resources for further study: Erasing Hell - by Francis Chan https://www.amazon.com/Erasing-Hell-about-Eternity-Things-ebook/dp/B0054QAY8I
Sep 24, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Satan, Hell, and Society Part 1
Is Satan real or a made-up character? If Satan is real, what is he like and what kind of power does he have? Resources: Onward - engaging the culture without losing the gospel . Russel Moore https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433686171/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_WjKwFb4C73E62 Foundations 260 New Testament Reading plan. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1535935871/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_slKwFb9CV5HGJ...
Sep 10, 2020•51 min
Why do faithful church attendees fail to follow simple commands of scripture.
Season 2 Begins with a challenging discussion that many people don't really want to talk about. Many times people who have been attending church for years are very knowledgeable God and commands of Christ however many chose to not practice them. This link is to the Foundations New Testament reading plan that can help a person develop a personal daily time with God. https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-New-Testament-Robby-Gallaty/dp/1535935871/ref=sr_1_12?crid=2ZTCSLKSQ4APD&dchild=1...
Aug 20, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Episode #10 Broken
Paradox Culture Podcast always tries to discuss the difficult things that are happening in the current culture. In this episode, we talk about the heartbreak and brokenness that is being revealed in our world right now. This is podcast was made to be an encouragement to us as we move forward in a tough time.
Jun 11, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 10