Have you ever gone through life wondering, "where is God in all of this mess, and is he still good?" We know we have, and our guest on today's show definitely has as well! Today, we are excited to share an interview with Jess Ronne. In this interview, we talk about how she lost her husband and the grief that came as a result, how she is raising her special needs son (along with her other 7 children), how she has blended two families to become one, and how she watched God show up and work in the ...
Dec 16, 2021•53 min
It seems like so many mega church pastors keep failing and falling from ministry. With the popularity of Christianity Today’s new podcast The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, people are starting to ask if mega churches and mega church pastors are truly biblical and if they do more damage than good. In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller talk about why Mega Church pastors fall and if Mega Churches are the only places where pastors fall from ministry. Rather than stick to the gossip, they take the con...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min
It seems like many Protestant, evangelical Christians now a days are all about the 2nd amendment and the ability to own firearms for self defense, but how should Christians in America think about gun ownership and usage? Should we fight for our rights or fight to live in a gun free world? To take the conversation one step father, when you get to other parts of the world, Christians are asking why Americans seem so obsessed with guns. So what should Christians do? In this conversation, Marc and F...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Americans love Thanksgiving – football all day, tons of food, prepping for Black Friday, what's not to love?? In today's culture, however, people are starting to ask if Thanksgiving is an ethical holiday. In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller ask the question of "Should Christian celebrate this holiday?" They break down the holiday and talk about how Christians should both view the holiday and celebrate it. // Other Episodes You May Enjoy // 113: Can We Prove the Existence of God: https://real...
Nov 25, 2021•47 min
Back2Back Ministries' primary mission is to provide every orphan child a home and place to belong, all 163 Million orphans in the world. With providing holistic orphan care, Back2Back has shaped and changed the world of orphan care and trauma training in many countries around the world, including countries in the 10/40 window. Although this ministry has a global reach, Back2Back has humble beginnings of two people who traveled to Mexico with basically no money, didn't know the language, but had ...
Nov 18, 2021•57 min
Over the last year, many (and may we say most) church have started to livestream their church's worship services, but before COVID even showed, many larger churches started to build online church experiences and communities. Many churches now have an "online campus" for their church and hire staff members and ordained pastors to oversee and shepherd the church's online community. In response to the growing online church community, there has also but much opposition to churches offering an online...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The dictionary defines "euthanasia" as the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. Although the practice is illegal in most countries, the desire for its legalization is increasingly growing and many countries have started legalizing the practice. In America, a doctor's choice and decision of euthanasia is illegal; however, voluntary euthanasia is legal in Oregon and Washington and will soon be legal in other states as well. How s...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min
It's Halloween time so you know it's time for the annual RTC Halloween episode! This year, we are talking about haunted houses and horror films (or scary movies, whichever you prefer), and if Christians are able to enjoy those forms of entertainment or if Christians should stay away. In years past, we've talk about if Christians should celebrate Halloween and are aliens/extraterrestrials real. We know that you'll enjoy those episodes, too! // Links Mentioned in the Episode // https://screenrant....
Oct 28, 2021•47 min
In Genesis, we read that on the seventh day of creation, God rested (this is where we get the Sabbath). Later on in history, when God gave Moses the 10 Commandments, one of those commandments was to remember the Sabbath Day and to keep it holy. In following that command, the Hebrew people understand the last day of the week (Saturday) to be the Sabbath Day, but when Jesus started his Church, his followers quickly moved their holy day to Sunday, which is why so many churches gather for corporate ...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Maybe you've found yourself in a place where you are a lone Christian in the midst of atheist and skeptics and have to defend your belief in God, or maybe you've found yourself in a place where you yourself are being wonder "is there really a God?" This question — Is there a God? — has been asked for about as long as humans have existed, yet for some reason, the question doesn't seem to be answered in a way that satisfies the questioners. This week, Marc and Fuller ask this question and provide ...
Oct 14, 2021•57 min•Ep. 65
Social media: Every loves it; everyone hates it. We've seen in over the years (and even in recent months) that social media has the ability to bring people together or tear people apart. How should Christians handle themselves on social media? Marc and Fuller set out to answer this question on this weeks episode. // Links Mentioned in this Episode // https://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/christians-lets-all-stop-doing-these-15-things-on-social-media/ https://www.oberlo.com/media/1620280037-so...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Christians have been known as primarily "pro-life" when it comes to the abortion conversation but with the recent decision in Texas to not allow abortions after a detectable heartbeat, the conversation around abortion is taking center stage once again – both in news outlets and social media. In the wake of the decision, many people (both Christians and unbelievers) have not held back their opinions on the matter; which leaves the world asking "are Christians too obsessed with this conversation a...
Sep 30, 2021•56 min
The world and people around us seems to becoming more and more divisive. Whether it's people arguing against masks, vaccines, and abortions, or just the opposite, you can't escape from hearing people's opinions and thoughts on what going on in the world. So, what should a Christians response be to the world around them? In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller sit down with zero show notes and no game plan and simply talk. This conversation was a raw and honest conversation filled with many diffe...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Sin is not good. As a rule of thumb, this statement is agreed upon in Christian circles, but here's a question that many wrestle with– are some sins worse than others? Based on what tradition you come from, you may answer this question differently. In the Catholic tradition, there are different types of sins (venial and mortals sins) and each sin has a different level of punishment. In the Protestant tradition, most people believe that sin is sin and God sees all sin the same. So, are there wors...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Ever heard of the word "fasting" used in your church or in Christianity? Fasting is a way of worship that is widely practiced in some expressions of Christianity, but in many others, fasting is rarely talked about. It's no shock, though, to see that the Bible talks about fasting in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, so why is there a divide between different denominations and fasting? In this weeks episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller look at the Bible to get a solid definition of the prac...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Every child deserves a family to love and cherish them. Paraguay has approximately one thousand children in the care system, and only 5% of them are in family-based care. The vast majority of those children would thrive in foster care, and it is Little Neighbors' desire to see the local churches of Paraguay respond as we raise awareness and train a wave of safe, loving families. This week on RTC, Marc and Fuller sit down with Brian & Jackie McCobb, the directors of Little Neighbors, to talk ...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In a world of Tinder, Bumble, Christian Mingle, eharmony, and so many other dating sites out there, finding a partner has never been easier! However, as many singles have realized, it may be easy to find a "match," but it seems harder and harder to find a life-long partner. When it comes to being single in the Christian community, it seems even harder to connect with one person, let alone connect with the church community at large. So, what should singles do? In this episode of RTC, Marc is join...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Many of us have friends and family who, although they profess to be Christians, seem to not live a life that matches up with Jesus and his teachings. What should we do in these situations? Are we allowed to wonder if they are saved? Should we bring up their actions or leave them in the hands of God? This week, Marc and Fuller takes a listener's question about how we should approach family members who profess Christianity but don't live like it. Starting with Scripture and ending with pieces of a...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Salvation is a "Christianese" word that we like to throw around inside of church and between believers, but do you know what it means? For Christians, it means deliverance from the consequences of our sins and being adopted in God's family. For Christians, we know that salvation only comes through Jesus' work on the cross . . . but have you ever wondered how salvation works for those people who lived before Jesus came to earth? In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller continue with the Old Testam...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr
Last weeks episode on "False Teachers in the Church" with Rodney Buse was so amazing that we decided to bring you PART 2! Last week, we looked primarily at what the Bible says about false teachers in the church and how to spot one. This week, we primarily focused in on what to do if you find yourself under the teaching of a false teacher and what the common false teachings in the church are today. We know you'll love this one more than last weeks episode! Listen to Part 1: https://realtalkchrist...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In recent years, it seems that people from various camps have been calling popular teachers and pastors "false teachers," but what makes someone a false teacher? Is a false teacher just someone who you disagree with or does there need to be more to their teaching to be considered a "false teacher"? In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller are joined by Rodney Buse of "What Does the Bible Say?" to help us all figure out how to spot false teachers in the church and what our steps should be when we ...
Jul 29, 2021•56 min
In recent years, there has been a big spotlight on the Old Testament Law and if Christians are called to live according to it; so much so that Hollywood and TV Producers have been making TV Shows where the main characters try to live according to the Old Testament Law. Christianity is a continuation of the Jewish faith, which does beckon the question: Should Christians strive to live according to the Old Testament Law? I mean, since God never changes, shouldn't his Law never change, too? On this...
Jul 22, 2021•58 min
Welcome to Episode 100 🥳 In this episode, Marc and Fuller take questions directly from the RTC family and draw the name of the 2FER GIVEAWAY! Curious as to the questions that were answered? Here’s a few: Can someone who is not married and have no kids be a pastor or elder? What are the biggest challenges that people have with coming to Christianity? Are piercings okay? How do you move on after someone has hurt you beyond belief? With the 100th episode being released, we are officially finish se...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 17 min
To date or not to date, that is the question that many Christians have when it comes to dating an unbeliever. In todays world, it is hard to find a compatible match, but what is the harm of dating (and eventually marrying) someone who, although may be an unbeliever, is a great match and lets you hold to your Christian values? This week on the podcast, Marc and Fuller have a no notes, not agenda conversation revolving around the question of "Is it a sin for a Christian to date an unbeliever?" Let...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 7 min
"No creed but the Bible!" The longer you live, the more you hear this statement said in churches and by Christians. Usually, when people make this statement, they have a good heart because Christians are supposed to follow the Bible, but is there a better way to learn, remember, and recite key Biblical doctrines. For centuries, the Church at large would use confessions or creeds to teach new converts and protect the church for heresy. This was practiced because there wasn't always a completed Bi...
Jul 01, 2021•59 min
Have you ever been at a place where you feel far from God but aren't sure what to do about it? Maybe you pray to God and feel like it stops at the ceiling, or maybe you feel like you've done everything for God but don't feel God presence in your every day life. So many Christians are walking away from God because of feeling far from God, but what should we do? In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller share some of their own stories about feeling far from God. Using the Bible, they look at the pro...
Jun 24, 2021•59 min
Idolatry is often thought of as bowing down and worshipping wooden statues, but what if we told you that idolatry is still present in today’s evangelical church? Would you believe us? In this week’s episode of RTC, Marc & Fuller discuss idolatry in the church, and ask if it’s as present as some people seem to believe. More than that, they try to figure out what would be some common idols that are creeping into today’s church. //Links Mentioned in This Episode// https://www.thegospelcoalition...
Jun 17, 2021•52 min
Do our works follow us after death? Growing up in church, you may have heard that the only things that lasts for forever are God and the souls of men, but what about our works that were done here on this earth? If our works don’t matter, than why should we love our neighbor or look after widows and orphans in their distress? What do we do with the passages in the Bible that say that each person is to be judged according to his or her works (Romans 2:6)? Do works matter or do they not? In this ep...
Jun 10, 2021•3 hr 27 min
Is baptism essential? Most Christians would emphatically say “YES!” but we’ve noticed that to what extent is baptism essential is not always agreed upon. For example, is baptism essential for salvation? For growing in one’s faith? For washing away original guilt? For entrance into heaven? For acceptance into a faith community? In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller start in the Old Testament and work their way through the New Testament in looking for the true meaning of baptism because if we fi...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 49 min
Is the gift of tongues still for today? What about healings? Prophecy? Does the Holy Spirit still bless Christians with every spiritual gift mentioned in the Bible, or are certain gifts no longer given? Questions around the gifts of the Spirit have been asked by many Christians over the centuries and many answers have been given, yet, a general consensus has never been reached as exactly how spiritual gifts operate in today’s church. In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller break down the general...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 35 min
