Amidst the holiday hustle, have you ever considered the impact of pausing to reflect? Advent offers us this sacred pause, inviting us to step away from commercial chaos and embrace the profound of Advent and Christmas. This episode guides you through the themes of Advent—hope, love, joy, and peace—showing how they anchor us during this season. Scripture from Isaiah, Luke, Matthew and James illuminates our path as we enter into the anticipation of Jesus’ birth and His promised return.

We hope this episode blesses you. We will see you next year! Merry Christmas.

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Advent reminds us of the hope in a light in the darkness. In this episode, our friends Bobby and Taryn share their story of how God upheld them through joys and suffering and through seasons of lament surrounding the holidays.

• Encountering God in Suffering
• The Power of Christian Lament
• Trusting God in Community
• Embracing Joy and Sorrow in Advent
• Finding Grace in Suffering

• Spurgeon - "Man of Sorrows"

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In this episode we discuss some of the bigger headlines in the news lately as well as take a look back at the year to review some of our favorite, books, music and movies.

Our previous episodes on Christian Nationalism:

• Part 1
• Part 2

Books:

• Flood and Fury
• Hip-Hop Is History
• Do Fathers Matter?
• Nuclear War on Audible
• The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever
• We Shall All Be Changed
• The Mary We Forgot
• Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness

Music:

• Ty Rashad
• Paper Horses
• The Brilliance - Advent Collection
• Natalie Bergman - Mercy
• Nourished by Time
• Adrianne Lenker
• Indie Tribe
• DJ Mykel - Bodega

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Join us on Culture Matters as we explore the epistle of Galatians with Elizabeth, who shares insights from her new study, Live Free. Elizabeth delves into her admiration for Paul's engagement with culture, highlighting his skillful interaction with Greek philosophers and his adept handling of false teachings by the Judaizers. We discuss how Paul's message remains relevant today, addressing the timeless challenges of being right with God and experiencing true freedom from sin.

• Buy the book: Live Free: A Study of Galatians
• Follow Elizabeth
• Listen to her Podcast: Starting Place
• Check out The Woodson Institute

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Join us on Culture Matters as we explore the role of gratitude and its significance. We discuss how the human experience is often a mixture of gratitude and sorrow, how gratitude can offer contentment in the present moment and how it can shift our perspective to appreciate even small blessings.

• Choosing Gratitude for Joyful Living
• Navigating Gratitude and Sorrow in Life
• Finding Grace in Times of Loss
• Seeking Joy Through Gratitude
• Life's Journey With the Lord

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How often does our vision for something differ from God's sovereign vision —making us blind to the blessing? Our latest episode is a challenge to rethink the common notions of greed and generosity, especially as the holiday season underscores the tension between gratitude and consumerism. We explore how societal norms can obscure the real condition of the heart, making it easy to overlook the subtle ways in which greed infiltrates both our personal and collective lives.

• Exploring the Sin and Root of Greed
• Trusting God's Provision and Sufficiency
• Radical Generosity and Faith in Abundance
• The Power of Generosity

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Where do we go in times of need and comfort? How can we think about comforts as an invitation to rely more on Christ and not on the temporary fixes of this world? On this episode, we explore the concept of gluttony: what is it and what does the Bible have to say about it? By examining the impact of modern habits like phone overuse or streaming services, we highlight how distractions can distance us from genuine connection with God and others and make finding contentment elusive.

• Gluttony and Generosity
• Recognizing Personal Accountability
• The Concept of Gluttony in Scripture
• Parable of the Man and Barns
• The Concept of Gratitude Versus Gluttony
• The Struggle of Saying No
• Freedom in Enjoying God's Abundance

• https://www.thecommonrule.org/
• Rhythms Sermon Series

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President Trump secures a historic second term, defying predictions and shocking many. On this episode, we discuss the unexpected election results that left many, including pollsters, scratching their heads. We explore the shifting demographics in key swing states like Ohio and Florida and how Trump managed to capture the allegiance of independent voters more effectively this time around.

The emotional rollercoaster of the election aftermath isn't lost on us. For some it was cause for celebration, others a point of grief, and others still left not knowing how to feel. We hope to remind listeners that now is a great opportunity to show empathy and offer the hope of Jesus that supersedes any earthly kingdom.

• Election Results Discussion
• Post-Election Reflection and Advice
• Voter Motivation and Platform
• Future of Pro-Life Candidates
• Demographics and Political Shifting
• Navigating Conversations With Non-Believing Neighbors

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