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Why do questions of identity drive so much of the cultural conversation today? The sense of self has always been a driving force in culture, but it seems that our modern culture is absolutely obsessed with issues of identity. How did we get to this point? Why is it that identity and the sense of...
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Runtime: 47:09
What does the latest research tell us about how Gen Z is doing as a generation? How is their emotional life? What is their relationship with technology? What do they think about faith and what it looks like to practice it? Over the past several years, we’ve gotten to work with our friends at Barna...
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Runtime: 17:21
How do we become more like Jesus in the New Year? As Christ-followers, we are called to be conformed to the image of Jesus, so what are some practical ways that we can do that? In our first podcast of 2021, Jonathan helps us think biblically about our “New Year’s Resolutions” by using the VIM...
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Runtime: 10:59
How can Christians teach and talk about sexual purity in a way that’s relevant today? What does the Bible say about love and sex? What does it say about marriage and singleness? The world has a lot to say about love, sex, and relationships. The love that the world tells us to pursue is all...
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Runtime: 40:57
How do you grow in discernment in a culture of confusion, and many times outright deception? There are tons and tons of messages that we are inundated with every single day. Between social media, entertainment, news outlets, and lots more, we’re constantly hearing different stories. So how do we as Christians grow in discernment in...
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Runtime: 17:45
In 2020, COVID-19 has given people an unexpected opportunity to think about what it means to be human and valuable, and how to protect the vulnerable. And yet, people are as divided as ever about the issue of abortion. As Christians, how should we think about and articulate the pro-life conversation in our current cultural...
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Runtime: 35:59
Why is it important for the next generation to share their faith? How can faith leaders train Gen Z to evangelize and share the Gospel? How can we help teens see sharing their faith as “normal”? According to our recent study, only about 4% of Gen Z students have a biblical worldview, and more than...
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Runtime: 30:49
How do we keep a clear mind with a big picture perspective when circumstances are constantly changing? How do we remain faithful to God in the midst of our current difficult circumstances? This week on the podcast, we’re reflecting on the life and lessons of Dr. J.I. Packer, the author of Knowing God and many...
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Runtime: 19:04
How do we have honest, respectful, and Bible-centered conversations on race and unity? What do we do with our fears of saying or doing the wrong thing, or not saying or doing the right thing? How do we bring together empathy, care, and appropriate action on one hand, and careful thinking using biblical categories and...
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Runtime: 1:09:11