Christ, Culture, & Coffee

It has been an amazing 3 years and 8 months of Christ, Culture, & Coffee! We are so thankful to all of you, our listeners, who have supported us and listened weekly to our show. Sadly, this is the final episode of Christ, Culture, & Coffee. In this episode we talk about some highlights of the podcast and the impact that it has made. We also give three tips for being a Christ-like Apologist, and we talk about the future of Robby's podcast as he begins working as an apologist with Stand to Reason. Again, thank you all for listening, sending in questions and engaging with this podcast over the years. We are grateful for each of you! To follow Robby in his new ministry at Stand to Reason, please visit: https://www.str.org https://www.realityapologetics.com If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

One of the unsung heroes of the Nativity story is definite Joseph. In this episode, we take a closer look at just how extraordinary Joseph was and the criticism that he faced as he married a pregnant woman. When looking at Biblical narratives, it is vital to understand the historical setting, especially when it comes to the Mosaic Law. We hope this episode will encourage you to obey God's Word even when culture looks down on you for it. Be encouraged this Christmas! God knows who is obeying Him and He will bring the truth to light one day. Merry Christmas from all of us at Christ, Culture, & Coffee. If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg. Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/.

Recently, Facebook executives announced the creation of the Metaverse. So what exactly is it? Well, in a nutshell, it is a virtual world, much like the fictional world in “Ready Player One”. With such a massive, new technology on the horizon, Christians need to know how to process it within a Christian Worldview. The Metaverse offers great opportunities to meet our culture where they are at with the Gospel, however, it also will present challenges that we need to be aware of. We hope that this episode will help you understand what the Metaverse is and how as Christians we can use it to further carry out the Great Commission. If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg. Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/.

Is science the answer to everything? Many in our culture seem to believe this, but it is far from the truth. In this episode, we take a look at one aspect of reality that science cannot explain: morality. Most people agree that there are objective moral truths, or right and wrongs, that apply to everyone. Because objective morality exists, a basic question that needs answering is: Where does morality come from? Science is inadequate to answer this question because science can only deal with the natural universe, and morality is an immaterial thing. Attempting to ground morality in biological evolution fails miserably. Theism offers a much better explanation of where morality came from. We hope that this episode will equip you to talk with others about your faith and provide compelling truths for a biblical worldview. If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost. Books for further research: “Scientism and Secularism” by J.P. Moreland: https://amzn.to/32Rmeyp. “Reasonable Faith” by William Lane Craig: https://amzn.to/3ltizx7. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg. Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/.

Is science the answer to everything? Many in our culture seem to believe this, but it is far from the truth. In this episode, we take a look at one aspect of reality that science cannot explain: the cause for the beginning of the Universe. Science is a great tool to measure the material world, but it is an adequate tool to measure anything outside of the natural realm. When it comes to understanding the immaterial world, we need different tools that are adequate for the job. We hope that this episode will equip you to talk with your friends and family who regard science as the best and only way to know things. Many of us will be around family and friends this holiday season, so it is a great time to prepare for some apologetic conversations! Science cannot explain everything. We need reason, logic, and metaphysics too. If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost Books for further research: “Scientism and Secularism” by J.P. Moreland https://amzn.to/32Rmeyp “Reasonable Faith” by William Lane Craig https://amzn.to/3ltizx7 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

What is Critical Theory? Many people talk about it and vilify it, but what exactly is it? If you don't know what it is, don't worry, we've got you covered. This episode is a crash course on the main points of Critical Theory (CT). You may be surprised to find out that CT is not only about race, but about gender, sexuality, age, weight, abilities, and a host of other things. As Christians, we need to evaluate these types of cultural viewpoints and compare them with a biblical worldview. We hope that this episode will give you a quick understanding of CT and also help you to see how it is incompatible with a biblical worldview. We are praying that you will use this information to help those around you understand the flaws of CT and how Christianity makes sense of the way the world actually is. More resources on Critical Theory: Neil Shenvi: https://shenviapologetics.com Center for Biblical Unity-Monique Duson: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/about-monique Monique and Krista's podcast: https://www.allthethingsshow.com  “Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel—and the Way to Stop It” By Owen Strachan: https://amzn.to/3l6yaCG "Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe” by Voddie Baucham: https://amzn.to/3xo3UIf If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

How should we approach prayer? This is a question that many Christians ask and, honestly, many struggle with. There are a lot of complicated aspects to prayer, but there is also simplicity in it. In this week's episode, we interview Kyle DiRoberts about his new book “The Secret to Prayer”. We hope that this discussion will help you to approach prayer with humility and that it will also take away some of the confusion. Check out Kyle DiRoberts website: https://www.kylediroberts.com Check out Kyle's book: https://www.amazon.com/the-secret-to-prayer/dp/1087740452?tag=lifeway-20 If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

In this special episode, we interview one of our long-time listeners, Hailey Keller. Hailey is currently a freshman at Grand Canyon University and has recently started a "Students for Life" group on her campus. Apologetics has played an important role in Hailey's life, and in this episode, we discuss how vital a good church, good parents, and good theology are for young Christians. If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

A common misconception within Christianity is that we are not allowed to doubt. This false belief has led many people down the path of deconstruction. The Church should be a place that invites doubt, transparency, and honest discussion. When we doubt in a Christian community, our faith can be strengthened. However, if we doubt in isolation, deconstruction often results. As the Church, we need to come together, express our doubts, and seek answers together as a community. In this episode, we look at Biblical examples of doubt and what principles we can glean from them. We propose that doubting can strengthen our faith when we investigate our doubts in a community. If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

One of the greatest issues that men deal with is passivity. This reluctance to step up and do what is needed has been the root cause of many issues in the family, society, and the church. In this episode, we want to look at what Scripture says about men and how they are supposed to behave. We firmly believe that so many of our current societal problems are happening because men are not doing what God has called them to do. Men, we hope that this episode encourages and challenges you to become who God has called you to be. We cannot sit passively on the sidelines of life. We need to engage, act, and take responsibility in our families, churches, and neighborhoods. If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

When the apostle Paul tells us to “pray without ceasing," what does that mean? How is it possible? In this episode, we take a look at this interesting passage and give some practical advice on how to do this. If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost Great accountability software: https://www.covenanteyes.com Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Pornography has had such a detrimental effect on our culture. God's Word is clear that lust is a sin, but often we do not take the time to think through why lust and porn are so bad for human beings. In this episode, we talk about the addictive nature of pornography and how it hurts those who watch it, those who create it, and even those who do neither. We hope that this episode will be eye-opening to you and that if you are struggling with pornography, you will seek out help. If you would like to support Robby and his new work at Stand to Reason, please click this link and sign up to be a monthly partner: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost Great accountability software: https://www.covenanteyes.com Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

We have been telling you that we have a big announcement and today is the day to let you in on what it is! Robby has been offered an amazing opportunity with an apologetics ministry, Stand to Reason, and he will be joining their staff as a speaker, content developer, and Outpost Coordinator. This episode is all about what this transition will be, when it will take place, and what the future of the Christ, Culture, & Coffee podcast will be. Also, Robby is needing prayer and financial support for this new ministry. If you would like to support Robby and his family in this transition, you can sign up to become a monthly partner here: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

The Bible is full of miracles. Moses, Elijah, Jesus, and the Disciples all performed amazing “signs and wonders”. But what qualifies as a miracle, and how do miracles apply to our lives today? Should we be expecting miracles to happen often? Does answered prayer qualify as a miracle? What about things that seem to be a coincidence? Does God get credit for them? In this episode we look at different classes of miracles and how they apply to our lives. We believe that using the word “miracle” when a miracle has not occurred is damaging to our witness and invites our skeptical friends to scrutinize our beliefs. We want to be clear on what miracles are and use the term in the way that the Bible uses it. We hope that this episode will help you to be a good witness for the God who performs miracles. Book mentioned: “In Defense of Miracles: A Comprehensive Case for God's Action in Human History” Ed. By R. Douglas Geivett and Gary R. Habermas https://amzn.to/3umao90 Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Expressing your preferred pronouns to co-workers, fellow students, and teachers has become a cultural expectation over the past few years. Many organizations require their students or employees to list their preferred pronouns in their email signature, social media handle, etc. What is the Christian perspective on preferred pronouns? How are we to think about this current cultural movement from a Christian Worldview perspective? How are we to interact with those around us who have this expectation of us? In this episode, we discuss the hot topic of preferred pronouns and how Christians should respond. We hope that this episode helps you to think clearly about what Scripture says and how we can apply this to our current situation. As salt and light, we are to go out into the world and speak the truth as we love our neighbors as ourselves. New York City Commission on Human Rights Pronoun Law: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/legal-guidances-gender-identity-expression.page#3.1 Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Sometimes it is easy to forget that the Church is made up of people who are different from one another. Different temperaments, personalities, giftings, and passions. Each one of us is unique and God wants to use us to prosper His kingdom in the ways that He has designed us to, within our personalities, temperaments, etc. This week we are joined by our friend Brando Ray from the Inkledeux Podcast and Coffee Roastery. He shares with us the impact that apologetics has had in his life, and also how he uses serving others in order to share the Gospel of Jesus with others. We hope this episode encourages you and helps you to see that God can use you right where you are at to reach the world with the Gospel. Inkledeux website: https://inkledeux.com Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

This past week the state of Texas passed a bill that was a huge win for the Pro-Life movement. In this episode, we talk about the bill, the opposition to it, and also about new tactics from the Pro-Abortion position. This new tactic makes the claim that personhood is what deems a human being with the right to life. The Pro-Abortion position is now making a distinction between a human being and a human person. We need to be prepared for this tactic, so in this episode, we give you an easy-to-remember argument that will keep you prepared to show how personhood cannot be separated from human biology. We hope that this episode will equip you to stand for life and to be an advocate for the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our society, the unborn. Book mentioned: “Love Thy Body” by Nancy Pearceyhttps://amzn.to/2X4dQbJ Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

We recently had someone respond to our Once Saved Always Saved episode. This person clearly did not agree with us, and called OSAS a false gospel. So, we decided to respond to some of her arguments for why a believer can lose their salvation if they do not obey the Lord, live for him, and produce good works. Her arguments are very common objections to the once saved always saved position, so we thought this would be a good follow-up to our previous episode. As Christians we need to seriously consider the command of 2 Timothy 2:15, "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” Accurately handling God's word is vital. So in this episode, we take a hard look at some of the Scriptures proposed by our objector on YouTube to argue that the once saved always saved position is wrong. We hope this will be beneficial to you and helps you to study the Bible well. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Last week we talked about eternal security and how the Scriptures teach that once a person has believed in Jesus for their eternal life, they can never lose that eternal life. This week we want to talk about the importance of living for Jesus and how we can gain or lose eternal rewards based upon how we live our lives. Even though a believer in Jesus can never lose eternal life, we can still lose something of extreme importance. We hope that this episode will push you to live for Jesus knowing that what we do in this life counts forever. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

How can we know that we are going to heaven when we die? What should we look to for assurance of our salvation? How can we be sure that we really believed in Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross? What if I'm not really saved? These are common questions that Christians throughout the centuries have struggled with. The reason these doubts plague us is that salvation is extremely important to Christians. In this episode, we walk through what Scripture says about the assurance of our salvation, and what we need to look to in order to know that we are eternally secure. We hope that this episode will be an encouragement to you and that it alleviates any anxieties that you have over the security of your eternal life as a believer in Jesus. Book mentioned: "Once Saved, Always Saved” by R.T. Kendall amzn.to/2XCDhBH Consider supporting us on Patreon: patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Apologetics for the resurrection of Jesus is important, but it is also comforting during hard times. Recently, Tyler and Robby have both been resting in the promises of God while friends and family have been sick, hospitalized, and dying. The Christian hope based on the resurrection of Jesus is not only what validates the message of Jesus, but it is also what comforts us as we experience tragedy. We encourage you to listen to this episode and be edified by the hope we have in Jesus. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

We all want to have neat, tidy, discipleship and evangelistic situations present themselves to us. So often we look for the ideal situations and miss out on opportunities to obey Jesus's words in the Great Commission. In this episode, we look at Acts 16 to see how Paul and Silas utilized a variety of situations to obey the command to make disciples. Some situations are ideal, some are antagonistic, and some are completely undesirable. However, we are not called to obey Jesus when the scenario is perfect but to obey regardless of the scenarios we are in. We hope that you will use the apologetic and theological knowledge of our podcast to disciple others in the ways of Jesus. Apologetics is not merely about knowing why we believe what we believe, it is also about teaching others. We need to make disciples, not excuses. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

In our last episode on worldview, we want to take a look at Christianity. We need to apply the same scrutiny to our own worldview, as we have to others. In this episode, we walk through the 7 basic questions of the Christian worldview, and then we take some time to critique it and see if it is logical, factual, and livable. We hope this episode will encourage you in your faith and help you to see the validity of the Christian worldview. Book mentioned: The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire https://amzn.to/3jvRwRt Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

One of the most dominant views in our current culture is postmodernism. When it comes to the physical universe, naturalism still reigns supreme. However, postmodernism is prevalent when it comes to the metaphysical world. Morality, spirituality, and truth are all viewed as relativistic in our society, and the reason for this is the accepted postmodern viewpoints. In this episode, we take a look at how postmodernism answers the 7 worldview questions. We then see if it is logical, factual, and livable. We hope that this episode will prepare you to talk with people who adhere to a relativistic worldview. We desperately need to show how bankrupt this worldview truly is. Book mentioned: The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire https://amzn.to/3jvRwRt Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

One of the most prevalent worldviews comes from the east. Pantheistic monism is the view held by millions of people who adhere to Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and other religions. In this episode, we break down the beliefs and assumptions of this worldview, then we assess if it is logical, factual, and livable. If you have not encountered this worldview yet, then we encourage you to listen to this episode. It will help you get a good handle on a view that is very different from how many people in a western culture think. As New Age ideology becomes more popular, many eastern beliefs are making their way into western culture, and we need to be able to help people see the falsehood associated with this worldview as well as help them to see the validity of a Biblical Worldview. We hope that you will use this information to speak truth into the lives of those around you who need to know Jesus and the free gift of eternal life that He offers. Book mentioned: The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire https://amzn.to/3jvRwRt Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Naturalistic Atheism is a very specific Worldview. Understanding the assumptions and beliefs of this Worldview can help you when discussing your Christian beliefs with your Atheist friends and family. In this episode, we look at the seven basic questions of the atheistic worldview. We then evaluate this view according to these three criteria: 1. is it logical? 2. is it factual? 3. is it livable? Our goal with this podcast is to equip you with good reason and good evidence for the Christian Worldview. One of the ways that we can become better equipped is by investigating other believes and evaluating their truth claims. Book Mentioned: The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire https://amzn.to/3jvRwRt Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

The word "worldview" has been a Christian buzzword for the past few decades, but what is it? Not properly understanding the impact of a person's worldview can lead to misunderstanding when we try to evangelize. We want to help bring clarity to what a worldview is and give you an easy to remember template of 7 questions that every worldview needs to answer. We will also define what a worldview is and give some practical criteria for evaluating if a worldview is true or false. We hope that this episode will equip you to think critically about your own view of the world as well as other worldviews. Book Mentioned: The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire https://amzn.to/3jvRwRt Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Slogans and mantras are used to promote specific ideologies within a culture. We often hear slogans so much that they become ingrained in our thinking and we do not scrutinize them as we should. In this week's episode, we discuss logical fallacies and how to spot bad logic in mantras and slogans that we often hear regarding LGBTQ+ ideology. We need to assess arguments based on their reason and evidence, but so often slogans lack both. Instead, our culture seems to be content with promoting strong emotional pleas, circular reasoning, name-calling, and appeals to popularity. We hope that this episode will help you to spot these logical fallacies in common cultural slogans, as well as talk with your friends, family, and neighbors about the reasons for holding to a biblical sexual ethic. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

For the past few decades, there has been a dispute about the word arsenokoitai, which has been translated as “homosexual,” in 1 Corinthians 6:9 and 1 Timothy 1:10. Currently, there is a movie in development called 1946, which is about this dispute. The 1946 movie, which is being made by pro-LGBTQ+ Christians, suggests that this error has caused a lot of pain and confusion over what God says about homosexuality. In this episode, we want to look at the arguments about the word that Paul uses in 1 Corinthians and 1 Timothy to see what the original Greek meaning was. By looking into the word, where it was derived from, and how we can know what it means, we hope to show that the claims of the 1946 movie are irrelevant to what Scripture says about homosexuality and that the longstanding interpretation of both Old and New Testaments are accurate in stating homosexual sex is a sin. We hope this episode will help you to think clearly about what Scripture says and that it will also equip you to talk with your friends, family, and neighbors about this issue in light of the arguments proposed in the 1946 movie. 1946 Movie Website: https://www.1946themovie.com Book Mentioned: The Same Sex Controversy: Defending And Clarifying the Bible's Message About Homosexuality  by James R. White & Jeffrey D. Niell https://amzn.to/3gsJrv9 Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Standing for truth is difficult. Many Christians are feeling pressure from our culture to conform and to back down from their beliefs. This is something that we cannot do, but the constant cultural pressure can feel overwhelming. So what do we do? In this week's episode, we look at what Jesus said about enduring hardships for His name. He gives us practical advice for standing firm in the faith while being slandered or persecuted. We hope that this episode will encourage you and help you to focus on the Word of God as you stand for Jesus in a hostile culture. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

It is true that there are many Old-Testament Bible characters who were in polygamist marriages. Some of the greatest kings of Israel had multiple wives, and one of them was even called “A man after God’s own heart." Does the fact that Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Saul, David, and Solomon all had multiple wives mean that it is permissible to practice polygamy? Can we conclude that God views polygamy as a legitimate manner of marriage? Many have followed this line of argument, but the truth is that Scripture clearly teaches that polygamy is morally wrong. In this episode, we look at what Scripture teaches about marriage and why having multiple wives or husbands is actually harmful to human beings. We hope that this episode will equip you with biblical knowledge about marriage and family so that you will be prepared to talk with others who disagree. Our goal is to think and live from a biblical worldview, and we hope that this episode will encourage and equip you in that as well. Book Mentioned in this episode: “Mere Sexuality: Rediscovering the Christian Vision of Sexuality” by Todd Wilson https://amzn.to/3igvz8v Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Understanding the purpose and design for sex should inform us on how we are to properly engage in it. According to the Bible, sex should only be used within marriage: one man, one woman, becoming one flesh for one lifetime. Anything outside of this is against God’s design for sex. Yet, our society believes that sex before marriage is not only permissible but expected. In this episode, we take a look at what Scripture says about sex before marriage and how cohabiting relationships are not beneficial for us. We hope that this will encourage you to live out holy sexuality and equip you to help others understand God’s design for sex. Book Mentioned in this episode: “The Ring Makes All the Difference: The Hidden Consequences of Cohabitation and the Strong Benefits of Marriage” by Glenn T. Stanton https://amzn.to/3fkLktk Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Before you can know what to do with something, you need to know what it is and what it was designed to do. When it comes to the purpose of sex, our culture mistakingly believes that pleasure is the intended goal. This false belief has led to many broken relationships, hurts, broken families, and abortions. In this week’s episode, we look at what the Bible teaches the purpose of sex is and how understanding God’s design can inform our sexual behavior. Could it be that God has told us the best way to practice sex because He wants what is best for us? Could following God’s instruction lead to human flourishing and a beautiful marriage? We think so, and we hope that you will be encouraged through our discussion. Book mentioned in this episode: "Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in a Confused Culture" by Sean McDowell: https://amzn.to/3u28dpw Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Truth sets us free, but living according to lies is always dangerous. Our culture is currently promoting a modern-day myth that is harming many people. Transgender ideology is relativism applied to biology and identity. The effects of this ideology are very damaging. In this episode, we look at six myths that are currently being promoted to convince our society that transcending gender is doable and permissible. We believe that people should be who they truly are, their authentic selves. However, the question that must be answered is: Who are we truly? We hope that this episode will equip you to discuss these issues with your friends and neighbors. Additionally, we hope to instill empathy, love, and compassion in our listeners, so that we all can follow Jesus in being full of Truth and Grace. Book Mentioned in this episode: "When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment” by Ryan T. Anderson https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-harry-became-sally-ryan-anderson/1125792437 Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

God intentionally made human beings male and female. The masculine and feminine qualities of our species are intended to show us something of who God is. This is part of what it means to be made in God’s image and likeness. In this week’s show, we take a look at the Scriptures that reflect the feminine characteristics of God. There are many passages where God explains his love, compassion, and mercy with feminine imagery. The value of femininity cannot be overstated. That is why we want to celebrate and honor women with this week’s show. We hope that this will encourage you and help equip you to discuss the beauty, importance, and value of femininity. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

What is the Christian Church supposed to be and do? How can we evaluate if we as God’s people are carrying out the mission that He has given us? What should we look for in a local church, and how can we participate in what Jesus commanded us to do in our local church context? In this episode, we will look at the four functions of the Church and discuss the difference between functions and forms. In John 17, we see Jesus praying for our unity, and having a proper understanding of functions and forms will help us in our pursuit of unity. We hope that this episode encourages you to be a vibrant part of your local church. Book Mentioned: “The Great Omission” by Dallas Willard https://amzn.to/3vlpN8S Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

There is a common objection to God’s existence that you may have already encountered. It goes something like this: “I would believe in God and follow him if he would just show himself to me.” In this episode, we provide three tactics that will help prepare you to respond to this common objection. We also look at situations where God did reveal himself to human beings and they still didn’t obey or follow him. We hope that this episode will help you be prepared to discuss the truth with your friends and neighbors and that it will also give you confidence in what you believe. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Buddhism has been a popular religious belief system in the Eastern world for a few millennia, but it has gained popularity in the Western culture over the past 60 years. The purpose of Buddhism is to eliminate suffering, which is a very noble cause. The problem with Buddhism is what it gives up in order to try to eliminate suffering. Because of Buddhism's growing popularity, we, as Christians, need to know what it teaches and how we can help others to see that it is inadequate to eliminate suffering. The only way that suffering can be eliminated is with the destruction of evil, which requires someone powerful, who can set creation back to what it originally was. The only person who can do this is the God-man, Jesus Christ. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

For years Marcia Montenegro was a professional astrologer and follower of the new age. In this episode, we interview her about her conversion to Christianity. Marcia shares some fascinating insights with us about her time in the new age and how she sees her experiences in light of Christianity. Marcia now leads a ministry called Christian Answers for the New Age. This ministry is devoted to educating Christians on new age and occultic beliefs so that we can be better equipped to discuss our faith with those who hold to these views. We hope that this story encourages you to keep praying for others and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those around you.   Check out Marcia’s ministry at: http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org   Marcia’s Books: “Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret” by Don & Joy Veinot and Marcia Montenegro https://amzn.to/3djM280 “Spellbound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today’s Kids” by Marcia Montenegro https://amzn.to/2QVOJFd 
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Over the past ten years, the Enneagram has become a popular personality tool within evangelical Christianity. Many Christians formulate Bible studies, devotionals, and even church-staff hiring around the Enneagram types. In this episode, we interview Marcia Montenegro, a former astrologer and New Age follower, who is now a follower of Jesus. Marcia has been familiar with the Enneagram for over 30 years, and she shares where it originated, what it is intended to do, and how as Christians we should be on guard against it. Whether you love the Enneagram or think that is just a current Christian fad, you need to listen to this episode and hear the origin story and evolution of how it came about. We hope that this episode will encourage you to think Biblically and also to help others do the same. Check out Marcia’s ministry: http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org Marcia’s Books: “Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret” by Don & Joy Veinot and Marcia Montenegro https://amzn.to/3djM280 “Spellbound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today’s Kids” by Marcia Montenegro https://amzn.to/2QVOJFd VIDEO of Claudio Naranjo claiming that the 9 enneagram types came to him through automatic writing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlO3KJWnNd8 Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Progressive Christianity is attracting a new following of Christians these days. There are many issues with the doctrine of Progressive Christianity, but one of the main issues is about authority. Is the Bible authoritative over our lives, or are we authoritative over the Bible? Do we submit to God’s truth, or do we create our own truth? These are important questions to answer about authority. In order to understand how these types of ideas have crept into Christian thinking, we need to understand post-modern relativistic ideology. In this episode, Robby talks through the underlying philosophy of progressive Christian doctrine, and how this philosophy is not livable. We hope that this will equip you to talk with your friends and family who have relativistic thinking and help them to see that absolute truth does exist. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

There are some crazy-sounding things in the Bible, and often, we as Christian gloss over them and do not develop an adequate reason for why they exist. This week, we have author Dan Kimball on the podcast to talk about some of the difficult passages of Scripture and how through good Bible Study Methods, we can make sense of them. Dan is a pastor at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, CA, as well as a Professor at Western Seminary. His newest book, "How (Not) to Read the Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-Women, Anti-Science, Pro-Violence, Pro-Slavery and Other Crazy-Sounding Parts of Scripture," is a great resource that we highly recommend. This episode will equip you to defend the difficult passages in the Scriptures and help you to explain that they aren’t as crazy as they sound. Books Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Like-Jesus-but-Not-Church/dp/0310254183/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1596104259&sr=8-2 Dan Kimball's Website: Dankimball.com Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

For years there has been a movement trying to make Christianity relevant to the post-modern culture. It used to be called the Emergent Church Movement, but now it is going by a new name: Progressive Christianity. This is a belief system that we need to not only be aware of but also know how to correct with good Biblical truth. On the surface, Progressive Christianity sounds good, but when you look deeper into it, there are many doctrinal errors that do not align with classic Christianity. In this episode, we look into progressive Christian beliefs about the Bible, the morality of Scripture, the importance of Jesus, and what the Gospel is. We hope this will equip you to stand for the truth and help others see the truth of God’s Word. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

This is our final series on C.O.N.T.E.X.T.S. This week we are focusing on what Scripture "says to me." After implementing all of the tools for good Bible study and coming to a place of understanding what the text says, we need to ask the question: “How does this apply to my life?” Application of Scripture is very important for those of us who want to be disciples of Jesus. How the text applies to our lives can sometimes be hard to discern. In this episode, we will give you some practical questions to ask, which will help you to discern how Scripture should be applied to your life. We hope that this series has been helpful in equipping you to study Scripture well and to correctly interpret what it says. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

We are back in our series about how to read Scripture in C.O.N.T.E.X.T.S. This week we are focusing on what the "Text Says." It is vital for us to observe what is in the text before we begin to interpret the text. Observation is such a simple tool to use, but it is not easy. We often want to jump to an interpretation of what the text means instead of taking the time to first see what it says. In this episode, we take a look at the "Parable of the Sower" and how slowing down to access what the text says can help us to make an accurate interpretation. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

This past week has been difficult with the report coming out about the egregious sexual sin of famed apologist Ravi Zacharias. We cannot overlook this or downplay the magnitude of the deception and sin that was happening in the private life of this prominent Christian leader. What do we make of this? What can we learn from this cautionary tale? How can we safeguard our lives so as not to make the same mistake? Scripture encourages Christians to walk in the light, confess our sins to God and to one another, and that by doing this, we can live the abundant life. Our fellowship with God, our authentic/transparent relationships with our Christian community, and our honesty are vital in having victory over the secret/hidden sins that so easily entangle us. This episode is a hard listen, but it is necessary for us to learn from the horrendous mistakes of others. Legacy Family Ministries Gameday Fundraiser: https://legacyfamilyministries.com/Page/16424 Read the full report on Ravi Zacharias here: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rzimmedia.rzim.org/assets/downloads/Report-of-Investigation.pdf Read a statement from RZIM about the report here: https://www.rzim.org/read/rzim-updates/board-statement Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Is hell an eternal place of conscious torment, or is it merely a place where people go to be purified and eventually reunited with God in heaven? Do human souls exist forever in hell, or are they eventually destroyed? Is God just in punishing people eternally for sinful lives of 80-90 years? These are the types of questions that we discuss on this week’s episode of Christ, Culture, & Coffee. As Christians, it is important for us to understand the differing views on hell within evangelicalism, and also know what we believe about the destiny of the unsaved. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Palmcroft Church in Phoenix, AZ. We are thankful for the great questions, and the delicious coffee that was served at this live event. Special thanks to Pastor George Brown for organizing this event. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Words are important when it comes to interpreting our Bibles. As we con tin in our bible study methods series, we are looking at the eXplanation of words in this episode. A great method for studying Scripture is to conduct word studies for the passages you are diving into. A word study helps us to understand the definitions/range of meaning of a word, and through looking at the context of the passage, we can see which definition is being used. This method will help ensure that we do not load our theological baggage onto a word and then read our presupposed doctrines into the text. The goal of good bible study methods is to understand what Scripture says and take from Scripture our doctrines and our practices. We hope this episode will teach you a new skill and that you will implement it in your Bible Study. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Bible study is enjoyable, especially when you are looking for patterns. Echoes in Scripture are an important indication of the emphasis of a passage, chapter, and even the entire book. Echoes are repeated words, phrases, and concepts that are weaved into the passages of Scripture. This episode helps to show how Echoes can inform our interpretation of Scripture. Make sure to check out our other episodes in this series on C.O.N.T.E.X.T.S. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

This week, we are looking into the Name (author) and the Time (date) of the book of Philippians. As we continue to study the Bible in C.O.N.T.E.X.T.S., knowing who wrote a book of the Bible and when it was written helps us understand the message that the author was conveying. By knowing the background of the Apostle Paul and the situation that he was in when he penned the Epistle to the Philippians, we can gain an understanding of the things he says. We hope that this series is an encouragement to you and that you are implementing these study habits into your Bible Study. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

We are continuing in our series on how to study Scripture! This week we are specifically looking at the "Occasion" of the text and how understanding the cultural background, and the immediate context helps with interpreting what Scripture means. So often, the Bible is treated like a simple, easy to grasp self-help book, when in fact it is something that is worthy of our time and our study. We hope that this episode will encourage you to do some research into the cultural norms and customs of the book of the Bible that you are studying. We know that this will give you a better grasp on what God’s Word says, and once you know what it says, you can apply it to your life. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christculturecoffee Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/