Podcasts about countercultural

A Study of Romans 12: 12

April 24, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 2 - 10:00 AM Session   Location: Room 116 Instructor: Andy Baker Title:  Preaching - Countercultural Preaching Summary In this lecture on countercultural preaching, instructor Andy Baker argues that the core message for preachers in any era is "Jesus has a better way." He begins by referencing 19th-century hymn writer Priscilla Owens to emphasize the timeless need for scripture. Baker then outlines three unhealthy alternatives to countercultural preaching: anti-cultural (law without love), a-cultural (love without law), and pro-cultural (abandoning both). The lecture is structured around the components of his core message, asserting that preaching must focus on Jesus, recognize the Bible's enduring relevance, convey that Jesus offers a comparatively "better" path of continuous growth, and proclaim this as a guiding "way" for a world moving in the opposite direction. Baker emphasizes that effective preaching requires not just proclaiming this message but living it with authenticity, humility, and conviction. The ultimate goal is the transformation of listeners, urging them to become living sacrifices by renewing their minds. The lecture concludes by framing preaching as an unapologetically optimistic and hopeful task, especially in challenging times, meant to bring people to the cross and show them Jesus's better way.   Duration 43:20

Romans 12:10 Romans 12 challenges us to place our entire lives on God's altar rather than going the route of conformity to the world. No one wants to be confined to a box, and yet the world offers all sorts of invisible boxes that keep us from living life in the grace and power of Christ. This series, verse by verse through Romans 12, leads you to break out of the world's box into the freedom God created you to live.

Date May 17, 2026 Synopsis In this sermon, we dismantle the cultural idol of selfish ambition to uncover the radical liberation found in Christ-like humility. We explore the "Christ Hymn" of Philippians, discovering that true divine power isn't found in climbing the ladder of empire, but in the courageous descent to serve others. By choosing the bottom, we find a unity that transcends our divisions and a love that washes the feet of both friend and betrayer alike. About The Local Church For more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org. To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

Welcome to The Right FIght Podcast! Today, we're revisiting one of our most important podcast episodes. Kenny believes this concept is so crucial to living a loving life that you should listen to its message repeatedly until you truly understand its meaning. Let's dive in!Follow us on Instagram! – https://www.instagram.com/johnkennedyvaughan/Follow us on TikTok! – https://www.tiktok.com/@johnkennedyvaughanSubscribe to our YouTube! – https://www.youtube.com/@therightfight.podcastShields of Strength! – https://www.shieldsofstrength.com/

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The Countercultural Kingdom, week 4

Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Join RENEW.org at an upcoming event: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Carol Swain shares her journey from academia and personal struggles to a devout Christian faith and explains what it means to live counterculturally in today's society. She discusses life, marriage, race, gender, materialism, and biblical justice, offering practical, faith-based guidance drawn from her own experiences.

The Countercultural Kingdom, week 3

We live the better way--every day. God cares equally about what we do and how we do it.

We live the better way--every day. God cares equally about what we do and how we do it.

We live the better way--every day. God cares equally about what we do and how we do it.

The Countercultural Kingdom, week 2

Countercultural (Chris Logan) - April 19, 2026 by Bethany Covenant Church

Link Up With US!“Voices of the Church in a Divided World”_Faith & CultureThis season confronts cultural tension head-on—equipping believers to stand firm in truth, engage culture without compromise, and carry a Kingdom voice in a fractured world.The difference between influence vs conformity Support the showThe Lord is doing great and mighty things in the lives of his people throughout the world. Don't get distracted with the noise in the world but stay focused on God!

The Countercultural Kingdom, week 1

They say that following Jesus isn't easy. And not just ???they???. In fact Jesus said that following Jesus wouldn't be easy. Because following Jesus means swimming against the tide of popular opinion. Following Jesus means, all too often ??? in fact most of the time ??? going in the opposite direction. That's why we need power ??? power unlimited ??? to follow Jesus. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power that God has already given you, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Xtra with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! The 6 o'clock hour is brought to you by Subaru of Gwinnett First thing to know: Let’s flip the Script Your vote is counter cultural Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is The Last Episode of Countercultural—a final goodbye. After seven years it feels time to close this chapter with gratitude. Thank you for every listen, every message, every moment you let this podcast be part of your life. This episode is simply a goodbye and a warm thank you. If you want to keep in touch with me or Erah Society, you'll find the newsletter link and our Instagram pages below. See you on the other side! -Erah Society:Subscribe to The Newsletter Connect With Us:Instagram- @erahsocietyInstagram- @jasminennenna

Pastor Chris preaches from Philippians 1:27-30 where Paul challenges us to live gospel-shaped lives through our citizenship in Christ.

Michael Penfold preaches on what it means to live as a countercultural Christian. This is what the Bible expects, but what does it look like in the 21st Century? Reading: 1 Cor 1:23-24. (Recorded in Straffordville Gospel Hall, ON, Canada, on 4th Jan 2026) Complete series: Countercultural Christianity Courtship and Dating The Principles and Purposes of Marriage Confidence in Parenting What is Ahead for Our World?   The post Countercultural Christianity | Michael Penfold first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

This week Joseph is joined by Jordan Sanberg. They discuss the update with the new church plant and much more.

Why did Nixon trigger a remarkable cultural American renaissance while Trump has generated an avalanche of social media bluster, but few great movies, songs or novels? For Silicon Valley critic Jon Taplin, the problem isn't just technological. Yes, he argues in Rolling Stone, social media has sucked a lot of the cultural vitality out of America and created a self-interested new class of influencers. But Sixties veteran Taplin sees this cultural crisis in generational terms arguing that young American artists need a “cojones transplant”. Perhaps. Although one wonders if Taplin is part of an American gerontocracy which is hoarding not just power and wealth, but also virtue. Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on January 18, 2026, at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Is 49:3, 5-6 1 Cor 1:1-3 Jn 1:29-34 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

What is a good teacher?Most of us can name a teacher who made a lasting impact, not just through information, but through formation, awakening curiosity, shaping understanding, and building confidence. In this BaseCamp Live episode, host Davies Owens sits down with classical educator and mentor Carrie Eben, co-author of The Good Teacher: 10 Pedagogical Principles That Will Transform Your Teaching, to explore the often-overlooked piece of classical Christian education, how we teach, not only what we teach.Carrie has spent more than 25 years serving in classical education across schools and homeschooling. She is a founding board member at Sager Classical Academy in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and a head mentor for the Searcy Institute Master Teacher Apprenticeship in the Ozark Mountain region. Together, Davies and Carrie discuss why classical schools must often “make” teachers through mentorship and apprenticeship, and why pedagogy matters because the teacher is not merely delivering content, the teacher is shaping the classroom culture and the student's loves.The conversation centers on two foundational principles that set the rhythm for great teaching:Festina Lente, “make haste slowly,” a reminder that learning cannot be rushed. Wonder, contemplation, repetition, and embodied learning take time, and growth happens step by step.Carrie also turns to the importance of assessment, explaining that it should align with the purpose of education and the nature of the student, not simply a score. She highlights relational approaches like narrative assessment, and practical options like narration, oral work, debates, and live demonstrations of understanding, especially in a world navigating new pressures like AI.

Main Texts: Mark 10:13-16 & 10:17-24The Call to accept Christ as little children, from infancy to 12years old, was a radical call for ancient Jewish culture:Countercultural.In Jesus' day, children, while loved (especially sons) wereconsidered for the most part immature, unreasonable and objectsto be trained. They were to be schooled until the ages 13, to beconsidered a useful part of adult Jewish society.Elite rabbis like Jesus should not waste their busy lives andmission, addressing children, rather focus their needed attentionto the issues of the adult world. But Jesus broke this societal ruleand encouraged parents to bring their children to be officially“blessed” by Him. (verse 14)And He became incensed when His own disciples “rebuked”them: The children and their parents, and even possibly Jesus!But when Jesus heard their rebuke and saw their dismissiveattitudes, that was more loyal to their rigid Judaism, He becomeindignant/angry at them (verse 14).He then set up a new rule for His good news: “Let the littlechildren come to me and do not hinder them (and their parents)for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these”, not like theproud but those running to receive His gift.Like the children's humble demeanor, the adults are to realizehumbly their need and accept Jesus' grace, gift or they wouldnever enter the Kingdom of heaven (verse 15).This story provides a fitting contrast for the Rich adult who was areligious heavy weight (see Mark 10:17-24). He bragged to be aheavy-weight in Judaism as well trusting in his riches. (The love ofmoney can become the root of all evil. 1 Timothy 6:10)Jesus pointed this out in verse 21, and with a heart of love askedhim surrender his first love and to receive the gift of Jesuskingdom or have also treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21).He refused the offer: “At this the man's face fell and he went awaysad because in spite of his religious law abiding, he selfishlyaccrued great wealth (my paraphrase of verse 22), he did notreceive the kingdom.Contrast this to the joy experienced by the children and theirparents in Mark 10:13-16. They were willing to approach Jesus,counter-culture, with the need and hunger to be blessed by Jesus,and accept His gift of the Kingdom.They had no claim of power and status, especially from theirreligious society, but the humble need to be “touched” or“blessed” by Jesus; and not earn but receive the Kingdom as agift. The disciples' failure to understand Jesus' kingdom as a giftof grace responding to humility, earned Jesus' ire and rebuke.And the children received, not earned, His hands upon them andblessing.They demonstrated the attitude needed to enter into Christ'sKingdom: The rich adult was out; the children and their parentswere in!AMEN

Opportunities for involvement in sports in later life have increased significantly and many sports around the globe have competitions and categories for Masters/Veteran athletes. At the same time, researchers have explored the experiences and meanings of being an older athlete, showing tensions in individual experiences as well as in shifting social discourse surrounding sport and ageing. We have shifted from ageing-as-decline to active ageing discourses, which provide different imagination of growing old. But are there also some darker sides in the shift towards more positive visions of ageing? Rylee Dionigi is a professor in of Sport and Exercise Science at Charles Sturt University with expertise in qualitative research as well as sociology of active living and ageing. She has studied Masters sports for over 20 years and shared her insights from this extensive work in the podcast. Questions explored in the conversation include: How did the cultural discourses shift in the last 20 years? Have athletes' experiences and meanings of sport also shifted at the same time? What are the different pathways to Masters sport and do they map into different relationships with sport? Why are active ageing discourses also potentially problematic? Interested? You can read more in Prof. Dionigi's works: Dionigi, R. A. (2015). Pathways to masters sport: Sharing stories from sport 'continuers','rekindlers' and 'late bloomers' In Physical activity and sport in later life (pp. 54-68). Palgrave Macmillan, London.   Dionigi, R. A. (2016). The Competitive Older Athlete. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 32(1), 55-62.   Dionigi, R. A. (2017). I would rather die than live sedentary. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 33(3), 156-161.   Dionigi, R. A. (2021). From fascination to revelation: my research journey with older MastersVeteran athletes. In Research Handbook on Sports and Society (pp. 244-259). Edward Elgar Publishing.   Dionigi, R. A., & Gard, M. (2018). Sport and Physical Activity across the Lifespan Critical Perspectives. Springer.   Gard, M., Dionigi, R. A., Horton, S., Baker, J., Weir, P., & Dionigi, C. (2017). The normalization of sport for older people?. Annals of leisure research, 20(3), 253-272.

Main Idea: The church is the countercultural community that grows together into the fullness of Christ for the glory of God. ___________________ 1. The goal of countercultural community (4:15-16) -To conform us into the image of Jesus _________________ “those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son…” (Rom. 8:29a) _________________ "may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints... for this is the will of God, your sanctification.” (1 Thes. 3:12-13 & 4:3) ____________________ 2. The context of countercultural community (4:17-32) -The local church __________________ 3. The means of countercultural community (4:15-16, 25-32) 1. Proper membership (vv. 16, 25) 2. Proper mind (vv. 17-24, 32) 3. Proper mouth and ministry (vv. 25-32) _____________________ Response 1. Repent, believe in Jesus, and join the community of His people. 2. Attenders! Become members of our church 3. Put on the proper mind needed for biblical community. 4. Commit to being the hands and feet of Jesus… inside the church. 5. Is there an area of sanctification that you are resisting in your life right now?

Do you love well? Does your love look different because of who lives inside of you? As we continue to look at the early church, we see how they loved. What if a modern church could love like the early church? For those who want to look radically different, this message is for you.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic assassination, we are prompted to reflect on the profound impact of influence. We often hear how young people are drawn into the darker corners of the internet—spaces where influence is wielded by powerful, sometimes dangerous, voices. In this message, Pastor Chris Kipp raises a critical question: "How can the church move in the opposite spirit of the world?" Drawing from Matthew 5:13-16, Chris explores Jesus' powerful teaching on being the salt of the earth and the light of the world, urging us to live counter to the prevailing culture. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #AllOfLifeAllTheEarth #WalkGrowLive #Jesus #SaltAndLight #Preaching

A Countercultural Culture (Romans 12:9-13) by Josiah Graves

Jesus flips our understanding of blessing upside down in the Beatitudes, showing that true blessing comes through humility, mercy, and even persecution for His sake. In this message, Executive Pastor, Glenn Goldsberry, breaks down Jesus's revolutionary teaching from the Beatitudes and dives into what it means to live as citizens of God's kingdom in today's world. #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christian #church #jesus Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org

Send us a textOn today's PoM podcast we continue our conversation through the Gospel of Matthew looking at the words of Jesus. In Matthew 5 we see Jesus begin to teach a countercultural Christianity that calls followers to focus on the Kingdom more than what the world says is most important. Support The Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110664/subscribe Register for our 2025 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2025-mens-retreatRegister for our next session of Tribe: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-xviiBuild your own local Tribe with Tribe Builder: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-builderThis podcast is sponsored by Dark Water Woodwork. Dark Water Woodwork is offering a discount code exclusively for the podcast listeners. Use the discount code "PSALM824" to save 15% off of your next beard oil purchase. https://www.darkwaterkc.comSupport the show

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This Sunday, we continue in our series through 1 Peter. It's an encouraging letter written to ancient Christians facing hostility and pressure for their faith. In many ways, their world mirrors our own. Especially for the next generation, following Jesus today often means standing alone in a culture that demands conformity. Many young believers are caught in the tension between faith and social acceptance. Social media fuels this fire. Peter doesn't shy away from this conflict; he speaks directly into it. We'll be looking at what it means to rejoice in salvation even while walking through grief, and how trials, far from being pointless, are the very means by which our faith is refined and proven genuine. I've spent some time this week reflecting on my own journey with suffering and what God has taught me through it. So this is where we're headed Sunday - a deeper look at how God meets us in our trials, not to shame us, but to shape us, not to fail us but to form us. I hope you'll come ready to hear from God and encourage one another. Invite someone who's walking through something hard. You never know how a word from 1 Peter might speak into their life.

Join TC Cook as he sits down with renowned parenting expert Dr. John Rosemond, bringing his candid wisdom and traditional insights to families seeking clarity in raising children.In this episode, you'll hear Rosemond share his signature philosophy on:Parenting rooted in proper authority and discipline, emphasizing that parents—not children—are meant to lead the home. He challenges modern psychology's influence on parenting, reasserting what he calls common-sense, scriptural approaches parentguru.com+4YouTube+4YouTube+4The Well-Trained Mind Community+2The Washington Post+2Amazon+2.The dangers of psychologized parenting—how reliance on experts has eroded parental confidence and resulted in overindulgent and confused children The Washington Post.Concrete guidance from his books like Teen‑Proofing, The Well‑Behaved Child, and Parenting by the Book, which lay out the frameworks for discipline that truly works, character development, and biblical wisdom for raising kidsparentguru.com+10en.wikipedia.org+10Amazon+10.Key Themes Covered:The pitfalls of treating children as equals or friends, instead of respecting clear family authority.Cutting through cultural messaging—such as excessive screen time, celebrity parenting models, or teen entitlement.Countercultural parenting: fostering obedience, responsibility, and consistency over fading trends.Expect a powerful blend of insight and challenge—Rosemond is nothing if not provocative, deeply rooted in tradition yet always speaking to today's family realities.

Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length of article: 2.5 pagesLength of audio: 8 minutes 44 secondsSynopsis: This is the audio version of the 2.5-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 7/24/25, titled: Masei: Leviim as Countercultural Role Models Against Cancel Culture. What can the Levite Cities of Refuge teach us about cancel culture in "progressive" America today? A lot more than you might think!-----With gratitude to Hashem, I'm pleased to announce that I am officially listed as a teacher on YUTorah! Special thanks to Alex K., the sponsor of this week's content, for suggesting that I make my debut in conjunction with Nach Yomi's recent start of Sefer Mishlei and for helping make it possible. I'll begin by uploading all 600+ of my Mishlei shiurim, including shiurim on every pasuk in chapters 10–14, 16, and 18–24, as well as most of chapter 15 and assorted other pesukim. After that, I'll upload my other shiurim. For now, if you—or anyone you know—are interested in my Mishlei shiurim, you can find them at: yutorah.org/teachers/Rabbi-Matt-Schneeweiss-----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/YU Torah: yutorah.org/teachers/Rabbi-Matt-SchneeweissPatreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Content Hub (where I post all my content and announce my public classes): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

On this episode we explore the history of Nazi symbolism in goth and industrial music, the impact of euro-centrism on goth and the connection of figures like Boyd Rice to white supremacist networks. Our guest is Spencer Sunshine, author of Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism. If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon. 00:00 Intro 04:30 Getting into Goth 15:25 James Mason's Siege 21:05 Lavey and Schreck 39:30 Boyd Rice 53:00 Nazi's Ruin Everything 1:52:00 Sinister Suggestions References: -40 ways to fight fascists -Spencer's Patreon -An Interview with Spencer -Boyd Rice Neo-Nazi Collaborator -Just Say Non -Sol Invictus -The Story of Neo-Nazi Skinheads -Nazi's of Color

On this episode we explore the history of Nazi symbolism in goth and industrial music, the impact of euro-centrism on goth and the connection of figures like Boyd Rice to white supremacist networks. Our guest is Spencer Sunshine, author of Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism. If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon. 00:00 Intro 04:30 Getting into Goth 15:25 James Mason's Siege 21:05 Lavey and Schreck 39:30 Boyd Rice 53:00 Nazi's Ruin Everything 1:52:00 Sinister Suggestions References: -40 ways to fight fascists -Spencer's Patreon -An Interview with Spencer -Boyd Rice Neo-Nazi Collaborator -Just Say Non -Sol Invictus -The Story of Neo-Nazi Skinheads -Nazi's of Color

In a world that celebrates harshness and applauds retaliation, gentleness can feel like weakness—but what if it's actually divine strength under control?In this powerful and personal message, Raul Lauracuente unpacks the often-misunderstood Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness. Drawing from Galatians 5:22–23 and the life of Jesus, Raul challenges us to rethink what it means to be strong and Spirit-led in a culture that rewards the loudest voice.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals how Jesus' teachings continue to turn cultural norms upside down.   If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, you can learn more in Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Jesus: Know Him and Live: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW

Check out our new book "She Prays Like a Girl" at PrayingChristianWomen.com/likeagirl today! Join us for short, daily Lenten meditations to help you draw closer to God in prayer and scripture reading as we prepare our hearts leading up to Resurrection Sunday!If you haven't committed your life to Jesus but have a desire to do so, a great resource is the Navigators' "Bridge to Life" illustration. Find it here: https://www.navigators.org/resource/the-bridge-to-life/

What does it look like to live out your faith in a world that doesn't want to hear it? In this episode, I sit down with Natasha Crain to talk about her new book When Culture Hates You. We dig into what it means to be a Christian in a culture that's increasingly hostile to biblical truth - and how to stay grounded when your convictions are seen as offensive. Natasha brins clarity and encouragement for anyone wrestling with how to be faithful in a time when simply believing in Jesus can get you canceled. This converstaion will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you that you are not alone.  Buy Natasha's Book Natasha's Website Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop  

The creator of M is for Mama Abbie Halberstadt joins Blake to discuss countercultural motherhood, biblical parenting, and embracing the challenges of life. A mother of 10, homeschooler, and content creator, Abbie shares insights from her books, including Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and faith in motherhood. She recounts her journey into blogging, initially hesitant but later seeing it as a way to steward her talents faithfully. The conversation also touches on content creation as a calling, financial stewardship, and how women can honor God while using their gifts. Abbie stresses that difficulties in motherhood are not inherently bad but opportunities for growth, a perspective that has shaped her parenting and influenced thousands. In this episode, you'll be able to… Gain insights into countercultural motherhood and biblical parenting. Hear practical advice on balancing content creation, family life, and financial stewardship while honoring God. Learn how embracing challenges with faith can transform your perspective. Abbie is the author of Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad – available everywhere now! To connect with Abbie… Website: misformama.net Instagram: @m.is.for.mama Facebook: @misformama Thanks to our sponsors! AquaTru - Get 20% off any aqua purifier when you use code BLAKE on AquaTru.com. AirDoctor - Visit airdoctorpro.com and get up to $300 off an air purifier when you using the code BLAKE and get a FREE 3-year warranty! Fatty15 - Take charge of your health by visiting fatty15.com/BLAKE and using the code HEALTHY to get an extra 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to a fulfilling 2025 isn't doing more but choosing differently? In this episode, Christy challenges the hustle-first mindset with five countercultural priorities to guide your year. Subscribe to the Christy Wright Podcast Channel wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode. Resources: Christy's Start Your Day Planner at https://www.christywright.com/store 7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcast

As a pastor, author, and speaker, Rich Villodas has spent a lot of time studying the Scriptures. Over the years, he's realized what he treasures about them:  “ I love that the Bible is not this collection of sanitized, holy people,” he said. “It's a collection of broken, frail people who are made righteous by a goodness outside of themselves.” Villodas and Moore discuss that righteousness and goodness through the lens of the Sermon on the Mount. They talk about the type of life Jesus calls his people to live and consider what it looks like to engage with the emotions of our loved ones. The two converse about the prescriptive power of the Psalms, consider the role of forgiveness, and explore the nature of resentment as they cover Jesus' statements about anger and lust. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: Rich Villodas The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls by Rich Villodas Good and Beautiful and Kind: Becoming Whole in a Fractured World by Rich Villodas The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus by Rich Villodas “Christianity Today's 2021 Book Awards” Matthew: A Commentary. Volume 1: The Christbook, Matthew 1–12 by Frederick Dale Bruner “Bitter-sweet” by George Herbert Don't Forgive Too Soon: Extending the Two Hands That Heal by Dennis Linn, Sheila Fabricant Linn, and Matthew Linn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The debate over whether men should be allowed in women's restrooms moves to Capitol Hill, but is corrupted by our confusion over marriage.  RFK Jr. has sparked a national conversation about food, which is really a conversation about what it means to be human. Also, how Thanksgiving points us outward and upward in a culture that constantly directs us inward.   Recommendations Bonhoeffer Abridged by: Eric Metaxas Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. Segment 1 - Capitol Hill Bathrooms CNN: Republican's effort to block first transgender House member from using women's bathrooms brings campaign issue to the Capitol Breakpoint: Six Key Worldview Stories of 2024: The Shifting Ground of “Gender-Affirming Care” Pascal's Pensées; or, Thoughts on religion Club Q shooting lawsuits claim owner negligence, officials ignored red flag law Segment 2 - The Politics of Food First Things: This is a Dangerous Moment for the U.S. Pro-life Movement The Rest is History podcast Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means Dr. Casey Means on Real Time with Bill Maher 2025 Colson Center National Conference Segment 3 - Thanksgiving Conversations Breakpoint: Make June Fidelity Month Overflowing with Thankfulness by Alistair Begg Chuck Colson on A Crisis of Ethics: Doing the Right Thing __________ Double your gift to the Colson Center before December 31 at colsoncenter.org/november. Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint by becoming a monthly partner at colsoncenter.org/monthly.