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As moms or teachers or mentors, how do we help the young people in our lives grow deep roots of faith before they launch into the world? Today's guest has some practical answers. As Educators Specialist here at the Colson Center, Billy Hutchinson is all about helping Christian educators form their students in the Christian worldview. But this episode isn't just for educators! If you play any influential role in the life of a young person, you'll find encouragement and help in this conversation.  Show Notes:  A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle  Kingmaker by Sonia Purnell  The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President by Edward O'Keefe   The Colson Educators Program  The Colson Fellows Program   The Identity Project    Want to know what it takes to be a Colson Fellow? Well, you can find out from someone who's already been through it by checking out the Pursuit series on the Colson Fellows blog. There, you can read testimonies of men and women like you from different backgrounds who took on the challenge of the Colson Fellows Program and came out on the other side transformed. Start with Catherine Wheeler's story. She was in my Colson Fellows cohort when I was a leader. She's an OBGYN and former abortionist whose transformation story really is amazing. You can read Catherine's testimony and many others by visiting colsonfellows.org/stories.   You don't have to look far to notice cancel culture is everywhere. Maybe your teen is nervous to speak up at school about being pro-life because she's afraid her opinion will be dismissed. Maybe you're hesitant to voice concerns at work because you're worried about backlash from your co-workers. These situations are common, but speaking the truth with love is our calling as Christians. The Colson Educators course, "Navigating Cancel Culture," can help. In partnership with "No Safe Spaces," the Colson Center and Brett Kunkle teach you how to understand cancel culture, recognize where it shows up, and respond with a Christian perspective. Ready to learn more? Sign up at colsoneducators.org.    The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc 

Today, we're diving into our current parenting culture- does it support or hinder parents and kids? To have this conversation with me today on Yoga|Birth|Babies I have Emily Edlynn, PhD. Emily is a licensed clinical psychologist, international speaker, co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, and award-winning author of Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children. Emily's writing has appeared in outlets such as the Washington Post, Parents, Scary Mommy, Good Housekeeping, Motherly, and Psychology Today and she writes regularly for her Substack, Parent Smarter, Not Harder. Emily and I take a deep dive into modern parenting culture, examining its impact on both parents and children. We get honest about where there might be some downfalls, and how those downfalls especially affect mothers. Lastly, we explore the topics of intensive-parenting or over-parenting, vs. “Autonomy-Supportive Parenting.” Any parent of a child, no matter how old, can learn from this. Enjoy this episode. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all heard the stats: Anxiety, depression, and loneliness are on the rise. Yet, therapies, medications, and other techniques for alleviating mental afflictions abound. What are we missing? Alan Noble, author of “On Getting Out of Bed,” joins us today to first normalize mental anguish as an everyday experience for the majority of people. His book takes on the central challenge of life: Why is it worth living? And how do we survive all of this suffering? Alan and Patrick discuss how Western society historically perpetuated the lies that mental suffering is abnormal and that we can conquer anything by maximizing our own efficiency. But do techniques for alleviating anxiety and depression really work? Or are they making things even worse? They discuss how therapy culture has backfired and how too many latch onto their mental diagnosis as their identity. Plus, is our environment breeding more anxiety and depression? And how can we enter well into the anxiety of others? Listen now! Have you benefitted personally from Truth Over Tribe or seen it have a positive effect on someone you know? have you used the podcast, book, or blog as a catalyst for conversation on polarizing topics? We want to hear about it! Share your story at choosetruthovertribe.com/story. Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review!

One author has poignantly written “we're not in an age of change, but a change of age.” John and Maria discuss that idea as it relates to culture, the church, and ideology in general.   Recommendations Add to the Beauty by Sara Groves The Confessions of Saint Augustine   Segment 1 - Shifts in Culture A Change of Age A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle  A Free People's Suicide: Sustainable Freedom and the American Future by Os Guinness Segment 2 - Shifts in the Church The Strong Women podcast The World and Everything in It podcast Segment 3 - Shifts in Ideology __________ Get access to recordings from the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august. Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D. Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.

Mike Winther continues his discussion on Biblical Principles of Government. This episode will focus on history, but he begins the lecture by highlighting two key solutions to our problems: the political solution and the educational solution. All of our efforts to change the world can be divided into these two categories. We either try to change society politically or through education. Unfortunately, we often concentrate all our efforts on the political solution, when focusing on education is the real answer. Spending just one-tenth of what is spent on political campaigns on biblical education could significantly influence the outlooks of future generations. Mike also emphasizes the importance of reading physical books, underlining, and bookmarking the best passages. Mike kicks off the history portion by breaking down the etymology of the word "history." He discusses how history is important to God and uses the Bible as an example. Mike then explores the six philosophical views of history that shape how people perceive it. We learn that history is the study of the consequences of ideas. Mike strives to make history interesting and ties it back to the Biblical Principles we cherish. You'll Learn: [01:02] The political and educational solutions to our problems. We either try to change society politically or through education. [01:41] Sometimes we get our focus wrong and put all of our effort on the political solution and neglect education. [05:32] If we spent 1/10 of what is spent on political campaigns on education and teaching High School students this course, it would change society. [12:16] Mike talks about the importance of reading and how we all need to be readers. [16:06] History and the etymology of the word. His story or the working out of God's story. [19:15] History is important to God. Just try to find a book in the Bible that isn't about history. [19:44] Psalm 78 and Joshua 4 and Judges 5 and the New Testament. [22:23] Mike talks about the six philosophical views of history that frame how people view history. [23:15] The state of society, good or bad. Early time and later time. This charts the views of History. [23:46] 1. The random view of History. Things are sometimes better and sometimes worse. [24:13] 2. The pendulum view of History where we swing from one extreme to another. [24:51] 3. The evolutionary progress view. This is where everything evolves over time and gets better. [25:39] The first three views of history are atheist or agnostic. The next three are compatible with Christianity. [25:41] He also talks about what all Christians agree on. [27:13] 4. The pessimistic view. Things get worse and worse until the second coming. [27:46] 5. The neutral view. We're not getting more or less righteous, things just vacillate back and forth. [28:08] 6. The optimistic view. Over time, the church has more influence, and the level of righteousness improves. [28:46] Psalm 110 [36:37] History is simply the study of the consequences of ideas. It gets exciting when you think about the stuff that really happened. [37:48] The Magna Carta was the first time a king was seriously challenged. [38:36] The Great Charter was the start of a multi-millennial challenge to the power of the king. [39:46] Mike shares the history before the landing of the Mayflower. [40:30] The Gutenberg Bible gave more people access to read God's word.  [42:28] Separatists were people who were tired of the Church of England and were separating. The Puritans were trying to purify and solve all the flaws. [43:11] The pilgrims lived in Holland before they came to Plymouth. John Robinson preached all of God's words.  [44:14] The number one reason they left Holland was because their children were too influenced by the secular nature of Holland. The fifth reason was to evangelize the natives of North America. [48:20] The Mayflower Compact. The first constitution in the US. [51:51] The providential view of history says that Providence or God intervenes in history. [56:24] The pilgrims didn't have enough crops to sustain themselves. [01:00:35] The first experiment in socialism was a failure. Once it was abandoned they had more food than they could use. Your Resources: Books to browse Biblical Principles of Government (1a) Biblical Principles of Government (1b) Biblical Principles of Government (2a) Biblical Principles of Government (2b) Biblical Principles of Government (3a) Biblical Principles of Government (3b) Biblical Principles of Government (4a) Biblical Principles of Government (4b) Biblical Principles of Government (5a) Biblical Principles of Government (5b) Biblical Principles of Government (6a) Biblical Principles of Government (6a) Biblical Principles of Government (7a) Biblical Principles of Government (7b) Biblical Principles of Government (8a) Biblical Principles of Government (8b) A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World History of Plimoth Plantation

In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Mel Taveras, a seasoned expert in youth culture, mental health coaching, and parenting. Dr. Taveras shared valuable insights on how parents can guide their children through the complexities of today's youth culture, incorporating age-appropriate discussions and grounding them in God's truths.Here are some key takeaways from the episode:1. Communicating Age-Appropriate Information: Dr. Taveras emphasized the importance of tailoring conversations to match the developmental stage of the child. She shared a personal experience of discussing pregnancy with her grandchildren, highlighting the necessity of providing just the right amount of information based on each child's understanding.2. Addressing Sensitive Topics: The gender identity issue and bullying were brought to light, with Dr. Taveras offering thoughtful guidance on how to approach these sensitive topics with children. She emphasized the use of scripture references, such as Genesis 1:27 and Luke 6:31, to reinforce values and foster understanding.3. Protecting Children Online: As the digital landscape continues to influence young minds, Dr. Taveras discussed the significance of monitoring and safeguarding children's online activities. She recommended the "Protect Young Eyes" website as a valuable resource for parents to stay informed and equipped in this area.We understand the challenges and concerns that parents face in today's rapidly evolving cultural landscape. That's why we're committed to providing you with practical tools and resources to support you on your parenting journey.For more info on Mel Tavares, visit her website.Protect Young Eyes website.A great resource from Focus on the Family on gender issues.Mel's book: #Challenged: Equipping Families to Thrive in Today's Youth Culture (RiseUp Isaiah 60:1) Check out free resources and downloads on my website: Website: http://SandraKayChambers.com Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: http://instagram.com/SandraKayChambers Facebook: http://facebook.com/SandraKayChambersauthor Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/SandraKayChamberswriter Thanks to my Virtual Assistant, Alyssa Avant (https://alyssaavantandcompany.com), for her tech genius and help with this podcast.

Is social media turning your kids into digital zombies? You wouldn't believe how much time the average person will spend scrolling their phone in a lifetime, but the effects that endless scrolling is having on today's youth is becoming more and more apparent. Is there anything that concerned parents can do to safeguard the well-being of vulnerable children, teens, and young adults from the tech industry's attacks? In this midweek podcast episode, Jorge Gil sounds the alarm on the negative impact that the overuse of technology is having on our modern culture and how it's brainwashing younger generations. A pressing issue hiding in plain sight, parents and even grandparents have the huge responsibility to stay in the know when it comes to their children's online interactions. During this episode, Jorge will answer questions like: In what ways is social media lying to you and your children? What is the connection between social media and depression rates among young people? What practical rules can you put in place to protect kids from their devices? How long does the average person spend scrolling everyday? How can Christians use technology for good instead of evil?   Phone addiction doesn't discriminate, but the good news is, you can do something about it if you tackle it now! This episode will give you a lot to think about as Jorge exposes the dangers of allowing young people to have too much access to social media without any accountability. Jorge will also give you the tools you need to fight back against the tech industry's digital assault on your family and share practical advice on how to use technology in a way that honors God. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Resources mentioned during the episode: Article: Has the Smartphone Destroyed a Generation Article: The Tech Industry's War on Kids Book: American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers Book: A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World  

Help your married friends set you up, plus how to read the news with discernment, and thoughts on dating couples doing devotions together.   Featured musical artist: JJ Heller  Roundtable: Your Role in Being Set Up It's flattering when friends and family try to set you up. It can lead to a happy and successful dating relationship — or even marriage. At other times, it can lead to awkwardness and strained friendships. Our guests share their perspectives on the dos and don'ts of successful setups. With funny stories and practical takeaways, this conversation will give you tools to make your dating journey smoother and more fun.                   Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: How to Navigate the News Today's news is littered with bias. Everyone has an agenda, and it's hard to separate the facts from opinion, interpretation, and flat-out manipulation. How can we determine what's actual news and ensure we're getting all sides of a story? Paul Batura and Gary Schneeberger are both communications pros and news junkies, having worked in radio, newspapers, public relations and beyond. They'll share their best tips for practicing discernment when taking in headlines and commentary from around the world.       A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World  Link to Daily Citizen Inbox: Doing Devotions as a Couple You and your boyfriend or girlfriend want to encourage growth in each other's relationship with God, but should that involve praying and studying Scripture together? Counselor Glenn Lutjens weighs in.

Help your married friends set you up, plus how to read the news with discernment, and thoughts on dating couples doing devotions together.   Featured musical artist: JJ Heller  Roundtable: Your Role in Being Set Up It's flattering when friends and family try to set you up. It can lead to a happy and successful dating relationship — or even marriage. At other times, it can lead to awkwardness and strained friendships. Our guests share their perspectives on the dos and don'ts of successful setups. With funny stories and practical takeaways, this conversation will give you tools to make your dating journey smoother and more fun.                   Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: How to Navigate the News Today's news is littered with bias. Everyone has an agenda, and it's hard to separate the facts from opinion, interpretation, and flat-out manipulation. How can we determine what's actual news and ensure we're getting all sides of a story? Paul Batura and Gary Schneeberger are both communications pros and news junkies, having worked in radio, newspapers, public relations and beyond. They'll share their best tips for practicing discernment when taking in headlines and commentary from around the world.       A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World  Link to Daily Citizen Inbox: Doing Devotions as a Couple You and your boyfriend or girlfriend want to encourage growth in each other's relationship with God, but should that involve praying and studying Scripture together? Counselor Glenn Lutjens weighs in. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1058/29

During our Embodied series, we had over 70 questions texted in. To cover these questions more fully, we're releasing a handful of extra podcast episodes to further equip you.Timestamps:1:28 - How do you parent a child with gender identity questions or who experiences SSA?16:58 - Are you living in sin if you don't have sex as an older married couple?19:44 - Why do people elevate sexual desires above all else? What desires should we have?23:20 - Would you officiate a LGBTQIA+ wedding?30:15 - How do we think through when churches deny a biblical sexual ethic?37:13 - Are people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and saved Christians still a child of God?41:18 - My workplace encourages using pronouns to introduce ourselves. As a Christian, how should I think about this?46:44 - What do we mean when we refer to “culture”?51:10 - If you were born to a single-parent does that mean you were born into sin and less worth saving?ResourcesBooks:The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlinIntended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage by Ed Wheat M.D. and Gaye Wheat The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanStrange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyAmerican Experience: Kinsey (2005) Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View by Preston SprinkleA Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett KnuckleThe Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Tim KellerSermons:“Incarnation/Agape” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Theology of Sex” sermon series by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Mountains, Molehills, and Which Ones to Die On” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Q+A” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

During our Embodied series, we had over 70 questions texted in. To cover these questions more fully, we're releasing a handful of extra podcast episodes to further equip you.Timestamps:1:28 - How do you parent a child with gender identity questions or who experiences SSA?16:58 - Are you living in sin if you don't have sex as an older married couple?19:44 - Why do people elevate sexual desires above all else? What desires should we have?23:20 - Would you officiate a LGBTQIA+ wedding?30:15 - How do we think through when churches deny a biblical sexual ethic?37:13 - Are people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and saved Christians still a child of God?41:18 - My workplace encourages using pronouns to introduce ourselves. As a Christian, how should I think about this?46:44 - What do we mean when we refer to “culture”?51:10 - If you were born to a single-parent does that mean you were born into sin and less worth saving?ResourcesBooks:The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlinIntended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage by Ed Wheat M.D. and Gaye Wheat The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanStrange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyAmerican Experience: Kinsey (2005) Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View by Preston SprinkleA Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett KnuckleThe Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Tim KellerSermons:“Incarnation/Agape” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Theology of Sex” sermon series by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Mountains, Molehills, and Which Ones to Die On” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Q+A” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

During our Embodied series, we had over 70 questions texted in. To cover these questions more fully, we're releasing a handful of extra podcast episodes to further equip you.Timestamps:1:28 - How do you parent a child with gender identity questions or who experiences SSA?16:58 - Are you living in sin if you don't have sex as an older married couple?19:44 - Why do people elevate sexual desires above all else? What desires should we have?23:20 - Would you officiate a LGBTQIA+ wedding?30:15 - How do we think through when churches deny a biblical sexual ethic?37:13 - Are people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and saved Christians still a child of God?41:18 - My workplace encourages using pronouns to introduce ourselves. As a Christian, how should I think about this?46:44 - What do we mean when we refer to “culture”?51:10 - If you were born to a single-parent does that mean you were born into sin and less worth saving?ResourcesBooks:The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlinIntended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage by Ed Wheat M.D. and Gaye Wheat The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanStrange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. TruemanBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyAmerican Experience: Kinsey (2005) Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View by Preston SprinkleA Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet and Brett KnuckleThe Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Tim KellerSermons:“Incarnation/Agape” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Theology of Sex” sermon series by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Mountains, Molehills, and Which Ones to Die On” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch“Q+A” sermon by Midtown Fellowship Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchMusic by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective

John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He's a sought-after author and speaker in areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education, and apologetics. John is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture, founded by the late Chuck Colson. He is also the voice of The Point, a daily one-minute feature on worldview, apologetics, and cultural issues.  This week on the show, I'm honored to be joined by John to dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the intersection of faith, popular culture, and the power of transforming lives. John shares how he initially crossed paths with the visionary founder of Prison Fellowship, Chuck Colson, whose faith inspired John's work today at the Colson Center, applying Christian principles to every facet of life. We also examine the four relationships that shape our understanding of identity, the importance of teaching children to look outward, not inward, and the troubling correlation between the growing mental health crisis among young people and the influence of social media. “Faith gives you a framework for understanding what's happening in the world.” - John Stonestreet “Parenting never happens in a vacuum. It happens in a cultural moment.” - John Stonestreet “A Christian worldview turns you outward and upward.” -  John Stonestreet This Week on The Wow Factor: How John initially connected with Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson, whose faith inspired him to see prisoners as valuable individuals John's personal view of his faith as something that communicates the truth about our reality How Chuck's legacy led to bipartisan agreement on criminal justice reform as a way to address community breakdown and trust issues How the Colson Center continues Chuck's work of applying Christian principles to all aspects of life, including government, culture, and personal transformation Why the Breakpoint podcasts are different from traditional Christian programming Why so many damaging ideas are rooted into culture right now The four relationships that impact our understanding of who we are  The importance of teaching children to look outward, not inward, to find their purpose Why there is a direct correlation between the growing mental health crisis among young people and social media John Stonestreet's Words of Wisdom: Hope is out there; the universe has hope because Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. So have hope, not only in what you say but in how you live. Tell your kids that they're made in the image of God, and then order your homes so that they're turned outward and upward instead of inward. Connect with John Stonestreet:  Breakpoint Podcasts John Stonestreet - Breakpoint  Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

This is one of my favorite episodes because Erin and I get to interview our husbands. Being made in the image of God as male and female is a good thing. It is not an accident that we are created to be a man or a woman. When God made us male and female, he said it was very good. We were created not to compete or be opposed to each other, but to work together in the cosmic task God has invited us into—to care for His creation and cause it to flourish. Join us as we wrestle through the idea of difference and design with our amazing and funny husbands.    Our Bodies Tell God's Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender by Christopher West  A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World by John Stonestreet, Brett Kunkle  Restoring All Things: God's Audacious Plan to Change the World Through Everyday People by Warren Cole Smith, John Stonestreet   Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/ 

Episode Summary. This episode gives four biblical foundations upon which a father needs to build his plan for training his child in the way he should go. For Further Prayerful Thought. How would you support the argument that the starting point for training a child is to help his heart learn to hate evil because he experiences painful consequences from bad choices and love righteousness because he experiences benefit from making good choices?In the portrait of eight character qualities that we must instill in our children, which ones stood out?What insight stood out in 4-step process of helping kids internalize the Word of God? Why do you think so many young parents are using the New City Catechism with their children?Is it overstating the case to say that dads who send their kids out into the secular world, after being cocooned in the Christian sub-culture with no training in worldviews, are sending out lambs to be slaughtered?Resources.Foundation # 1: Heart Trained by ConsequencesBoundaries with Kids, Henry Cloud & John TownsendRaising Great Kids, Cloud & TownsendFoundation # 2: Character Expressed in Godly AttitudesCharacter Development Training Plan (Pa 132 Focus Notebook)Foundation # 3: Word of God InternalizedThe New City Catechism CurriculumThe Topical Memory SystemFoundation # 4:  Biblical Worldview EmbracedThe Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims, Rebecca McLaughlinA Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World, John Stonestreet & Brent KunkleMama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, Hillary Ferrer, Editor.For the printed version of this message click here.For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.For FREE downloadable studies on men's issues

Parental Discretion is advised for this episode. We will be discussing the harmful effects of pornography on those who consume it. It's a very destructive addiction that can affect everyone in the family including children. It's a tough topic that is rarely talked about. So let's get started.References mentioned in this episode:Children School Porn - TheBlazeE-book: Your Brain on Porn | Covenant EyesA Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World: John Stonestreet, Brett Kunkle: 9780830781249 - Christianbook.com

Today we want to talk about a word or phrase that made its way to the Oxford English Dictionary Word of the Year in 2020 which is: Cancel Culture. As social researchers, each week are deploying surveys and analysing demographic and community data. We gather content from focus groups and in-depth interviews and draw out the trends. That is social research. While analysing these data sets gives us specific insights into certain groups or areas, it also gives us a very broad read on our society. One outcome of this type of work is that we are often asked to share insights and perspectives not just from a particular study, but a general perspective on our society and where we see it going. This is often labelled as social commentary. So, in this episode we going to take our social research hat off and put the social commentator hat on, to see what is going on in our broader society and where things are going. Joining our host, Ashley Fell, to do just that is Social Researcher and Principal of McCrindle, Mark McCrindle.

Jonathan Dodson of City Life Church and Gospel-Centered Discipleship talks about embodying the Gospel in a culture that seems to be coming apart.  Counselor Sissy Goff, author of "Brave," talks about ways to help our children, especially daughters, beat worry and anxiety.

Jonathan Dodson of City Life Church and Gospel-Centered Discipleship talks about embodying the Gospel in a culture that seems to be coming apart.  Counselor Sissy Goff, author of "Brave," talks about ways to help our children, especially daughters, beat worry and anxiety.

Today’s Guests Jonathan Dodson – Pastor of City Life Church in Austin, Texas Jonathan breaks down the details of his recent article at The Gospel Coalition titled, How to Inhabit an Unraveling Culture He encourages the church to take up the weapons of God and not the weapons of the world, weaving shalom, God’s peace into the […] The post Inhabiting and Serving in Our Unraveling Culture | Helping Our Daughters Be Worry Free appeared first on The Reconnect with Carmen | Engaging Culture from a Christian Worldview.

Register TODAY for Culture Conference!Because it literally affects everything and every person your organization touches, your culture is either helping or hindering your mission every day. It is either a tail wind helping you move forward or a head wind causing obstacles at every turn. Listen in to this conversation between Jenni Catron, William Vanderbloemen, and Jim Sheppard and hosted by Trey McKnight as they discuss why culture matters and how to make sure yours is the best it can be.In this episode, you'll learn...why culture mattersthe moment the culture conversation "clicked" for William and Jimwhy the leader always thinks culture is better than it actually ishow culture can improve by subtractionwhere to start with practical ways to invest in your team with TheCultureTool.comAbout William VanderbloemenAs the Founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William has been able to combine over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of Executive Search to provide churches with a unique offering: a deep understanding of local church work with the very best knowledge and practices of professional executive search.About Jim SheppardJim Sheppard is CEO & Principal of Generis, a consulting firm passionate about helping churches inspire and cultivate generosity through giving development, coaching, and strategy.

Saudi Arabia has embarked on a path of gradual social and economic modernization in recent years but it's unclear how much it's extending beyond major urban centers. ICWA fellow David Kenner talks to Dan about Western-style cafes in the southern border city of Jazan, where local entrepreneurs are contending with cultural norms in a bid to grow their businesses.

This week on Geek Force, the Squad tearfully discusses Daft Punk's separation, as well as Disney's new "Cruella" movie starring Emma Stone. They examine and explore celebrities that have been branded "cancelled" or face consequences in our pop culture - from Joss Whedon to Gina Carano - and what solutions that could be presented to help establish a healthy norm in the industry. Marlin announces the winners of the Crunchyroll Awards, and Jennifer Lawrence as Sue Storm? Eming says hell no!  

Christian students are called, as are all Christians, to be “in the world but not of it." Yet doing so is much easier said than done, and sometimes much harder on university campuses. To help students in this, John Stonestreet and I discuss his and Brett Kunkle's recent book, A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World. John holds a master of arts in Christian thought from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (IL) where he graduated with honors. He currently serves as president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. John is a sought-after author and speaker on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics. He is the daily voice of BreakPoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. He is also the voice of the Point, a daily one-minute feature on worldview, apologetics and cultural issues. Prior to his current role, John worked in various capacities with Summit Ministries including Executive Director, overseeing the various aspects of the ministry to accomplish its mission of cultivating rising generations to resolutely champion a Biblical worldview. Prior to working with Summit and The Colson Center, John was on the teaching faculty of Bryan College where he helped to develop a Christian worldview sequence for the core curriculum, as well as several non-traditional educational opportunities. He also directed the Bryan College Worldview Team, an innovative educational initiative designed to teach students to analyze worldviews using the lens of popular media and culture. In addition to A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World, John has also authored Restoring All Things: God's Audacious Plan to Change the World through Ordinary People (with Warren Cole Smith), Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God's Design for Marriage (with Sean McDowell), and Making Sense of Your World: A Biblical Worldview (with W. Gary Phillips and William E. Brown). John and his wife Sarah, have three daughters and live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this podcast we discuss:  How to define “culture” and why we must understand culture How Christians should engage in and respond to culture How Christian students can celebrate the good on campus Why “Christian” is a great noun, but a horrible adjective The fallacy of chasing cultural relevance How higher education has become dehumanizing How students can flourish in this dehumanizing environment The two questions all students must learn to ask Practical ways students can discover their calling The unseen influence of cultural undercurrents How to overcome cultural influences and become virtuous people Why so many millennials are drawn to Socialism Resources mentioned during our conversation: A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World, by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle A Student's Guide to Culture, by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle The Aims of Education, by T.S. Eliot The Fabric of Faithfulness: Weaving Together Belief and Behavior, by Steven Garber  “Men Without Chests” in The Abolition of Man, by C.S. Lewis The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by C.S. Lewis What it Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics, by O. Carter Sneed You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit, by James K. A. Smith Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation, by James K. A. Smith Imagining the Kingdom: How Worship Works, by James. K. A. Smith   The Colson Fellows Program Live Not By Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents, by Rod Dreher Breakpoint - A Program of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview

Generation Z,” or Gen Z, the generation born after 1995 has grown up as digital natives. What can we do to reach this younger generation, which is more likely to be spiritually and biblically illiterate than any previous, and to shepherd the faith of Gen Z within the church? While it is tempting to use generational research to develop highly contextual approaches to evangelism that meet young people exactly where they are, such attempts often function as poor imitations of the very fads our culture is selling. This is how we end up with the “youth group as pop concert” or “Christian film as evangelism tract” phenomena. At best, this approach grabs the attention of young people for the short term (though it often fails even to accomplish this); at worst, it offers cheap entertainment in place of the deep roots needed for faith to survive in a post-Christian culture. In our witness to Gen Z, we must take the long view, recognizing that witnessing is more often planting seeds of faith than harvesting the fruit.This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Journal This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Journal author Kyle Keating about his article “Making the Christian Story Plausible and Desirable to Generation Z” in the forthcoming 43:3 issue of the Christian Research Journal. We'd also like to invite you to subscribe to the Journal. To subscribe to the Journal, please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/crj-subscription/When you to subscribe to the Journal, you join the team of print subscribers whose paid subscriptions help provide the resources at equip.org that minister to people worldwide. These resources include our free online-exclusive articles, such as this review, as well as our free Postmodern Realities podcast.Another way you can support keeping our resources free is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3 or $5, which is the cost for some of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here.https://www.equip.org/product/pmr-jnl-tip/Other articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author: Episode 188 OK, Boomer: Time to Declare a Truce in the Generational Wars OK, Boomer: Time to Declare a Truce in the Generational Wars Episode 133 The Disorientation of Deconversion Am I Just Not Chosen? The Disorientation of DeconversionEpisode 074: Authentic Community in the Age of Social MediaCream or Sugar: Fostering Authentic Community in the Expanding Age of Social MediaRelatedEpisode 210: Bespoke Religiosity and the Rise of the Nones: a review of Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World by Tara Isabella BurtonBespoke Religiosity and the Rise of the Nones: a review of Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World by Tara Isabella BurtonEpisode 186 Gen Z. Live For the Ray not the LineEpisode 88: Training Teens in ApologeticsSpecial Episode: A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's WorldDon't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

Contemporary culture is anything but neutral. In fact, it frequently promotes ways of thinking and behaving that are contrary to Scripture. So if we’re not intentional about our faith, we will be conformed to the dogmas and values of our age. But in Romans 12:2 Paul instructs Christians saying, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” On this episode, Shane Rosenthal attempts to flesh out the implications of this passage in our present-day context as he continues his conversation with Brett Kunkle, co-author of A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World. Study kits which are perfect for small groups or family devotions are available to download with  a donation of $15 - whitehorseinn.org/studykits To get access to all of the White Horse Inn extended episodes become a member. Head over to whitehorseinn.org/podcastpartner

In this interview we spoke with Brett Kunkle about his book A Practical Guide to Culture. We also talked about his experience equipping the next generation of apologists to defend the faith. Hope you enjoy! Brett Kunkle is the founder and president of MAVEN, a movement to equip the next generation know truth, pursue goodness and create beauty. He has more than 25 years of experience working with junior high, high school, and college students. He was a youth pastor in Southern California and in the Denver area for 11 years and was the Student Impact Director for Stand to Reason for 14 years. He wrote the Ambassadors Guide to Mormonism, was an associate editor for the Apologetics Study Bible for Students and co-authored A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World. He received his Master’s degree in philosophy of religion and ethics from Talbot School of Theology. Brett lives with his wife and kids in Southern California. To purchase Brett's book please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Brett-Kunkle/e/B00BGBOPGC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share To learn more about MAVEN visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pqzzKbsrF12SFhucm6ecQ To learn more about Solid Faith please visit https://www.thesolidfaith.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clark-weidner/support

It's a little late to still be doing Christmas shopping (like I am), especially for anything that needs to be shipped. Even so, books that pass on Christian worldview are worth the hassle, and I've got four to recommend for you this Christmas. In fact, you might want to self-gift some of these… The first is the best book I know of that teaches the “how” of communication in a tough culture: “Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions” by my friend Greg Koukl. Every Christian needs this book because every Christian, in this day and age, will find themselves in conversations about controversial topic, called upon to defend their beliefs, and even Christianity itself. “Tactics” teaches, well, tactics. In other words, this book gives you the rhetorical strategies you need to speak up in such a way as to generate light, not heat. If you're thinking, “Wait, hasn't that book been out for a while?” Yes, it has. Ten years, in fact. And now, it's been expanded and re-released in a 10th- anniversary edition. This edition not only has updated stories of Greg's tactics in action (which are very helpful), it has more tactics. Honestly, I didn't think this book could really be improved, but Greg has. He and I discussed the book on the BreakPoint podcast at BreakPoint.org. As I told Greg, the book should come with a warning: Anyone who reads it no longer has an excuse for not sharing their beliefs and convictions, even on the tough topics. The second book is for children, especially for little girls: Rachael Denhollander's “How Much Is a Little Girl Worth?” Denhollander, as you might remember, is the force of nature that bravely and persistently worked to expose the hundreds of cases of abuse by U.S.A. Gymnastics doctor Larry Nasser. Rachael Denhollander understands that in a culture that victimizes little girls in so many ways, they need to know who they are, as made in the image of God. Her beautifully written and illustrated book teaches that their worth is beyond price, and that they can meet any challenges they will face with God's help. It's an especially important gift for the little 4- to 8-year old girl in your life, but I bought it for my daughters, who are older. My third recommendation is a bit self-serving...  “A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World,” which I co-authored with Brett Kunkle, is an ideal resource for parents, grandparents, teachers, and youth pastors who are in the cultural deep end with their kids. The book unpacks the major issues in our culture, from the obvious ones like LGBT issues, social media, drugs, and smartphones, to the unseen undercurrents in our culture that parents often miss, such as identity struggles and the overwhelming amount of information students face today. The best part is that “A Practical Guide to Culture” is exactly that: practical. In fact, it's proven especially helpful for grandparents, believe it or not. There's always been a generation gap, but many sense that the gap is more vast today – especially when it comes to technology, sexuality, and politics. We hear consistently from parents and grandparents that “A Practical Guide” has helped them make sense of the culture their kids face, so that they can connect with the students in their life and help them to navigate the tricky cultural waters. And speaking of students and culture, I'm pleased to announce that on January 1, a student edition of “A Practical Guide to Culture, called A Student's Guide to Culture,” will be released.  This book is written directly for junior high and high school students, and covers the same crucial issues in our culture from a Christian worldview. It's not yet released but is available for pre-order. Why not give a great book this Christmas? You can find these books at our online bookstore. Whenever you purchase books at our online store, it benefits the ministry of the Colson Center.

We’re back in the studio this week with special guest and founder of Maven Truth, Brett Kunkle! Brett is a fellow contributor to Stand to Reason, Impact 360, and breaks down the different struggles Christians can have with doubt. Brett Kunkle on Twitter Maven Truth - Brett Kunkle A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World Love Your God with All Your Mind by J. P. Moreland Kingdom Triangle: Recover the Christian Mind by J. P. Moreland Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute (https://www.impact360institute.org) and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org (https://www.impact360institute.org) Freemind Patreon Support Freemind with a monthly donation on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/freemindfm) and gain access to bonus episodes, interviews, and more! Visit patreon.com/freemindfm (https://www.patreon.com/freemindfm) to join today. Social Media Links Seth and Nirva's Website (http://sethandnirva.com) Seth and Nirva on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqnbFT37k3tz_86ZwIelNw) Seth and Nirva on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sethandnirva/) Seth and Nirva on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sethandnirva) Stephen Robles on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stephenrobles/) Stephen Robles on Twitter (https://twitter.com/stephenrobles) Apologetics and Philosophy Resources Reasonable Faith (https://www.reasonablefaith.org) J.P. Moreland Website (http://www.jpmoreland.com) Ravi Zacharias Ministries (https://www.rzim.org) Stand To Reason (https://www.str.org) Impact 360 Institute (https://www.impact360institute.org) Science & Religion Reasonable Faith (https://www.reasonablefaith.org) Discovery Institute (https://www.discovery.org) John Lennox (http://www.johnlennox.org) Reasons To Believe (https://www.reasons.org) Answers In Genesis (https://answersingenesis.org) BioLogos (https://biologos.org) Politics and Culture Os Guiness (http://www.osguinness.com) Prager U (https://www.prageru.com) Discovery Institute (https://www.discovery.org) Wayne Grudem (http://www.waynegrudem.com/politics-according-to-the-bible/) Eric Metaxas (http://ericmetaxas.com) LGBTQ Joe Dallas (https://joedallas.com) Christopher Yuan (https://christopheryuan.com) Can You Be Gay and Christian? By Dr. Michael Brown (https://askdrbrown.myshopify.com/collections/books-1/products/can-you-be-gay-and-christian-responding-with-love-and-truth-to-questions-about-homosexuality) Outlasting The Gay Revolution By Dr. Michael Brown (https://askdrbrown.myshopify.com/collections/books-1/products/outlasting-the-gay-revolution) Washed and Waiting by Wesley Hill (https://www.amazon.com/Washed-Waiting-Reflections-Faithfulness-Homosexuality/dp/0310534194/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EJVGF8TVDZ8QYSYGBM67) Special Guest: Brett Kunkle.

This week the docs sit down with Brett Kunkle to discuss his new book, A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World.  If you’re worried about this culture’s impact on your child as they head off to school every day, this discussion is for you.  Your kids can be prepared to take on all this secular society has to throw at them, and Brett’s books show you how you can be the instrument in God’s hand’s to bring that about.    Links to information discussed in the show:   Maven   Brett's Latest Book: A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World   ---- Website: www.maventruth.com Twitter: @BrettKunkle Facebook: @brett.kunkle Instagram: @brettkunkle -----   Dr. Jimmy Myers on Twitter: @docjimmymyers, Instagram: @jmyersfam, and Facebook: @docjimmymyers   Dr. Josh Myers on Twitter: @docjoshmyers, Instagram: @docjoshmyers, and Facebook: @docjoshmyers   Pairadocs Podcast on Twitter: @docspodcast, Instagram: @docspodcast, and Facebook: @docspodcast   How do give to the show: www.patreon.com/docspodcast  Billy Myers: www.therapywithbilly.com

Do you feel like you are fighting a losing battle for the hearts and minds of your kids? Something has changed. We all sense it. The cultural pressure is increasing, especially on our kids. But even in a world of ever-present screens, gender-identity questions, and addictions, kids can have clarity and confidence. We must help […] The post A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World appeared first on Cross Examined - Christian Apologetic Ministry | Frank Turek | Christian Apologetics | Christian Apologetics Speakers.

From confusion about sexuality to the devaluing of religious liberty, today's youth face major cultural challenges. Those of us who are farther along in life and in the faith need to be intentional about setting the next generation up to be a faithful witness to Jesus Christ and his gospel. At our National Conference, John Stonestreet addressed this topic in his talk “A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World.” We hope this message equips you to disciple the young people in your life. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

John Stonestreet carpool-diemed with us a few weeks ago, but we saved it for Christmas. As we celebrate the day that Hope arrived alive and well on the scene, John shares how Hope informs today and every day. Especially when things like technology, social media platforms, political impasses, strained relationships and so much more seem to be so powerfully on the scene. "To take seriously the cultural moment without losing hope is to realize that this moment is part of a larger story. And that story ultimately is culminating in the fact that God will, in Christ, make all things new." Enjoy & Merry Christmas! THANK YOU for joining this and so many of our other conversations! We so appreciate traveling the road with you. John Stonestreet is president of the Colson Center, the cohost of BreakPoint, and the coauthor of several books – the most recent with Brett Kunkle called: A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World. John is a highly sought-after public speaker who address tens of thousands of students, teachers, parents, and pastors each year. John lives with his family in Colorado Springs, Colorado Find John at breakpoint.org SaySomething: a-come-as-you-are vodcast for walking life's roads (relationships, friendship, parenting, hardship, entertainment,...) together

From the rude friend in the neighborhood to the scary show at Grandma’s house, our children will face negative influences. Even more so, their own hearts will lead them to worship the wrong things. So what do we do as moms to train our children in godliness? In this episode, Laura and Emily talk about building a gospel culture within our homes by offering grace, not guilt, to our children. By creating an environment of conversation, repentance, and joy, we can extend the welcoming attitude of Christ towards our children as they learn to live like Jesus. Our children are not the things they see or do, and we have the privilege of teaching them to look towards Jesus, again and again.     RM APPLY QUESTIONS   VIEW TRANSCRIPT   Articles, Resources and Related Content: Mothering a Rebellious Heart - Courtney Reissig  Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family - Paul David Tripp Parenting with a Big Gospel Picture - Mitch Chase, The Gospel Coalition  A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Todays World - John Stonestreet, ERLC 6 Truths about Parenting That Reorient Everything - Paul David Tripp, Crossway How to Raise an Alien Child - Jen Wilkin, The Gospel Coalition Offensive vs. Defensive Discipleship - Eric Geiger Jesus is God - Matt Chandler, The Village Church Resources X-ray Questions: Drawing Out the Whys and Wherefores of Human Behavior - David Powlison Loving Someone in Their Mess - Colleen Chao, Revive Our Hearts How Do We Keep Ourselves From Idol Worship - David Powlison, CCEF 12 Ways to Love Your Wayward Child - Desiring God Don't Raise Good Kids - Jon Bloom, Desiring God What if I Ruin My Kids - John Piper, Desiring God Parenting Is Like Jazz - William P. Smith, The Gospel Coalition Social Media Isn't Your Teens' Biggest Problem - Kristen Hatton, The Gospel Coalition Divine Words for Desperate Parents - Nancy Guthrie, The Gospel Coalition    For More: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry! RM|APPLY: Questions for personal reflection or conversation with others, to dig deep and allow the transforming work of the gospel to impact every part of your motherhood While we cannot keep our children from all of the negative influences of this world, we can create a culture within our homes that continually points them to Christ (Deut. 11:18-20). Jesus modeled perfect obedience to God during his life, teaching us how to be in this world but not of it. Because of his perfect life and death on the cross, we experience deep grace every day. As you work through these questions, consider how you can draw your children to Christ through the normal rhythms in your home. Our family culture influences our children at home. What does your family value most? As a mom, you have the opportunity to live an authentic life of discipleship to Jesus in front of your children. How are you teaching your children to walk in his ways? The biggest problem our children have is inside of them. So we need to address negative influences with our children at the heart level. Consider an issue in your home right now. What does it look like to bring it back to the heart issue? We need to be praying constantly that our children will grow to love the one true God as we work to protect them. What practical things can you do to surround your children with godly influences in different settings? Ultimately, we do not change the hearts of our children, only God can do that. When we understand that God is in control of all things, we no longer have to strive to control our children. Are there are any areas of motherhood that you still try to control? How does your identity in Christ free you to trust God?  

This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin continues a discussion with Brett Kunkle, co-author—along with the Colson Center’s John Stonestreet—of a new book entitled, A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World. They discuss the new book, which seeks to help young people successfully navigate today’s complex culture while staying focused on those thing that are truly important and that have an eternal significance.

This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Brett Kunkle, co-author—along with the Colson Center’s John Stonestreet—of a new book entitled, “A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World.” They discuss the new book, which seeks to help young people successfully navigate today’s complex culture while staying focused on those thing that are truly important and that have an eternal significance.

Christians need to navigate each cultural wave. We must view each issue in light of biblical truth and then engage it in our homes, churches, communities, and in the larger culture. If Christians are going to effectively engage todays culture, we must be culturally savvy and engage both the seen and unseen elements all around us. Only then can we demolish the cultural arguments that set themselves up against the knowledge of God 2 Cor. 105 and in contrast, proclaim the truth and hope of the gospel. This special episode of the Postmodern Realities podcast is an interview with Brett Kunkle, co author of A Practical Guide to Culture Helping the Next Generation Navigate Todays World as he answers these pressing questions Because of sin, there has never been a completely Christian culture How then do we as Christians engage in culture, or as you say, where should we draw the line? What role do parents pastors have in helping youth develop a healthy worldview in an age that is increasingly digital and informative? How can parents pastors encourage kids to have a healthy relationship with entertainment? How can we make an argument for the authority of scripture and that we can accept these words as truth? How can parents pastors equip our kids to push back against the lies of culture with the truth and hope of the Gospel?

A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World with Brett Kunkle

This week, Hank is joined on Hank Unplugged by John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and cohost of the radio show BreakPoint. This is a truly wide-ranging conversation on the major cultural issues of today and how Christians should handle these uniquely modern issues outlined in Stonestreet's new book A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World. Topics discussed include: Chuck Colson as a mentor to both (1:30); the false dichotomy of sacred and secular and the pandemic of churches conforming to the culture (9:00); the importance of authority in the church in accordance with Scripture and the ties to church history (17:00); the distinction between cultural waves and undercurrents outlined in Stonestreet's book A Practical Guide to Culture (23:30); the problem of perpetual adolescence and a culture that craves staying young forever (30:00); how information has replaced knowledge in our age, the shifting importance of right from wrong to whether we're nice or mean, and discernment as an antidote (37:00); the transactional nature some churches have taken on as opposed to being transformational (43:30); the influence of materialists like Richard Dawkins on culture and the loss of what it means to be humans made in the Imago Dei (51:30); gender fluidity in contrast to biological reality (56:30); influencing the culture rather than the culture changing us (1:01:00).

It’s a force that drives you towards success or failure, and most people don’t pay it much attention: culture. Most people think about culture in terms of a business culture. But if you’re the leader of a team, you need your personal culture in line for your business culture to fall into place.   Joe’s definition of culture is your environment. When done intentionally, it's a philosophy about life and business that you play out, that's played out by your team and those around you. At its worst it's a demoralizing and destructive force. At its best, it’s an uplifting, motivating force that gives you momentum. It's a rising tide that lifts all boats, carries your team forward, and gives you and your team the ability to keep pushing.   Culture is one of those things that even if you don't pay attention to it, will still come to be. If you have a team and you don't create a culture intentionally, it's going to grow organically and it's probably not going to be what you want it to be. It's no fun to fight a bad culture.   Intentional Culture versus Organic Culture Right now organic is really big. Everybody wants organic food; organic is seen as a good thing. But when you're talking about culture, organic is a bad thing. Organic is the kind of culture most people and businesses have. There's no one thinking about it. There's no one putting any guardrails in place. Meanwhile, an intentional culture is where you think through the building blocks that create culture and you put them into place so you have the kind of environment and the kind of motivation and momentum you want in your life.   Culture is driven by your beliefs and the beliefs of those around you. If you have positive, empowering beliefs and that's your dominant focus, then you're going to have a positive, empowering culture. But if the dominant focus is negative or limiting beliefs, then that's going to create a negative or limiting culture.   Have you ever seen people who just have a dark cloud over them? They're always negative. Everything that could go wrong does go wrong. That's someone who has a very bad personal culture. They’re usually speaking negative things into the world and living those negative things out. Someone who has that kind of demeanor and life almost always has automatic negative thoughts. Or as Jim Kwik calls them: ANTS, automatic negative thoughts. That's where when something happens you immediately think negatively about it.   So many people allow those kinds of thoughts to dominate their mind. What you feed into your mind and what you say out into the world eventually becomes your reality. Because, if that's what you're always saying and always thinking, your life is naturally going to follow that progression.   Some people live such negative lives they don't even see the positive opportunities that come their way. They are ruled by their emotions instead of by their thoughts and they're lying to themselves all the time. So, what are you saying to yourself? What are the thoughts that pop into your head when things come up? What are the things you say to the world about yourself?   You're creating your personal culture with that.   Another way to look at it is with an organic culture you allow life to happen to you and then you react to what happens to you. You're always playing defense.   With an intentional culture, you happen to life! You play offense and you set the agenda for what your life's going to look like. When bad things happen, you find the positive in it. You study it to find out what went wrong and you fix it and move on instead of just staying in a negative place.   Personal culture You have to know and intentionally live out your core values. What do you believe? You also have to know your vision very clearly. Who and what do you want to become? You have to know your purpose and you have to seek out opportunities to be working in the purpose God created you for. You have to cultivate an attitude of abundance as opposed to an attitude of scarcity and that comes from knowing what you believe.   A culture is naturally going to grow around you based on those things, rather than on what you would become if you were just living life haphazardly.   Who you associate with is going to shape your personal culture. If you're hanging around a bunch of people who are negative, always talking about how they're failing and say they're not good enough, then that's your sphere of influence. Guess what you're going to end up being like?   Instead, surround yourself with people who are positive. Be around people who are seeking fulfillment in their life, who are working towards being better people and towards their own vision. Are you developing and building positive and empowering relationships?   What do you spend your discretionary time doing? Are you sitting on the sofa with a bag of chips instead of doing something productive? That's fine once in a while, but you should be spending most of your discretionary time reading and learning and trying to better yourself. Are you moving towards your vision and figuring out what you need to learn to achieve it?   How do you behave in your moments of crisis? What happens when you're faced with a moral dilemma? How do you treat other people?   If you’re a leader, what do you encourage in yourself and in others? How do you carry yourself in front of them? And what do you tolerate from people and from yourself?   Are you content with your life right now? Even if you're not satisfied, are you learning to be content with where you are? There are a lot of people who spend their whole life dissatisfied. It's ok to not be completely satisfied with where you're at, but if you've got core values and a purpose and a vision and you're going after those, you can be content where you are while still having a clear idea of where you're going and what you want to accomplish.   All those things come together to create your personal culture. So whatever you create, however your life looks, because of that, know you're going to attract more of what you created. If you're someone who's always negative, positive people will not want to interact with you. If you're someone who's always positive, negative people won't want to interact with you. It's your choice which group you want to be a part of. It's up to you who you want to be, who you want to attract and how you want that all to play out.   Joe’s personal culture Joe strives to be a person who is a thinker, contemplator and someone who ponders the big questions in life. He always wants to be learning. He is always listening to podcasts, trying to read as many books as possible, looking for people to learn from. He is always striving for achievement and fulfillment.   He is really trying in life to live out his purpose and the reason that God created him. He spends time focused on and working on those things. He strives to stay true to his core values to use them as a tool to filter life decisions through.   Additionally Joe wants to spend his discretionary time wisely. He doesn’t want to waste time or hang out with people he doesn’t enjoy being around. He has a small group of people he spends discretionary time with, who he enjoys being around. They’re people he brings value to and who bring value into his life. They’re people he can learn from and who can learn from him as well. Joe wants to spend his time in general serving people and helping them get better.   He also wants to always be content with where he is in life, knowing he’s done all he can to get where he is, but never satisfied. He strives for healthy dissatisfaction, which drives him to do better and reach more of the potential God has placed in him.   All these things create Joe’s personal culture.   Business culture Your business culture flows directly from your personal culture. If you're doing things in your personal life that you shouldn't be doing, or that you don't want other people to know about, it's going to show up in your business culture. You want to be the best person you can be so that people will respect you because they know you're a person who walks the talk.   Most businesses have an organic culture, which rarely results in a culture that's pleasing to the leader. It’s common to hear the statement, if you just get great people the culture will take care of itself. Joe couldn't disagree with that more.   Great people could be very talented, but they could have different core values than you. They could have their own agenda coming into your organization. They could have different goals than you and be working towards their goals while they're in your business, leading other people in a different direction than where you want them to go.   You need great people, but you need great people who are like-minded to you and who are sold out to going after your vision. Otherwise, you're going to develop a culture that's geared toward the vision of your people. That’s probably not your vision.   Have you ever had one of those situations where you just can't drag yourself out of bed in the morning to go into the office? You just can't bear the people there, you can't bear the environment there and you can't bear what's going on. Working in a bad culture is just miserable.   Characteristics of a bad culture Everyone does their own thing Office cancers actively working against your vision Infighting and office politics People protect their turf and refuse to share or help other team members Team members sabotaging one another Poor client experience because your team is working against one another at the expense of your clients Good people leaving your team out of frustration The wrong people sticking around too long A toxic atmosphere / office gossip Staff always arriving the moment the work day starts and leaving the moment the work day ends Salespeople find excuses to stay away from the office as often as possible     Do you have any of those things going on with your team or in your office? If you do, it’s a big red flag. You need to take a look at this and see if you've got things rolling the way you want them to.   If you are the leader and you've got a bad culture in your office, it's your fault. It is nobody else's fault. As the leader you are 100 percent responsible for your culture. You set the tone for it. You allowed it to flourish. Think of yourself like a gardener. You've got this garden to tend, you're trying to grow flowers, and when weeds are popping up you're just sitting back and letting them grow. Do you blame the weeds for being there? Or do you blame yourself for letting them grow?   It's the same thing in your culture. If you've got a bad business culture, it doesn't matter if someone on your team is causing it. You're the one who sets the tone, so you're responsible for it.   Building an intentional culture within your organization It's a very simple process. It's not easy but it's very simple. It starts with very clearly defined core values and a very clearly defined vision. These fundamental principles are foundational to building a great culture.   What do you believe for your business? Do you have this written out so you can recite it? How does your purpose create this vision of who you want to be and what you want to become?   Your next job is to give them away to your team, and to do it with conviction. You stand behind them and say, “these are things that we're not going to compromise on.” And then you personally live them out. You're the example everyone else is going to follow. So you need to truly believe them, and you need to hold your team and yourself accountable for living them out.   One of the beautiful things about having a great vision and culture is that you don't have to make all the decisions yourself. You can create an environment where everybody's running forward together instead of you out in front dragging them along behind you. You, as the leader, are the keeper of the culture in the beginning, especially if you've had a team that's been together for a while and you've been really lax. They're going to test you and make it difficult on you at first. You have to keep that culture, and encourage and correct the people who aren't living it out, to get it established. And then when you bring new people on to your team you have to filter them through your core values and your vision to make sure they're buying into those things before they ever join your team. Check out Episode 3 for more on that.   Over time, the culture takes over and starts to correct itself. You'll have the people on the team who are sold out to your culture, core values and vision. They're going hold people in line or make sure  someone who's not operating within the core values knows it. Your time to step in and deal with those things is going to be relatively minimal because the culture will protect itself. But that takes some time to get into place.   Culture is an incredible force. It’s probably the most important thing in business that nobody thinks about. 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In this episode, we explore ways to help your students take their writing to the next level. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @coolcatteacher #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Vicki Davis is a full-time classroom teacher and IT Director in Camilla, Georgia. Recipient of the 2014 Bammy Award for Education Talk Show Host, she also authors the popular Cool Cat Teacher Blog. Mashable named her a rockstar teacher on Twitter, where she has more than 100,000 followers. She is author of 2 books, Reinventing Writing and Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds.