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In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the use of AI within the Church, and when and how it might be used. There's no question that AI has become ubiquitous in our world. And while it might not bother you to know that your grocery store, for example, uses AI to generate suggestions to improve your shopping experience, how would you feel knowing that your pastor used AI to write this weekend's message? Episode Links Alexis mentioned a study conducted by Barna last year about pastors and their use of AI, which found that 12% said they felt comfortable using AI to write their sermons. You can read more details in an article about the findings on NPR HERE. Dr. White does not share that level of comfort. In fact, he wrote a blog earlier this year titled “Why I Won't Use AI for Writing,” outlining his reason for making this decision. You can read that blog in its entirety HERE. And if you're interested in viewing the scene from Walk the Line that Dr. White talked about related to that blog entry, you can watch that on YouTube HERE. AI is entering the Church in places other than pastors' sermons. Dr. White wrote another blog simply titled “AI Jesus” about a Catholic chapel in Switzerland where an avatar of “Jesus” was tucked into a confessional booth and parishioners could come and confess their sins and ask it questions. You can read that blog HERE. There are a number of articles that provided information linked to today's episode or that were mentioned during the conversation. Should you wish to read more about the ways that AI is impacting our culture and the life of the Church, you can find those below: Lila Shroff, “ChatGPT Gave Instructions for Murder, Self-Mutilation, and Devil Worship,” The Atlantic. Jocelyn Gecker, “Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship,” AP News. Deena Prichep, “Are AI sermons ethical? Clergy consider where to draw the line.” Religion News Service. James Titcomb, “Musk launches AI girlfriend available to 12-year-olds,” The Telegraph. Steven Lee Myers & Stuart A. Thompson, “Right-Wing Chatbots Turbocharge America's Political and Cultural Wars,” The New York Times. Emma Roth, “Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults,” The Verge. Rebecca Bellan, “California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots,” TechCrunch. Lee V. Gaines, “1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has,” NPR. Chloe Veltman, “AI's getting better at faking crowds. Here's why that's cause for concern,” NPR. Howard Blume & Jocelyn Gecker, “What counts as cheating with AI? Teachers are grappling with how to draw the line,” Los Angeles Times. Brian Kennedy et al., “How Americans View AI and Its Impact on People and Society,” Pew Research Center. Lauren Jackson, “Finding God in the App Store,” The New York Times. Finally, Dr. White discussed how parents need to be so aware of how and when their kids are using technology and AI. The Meck Institute at Mecklenburg Community Church has an on-demand class called “FaceTime: What Parents Need to Know About Technology, Social Media, Video Games and More,” which you can find HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

We discuss the benefits and downsides of AI, as well Best/Worst, and God moments.

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith address the behavior of a certain guest from this week's main show before discussing a hotline message and the recent dump of Epstein emails.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com.Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the results of a multi-year study of about 24,000 church attenders that was conducted by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. The goal was to examine their church engagement. A particular finding stood out, which was that 46% of those 24,000 churchgoers reported active engagement with more than one church. For purposes of the study, they defined “active engagement” as attending in person, watching online or on TV, or taking part in both physical and virtual offerings. So this begs the question: What drives people to want to participate in a variety of church services? Episode Links During today's discussion, Dr. White outlined three categories of churchgoers: the church hopper, the church shopper and the church dropper. He also wrote a blog about this topic titled “Church Hopping, Shopping and Dropping,” which you can read HERE. It's also important to have a clear understanding of what Church is meant to be, and how we are called to engage with the community of the local church. Dr. White delivered a two-week series at Mecklenburg Community Church called “This Is Us,” which outlined the values and the mission of Meck. And then another incredibly helpful series was simply titled “Being Church” and explored what true biblical community looks like. You can find that series HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Halbzeit.Die Saison atmet.In der Mitte,da, wo Zeit kurz stillsteht, zeigen sich die Risse.Ein Spieler, der zu viel trägt. Ein Coach, der gehen muss. Ein Sender, der schweigt.Loyalität, Macht, Schweigen.ESPN, YouTube, Trump. wer spricht, wer sendet, wer verschwindet.Und mittendrin: die Halbzeitshow. That Thing in Between.Die Dinge, die nur sichtbar werden, wenn keiner hinsieht. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halbzeit.Die Saison atmet.In der Mitte,da, wo Zeit kurz stillsteht, zeigen sich die Risse.Ein Spieler, der zu viel trägt. Ein Coach, der gehen muss. Ein Sender, der schweigt.Loyalität, Macht, Schweigen.ESPN, YouTube, Trump. wer spricht, wer sendet, wer verschwindet.Und mittendrin: die Halbzeitshow. That Thing in Between.Die Dinge, die nur sichtbar werden, wenn keiner hinsieht. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Halbzeit.Die Saison atmet.In der Mitte,da, wo Zeit kurz stillsteht, zeigen sich die Risse.Ein Spieler, der zu viel trägt. Ein Coach, der gehen muss. Ein Sender, der schweigt.Loyalität, Macht, Schweigen.ESPN, YouTube, Trump. wer spricht, wer sendet, wer verschwindet.Und mittendrin: die Halbzeitshow. That Thing in Between.Die Dinge, die nur sichtbar werden, wenn keiner hinsieht. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

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У п'ятнадцятому епізоді Street Culture Podcast нарешті історію Ігор Олімпіади 2024 розказує ведучий подкасту Єгор Матюхін aka b-boy Dach. А в нього історій з Olympics 24 на 3 години! Так багато про те, як брейкінг андерграундний movement з харківських районів прийшов до Олімпійських ігор, знає тільки Єгор! Поговорили про Харків 90-х та 2000-х, про те, коли й навіщо зародився менеджмент у брейкінгу, та багато про те, як українські b-boys та b-girls вигризали своє право бути на Олімпі. Унікальні факти про підготовку та поїздки, про олімпійський village та про те, що відбувалося на самих Іграх Олімпіади 2024 в Парижі. Та найголовніше – про те, як брейкінг приніс дух свободи у велику та потужну бюрократичну машину професійного олімпійського спорту. Фристайлимо на Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud і MEGOGO Audio! Подкаст про вуличну культуру України творимо спільно з Street Culture & uabreaking & ГО «Алгоритм дій» та Єгором Матюхіним. Дізнавайтесь, як творилась брейкінг історія та як з тренувань у спальному районі брейкінг став олімпійською дисципліною та виховав видатних артистів української культури.

Keith is back for the bonus show, where we catch up with what's been going on and take a couple messages into the hotline.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com.Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss how when someone dies, those who call themselves Christ followers often find comfort in the thought that we'll see them again in Heaven (assuming, of course, that our loved one had a relationship with Jesus). But can we say the same thing about our beloved pets? Will we see them in Heaven? Episode Links Too often, this question is framed in such a way that people are essentially asking whether animals have a soul akin to humans, and therefore can they be saved. To that, the answer is, “No.” Biblically, theologically, no, they don't have souls. But there's for sure more to it than that. Dr. White wrote a recent blog on this same topic that you might be interested in reading HERE. When it comes to animals and their presence on Earth, the conversation led to a discussion of creation, and specifically creation care. Dr. White did a series at Mecklenburg Community Church that you should check out if you'd like to go deeper on this topic. You can find that series HERE. Dr. White also mentioned a book that he found to be very helpful related to the series titled Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters written by Sandra L. Richter. Finally, Alexis referenced an article from The Washington Post about churches wading into the waters of things related to pets and grieving pet owners. You can read the article “Will My Dog Be in Heaven? Why Grieving Pet Owners Turn to Religious Groups” by Michelle Boorstein HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

FFTC Gang! Seems like the culture is behaving, but Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete find SOME things going on! It's another round of the culture check-in with THEE award-winning and nominated podcast and ReRe and Pete are here for the introvert talk, the rose AND cactus giving (segment action), and more. Of course they had to see what person threw Tyler Perry up in the mix! Culture talk: No Limit and Cash Money Verzuz, Mo'nique mad again and asking for apologies, the new rules given by the Billboards (chile...), and more. Enjoy the Black Joy and share with your kinfolks! Stay connected and keep the flowers blooming. Follow the podcast and hosts: https://www.mpn-llc.com/fftcpodcast @fftcpodcast on all socialsFollow Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete on their websites and platforms to see what's next in their journeys!Crowned ReRe: https://crownones.com | Instagram: @crowned_re_re_becca Mr. Al Pete: https://mralpete.com | Instagram: @mralpete Recorded and produced by The MPN Network/Mr. Al Pete.

This week on GAS Sports for the Culture, we're breaking down all the chaos from the NFL Trade Deadline — who made the biggest moves, who stood pat, and which teams are setting up for a playoff run. Plus, we dive into the latest Ja Morant drama and what it means for the Grizzlies moving forward. And we wrap it up with a deep dive into Jayden Daniels' injury — how it impacts the Commanders' season and their playoff hopes. It's all sports, unfiltered and for the culture. Tap in, leave your takes in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes!#NFLSports #NFLTradeDeadline #JaMorant #JaydenDaniels #GASSports #SportsPodcast #NFLSZN #NBA #CollegeFootball #SportsForTheCulture #NFLNews #NBADrama #SportsTalk #PodcastClips #FootballPodcast #NBApodcast

Kiera Spilman joins us to talk about how children and families will be incorporated in the church's plan to go chronologically through the New Testament in a year.

In this special edition episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast, host Segun Oduolowu sits down with Suzy Founder & CEO Matt Britton live from the Generation AI Book Launch in New York City. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming consumer behavior, personal branding, marketing strategy, and everyday life.This is an eye-opening, forward-looking discussion on how the next generation—Generation Alpha—will grow up as true AI natives, and what that means for the future of business, creativity, and society.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Matt Britton on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEU! Folge 6: Northern Night LightsKanada spielt Football anders.Ein größeres Feld, drei Downs, mehr Raum, mehr Risiko.Und eine Liga, die seit über sechzig Jahren ihren eigenen Weg geht.Die CFL ist nicht die kleine Schwester der NFL, sondern ihr Gegenentwurf, ein Spiel aus Weite, Mut und Unabhängigkeit.Ein Winter in Winnipeg, 1958.Während draußen der Sturm tobt, wird drinnen eine Liga geboren, kanadisch, trotzig, eigen.Wir sprechen über ihre Geschichte, über neue Regeln und über eine Football Kultur, die anders tickt: offener, ehrlicher, freundlicher.Und darüber, wie wir als Deutsche in diesem Spiel gelandet sind, genau jetzt, wo im Norden die Playoffs beginnen und die Jagd auf den Grey Cup beginnt, die älteste Trophäe im Profi Football.https://www.cfl.ca/plus/Neuer Podcast „Seithline“ Tristan Seith beleuchtet die Kultur um American FootballSchauspieler, Entertainer, Footballfreak: Tristan Seith bringt eine neue Perspektive in die deutschsprachige Podcast-Landschaft.In „Seithline - Der Football Culture Podcast“ richtet er gemeinsam mit Football-Enthusiast Sönke Ulrichs, den Blick auf die Welt um den American Football. Nicht auf Touchdowns, Rushing Yards oder Trades, sondern auf das, was den Sport für viele zur Leidenschaft macht. Oder zum Rätsel.NFL, College, Kanada und Europa Was meinen wir eigentlich, wenn wir von Team Culture sprechen? Gibt es neben einer Winning Culture auch eine Losing Culture? Fans, Coaches und Franchises prägen ihre eigenen Kulturen. Sie erzählen sie einander oder uns: über Medien, Sprache, Rituale. Über Football.Seithline ist mehr als ein Football-Podcast. Es ist ein feuilletonistischer Streifzug durch Fan-Seelen, Medienbilder und kulturelle Eigenheiten. Immer mit einem Augenzwinkern - und einer klaren Botschaft:Football ist mehr als nur ein Spiel. Football ist Kultur.Jetzt überall, wo es Podcasts gibt.@seithlinepodcastProduziert von Tristan Seith Musik: @masterpooboo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEU! Folge 6: Northern Night LightsKanada spielt Football anders.Ein größeres Feld, drei Downs, mehr Raum, mehr Risiko.Und eine Liga, die seit über sechzig Jahren ihren eigenen Weg geht.Die CFL ist nicht die kleine Schwester der NFL, sondern ihr Gegenentwurf, ein Spiel aus Weite, Mut und Unabhängigkeit.Ein Winter in Winnipeg, 1958.Während draußen der Sturm tobt, wird drinnen eine Liga geboren, kanadisch, trotzig, eigen.Wir sprechen über ihre Geschichte, über neue Regeln und über eine Football Kultur, die anders tickt: offener, ehrlicher, freundlicher.Und darüber, wie wir als Deutsche in diesem Spiel gelandet sind, genau jetzt, wo im Norden die Playoffs beginnen und die Jagd ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

This week (And a day early, too!), we thought that we'd re-release last year's episode "On Halloween" for those who are new to the podcast and may have missed the discussion. In this conversation, Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye discuss how misunderstood the cultural history tied to Halloween really is. For many people, Halloween offers an excuse to dress up in a costume, for kids to rack up an insane amount of candy, or a reason to dust off an old horror film for a night's worth of adrenaline. But there are a lot of Christians who grapple with whether they should stay clear of any and everything tied to Halloween. To really understand it, you need to be familiar with its history and its background. Because its Christian roots run deeper than you may realize. Episode Links Dr. White began this discussion with a very helpful overview on the history and traditions that have led to our modern day celebration of Halloween. There is an article that you might find interesting written by Sophie Dickinson for The Telegraph titled “The origins of Halloween, from trick-or-treat to pumpkin carving.” And while a New York Times article from 1986 predicted that Halloween was on its way out as a cultural celebration, a recent article written by Aimee Ortiz highlights how it has quickly become a “retail monstrosity.” You can read that article HERE. Dr. White has blogged in the past about how while many children embrace the fun and childlike innocence that Halloween can hold, it's often parents who are making it dark through their hyper-sexualized costumes. You can read that past blog HERE, as well as the article that Dr. White referenced titled “Good Girls Go Bad, for a Day.” And if you're interested in knowing what the most popular costumes will be this year, you can find the list from Frightgeist HERE. Finally, at the top the episode, Alexis mentioned how last year, another holiday coincided with Halloween - the celebration of Diwali. Dr. White wrote a recent blog titled “Should I Attend a Diwali Celebration?”, which you can read HERE. This was also the topic of a past podcast episode that we'd encourage you to go back and listen to: CCP38: On Attending Diwali Celebrations and Gay Weddings. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

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In this week's main episode, Matthew is joined by guest host Stuart Delony of the Snarky Faith podcast, as well as authors Matthew Boedy and D.T. Bryant to talk about the Jesus-washing of Charlie Kirk.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com.Join The Quollective today! Use code "heretic" to save 10% off a yearly subscription.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today, as well as The UnChristian Truth About White Christian Nationalism.Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the results of a recent study from Pew Research, summarized in an article titled, “10 facts about teens and social media.” Pew conducted a survey of teens between the ages of 13 and 17, as well as their parents. The goal was to discover teens' perspective on their experience with social media and its overall effect on their lives. And it revealed a great deal about their online world - the good, the bad and the ugly. Episode Links In addition to the Pew article, there were several other stories mentioned throughout the discussion that were related to the topic of teens and their online world. And as you heard Dr. White say, many of these are stories that were shared in the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday -posted to Church & Culture. If you're interested in reading more, check out the following articles: William Wan, “‘It broke me': Inside the FBI hunt for the online predators who persuaded a 13-year-old to die,” The Washington Post, October 16, 2025. David Ingram, “Instagram says it's overhauling how teens experience the app, making it more ‘PG-13',” NBC News, October 14, 2025. Rebecca Bellan, “California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots,” TechCrunch, October 13, 2025. Rhitu Chatterjee, “Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows,” NPR, October 13, 2025. Colleen McClain et al., “How Parents Manage Screen Time for Kids,” Pew Research Center, October 8, 2025. “Social Media and News Fact Sheet,” Pew Research Center, September 25, 2025. Lee V. Gaines, “1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has,” NPR, October 8, 2025. Jessie Balmert, “Pornhub says it won't shut down in Ohio over new age-verification law,” USA Today, October 10, 2025. Caitlin Gibson, “What makes a man? The internet is defining it for teen boys.,” The Washington Post, October 8, 2025. Geoff Brumfiel, “Kiss reality goodbye: AI-generated social media has arrived,” NPR, October 3, 2025. Dr. White mentioned an installment of a series that he recently delivered at Mecklenburg Community Church (Meck) called “Streaming Now.” This series took a look at four of the most popular streaming series at the time, including “Adolescence,” which he discussed during today's episode. You can find that series HERE. Finally, there are several series on parenting that Dr. White has given over the years at Meck that have been incredibly impactful for parents and families. As he said in today's episode, it's crucial for the Church to partner with families and to help guide them. You can find those series, as well as other series related to “Marriage and Family” HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

It has been a month! Jimmy and BK discuss Able Shepherd traveling for The Maine Event as well as the release of Jimmy's new book How to Love a Fish! Check out what's been going on at Able Shepherd!   Who's Jimmy Graham? Jimmy spent over 15 years in the US Navy SEAL Teams earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7). During that time, he earned certifications as a Sniper, Joint Tactical Air Controller, Range Safety Officer for Live Fire, Dynamic Movement and Master Training Specialist. He also served for 7 years as an Operator and Lead Instructor for an Elite Federal Government Protective Detail for High-Risk and Critical environments, to include; Kirkuk, Iraq, Kabul, Afghanistan, Beirut, Lebanon and Benghazi, Libya. During this time he earned his certification for Federal Firearms Instructor, Simunition Scenario Qualified Instructor and Certified Skills Facilitator. Jimmy has trained law enforcement on the Federal, State, and Local levels as well as Fire Department, EMS and Dispatch personnel. His passion is to train communities across the nation in order to enhance their level of readiness in response to active shooter situations. Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to everything we are doing. Want to get more training? - https://ableshepherd.com/ Need support? https://able-nation.org/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ableshepherd Instagram - ​​https://www.instagram.com/ableshepherd/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ableshepherd

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the 50th anniversary of Willow Creek Community Church. In 1975, a young leader named Bill Hybels founded this suburban church in South Barrington, just outside of Chicago. What made it such an outlier were really two things: it had a strong entrepreneurial, outside-of-the-box mentality, and it had a passion to do whatever it took to reach lost people. They became one of the fastest growing churches in the nation and went on to found the Willow Creek Association. While they have had a very rocky road of late, what God did through Willow Creek Community Church can not be ignored. Episode Links As Alexis mentioned at the start of the podcast, we've seemingly had a run of anniversary episodes. In case you missed the ones she mentioned, we'd encourage you to check out CCP165: On the Nicene Creed and CCP167: On the 100th Anniversary of the Scopes Trial. There are two articles that might be of interest to you related to Willow Creek Bob Smietana, “As Willow Creek Turns 50, the Onetime 'Church of the Future' Redefines Success,” Religion News Service, October 8, 2025. Laura Barringer, “Did Willow Creek Skip Yom Kippur — Again?,” The Roys Report, October 10, 2025. And finally, as the conversation eventually turned to the downfall of Bill Hybels, there are a few past podcast episodes that would be worth listening to if you missed them: CCP4: On Pastors and Moral Failings, CCP31: On Celebrity Pastors and CCP40: On Criticism of Mega Churches. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Change of Play Der Tush Push spaltet Fans und Coaches,aber die Debatte ist älter als das Play selbst. Jedes Mal, wenn sich Football verändert, beginnt dieselbe Diskussion.Ist das noch das Spiel, das wir kennen oder schon etwas anderes?Football war nie im Stillstand.Wir verschieben seine Grenzen, testen seine Regeln, und suchen den Punkt, an dem Fortschritt zur Fremdheit wird.Vielleicht geht es dabei um das Bedürfnis, etwas festzuhalten, das sich bewegt.Um die Frage, was bleibt, wenn alles anders wird.Eine Folge über Würfe, Wandel und Widerstand.Und darüber, warum wir immer wieder fragen, was echter Football ist.Neuer Podcast "Seithline" Tristan Seith beleuchtet die Kultur um American FootballSchauspieler, Entertainer, Footballfreak: Tristan Seith bringt eine neue Perspektive in die deutschsprachige Podcast-Landschaft.In „Seithline - Der Football Culture Podcast“ richtet er gemeinsam mit Football-Enthusiast Sönke Ulrichs, den Blick auf die Welt um den American Football. Nicht auf Touchdowns, Rushing Yards oder Trades, sondern auf das, was den Sport für viele zur Leidenschaft macht. Oder zum Rätsel.NFL, College, Kanada und Europa Was meinen wir eigentlich, wenn wir von Team Culture sprechen? Gibt es neben einer Winning Culture auch eine Losing Culture? Fans, Coaches und Franchises prägen ihre eigenen Kulturen. Sie erzählen sie einander oder uns: über Medien, Sprache, Rituale. Über Football.Seithline ist mehr als ein Football-Podcast. Es ist ein feuilletonistischer Streifzug durch Fan-Seelen, Medienbilder und kulturelle Eigenheiten. Immer mit einem Augenzwinkern und einer klaren Botschaft:Football ist mehr als ein Spiel. Football ist Kultur.Jetzt überall, wo es Podcasts gibt.@seithlinepodcast@footballerei @tristan_seith @soenke_football_73 Producer: Tristan Seith music: @masterpooboo#seithlinesong: Billy Murray “College Life” (1906) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss an announcement made by the IRS back in July that churches and other houses of worship are now allowed to endorse political candidates directly to their congregations. This type of political activity had previously been barred by the IRS because of the tax-exempt status of nonprofits, but that's no longer the case. Today's conversation explores why this ban was initially put into place and what led to the change of heart. Episode Links You may be interested in reading more about this decision from the article in The New York Times that prompted today's conversation. “I.R.S. Says Churches Can Endorse Candidates From the Pulpit” was written by David A. Fahrenthold, and you can read it HERE. And Dr. White wrote a blog earlier this year titled “Pastors Endorsing Politicians,” which you can read HERE. As Dr. White mentioned, while he wouldn't personally make the choice to endorse a political candidate from the pulpit, that does not mean that he feels the Church should shy away from speaking out on cultural and political topics. You may be interested in checking out the following series that were given by Dr. White at Mecklenburg Community Church: “What the Bible Really Says About…” explored the topics of A.I., immigration, abortion, politics and angels, and “Where Angels Fear to Tread: Meck Talks Politics” looked at how we, as Christians, are called to engage the political realm. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

In this Black Joy episode of Flowers For the Culture, Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete taps back in with what's going on in the culture currently. ‘What's Fresh In The Culture' brings the two to speaking on things like Drake's dismissed case against Kendrick Lamar, due to ‘nonactionable opinions'. They also share moments from the past that make you reflect (Toni Morrison), victories (Jacksonville Jaguars Monday Night Football win against the Kansas City Chiefs), gripes (people bashing Black conferences and festivals), and much more. As always, ReRe and Pete get into their signature segments: A Rose Is A Rose and The Cactus, shedding light on what deserves praise and what needs some tough love. Stay connected and keep the flowers blooming. Follow the podcast and hosts: https://www.mpn-llc.com/fftcpodcast @fftcpodcast on all socialsFollow Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete on their websites and platforms to see what's next in their journeys!Crowned ReRe: https://crownones.com | Instagram: @crowned_re_re_becca Mr. Al Pete: https://mralpete.com | Instagram: @mralpete Recorded and produced by The MPN Network/Mr. Al Pete.

Що якби ваша перша зустріч з брейкингом відбулася не в ютубчику, а десь між VHS-касетами, «репобоймою» на касетнику й нунчаками в куртці? Як це – влітати в культуру, коли інфи майже нуль, а перші тренування – на татамі у дзюдоїстів чи на першому поверсі в дитячому садочку? Чотирнадцятий епізод Street Culture Podcast – це реальний time machine у Київ кінця 90-х, де брейкинг був сумішшю «район на район», олдскульного b-boying і сценічних шоу з живими музикантами. Гість випуску – Костянтин Томільченко aka b-boy Кастет – легенда київського брейкингу, співзасновник команди Soul B, хореограф-постановник, танцюрист, співзасновник першої студію по брейкингу в столиці «Soul В» й людина, яка качала батли так, що Харків і Київ влаштовували справжні «дербі століть». Разом з ним переносимось у часи, коли інфа про хіп-хоп передавалась через газети з телепрограмою, а будь-який новий рух у танці – це маленька революція. Тут і перший Breakidz у Харкові, який став точкою відліку для всієї сцени брейкингу, і народження легендарної команди Soul B. Це історія про людей, які поєднали вуличну трушність і театральний драйв, щоб перевернути уявлення про брейкинг в Україні. Слухайте Street Culture Podcast на Apple podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud і MEGOGO Audio. Відчуйте, як це було насправді. Подкаст про вуличну культуру України творимо спільно з Street Culture & uabreaking & ГО «Алгоритм дій» та Єгором Матюхіним. Дізнавайтесь, як творилась брейкінг історія та як з тренувань у спальному районі брейкінг став олімпійською дисципліною та виховав видатних артистів української культури.

No Keith, no problem. On today's bonus show, Matt rides solo and offers his thoughts on the current state of the union and how people of faith need to be more active now than ever.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com.Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "heretic" to save an additional 10% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription).Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonIf you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss another significant anniversary happening this year. We recently aired CCP165: On the Nicene Creed as 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the creed. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of what's known as the Scopes Trial (or the “Monkey Trial”) - a sensational trial in American history where the debate over creation vs. evolution entered the courtroom. Set in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee back in 1925, the trial set defenders of evolutionary theory against those who wanted public schools to teach what was considered to be a biblical view of the origin of the world's inhabitants. Episode Links As Dr. White mentioned, the church plays a huge role when it comes to apologetics - helping people to know why they believe what they believe and to be able to give an account of their faith to others. This has always been a priority at Mecklenburg Community Church. In fact, you may be interested in checking out the following series that were given by Dr. White, all related to apologetics and/or faith vs. science: “Doubt” “Don't Check Your Brains at the Door” “The Science of God” “Astrophysics… for People Who Are Open to God” “Why Believe?” There are two resources we'd suggest you check out related to the conversation today. For a better understanding of the Hebrew mindset, we'd suggest Our Father Abraham written by Marvin R. Wilson. And then for more on the interplay between faith and science, we suggest you read How I Changed My Mind About Evolution, edited by Kathryn Applegate and J.B. Stump. Finally, today's discussion was sparked by an article on NPR by Scott Neuman and Nell Greenfieldboyce titled “100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates” outlining the cultural ramifications of this trial even 100 years later. You can read or listen to that article HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Folge 4: Don't Believe The Hype Sie nennen es Boom or Bust.Sie nennen es Hype, sie nennen es Scheitern.Und manchmal klingt es, als ginge es um Maschinen, nicht um Menschen.Ein Quarterback wird hochgeschrieben, bevor er überhaupt sein NFL Jersey angezogen hat.Oder er gilt als Bust, bevor er die zweite Saison erlebt.Und manchmal kehrt einer zurück, den man längst abgeschrieben hatte.Aber was macht das eigentlich mit den Teams?Mit Spielern, die nicht nur für sich, sondern gegen ein Label kämpfen?Boom or Bust.Manchmal zerstört der Hype.Manchmal ist er egal.Und manchmal wächst ein Spieler gerade an dem Zweifel, den man ihm entgegenschleudert.Neuer Podcast „Seithline“ Tristan Seith beleuchtet die Kultur um American FootballSchauspieler, Entertainer, Footballfreak: Tristan Seith bringt eine neue Perspektive in die deutschsprachige Podcast-Landschaft.In „Seithline - Der Football Culture Podcast“ richtet er gemeinsam mit Football-Enthusiast Sönke Ulrichs, den Blick auf die Welt um den American Football. Nicht auf Touchdowns, Rushing Yards oder Trades, sondern auf das, was den Sport für viele zur Leidenschaft macht. Oder zum Rätsel.NFL, College, Kanada und Europa Was meinen wir eigentlich, wenn wir von Team Culture sprechen? Gibt es neben einer Winning Culture auch eine Losing Culture? Fans, Coaches und Franchises prägen ihre eigenen Kulturen. Sie erzählen sie einander oder uns: über Medien, Sprache, Rituale. Über Football.Seithline ist mehr als ein Football-Podcast. Es ist ein feuilletonistischer Streifzug durch Fan-Seelen, Medienbilder und kulturelle Eigenheiten. Immer mit einem Augenzwinkern - und einer klaren Botschaft:Football ist mehr als nur ein Spiel. Football ist Kultur.Jetzt überall, wo es Podcasts gibt.@seithlinepodcast@footballerei @tristan_seith @soenke_football_73 Producer: Tristan Seith music: @masterpooboo#seithline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jimmy and BK discuss the stabbing on the bus in North Carolina, the Charlie Kirk assassination and how there is an awakening occurring, a defined turning point! Who's Jimmy Graham? Jimmy spent over 15 years in the US Navy SEAL Teams earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7). During that time, he earned certifications as a Sniper, Joint Tactical Air Controller, Range Safety Officer for Live Fire, Dynamic Movement and Master Training Specialist. He also served for 7 years as an Operator and Lead Instructor for an Elite Federal Government Protective Detail for High-Risk and Critical environments, to include; Kirkuk, Iraq, Kabul, Afghanistan, Beirut, Lebanon and Benghazi, Libya. During this time he earned his certification for Federal Firearms Instructor, Simunition Scenario Qualified Instructor and Certified Skills Facilitator. Jimmy has trained law enforcement on the Federal, State, and Local levels as well as Fire Department, EMS and Dispatch personnel. His passion is to train communities across the nation in order to enhance their level of readiness in response to active shooter situations.   Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to everything we are doing. Want to get more training? - https://ableshepherd.com/ Need support? https://able-nation.org/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ableshepherd Instagram - ​​https://www.instagram.com/ableshepherd/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ableshepherd

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss a recent article in the New York Times written by Claire Kane Miller titled, “What Happens When Most of the Adults in Boys' Lives Are Women.” Studies show that children struggle acutely from the lack of a father figure in their lives and, according to the US Census Bureau, nearly one in four children lives without a father in the home. Today's conversation explores the impact and significance of not only fathers, but also positive male role models in the lives of young boys in particular, and how the church can play a role as well. Episode Links There are two books that Dr. White mentioned in today's episode that would be helpful for fathers and men to read to understand the impact they can have on the lives of their boys, as well as other young men. John Trent and Gary Smalley wrote a book titled, The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance. And John Eldredge wrote a book titled, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul. He also discussed two articles that highlight both the impact and role of men in the lives of boys, and also the challenge today in knowing what it even means to be a man: Demaryius Thomas, “For Mamma,” The Player's Tribune. Glenn Stanton, “Manhood Is Not Natural,” Public Discourse. Finally, Dr. White noted how the church needs to step in and cast the vision for manhood, fatherhood, and the way that men can step up and be father figures in the lives of young boys within the church. There are several series that Dr. White has given at Mecklenburg Community Church that you may be interested in checking out: “Father Figure,” “Man Up,” and “The Sins of the Fathers.” For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Carole King's extraordinary career has defined American popular music for more than half a century.Join us with journalist Jane Eisner, author of the new biography Carole King: She Made the Earth Move, as we explore King's lasting contributions to the great American songbook.

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they dive into the Nicene Creed, as this year marks its 1700th anniversary. As the early church absolutely exploded in growth - from about 7,500 followers in A.D. 100 to around 30 million by A.D. 310 - the challenge and question facing them was this: How would they stay united? How would this fast-growing, quickly expanding movement remain unified in vision and values, mission and purpose? The answer became clear, and led to the Nicene Creed being written in A.D. 325 by the Council of Nicaea. Episode Links Modern-day churches are increasingly turning to the words of this ancient creed to ground themselves in the foundations of the Christian faith. In fact, Daniel Silliman recently wrote an article in Christianity Today titled, “How the Nicene Creed Became Cool Again” that you may be interested in reading. In honor of the Nicene Creed's 1700th anniversary, Dr. White recently kicked off a series at Mecklenburg Community Church titled “Credo,” which is the Latin word for creed. If you're interested in checking out this series, you can find it HERE. It's particularly important in our world today to ground the church in the words of the creed, especially in light of the findings of the most recent “State of Theology” survey showing that culturally, there has been a significant lapse in our understanding of what it means to be a Christian - among Christians. You can find that study HERE. Finally, if you are interested in doing some additional study about the Nicene Creed, there are a few books that we would recommend on this topic: Mark Noll, Turning Points; Phillip Cary, The Nicene Creed; Jared Ortiz and Daniel A. Keating, The Nicene Creed; and J.N.D. Kelly, Early Christian Doctrines. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

In this episode of the Protector Culture Podcast, Jimmy Graham is joined by longtime friend and Able Shepherd teammate, Pony Anderson. The two swap stories from the early days of the Able Shepherd program and dive into the roots of reality-based simulation training. From lessons learned in the field to the evolution of tactics that shaped the curriculum, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the mindset and mission that built a movement. Don't miss this trip down memory lane with two protectors who helped set the standard. Who's Jimmy Graham? Jimmy spent over 15 years in the US Navy SEAL Teams earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7). During that time, he earned certifications as a Sniper, Joint Tactical Air Controller, Range Safety Officer for Live Fire, Dynamic Movement and Master Training Specialist. He also served for 7 years as an Operator and Lead Instructor for an Elite Federal Government Protective Detail for High-Risk and Critical environments, to include; Kirkuk, Iraq, Kabul, Afghanistan, Beirut, Lebanon and Benghazi, Libya. During this time he earned his certification for Federal Firearms Instructor, Simunition Scenario Qualified Instructor and Certified Skills Facilitator. Jimmy has trained law enforcement on the Federal, State, and Local levels as well as Fire Department, EMS and Dispatch personnel. His passion is to train communities across the nation in order to enhance their level of readiness in response to active shooter situations. Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to everything we are doing. Want to get more training? - https://ableshepherd.com/ Need support? https://able-nation.org/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ableshepherd Instagram - ​​https://www.instagram.com/ableshepherd/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ableshepherd

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the state of what's happening in our culture this year. For listeners who may be new to the ministry of Church & Culture, it seeks to explore contemporary culture and to resource the local church and its leaders in light of the church's mission to impact our culture and those who live within it. It's particularly critical in our post-Christian world to understand the significance of what is happening in the world around us. In addition to this weekly podcast, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

In this episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, we discuss the uncomfortable truths the mainstream won't touch. Why has President Trump failed to release the Epstein list, and what does that mean for accountability for the Deep State? How will mass immigration and the flood of H-1B visas reshape America's workforce, wages, and even our culture? And what about the wild rumors circulating online that President Trump has died? (Spoiler: He hasn't.)--https://bakerbookhouse.com/featured/the-brand-sunday

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the new animated film on Netflix that has everyone talking. It's called “KPop Demon Hunters,” and was an instant success when it was released back in June. It's gained so much momentum that it was shown in a limited release on the big screen - just for two days and in only 1,700 theaters - in a sing-along format. Despite that limited release, it still won the entire box office for the weekend, giving Netflix its first number one box office title in its 18-year history. Several songs from its soundtrack are simultaneously in the Billboard Top 10. So… what in the world is “KPop Demon Hunters” about, and is this something our kids should be watching? The answers might surprise you. Episode Links Given that the movie has the word “demon” in the title, it's not surprising that today's conversation raised issues regarding the paranormal world. Dr. White gave a series at Mecklenburg Community Church (Meck) called “Paranormal” that you may be interested in checking out - particularly the installment that maps out the spiritual world. You can find that series on Church & Culture HERE. Dr. White mentioned that when it comes to what you allow your kids to watch, including this movie, what's most important is to seize the opportunity to have really good spiritual conversations with your kids. He referenced a recent blog written by our MecKidz team - the children's program at Meck. The blog is titled “‘KPop Demon Hunters': How to Engage Movies and TV with your Kids,” and can be found HERE. Finally, there are a number of articles that were used as source material for today's conversation. If you're interested in going down the “KPop Demon Hunters” rabbit hole, you can check these out: Itzel Luna and Jake Coyle, “‘KPop Demon Hunters' gives Netflix its first box-office win,” AP News. Chloe Veltman, “Fans across the country raise their voices at 'KPop Demon Hunters' singalongs,” NPR. Stephen Thompson, “'KPop Demon Hunters' and the band Babymetal hit fresh milestones on the pop charts,” NPR. Isabel Ong, “We're Not Afraid of Monsters and Demons Anymore,” Christianity Today. Sopan Deb, “‘KPop Demon Hunters' Has Everyone Bobbing Their Heads. Especially Parents,” The New York Times. Stephen Armstrong, “Kpop Demon Hunters: the Netflix film giving Disney nightmares,” The Telegraph. Scott Greenstone, “It started with friends at home. Now Dungeons & Dragons is in its stadium era,” NPR. Samantha Masunaga, “‘KPop Demon Hunters' might win the box office. Why Netflix won't say,” Los Angeles Times. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Here is the next episode of our 3rd format of the show that we call: Who Will Save Generation X: Challenging Stage. We have created this mini-game format to meet the needs of those who have asked for it. Give it a listen and let us know what you think on our website "Answering Machine" feature. In the bottom left corner of the website there is a blue microphone icon. Just tap on that and leave us a message. It's free to use and your voice might be used on an upcoming episode of the show. We want to hear from you no matter what you have to say, but we are looking for YOU to ask us some GenX trivia questions that we can feature on upcoming shows. So, let's hear what you have to say. :)In this episode of the Challenging Stage we play in round 1 a game called “Second Guessing”, round 2 is our spotlight trivia round on the topic of "The Naked Gun", and we welcome guest-host Laurie of "Accelerated Culture Podcast" (https://acceleratedculturepodcast.com/), to take over the Captain's Chair in round 3 for some trivia questions featuring trivia on the movie "Hackers". There is something here for everyone that we hope you'll "especially like".Show NotesCheck out our website: https://www.whowillsavegenx.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/whowillsavegenxPayPal: WhoWillSaveGenX@gmail.comVenmo: WhoWillSaveGenXWant to contact the show? Send a shout-out or special message to a loved one or friend who listens to the show? Email us here: WhoWillSaveGenX@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2730544227204426Want to buy some merch? Go here:https://www.teepublic.com/en-gb/stores/who-will-save-generation-x-podcast?ref_id=16967Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hMu6ezGuest website: https://acceleratedculturepodcast.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the recent controversy surrounding former HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines who rose to fame from their home renovation show called Fixer Upper, which aired back in 2013. In 2019, they announced their departure from HGTV and the launch of a new network called the Magnolia Network, which finally debuted in 2022. But just last month, many of their fans turned on them after they featured a same-sex couple on their show, Back to the Frontier. Same-sex couples on TV shows are hardly uncommon nowadays, so why have the Gaines received so much backlash and from whom? Episode Links Christie D'Zurilla wrote an article in the Los Angeles Times titled, “Chip and Joanna Gaines' new show features a same-sex married couple. Some Christians are ‘disappointed.'” If you're interested in reading the full article you can find it HERE. Some people who question the Christian community's response to their decision are seemingly misunderstanding the difference between acceptance and affirmation, between making a value judgment and being judgmental. Dr. White gave a series at Mecklenburg Community Church that might be helpful to listen to. It's called “Unchristian,” and its installments are a response to people who say that Christians are judgmental, hypocritical and homophobic. You can find that series HERE. There are two additional series that we think would be helpful for a deeper look at what the Bible has to say about judgmentalism, the true meaning of grace, and the significance of Jesus bringing both grace AND truth to bear on people's lives. Those series are “Judged” and “Getting Grace Right,” both available in .mp3 or .pdf formats at Church & Culture. Finally, there were two authors Dr. White mentioned during today's discussion. The first was John Stott and his book Sermon on the Mount, which includes an exploration of what true judgmentalism is like, and how it can lead to setting yourself up as God. And the second was Dr. Henry Cloud and his book Changes That Heal for more of the discussion on grace and truth. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

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Aspiring podcaster and artist M'Balou Camara interviews me for a special Maryland Art Summit 2025 recording.M'Balou is a former student, current colleague, and emerging podcaster preparing to launch “Heart Reflex,” highlighting voices of the African diaspora in the arts.Our conversation—recorded live at Prince George's Community College—explores our journey from a classroom connection at UMBC to ongoing collaboration, mutual mentorship, and co-leadership in the creative community.I share insights from my nearly 20 years as a podcaster and host of “The Truth in This Art,” focusing on the value of storytelling, reciprocity, and building a living archive for Baltimore's creative voices.We discuss how authentic conversations, trust, and relational support are central to my approach as a host and educator. I break down strategies for fostering access, avoiding gatekeeping, and sustaining creative independence amid funding challenges.Audience questions spark a discussion on practical advice for new podcasters, evolving media formats, and lessons learned from both successes and setbacks.We close with a rapid-fire “reflex round,” reflecting on curiosity, inspiration, and the role of freedom in creative work.Topics Covered:Evolving from instructor-student roles to creative peer collaborationBuilding and sustaining community-rooted podcast archivesThe ethics and art of listening, trust, and relationship-buildingNavigating independence, institutional pressure, and artistic integrityMutual mentorship and non-hierarchical support in the artsPractical strategies for launching and growing a podcastAdapting to changes in media and the podcasting landscapeCentering and uplifting underrepresented stories and artistsReflections on curiosity, inspiration, and freedom through art

This summer, we're taking a short break from our regular podcast format, and instead have selected various installments from past message series given by James Emery White at Mecklenburg Community Church where he serves as the Senior Pastor. In a world where streaming media often dominates cultural conversation, certain shows stand out - not only for their entertainment value but also for the deeper messages they convey. In Meck's series "Streaming Now," we explored four of the most popular streaming shows sparking widespread cultural and spiritual conversations: "Severance," "Adolescence," "The Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke," and "The White Lotus." We've already discussed one of these shows on an earlier episode of the Church & Culture Podcast - CCP144: On “Severance." Today, we're going to show the message on "Adolescence" to discover the message it contains, the lessons that can be learned, and the ways the Bible and Christian faith might engage and respond to them. Episode Links Below you'll find the link to the full series if that's something you are interested in checking out, along with the sources that were used in the development of the message itself: “Streaming Now” Olga Khazan, “What Jonathan Haidt Thought When He Watched Adolescence,” The Atlantic, April 15, 2025, read online. Dr. James Dobson, Preparing for Adolescence. Ken Gire, The Reflective Life: Becoming More Spiritually Sensitive to the Everyday Moments of Life. Dolores Curran, Traits of a Healthy Family. We'd also encourage you to check out other parenting and family series given by Dr. White at Mecklenburg Community Church. You can find them under the “Marriage and Family” category of resources HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Jimmy Graham sits down with Chris Brewer, author of Old Scroll Ranger, to dive into his time in Ranger Battalion and the unforgettable stories that shaped his journey. Purchase Old Scroll Ranger here: https://a.co/d/3uE5qS1 Who's Jimmy Graham? Jimmy spent over 15 years in the US Navy SEAL Teams earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7). During that time, he earned certifications as a Sniper, Joint Tactical Air Controller, Range Safety Officer for Live Fire, Dynamic Movement and Master Training Specialist. He also served for 7 years as an Operator and Lead Instructor for an Elite Federal Government Protective Detail for High-Risk and Critical environments, to include; Kirkuk, Iraq, Kabul, Afghanistan, Beirut, Lebanon and Benghazi, Libya. During this time he earned his certification for Federal Firearms Instructor, Simunition Scenario Qualified Instructor and Certified Skills Facilitator. Jimmy has trained law enforcement on the Federal, State, and Local levels as well as Fire Department, EMS and Dispatch personnel. His passion is to train communities across the nation in order to enhance their level of readiness in response to active shooter situations.   Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to everything we are doing. Want to get more training? - https://ableshepherd.com/ Need support? https://able-nation.org/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ableshepherd Instagram - ​​https://www.instagram.com/ableshepherd/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ableshepherd

This summer, we're taking a short break from our regular podcast format, and instead have selected various installments from past message series given by James Emery White at Mecklenburg Community Church where he serves as the Senior Pastor. There are several critical areas of our spiritual life and our relationship with God that have both “good” and “bad” dynamics. When we confuse these areas, it can bring great spiritual harm. Today's episode comes from a Meck series titled "The Flip Side: The Bad Side of Good Things" with a look at "Good Guilt vs. Bad Guilt.” Episode Links Below you'll find the link to the full series if that's something you are interested in checking out, along with the sources that were used in the development of the message itself: “The Flip Side: The Bad Side of Good Things” Becca Cowan Johnson, Good Guilt, Bad Guilt: And What to Do with Each. Verne Becker, Tim Stafford and Philip Yancey, What They Never Told Me When I Became a Christian. For more message series given by Dr. White that would fall under the banner of living out our Christian faith, check out the “Christian Living” resources. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Jimmy Graham sits down with Mark Gerson, author of God Was Right, for a powerful conversation on faith, wisdom, and life lessons. To order the book click here: https://a.co/d/fM11w9I To learn more about Mark: https://www.godwasright.com Who's Jimmy Graham? Jimmy spent over 15 years in the US Navy SEAL Teams earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7). During that time, he earned certifications as a Sniper, Joint Tactical Air Controller, Range Safety Officer for Live Fire, Dynamic Movement and Master Training Specialist. He also served for 7 years as an Operator and Lead Instructor for an Elite Federal Government Protective Detail for High-Risk and Critical environments, to include; Kirkuk, Iraq, Kabul, Afghanistan, Beirut, Lebanon and Benghazi, Libya. During this time he earned his certification for Federal Firearms Instructor, Simunition Scenario Qualified Instructor and Certified Skills Facilitator. Jimmy has trained law enforcement on the Federal, State, and Local levels as well as Fire Department, EMS and Dispatch personnel. His passion is to train communities across the nation in order to enhance their level of readiness in response to active shooter situations. Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to everything we are doing. Want to get more training? - https://ableshepherd.com/ Need support? https://able-nation.org/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ableshepherd Instagram - ​​https://www.instagram.com/ableshepherd/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ableshepherd

Five years ago, Jimmy Graham dreamed of walking the El Camino with his two daughters. This year, that dream came true. Join Jimmy and Brian Karch as they reflect on the powerful moments, lessons, and memories from their pilgrimage across Spain.   Who's Jimmy Graham? Jimmy spent over 15 years in the US Navy SEAL Teams earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7). During that time, he earned certifications as a Sniper, Joint Tactical Air Controller, Range Safety Officer for Live Fire, Dynamic Movement and Master Training Specialist. He also served for 7 years as an Operator and Lead Instructor for an Elite Federal Government Protective Detail for High-Risk and Critical environments, to include; Kirkuk, Iraq, Kabul, Afghanistan, Beirut, Lebanon and Benghazi, Libya. During this time he earned his certification for Federal Firearms Instructor, Simunition Scenario Qualified Instructor and Certified Skills Facilitator. Jimmy has trained law enforcement on the Federal, State, and Local levels as well as Fire Department, EMS and Dispatch personnel. His passion is to train communities across the nation in order to enhance their level of readiness in response to active shooter situations.   Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to everything we are doing. Want to get more training? - https://ableshepherd.com/ Need support? https://able-nation.org/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ableshepherd Instagram - ​​https://www.instagram.com/ableshepherd/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ableshepherd

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