Culture Matters

Poetry & the Practices of Holy Week

In this final episode of the season, Tymarcus sits down with Joey Honesko to talk about how poetry can help us better understand the beauty and complexity of the scriptures. And how poetry in particular can help us resonate with the practice of remembrance when we look back at the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ during the season of Lent and and Easter.
Guest ResourcesJoey's Website
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Allegiances and Citizenship

What does it mean to be citizens of heaven? And how does that affect our earthly citizenship? In this episode we look at the relational language the bible uses frequently — brothers and sisters, citizens of heaven, royal priesthood, and others.
 
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2024 Oscar Recap

Liz is back and the studio has never felt more alive! She joins us to pick apart this year's Oscars. This episode isn't just about the glitz of the gala; it's our reflections on the highlights, the lowlights, the war and peace narratives threading through recent cinema, the cultural disconnect that often plagues the Oscars and why we (mostly Adam) think film is still so important for art and creativity. We wrap up with our personal top picks from 2023.
Join us for a celebration of storytelling, a critical look at cultural engagement, and loads of hot sports — ahem, film — opinions!
 
Here's a list of the films, short films, and documentaries,  mentioned in this episode:
Films
Barbie
Oppenheimer
The Boy and the Heron
Poor Things
Perfect Days
Killers of the Flower Moon
Short Films:
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Wes Anderson 
Documentaries:
The Barber of Little Rock
Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story
Mentioned Resources On Film Reviews:
IMDB.com
commonsensemedia.org
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Church Planting & Community Flourishing

This week Tymarcus talks to Pastor Charles Wilson from The Hill Church in Roanoke, VA about how Christians can think about effecting change in their communities through their churches. Pastor Charles helps us think about how as Christians we should move towards the problems and be a part of helping our neighborhoods flourish.
 
Guest Resources
https://www.thehillchurch.com/
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Institutions with Kyle Worley and Adam Griffin

On this episode we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly...of institutions. Are there any redeeming qualities to institutions anymore? We start with a working definition of institutions and then dive into some of the most problematic elements of today's institutions. We specifically explore the value of religious institutions and where we have hope for them.
 
Guest Resources
Follow Kyle Worley
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Mosaic Church
Knowing Faith Podcast
Training the Church
Follow Adam Griffin
Instagram
Eastside Community Church
Family Discipleship Podcast
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Christian Nationalism Part 2

Continuing the conversation from last week, Dr. Paul Miller helps us look at the difference between Nationalism and Patriotism, as well as how to be a good Christian citizen and participate in politics.
Guest Resources
Follow Dr. Miller on X (Twitter)
Dr. Miller's Book: The Religion of American Greatness
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Christian Nationalism Part 1

This week we talk to writer and professor Dr. Paul Miller, in the first of a two-part conversation on Christian Nationalism. In this first part, we define the term and help clarify some confusion around the topic.
Guest Resources
Follow Dr. Miller on X (Twitter)
Dr. Miller's Book: The Religion of American Greatness
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Reforming Criminal Justice with Mathew Martens

This week we are joined by Matthew Martens, a defense lawyer and author of "Reforming Criminal Justice." We discuss the role of the justice system in society, how we ended up with the system we have in the US now, and what is wrong with it. Matthew explains his passion for accurate representation, the importance of jury duty, and how Christians should approach the justice system. We wrap up with some practical and tangible ways to help usher in change.
Resources Mentioned
Mathew Martens' Book: Reforming Criminal Justice
Mathew Martens' Website
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Doubt & Faith

Have you ever found yourself questioning your beliefs? You're not alone. Pastor Jamin Roller joins us in a candid conversation about the complexities of doubt within the Christian faith. We explore the walk between conviction and the natural human tendency to question and how scripture itself presents a rich tapestry of responses to doubt — from the Psalms' raw introspection to the Gospels' narratives of Jesus compassionately addressing His own disciples uncertainties.
 
Resources Mentioned:
James Series by Citizens Church
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Christianity in a Divided Age

How should Christians think about global conflict? Does being a "peacemaker" mean we don't engage with or create conflict? How do we even start to make peace in such a polarized culture? In this episode, we have a conversation with author and theologian Jonathan Dodson about how to navigate our divided culture.
 
Resources Mentioned:
The Unwavering Pastor
Our Good Crisis
The 6 Megatrends That Will Shape 2024
What is Chronic Anxiety? | Steve Cuss
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