Culture Matters

Matters of culture should matter to us—because they matter to God. Hosted by Elizabeth Woodson, Adam Hawkins and Tymarcus Ragland—the Culture Matters podcast explores the intersection of faith and culture. Looking at everything from politics, art and entertainment to issues such as racial reconciliation and the sanctity of human life, we discuss what it looks like to live faithfully on mission—in the world but not of the world.

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Episodes

Resisting Burnout

Tuesday Jan 16, 2024

Tuesday Jan 16, 2024

This week we tackle a topic that can really affect a lot of us. In a culture that celebrates speed and efficiency, and platforms people who “hustle,” the reality is that constant hustling leads to burnout. God speaks to us through His word and through the example of Christ to show us there is a better way.
Resources Mentioned
Sabbath Resistence
The Common Rule
Habits of the Household
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
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Anxiety in the New Year

Tuesday Jan 09, 2024

Tuesday Jan 09, 2024

As we enter into a new year and all that can weigh on that season—the hustle culture, demands from family and friends, an election year. There are plenty of things to be anxious about, so in this episode, we have a conversation about anxiety.
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Monday Dec 25, 2023

In this special Christmas crossover episode, we are joined by Drew Fitzgerald, host of the podcast Christianese. We compete in a little Christmas Trivia, share some nostalgia and close with a special segment by Drew. Merry Christmas from all of us at Culture Matters!
 
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Tuesday Dec 19, 2023

We wrap up 2023 with a look back at some news from the year and talk about some of our favorite episodes, as well as some books and songs that we enjoyed.
 
Resources Mentioned
The best of 2023 (songs)
The best of 2023 (books)
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This episode is sponsored by Called.Called is a professional network specifically designed for people in ministry! For anyone from youth interns to executive pastors, Churches to Christian nonprofits, Called is THE place to find community and discover opportunities. Connect with ministry peers who share your calling and passion for building the future of the church. 
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023

In this week's episode, we sit down with a good friend, Aina Carruth, to talk about the hard seasons of friendship, how to make healthy boundaries, and appreciate the beauty of good friendships. Friendships are worth the work and there's so much to learn and glean from persevering in friendship.
 
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This episode is sponsored by Called.Called is a professional network specifically designed for people in ministry! For anyone from youth interns to executive pastors, Churches to Christian nonprofits, Called is THE place to find community and discover opportunities. Connect with ministry peers who share your calling and passion for building the future of the church. 
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Tuesday Dec 05, 2023

We invited our friends Braedon and Jenna back on the show to talk more about navigating singlness. In this episode we talked about how to handle friendships between singles and marrieds, steward attraction, and advice for navigating the holidays when you're single.
Resources Mentioned
Link to previous episode on Singleness
Link to episode with Curt Thompson
Thanks to Our Sponsors
This episode is sponsored by Called.Called is a professional network specifically designed for people in ministry! For anyone from youth interns to executive pastors, Churches to Christian nonprofits, Called is THE place to find community and discover opportunities. Connect with ministry peers who share your calling and passion for building the future of the church. 
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Tuesday Nov 28, 2023

We chat with author Zachary Wagner about his book Non-Toxic Masculinity. Zachary offers a fresh approach to thinking about masculine sexuality from a nuanced Christian perspective. He paints a beautiful picture of healthy masculinity in light of the redemptive story that God has for all of humankind.
 
Guest Resources
Zachary's Website: zacharycwagner.com
Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality
Follow Zachary
Thanks to Our Sponsors
This episode is sponsored by Called.Called is a professional network specifically designed for people in ministry! For anyone from youth interns to executive pastors, Churches to Christian nonprofits, Called is THE place to find community and discover opportunities. Connect with ministry peers who share your calling and passion for building the future of the church. 
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Tuesday Nov 21, 2023

Author and Psychiatrist Curt Thompson joins us on the podcast to talk about his book The Soul of Desire. We explore the topics of beauty, vulnerability, longing, community, and the nature of desire.
 
Guest Resources
Connect with Dr. Thompson and his workBeing Known PodcastNeuro Faith PodcastPhilosopher Roger Scrutun's Beauty
 
Thanks to Our Sponsors
This episode is sponsored by Called.Called is a professional network specifically designed for people in ministry! For anyone from youth interns to executive pastors, Churches to Christian nonprofits, Called is THE place to find community and discover opportunities. Connect with ministry peers who share your calling and passion for building the future of the church. 
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023

We got to sit down with Kim Jones, Director of Engagement for My Refuge House, a non-profit that provides long-term aftercare to survivors of commercial and online sexual exploitation of children and abuse in the Philippines. We talked about the work that MRH is doing to restore one life at a time, as well as discuss some of the nuances of the culture of trafficking and sexual exploitation.
 
Resources Mentioned
Learn more about My Refuge House
Attend Fashioned for Freedom
 
Thanks to Our Sponsors
This episode is sponsored by Called.Called is a professional network specifically designed for people in ministry! For anyone from youth interns to executive pastors, Churches to Christian nonprofits, Called is THE place to find community and discover opportunities. Connect with ministry peers who share your calling and passion for building the future of the church. 
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Tuesday Nov 07, 2023

Our guest this week is Dr. Abigail Favale, writer and professor in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. Her book—Genesis of Gender—is an important resource for understanding the gender paradigm, and applying a Christian approach to the cultural narratives.
 
Resources Mentioned
The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory
Abigail's Website
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