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Benjamin Quinn sits down with Jono Darville to discuss his book, Life in Its Original Language: A Biblical Guide to Being Truly Human. Jono shares how suffering, recovery, conversion, and ministry shaped the book’s central question: what does it mean to live as a truly human person under God? Together, they trace that question through Scripture, relationships, vocation, and the church’s calling to help people live according to God’s design. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Its-Original-Language-Biblical/dp/1619584247/ref=mp_s_a_1_1 - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Newsletter: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/newsletter/ - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Benjamin Quinn talks with David Mathis, Executive Director of Desiring God and pastor at City’s Church in St. Paul, about the second edition of Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines. They trace how spiritual disciplines can form Christians in an age obsessed with optimization, productivity, and constant efficiency. David also explains why the book now gives more space to meditation and fasting, and why community remains central to Christian formation. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

This episode moves through three timely conversations shaping Christian cultural reflection right now. Jason Thacker weighs in on the current AI panic and argues for a wise, non-doomer approach, while Dan Darling reflects on the deaths and legacies of Dolly Parton and Wendell Berry. Kristen Kellen closes with a careful response to a New York Times opinion piece on submission, marriage, and biblical authority. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Benjamin Quinn hosts Don Ziel and John Basie of Alliance Defending Freedom to talk about how churches and ministry leaders can lead with stronger legal foundations. The conversation focuses on why legal preparedness matters, where ministries most often get caught off guard, and how ADF is building tools to help pastors, seminaries, and churches act with both confidence and courage. In this episode, Don and John explain why church law should be treated as stewardship, not just administration, and why proactive preparation can prevent avoidable conflict. They also preview ADF’s Church and Ministry Alliance and a new seminary curriculum designed to build legal competency for future ministry leaders. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Benjamin Quinn hosts Matt Rusten, president of Made to Flourish and editor-in-chief of Common Good Magazine, for a conversation about why the faith and work conversation belongs in ministry, not just in workplace theology books. They focus on the Sunday to Monday gap, the formation of ministry leaders, and how pastors can help people see their work as part of discipleship. We discuss how ordinary jobs, vocational wounds, and work transitions shape people’s spiritual lives, and why preaching, small groups, and student ministry all need to speak more directly to work. Matt also explains the pastoral vision behind his book, Pastoring for Monday, and offers practical ways to connect the gospel to everyday labor. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

How should Christians think about hobbies, especially sports card collecting, in light of holiness, stewardship, and the Lordship of Christ? The rise of sports collectibles is a concrete case study to explore bigger themes—how we spend money, how we spend time, and how hobbies can either deepen virtue and community or slide into idolatry, foolishness, or even gambling-like behavior. Benjamin Quinn frames the conversation around “hobbies of holiness,” connecting leisure to the Christian tradition of Sabbath, rest, and enjoyment of God and creation. He is joined by Jordan Willard and Kevin Qualls, both pastors and ministry leaders who have personal, generational ties to sports card collecting. In both cases, the hobby became a vehicle for bonding, memory-making, and intergenerational discipleship. The conversation also highlights the thriving sports memorabilia market, including cards, autographs, jerseys, equipment, and tickets, and notes how collecting has surged in recent years. That growth creates opportunity, but also risk. Jordan emphasizes that the same hobby can be either enjoyable stewardship or heart-level misdirection, depending on motive. If the goal becomes chasing value, “getting rich quick,” or feeding a compulsion to check prices and chase the next hit, the hobby has crossed into unhealthy territory. Kevin similarly stresses financial balance: God owns everything, needs must come before wants, generosity and budgeting matter, and hobbies should fit within a wise stewardship plan rather than override it. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

What if the future of education looks less like more technology — and more like deeper formation? Dr. Benjamin Quinn is joined by Jeremy Tate for a wide-ranging conversation about Mississippi’s education gains, grading and testing culture, classical education, and the growing role of AI in schooling. This episode is especially useful for parents, educators, and Christians thinking carefully about what education is for, what should be prioritized, and how technology is changing the conversation. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Benjamin Quinn is joined by regular panelists Nathan Finn, Daniel Darling, and Kristen Kellen for a wide-ranging headlines episode that tracks three big conversations shaping churches and culture right now. The panel weighs Texas’s decision to include Bible content in public school reading lists, unpacks the realities behind “church hurt,” and considers why the Democratic Socialists of America are gaining traction, especially among younger adults. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

What if happiness isn’t something you chase, but something that grows deeper in the middle of grief, change, and ordinary life? Dr. Benjamin Quinn talks with Andrew Wilson, teaching pastor at King’s Church London and columnist for Christianity Today, about Wilson’s short book, Happiness: What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Make It Last Forever. The conversation explores why happiness is a universal human pursuit, how Christians should think about joy in different seasons of life, and why the deepest happiness is found in the presence of God rather than in circumstances. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

This Blindspots episode looks at what happens when reading declines among adults and why that matters for pastors, ministry leaders, and every Christian trying to grow in love for God with heart, soul, mind, and strength. Benjamin Quinn and Andy Shurson use recent survey data, personal stories, and practical examples to argue that disciplined learning is a spiritual issue, not just an academic one. They also address what counts as reading in a digital age, how audiobooks fit into a healthy information diet, and how leaders can better connect with people in their churches and communities through intentional reading habits. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Scott Pace, the new president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College. They discuss Christian education, the challenges facing higher education and seminary training, and how Southeastern plans to serve the local church while staying anchored to Scripture and the Great Commission. Dr. Pace shares his background in business, pastoral ministry, university teaching, and seminary leadership, then talks through the pressures reshaping education, the vocational ministry crisis, and what success will look like in the years ahead. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Join us as we reflect on two decades of impactful work at the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern. Dr. Quinn is joined by many special guests as they explore the center's origins, milestones, and future vision. Featuring insights from former directors and key figures, this episode is a deep dive into faith, culture, and Christian engagement in every realm of life. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

In this episode, we revisit a profound conversation with Pastor and author Russell Ramsey about the role of art in human life from a Christian perspective. Discover how beauty, creativity, and artistic expression deepen our understanding of what it means to be human and how they reflect divine creativity. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

What should we make of the interest in the Eastern Orthodox Church? In this episode of the Christ and Culture Podcast, Benjamin Quinn is joined by Dr. Madison Grace, Dr. Nathan Finn, and Dr. Steve McKinion for a timely conversation about Eastern Orthodoxy and why some evangelicals are being drawn toward it. The discussion explores what Eastern Orthodoxy is, how it differs from Roman Catholicism and evangelical Protestantism, and what is behind the growing interest—especially among younger people and young men. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

In this episode, Dr. Christian Miller joins Benjamin Quinn to analyze the state of honesty in society, from everyday lies to failures within religious leadership. Miller, a philosopher and author of The Honesty Crisis, shares insights grounded in decades of research and explores practical ways to foster integrity across various areas of life. Dr. Miller applies honesty to sermon plagiarism and Artificial Intelligence. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu  - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/  - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/  All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx