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In this follow up episode, the guys discuss how we can learn from historical examples to address the rising trend of Christian violence in our culture. Various traditions have dealt with this differently, but the guys hone in on the broader just war tradition as a framework for thinking through these tough issues. They bring up how historical examples (like the Crusades) challenge our modern sensibilities and show how important character and moral clarity are for responding to the violence of our times. How can Christians defend the innocent and respond to evil in violent times? Welcome to the conversation.

In this episode, the guys discuss the rising trend of violence in our culture and how the Christian ought to think about and respond to violence. Various Christian traditions have dealt with this differently, but all groups agree who the real enemy is: The Spiritual Forces of Darkness. How do we wrestle against spiritual forces rather than flesh and blood enemies? What effect does spiritual warfare have on real world conflict? How can Christians honor Christ in the midst of physical violence? How can Christians live differently in a world of evil? Welcome to the conversation.

In this episode, the guys discuss the way our Christians ancestors viewed the calendar. Why did the church put holidays like Christmas and Easter on the calendar when they did? What is the significance of seeing time as a means of retelling God's story? How should a Christian view time and history to see God working in them? Does our faith give us a better view of reality than just an empty clockwork universe? Welcome to the conversation!

In this episode, the guys explore the important role of laughter in the life of a Christian. What is laughter, why did God give us laughter, and what benefits does it give to us? What role can comedy and laughter play in improving a person and improving a culture? How can Christians use joviality to increase our faith and obedience? How can laughter help us through suffering, temptation, and confusion? Welcome to the conversation!

The guys discuss the importance of gift giving as a spiritual practice. They share stories of great gifts they have received and what the Bible tells us about being generous, caring, and jovial. How does God excel at giving good gifts? What are some of the greatest gifts we have received in Christ? How can we make gift giving a means to deepen our relationships and further our faith? Welcome to the conversation!

The guys explore the classic Christmas tale "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss as a timely portrayal of our culture's own "grinchy" spirit. In what ways has our culture taken up the Grinch's attitude of cynicism, bitterness, and resentment? How can we learn from the indomitable joy of the who's? What does choosing joy and meaning at Christmas look like for Christians?  What tools does the Gospel give us to prevent our heart from being "two sizes too small"? Welcome to the conversation!

In this episode, the guys discuss the importance of kids stories for cultivating virtue in our children. They discuss the issues with many modern kids stories, the value of many forms of children's tales, and the importance of storytelling for faith and character formation. What kind of world are we showing our kids through the stories we tell them? What kind of people will they become if they model what those stories show? How do the movies, books, and lessons we teach our children shape their view of the world? How can Christian parents be intentional about captivating the imaginations of their kids with good stories? Welcome to the conversation!

In this episode, the guys discuss the current state of the debate over creation. They discuss the serious issues and consequences of the darwinian worldview and present some of the major ideas and thinkers pushing back against evolutionary theory. What is really happening in Genesis 1? What evidence is there for belief in creation? Why doubt darwin? What options exist for thinking Christians discussing the origins of the world? Welcome to the conversation!

In this episode, the guys discuss C.S. Lewis's imaginative story about inhabitants of hell being offered a vacation to heaven and a chance at redemption. More than speculating on the afterlife, Lewis is inspecting the human soul to reveal how our hearts cling to sin even when offered God's grace. Why do people choose evil? How do our sins entangle us? What does it take to love and pursue God? How do people become "ghosts"? Welcome to the conversation.

In this episode, the guys discuss the harrowing events surrounding the murder of Christian commentator and political organizer, Charlie Kirk. How should Christians react to the life and death of Charlie Kirk? What range of reactions have we seen from Christians and what does this tell us about our cultural moment? What does this latest violence demand from us as Christian witnesses moving forward? How do we foster the needed clarity, conviction, and courage of the hour? Welcome to the conversation.

In this episode, the guys discuss the recent mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School that recently shocked the nation with a transgender shooter murdering two innocent Christian children and injuring 21 other people. What's behind the chaos violence of our times? What does this kind of violence say about our culture and the kind of people our culture builds? Why do ideologies that fight against reality (transgenderism, nihilism, atheism) lead to violence? How is the Christian worldview, founded on the Gospel, the only antidote to our culture of despair and death? Join us for this heavy but important conversation.

In this episode, the guys discuss which fruit of the Spirit is least likely to be cultivated by western American Christians and why. They investigate the kinds of virtues our culture wars against and how Christians have neglected some of these same spiritual markers. What work of the Holy Spirit are we most likely to resist in our culture? How have we twisted some of these fruit of the spirit into vices? What would it take to reclaim these Holy Spirit evidences in our lives? Welcome to the conversation!

What is a Christian/biblical viewpoint on immigration? What does loving our neighbors mean in this arena? Is it more Christian to let everyone across the border who desires to enter our country? Is immigration a natural human right and is immigration by any means necessary a matter of justice? What responsibilities does God's word give to governments, churches, citizens, and even immigrants themselves when we talk about immigration, especially when they arrive by illegal means? Tough questions all around! Welcome to the conversation!

When faith (Pope Leo) and culture (Mission Impossible 8) are both turning their attention to A.I., then it's time for the Faith and Culture Podcast to do the same! How has A.I. developed over this last year? What are the emerging threats and opportunities? What does this technological revolution mean for our view of human beings, human dignity, productive work, and social connections? Welcome to the conversation!

We are surrounded by art, everything from movies, to music, to books, to the fine arts like painting and sculpture. Many attempts at "Christian art" have left something to be desired, either in their quality or in their convictions. What makes art good or bad? What makes art truly Christian? What can the tradition of Christian art teach us about being human and living as a Christian? How can we save ourselves from current modern art that's an immoral, meaningless mess, and save Christian art from just piggybacking on the latest cheesy trend? Where can we find good art again? Welcome to the conversation!