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This week we have a timely conversation about the ways social media and culture promote “self care” and how we should look at care and sin through Godly lenses. If our motivation is the Lord and He is our source of care, then we can approach difficult people and difficult situations, considering God’s wisdom, and discern a better way. 
Topics DiscussedFrictionless Life vs. Self-CareNavigating Boundaries in RelationshipsRedefining Self-Love and StewardshipCommunion, Obedience, and ReconciliationNavigating Relationships in Community
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On this episode of Culture Matters, we sit down with Chad Lawson and Logan Helm from Citizens Church to discuss how things like anxiety, technology, fear and misconceptions of God shape our prayer practices. We hope to offer encouragement to view prayer as an ongoing, heartfelt conversation with God rather than a formal obligation, underscoring that even imperfect attempts at prayer are valuable in building a deeper relationship with Him.
Topic DiscussedExploring Prayer in Modern CultureGod's Attentive Response to PrayerOvercoming Fears and Anxiety in EvangelismPractical Tips for Prayer LifeThe Nature and Practice of Prayer
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We're back with a new season and to kick things off we are going to tackle some of the bigger news items from the past few months. We also talk about some of books, movies, shows and more that we have lately been enjoying...or fighting to get through. Thanks for joining us for another season! We have some really great episodes in store.
Topics Covered In This EpisodeThe benefits and woes of a social media fast.The Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle and why character matters.College protests on the Israel/Palestine war and ways to approach that conversation with others.Media we are consuming and why we would recommend it, or not.
Mentioned ResourcesTGC Podcast with Andrew Wilson
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Today is Juneteenth, a day where we celebrate the news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reaching slaves on the Texas shores. We felt like now would be a good time to revisit the topic of racial division. What are the real steps to breaking the cycles of racial incidents, protests and backlash that we see so often in the United States? We are joined by George Yancey, a professor at Baylor University specializing in race relations, to explore this topic. Yancey shares his deep insights on the progress and pitfalls of race relations in America, highlighting significant milestones, while also addressing the pitfalls of extreme identity politics. Our conversation takes a thoughtful look at the cyclical nature of racial tensions and the need for intentional efforts, outside of moments of crisis, to achieve genuine advancement. We believe that, while not perfect, the Church has the best tools for addressing this issue.
Guest ResourcesProfessor Yancy's Book: Beyond Racial Division
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This Summer we are re-visiting a few of our favorite previous episodes. Some from recent seasons, some from not-so-recent. We've had some really amazing and helpful guests on over the years, so while we are busy recording new episodes, we wanted to share these with you! We hope you enjoy them!
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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 Summer we are re-visiting a few of our favorite previous episodes. Some from recent seasons, some from not-so-recent. We've had some really amazing and helpful guests on over the years, so while we are busy recording new episodes, we wanted to share these with you! We hope you enjoy them!
Hip-hop artist and writer Jackie Hill Perry joins us and shares the role of art in her story of gospel transformation. She and guest Jahmaol Clark discuss the relationship between hip-hop and the Church.
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