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Matters of culture should matter to us—because they matter to God. Hosted by Elizabeth Woodson and Adam Hawkins, 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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    • 4.3 • 23 Ratings

Matters of culture should matter to us—because they matter to God. Hosted by Elizabeth Woodson and Adam Hawkins, 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.

    Spiritual Disciplines with Mason King

    Spiritual Disciplines with Mason King

    In a culture of "hustle," how do we think through the things that are vying for our attention. How can you create more space in our life to pay attention to God so you aren't weight down by the feeling of inadequacy? Today we talk about pastor Mason King about new book—Christian Disciplines—and some of the practices he's found to be instrumental in cultivating a relationship with God.
    Resources Mentioned
    A Short Guide to Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian

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    • 51 min
    Robots & ChatGPT: Should Christians be Concerned?

    Robots & ChatGPT: Should Christians be Concerned?

    ChatBots, AI and Robots — Oh my! On this episode we discuss pop-tech with Dr. John Dyer. He provides a biblically framework for thinking about technology, and categories to help us engage wisely.
    Resources Referenced in this Episode
    From the Garden to the City
    People of the Screen
    Ecclesiology for a Digital Church
    Worship.ai
    Podcast.ai

    This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/CultureMatters and get 10% off your first month.
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    • 46 min
    Dangerous Jesus with KB

    Dangerous Jesus with KB

    In this episode, we sit down with rapper, podcaster, and speaker Kevin ‘KB’ Burgess to discuss his new book—Dangerous Jesus: Why the only thing more risky than getting Jesus right is getting Jesus wrong!
    Resources Mentioned
    Dangerous Jesus: Why the Only Thing More Risky than Getting Jesus Right Is Getting Jesus Wrong
    This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/CultureMatters and get 10% off your first month.

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    • 55 min
    Wisdom and Discernment

    Wisdom and Discernment

    What is wisdom? What defines virtue? How does Christianity offer a framework by which we can discern and make choices in life? These are the questions we will look at this week.
    Resources Mentioned
    Joseph Honescko Article

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    • 42 min
    Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson

    Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson

    This week we talk with our very own co-host Elizabeth Woodson about some exciting new projects she’s working on—The Starting Place Podcast and The Woodson Institute, an organization created to equip believers in how to understand and grow their Christian faith.
    Resources referenced:
    Subscribe to Elizabeth's new podcast, Starting Place
    The Woodson Institute

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    • 22 min
    Revival, Rihanna, & Rootedness

    Revival, Rihanna, & Rootedness

    Culture Matters is back! For our first episode of the season, we revisit some of the recent headlines and cultural moments through a Christian lens—the Asbury revival, the economy, the continued gun violence in America, and Rihanna’s halftime show. 
     
    Books Adam and Elizabeth are reading:
    The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman
    The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli

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    • 31 min

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4.3 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

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