5日前

Tua Tagovailoa & When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan

Last week star NFL quarterback Tua Tagovailoa got knocked out of a game after a scary injury. Now that he has experienced multiple concussions, some experts are encouraging him to retire from the game of football for the good of his health. Tua is a young superstar, so a career cut short due to injury was not part of his plan. The Bible is full of characters in a similar predicament, so today Pastor Joe highlights the stories of Jonah and Barnabas. When life threw them for a loop, how did they respond, and what can we learn? Where do we find our value, and what is truly most important? Check out this week's episode of Trending with more thoughts from Matt and Pastor Joe!

23分
9月12日

Latest American Religious Trends: What Can We Learn?

The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) recently released a new study with 2023 data about trends in American religious life. The religious and denominational demographics have shifted fairly significantly since 2006, which includes an overall decline in Christian affiliation (particularly among younger Americans), and an increase in the religiously "unaffiliated." So, what does this mean for the church today? Were some of the evangelical strategies of the past less effective today? People seem to still be spiritually curious, so how can we share the love of Jesus within these cultural realities? Unsurprisingly, there are no easy answers, but there are things we can learn from these trends, so check out this episode of Trending as Pastor Joe highlights important considerations for today's church leaders.

25分
9月5日

Parent stress levels are at an all-time high. What should we do about it?

The U.S. surgeon general recently published an advisory warning saying today's parents are too stressed--so much so that it is becoming a public health concern. With the pressures of social media, a difficult economy, school violence, and increased mental health awareness, parents today constantly have a lot on their plates and on their minds. Given that reality, how can the church help provide an escape? How can we find meaningful community, and what hope does the Bible offer? Can Christians offer a better way forward compared to the chaos surrounding us? Matt and Pastor Joe give some pointers in this week's episode of our Trending podcast.

19分
8月29日

The Paralympic Games, Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh,” & Why Christians Should Lead the Cheering Section

In this "Solo Joe" episode of Trending, we take a moment to celebrate the 2024 Paralympic Games. A foundational element to Christianity is the belief that all people are created in the image of God, so in this special branch of the Olympics, what a cool opportunity we have to highlight and feature people from a variety of backgrounds facing a variety of challenges. This week Joe reminds us of the Apostle Paul's "thorn in the flesh," and whatever that phrase means, Paul knew what it was like to face adversity. As Christians today, we should lead the cheering section when we have a chance to stand up for and celebrate those facing challenges and disability.

11分
8月22日

How Can I Tithe and Save in a Tough Economy?

It's rare for a day to go by where the economy and rising costs of living *aren't* featured in the news. Housing and education and food prices continue to be on the rise, and most of us are feeling it in our wallets and in our budgets. This week on Trending Matt and Joe got a question from a Ridgepoint attender about how to tithe in such a tight economy. When budgets are already stretched by necessities, how can we also be generous to the church? How can we realistically hope to save when expenses feel so tight? There are no easy answers, but Pastor Joe has some helpful principles to stick to, regardless of the size of our budgets. The Christian church has a history of being radically generous, and that's an admirable goal for us to also aspire toward.

19分
8月15日

Justice, Putting Faith into Action, and Other Unexpected Lessons from Raygun the Breakdancer

By now you've likely seen video clips or memes of Raygun the b-girl, the Australian breakdancer who drew a lot of attention during the Olympics. Her breaking routines were... unique, and left many people questioning if she was legitimate and how certain athletes get selected to perform on such a high stage. This is a strange and comical story, but even HERE, there are lessons we can pull from the Bible. Why do humans care so much about justice? Why does our faith require works and not just beliefs? And how can we live with joy even if we find ourselves in the minority? Pastor Joe pulls out interesting thoughts for us to consider in this week's episode of Trending.

17分
8月8日

Possible Changes Coming to X and Dealing with Social Media Addiction

X (formerly known as Twitter) is getting ready to release an app update. We're not sure what all changes will be made (if any) but rumors have spread that X might start limiting or hiding post "like" counts, reposts, and comments from the main timeline. This is mainly a reaction from backlash that visible like counts can cause anxiety and depression among users when they compare their profiles to those of friends or celebrities. This might be a positive change as social media addiction continues to be an ongoing conversation in our culture today. Why are we SO addicted to our phones, and what can we do about it? How and why should we pause to examine our habits, and what might be a better way to fill our time--or is regular social media engagement *really* all that negative? Matt and Pastor Joe share helpful insight on this week's episode of Trending.

21分
8月1日

The Olympic Opening Ceremonies: When to Stand for Truth and When to Manage Outrage

Many people were surprised and offended during the Olympic Opening Ceremonies last week when a group of performers seemed to reenact da Vinci's famous "Last Supper" painting in a way that felt offensive and disrespectful. The Olympic committee and the art director in charge of the evening came to its defense, saying the performance was meant to reference a different piece of art featuring the Greek god Dionysus. The media frenzy around this event is an interesting case study for us as believers. When we feel targeted or attacked by culture, how should we respond? In a world where everyone seems to default to protests and anger and outrage, what should be our stance? What does it mean to be "slow to speak and slow to anger" when we're surrounded by so much division? There are no easy answers, but Matt and Pastor Joe host a discussion about that on this week's episode of Trending.

17分

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Tua Tagovailoa & When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan

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Parent stress levels are at an all-time high. What should we do about it?

The Paralympic Games, Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh,” & Why Christians Should Lead the Cheering Section

How Can I Tithe and Save in a Tough Economy?

Justice, Putting Faith into Action, and Other Unexpected Lessons from Raygun the Breakdancer

Possible Changes Coming to X and Dealing with Social Media Addiction

The Olympic Opening Ceremonies: When to Stand for Truth and When to Manage Outrage

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Parent stress levels are at an all-time high. What should we do about it?

The Paralympic Games, Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh,” & Why Christians Should Lead the Cheering Section

How Can I Tithe and Save in a Tough Economy?

Justice, Putting Faith into Action, and Other Unexpected Lessons from Raygun the Breakdancer

Possible Changes Coming to X and Dealing with Social Media Addiction

The Olympic Opening Ceremonies: When to Stand for Truth and When to Manage Outrage

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