The City of God

Coral Ridge Ministries Media
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The City of God podcast, hosted by Dr. Rob Pacienza—President and CEO of Coral Ridge Ministries—explores today’s cultural and political issues through a biblical lens. Each week, Dr. Pacienza interviews leading voices in theology, politics, and public life to help Christians engage the world without compromising truth. Produced in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture, City of God equips believers to live faithfully and stand boldly in an upside down world. Episodes are available in both video and audio formats and offer clear, gospel-centered insight on the most pressing issues of our day.

  1. 4d ago

    Christians, Stop Voting Blind | Debbie Wuthnow | Ep. 180

    Candidates will tell you what you want to hear. Their record tells you what they actually believe. Debbie Wuthnow, president of iVoterGuide, joins Dr. Rob Pacienza to explain why informed voting requires more than recognizing a name or watching a campaign commercial. From voting records and campaign donations to endorsements and candidate questionnaires, iVoterGuide investigates what candidates have actually done — and what that reveals about how they may use political power. Rob and Debbie also discuss why the 2026 midterms matter, the extraordinary influence of local and school board elections, the decline of the American family, the rise of democratic socialism, and why Debbie believes Christians have a biblical responsibility to engage rather than surrender the public square. You'll hear about: ● What’s at stake in the 2026 midterm elections ● How iVoterGuide researches and rates thousands of candidates ● The connection between low voter turnout and ideological control of schools ● Concerning trends with socialism, parental rights, and the decline of the family ● Why voting is part of faithfully stewarding a Christian's influence Christians should walk into the voting booth prepared, knowing what the candidates believe, what they've done, and what they're likely to do when given power. 👉 Watch now, do your homework, and become an informed voter before you cast your ballot. 🌐 Key Resources Coral Ridge Ministries: tv Institute for Faith & Culture: org Podcast Website: com iVoterGuide: ivoterguide.com 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe YouTube: Hit subscribe for more faith-fueling episodes! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 📱 Follow for Daily Inspiration Instagram: @coralridgemin and @cityofgodpodcast Facebook: Coral Ridge Ministries X (Twitter): @coralridgemin 👤 Connect with Dr. Rob Pacienza Instagram: @robpacienza Facebook: Rob Pacienza X (Twitter): @robpacienza   #CityOfGod #DebbieWuthnow #iVoterGuide #ChristianVoters #Election2026 #MidtermElections #ChristianCitizenship #SchoolBoard #ParentalRights #ChristianPolitics #Bible #BiblicalWorldview #Christianity #FaithAndCulture #CoralRidge #CRM #IFC

  2. Sep 23

    Smart or Wise? | City of God Families Ep. 23

    In this episode of City of God: Families, Pastor Rob Pacienza asks an important question: Would you rather be smart or wise? Knowledge is about knowing facts, but biblical wisdom is something deeper… knowing how to live according to God’s truth. From King Solomon’s famous request for wisdom to the everyday choices kids face at school, with friends, and at home, Pastor Rob shows families why wisdom begins with knowing, trusting, and following God. You’ll learn: The difference between knowledge and biblical wisdom Why “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” What King Solomon teaches us about the value of wisdom How to seek God’s wisdom when making difficult choices Why following God sometimes means standing for truth when it’s unpopular The world often tells us to follow our hearts, but feelings change, friends can be wrong, and popular opinion can lead us astray. God’s wisdom never changes. Real wisdom asks a different question: What would honor God?   📲 Subscribe and listen with your whole family!  🔗 cityofgodpodcast.com City of God: Families is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media  https://www.crm.tv/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture  https://institutefc.org/ 🎙️ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 📲 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coralridgeminyofgodpodcast/ 🌐 Visit our website  http://cityofgodpodcast.com/   #CityOfGod #ChristianParenting #BiblicalWorldview #CRPC #CRM #IFC #FamilyDiscipleship #ChristianKids #FaithAndFamily #RaisingGodlyKids #Wisdom #IdentityInChrist

  3. Sep 16

    She Took on the Federal Government — and Won | Becky Gerritson | Ep. 179

    What happens when the government comes after you for standing for your convictions? In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Becky Gerritson, Executive Director of Eagle Forum of Alabama, to hear her remarkable story of courage in the public square. Becky recounts being targeted during the IRS Tea Party scandal, taking her story before Congress, and later facing a sweeping Department of Justice subpoena connected to her organization's advocacy for Alabama's law restricting puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex-reassignment surgeries for minors. Rather than back down, Becky and Eagle Forum fought — and won. You'll hear about: What happened when the IRS targeted Becky's organization ● Why she refused to be intimidated by the federal government ● How Eagle Forum fought a Department of Justice subpoena — and prevailed ● The effort to restore displays of the Ten Commandments in Alabama public schools ● How ordinary Christians can get involved in the public square ● Why pastors and Christian leaders cannot allow fear to silence them Becky's story is a reminder that cultural change doesn't always begin with powerful institutions. Sometimes it begins with ordinary Christians who simply refuse to back down. 👉 Watch now and be encouraged to stand for truth, even when doing so comes at a cost. 🌐 Key Resources Coral Ridge Ministries: tv Institute for Faith & Culture: org Podcast Website: com 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe YouTube: Hit subscribe for more faith-fueling episodes! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 📱 Follow for Daily Inspiration Instagram: @coralridgemin and @cityofgodpodcast Facebook: Coral Ridge Ministries X (Twitter): @coralridgemin 👤 Connect with Dr. Rob Pacienza Instagram: @robpacienza Facebook: Rob Pacienza X (Twitter): @robpacienza   #CityOfGod #EagleForum #TeaParty #IRS #TenCommandments #Alabama #Bible #BiblicalWorldview #Christianity #FaithAndCulture #CoralRidge #CRM #IFC

  4. Sep 9

    25 Years After 9/11: What America Has Forgotten | Virgil Walker | Ep. 178

    Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, a generation has grown up with no memory of the attacks that changed America. Have we forgotten the ideology that fueled them and the lessons we should have learned?   In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Pastor Virgil Walker to reflect on the lasting impact of 9/11, the threat of radical Islam, and the clash of worldviews shaping the West today. Virgil argues that Christians must understand the beliefs behind the challenges facing our culture while recovering confidence in the truth of the gospel.   You'll hear about: What America has remembered, and forgotten, 25 years after 9/11 The ideology behind radical Islamic terrorism Why Virgil believes Christianity has ceded ground in the West The importance of family, biblical discipleship, and passing faith to the next generation How Christians can approach immigration and cultural differences with both truth and compassion Why the Church can face the future with courage rather than fear   The conversation ultimately turns from cultural concern to Christian responsibility. Virgil challenges believers to stop standing on the sidelines and begin faithfully living out their convictions in their families, churches, and communities.   👉 Take a pause during your week to remember the tragedy of 9/11, and understand the worldviews shaping our culture today.   🌐 Key Resources Coral Ridge Ministries: tv Institute for Faith & Culture: org Podcast Website: com 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe YouTube: Hit subscribe for more faith-fueling episodes! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 📱 Follow for Daily Inspiration Instagram: @coralridgemin Facebook: Coral Ridge Ministries X (Twitter): @coralridgemin 👤 Connect with Dr. Rob Pacienza Instagram: @robpacienza Facebook: Rob Pacienza X (Twitter): @robpacienza   #CityOfGod #VirgilWalker #September11 #911Anniversary #NeverForget #RadicalIslam #IslamicExtremism #Bible #BiblicalWorldview #Christianity #FaithAndCulture #CoralRidge #CRM #IFC

  5. Sep 2

    Is Wokeness Dead? Neil Shenvi Says Not So Fast | Ep. 177

    Is wokeness really dead? In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Dr. Neil Shenvi, author of Post-Woke, to unpack the ideology behind wokeness and why its influence remains deeply embedded in our culture. Neil traces the connection between Marxism, critical theory, and today's debates over race, gender, sexuality, oppression, and social justice. He also explains why these ideas can be especially attractive to Christians who genuinely care about justice and compassion — and where they ultimately conflict with a biblical worldview. You'll hear about: How Marxist ideas evolved into modern critical theory ● Why wokeness isn't as dead as many Christians think ● The difference between biblical justice and social justice ideology ● Warning signs that critical theory may be entering the Church ● How parents can prepare their children for conversations about race, gender, and sexuality ● Why Christians need more than an anti-woke message; they need a positive biblical vision Rather than simply reacting to culture, Neil encourages Christians to offer something better: a vision of humanity grounded in the image of God and a biblical understanding of truth, justice, identity, sexuality, and human dignity. 👉 Watch now and learn how Christians can recognize today's dominant ideologies, challenge false ideas, and respond with both truth and grace.       🌐 Key Resources Coral Ridge Ministries: tv Institute for Faith & Culture: org Podcast Website: com 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe YouTube: Hit subscribe for more faith-fueling episodes! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 📱 Follow for Daily Inspiration Instagram: @coralridgemin Facebook: Coral Ridge Ministries X (Twitter): @coralridgemin 👤 Connect with Dr. Rob Pacienza Instagram: @robpacienza Facebook: Rob Pacienza X (Twitter): @robpacienza   #CityOfGod #NeilShenvi #ChildDiscipleship #ChristianParenting #Parenting #FamilyDiscipleship #FaithAndFamily #Bible #BiblicalWorldview #CoralRidge #CRM #IFC

  6. Aug 26

    Developing a Heart for Worship | City of God Families Ep. 22

    In this episode of City of God: Families, Pastor Rob Pacienza teaches that worship is much bigger than music. Every person worships something and the real question is: Who or what has your heart?   Using Scripture, Pastor Rob helps families understand that God created us to know Him, love Him, and glorify Him. While sports, hobbies, school, and other good gifts can bring joy, they should never take God's rightful place in our lives.   You'll learn: Why every person is created to worship What the Bible says about idols and putting God first How good things can become ultimate things Practical ways to worship God every day, not just on Sundays   From the way we treat others to the way we spend our time, every part of life can become an act of worship when it's done for God's glory. Join as a family to discover how to cultivate a heart that treasures the Giver more than His gifts.   📲 Subscribe and listen with your whole family!  🔗 cityofgodpodcast.com City of God: Families is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media  https://www.crm.tv/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture  https://institutefc.org/ 🎙️ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 📲 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coralridgeminyofgodpodcast/ 🌐 Visit our website  http://cityofgodpodcast.com/   #CityOfGod #ChristianParenting #BiblicalWorldview #CRPC #CRM #IFC #FamilyDiscipleship #ChristianKids #FaithAndFamily #RaisingGodlyKids #Worship #IdentityInChrist

  7. Aug 19

    Your Child's Worldview Is Formed by Age 13 | Matt Markins | Ep. 176

    According to the research, a child's worldview is largely formed by age 13 — yet many parents and churches don't begin intentional discipleship until much later. In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza welcomes Matt Markins, president and CEO of Awana, to discuss why the earliest years are the most important for building a lasting biblical worldview.   You'll hear about: Why worldview is largely formed before the teenage years ● The three ingredients of a lasting faith ● How parents can disciple their children through everyday conversations ● Healthy ways to approach technology and screen time ● Encouragement for parents who feel like they've already fallen behind   Matt reminds parents that discipleship isn't about having all the answers. It's about faithfully pointing children to Christ in the ordinary moments of everyday life. Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, it's never too early — or too late — to begin investing in a lasting faith.   👉 Watch now and discover how simple, everyday moments can shape your child's faith for a lifetime.   🌐 Key Resources Coral Ridge Ministries: tv Institute for Faith & Culture: org Podcast Website: com 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe YouTube: Hit subscribe for more faith-fueling episodes! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 📱 Follow for Daily Inspiration Instagram: @coralridgemin Facebook: Coral Ridge Ministries X (Twitter): @coralridgemin 👤 Connect with Dr. Rob Pacienza Instagram: @robpacienza Facebook: Rob Pacienza X (Twitter): @robpacienza   #CityOfGod #MattMarkins #ChildDiscipleship #ChristianParenting #Parenting #FamilyDiscipleship #FaithAndFamily #Bible #BiblicalWorldview #CoralRidge #CRM #IFC

  8. Aug 12

    The Data Is In: Faith Makes Life Better | Dr. Byron Johnson | Ep. 175

    For years, we've been told that religion is declining and that faith holds society back. But what if the data tells a completely different story?   In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza welcomes Dr. Byron Johnson, Distinguished Professor at Baylor University and one of the world's leading researchers on faith and human flourishing. Drawing on decades of research and one of the largest global flourishing studies ever conducted, Dr. Johnson explains why faith consistently produces stronger families, healthier communities, greater purpose, and better mental health.   You'll hear about: Why the "death of religion" narrative is misleading ● How faith strengthens marriages, families, and communities ● The surprising connection between church attendance and human flourishing ● Why loneliness and isolation are fueling today's mental health crisis ● What the research reveals about living a meaningful and flourishing life   Dr. Johnson's message is clear: faith transforms individuals, strengthens communities, and helps people flourish. His research offers powerful evidence that biblical principles are not only spiritually true but also produce measurable benefits for society.   👉 Watch now and discover why the evidence increasingly points to the same truth Scripture has proclaimed all along.     🌐 Key Resources Coral Ridge Ministries: tv Institute for Faith & Culture: org Podcast Website: com 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe YouTube: Hit subscribe for more faith-fueling episodes! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 📱 Follow for Daily Inspiration Instagram: @coralridgemin Facebook: Coral Ridge Ministries X (Twitter): @coralridgemin 👤 Connect with Dr. Rob Pacienza Instagram: @robpacienza Facebook: Rob Pacienza X (Twitter): @robpacienza   #CityOfGod #ByronJohnson #HumanFlourishing #FaithAndScience #MentalHealth #ChristianResearch #BiblicalWorldview #Bible #BiblicalWorldview #CoralRidge #CRM #IFC

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The City of God podcast, hosted by Dr. Rob Pacienza—President and CEO of Coral Ridge Ministries—explores today’s cultural and political issues through a biblical lens. Each week, Dr. Pacienza interviews leading voices in theology, politics, and public life to help Christians engage the world without compromising truth. Produced in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture, City of God equips believers to live faithfully and stand boldly in an upside down world. Episodes are available in both video and audio formats and offer clear, gospel-centered insight on the most pressing issues of our day.

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  • Creator
    Coral Ridge Ministries Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The City of God

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