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God is the Issue Podcast Bright Media
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4.1 • 17 Ratings
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The church in America today generally communicates with the culture in one of two ways. Either we preach the gospel without regard to the cultural and personal context, or we simply react defensively to the symptomatic cultural ills. Therefore, God often comes across as largely irrelevant to the everyday life of the average American. Consequently, the culture ends up regarding us, along with God, as out of touch or, even worse, dangerous. In light of this, if the Bible is true, and God really exists, we must conclude we have failed to effectively communicate God to our culture. Our hope is that through this podcast we can all learn to use the symptomatic felt issues within our culture as springboards to address what underlies the cultural mindset in which we live and breathe, our view of God. What we believe to be true about God will determine how we live and relate to those around us .
This podcast was created specifically for the listener who ardently desires to bring about wholesale change within the American cultural mindset. It is designed with the listener who wishes to help frame the message that could ultimately allow us to win the war, not just individual battles. It is designed for the listener who wants to put the cornerstone, God himself, back into his proper place as the foundation upon which the American social and moral experience can be erected once again. It’s time to return to the basics, but in a relevant and understandable manner. We will only win the war for the soul of America by making God the central issue within the culture. There is no longer any other way to win. Our hope is that this weekly podcast conversation will help us to frame the “God” issue in a way that our fellow Americans can more readily understand and except. We trust that our conversation will help us collectively to recapture the soul of America so we may become the nation that is a shining light on a hill. That was the dream of our forefathers, and it is our dream as well. Our prayer is that we may understand our times and know what to do. Thanks for tuning in to the “God is the Issue” podcast .
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What Most Christians Get Wrong About God
Most people HATE or REJECT God because He doesn’t act the way THEY think He should.
I mean, what good is an all-powerful god if He doesn’t prevent famine, floods, and child abuse? What good is a god that doesn’t PROTECT you and make you HAPPY?
Do they have a point?
If you know someone who HATES God, is DISAPPOINTED in God or simply wants nothing to do with God, I’m willing to bet it’s because they’ve MISSED the most important thing about God.
I think you’ll be surprised by what it is!
#faith #worldview
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Time Stamp
00:00 – God haters have missed it!
01:02 – God’s central, core attribute
03:19 – God’s Holiness
04:31 – Why we WANT God to be Holy
06:10 – God’s love, God’s Power, God’s Justice is Holy (Perfect)
06:27 – What if God was NOT Holy?
10:13 – Cancel culture can’t cancel this! -
What is the Pro-Life Movement’s Biggest Mistake?
The Pro-Life movement has won some major battles, but it is losing the war. Why? I think we find clues in recent statements by Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins. Join me as we unpack the stunningly honest comment Bill Maher made about abortion and the unexpected admission Richard Dawkins made that he “identifies as a cultural Christian.” These two atheists inadvertently point us to the Pro-life movement’s biggest mistake. We can fix it!
#faith #worldview
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GOD, Who Are You Anyway? by Bill Bright, with Brad Bright brightmedia.org/resources
Time Stamp
00:00 – Bill Mahr makes honest statement about abortion
00:54 – Winston Churchill
03:51 – Survival of the fittest and abortion
05:05 – Richard Dawkins identifies as a “cultural Christian”
07:12 – Two ways to get rid of abortion
09:06 – The Pro-life movements biggest mistake
10:25 – The Gospel changed Rome
11:08 – We have a choice -
Can Christians Use Transgender Pronouns Without Compromising Faith?
Can Christians use transgender pronouns without compromising God’s truth? Is it okay for Christians to use transgender preferred pronouns in order to share Christ? Brad wrestled with this question and shares his conclusions in this episode of GOD is the Issue Podcast. If you want practical suggestions for navigating this contentious topic make sure to listen to the end! His answer may surprise those on all sides of the issue.
#faith #worldview
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X: https://twitter.com/GodIsTheIssue
GOD, Who Are You Anyway? by Bill Bright, with Brad Bright https://www.brightmedia.org/resources
Time Stamp
00:00- What is the debate about Christians using transgender pronouns?
1:20 – Be like Jesus
3:33 – The only relevant question: How does God feel?
4:10 – Gender and God
5:20 – Don’t misrepresent God
8:28 – What does God call us to do?
11:42 – Before you critique others do this…
15:21 - Emulate Jesus, love more, tolerate less, seek wisdom. -
Proclamations, Pronouns and Protestors!
What is the “Christian” thing to do when protestors disrupt our church services and the White House dishonors Easter? Brad discusses these controversies and provides Christian perspectives on how to handle such situations. He also dissects the White House's stance on Easter egg designs and the mixed messages from the Biden administration.
- Disruptions at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Easter and the power of controversy.
- How to handle agitators in church, inspired by a personal anecdote from Brad Bright’s father.
- The White House's 2021 policy on Easter egg designs and its implications for religious freedom.
- Practical tips for Christians to share the true meaning of Easter with their community.
- Brad’s Christian response to political actions and proclamations, including the Transgender Day of Visibility coinciding with Easter.
#faith #worldview
Brightmedia.org
X: https://twitter.com/GodIsTheIssue
GOD, Who Are You Anyway? by Bill Bright, with Brad Bright https://www.brightmedia.org/resources
Time Stamp
00:00 Protest at St Patrick’s, burning Bibles and censoring Easter
00:57 Shrewd protest at St Patrick’s
02:02 Don’t let protestors win!
05:06 Prepare church for potential protests and ridicule.
06:34 Facts about White House Easter Egg Celebration
08:04 Biden's Easter egg action alienated Christian supporters.
09:54 Problem in America is not…
10:18 Strategies for shining the light for children at Easter
13:51 White House dishonors God on Easter
15:08 How do Christians respond to transgender issues
18:16 "Follow actions, not just empty words." -
The Greatest Tragedy in Life
What do you think the greatest tragedy for the follower of Jesus is? Several years ago, my brother gave his surprising answer to this question. I have never forgotten what he said. Today, I want to share his answer with you and explore the implications on our lives and in our culture. I’ll also give you one easy and powerful action point that I promise will energize everything you do in life.
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GOD, Who Are You Anyway? by Bill Bright, with Brad Bright https://www.brightmedia.org/resources00:00 – 00:35. What’s the greatest tragedy? Do you agree?
00:42 – 01:14. How do relationships die? What happens when we stop communicating?
01:15 – 02:10. The greatest tragedy for a Christian.
02:13 – 03:09 Are you powerful enough? The Power in Prayer.
04:05 – 5:03 Have you ever been fooled?
05:04 – 05:26. God Knows…
05:27 – 6:27 God let me fail until…
07:19 – 08:12 Does America need prayer?
08:13 – 9:11 What’s America’s core problem?
09:12 – 09:21 Your first duty as a US citizen
09:22 – 10:13. Trump or Biden can’t do it. Only God can.
10:25 – 10:58 “stay prayed up!” -
Was It Coincidence or Was It God?
Join me as I share personal stories that will leave you pondering: was it coincidence or was it God? From divine interventions to unexpected provisions, these stories will challenge your perspective and encourage your faith.
In this episode, we will cover:
- Personal experiences of divine interventions and unexpected provisions
- How trusting in God's timing and guidance can lead to incredible outcomes
- Encouragement to consider the role of faith and coincidence in our lives
- Insights into building a strong relationship with God through trusting in His plans
- A powerful reminder that God is the issue in every situation, especially when things seem beyond mere coincidence.
#worldview #faith
Brightmedia.org
X: https://twitter.com/GodIsTheIssue
GOD, Who Are You Anyway? by Bill Bright, with Brad Bright https://www.brightmedia.org/resources
Time Stamp Overview
00:00 God's power and provision told through stories.
00:45 Faith in the face of deadly danger
02:40 The prayer of a child: Unforgettable vacation,
03:48 The panic prayer of a college student
07:13 The answer to prayer that left me stunned. Obeying God and watching Him provide.
12:26 Unexpected & timely check: coincidence or divine intervention?
13:48 I don’t have enough faith to believe in so many coincidences.
14:03 God is looking for opportunities in your life…
14:40 Trusting God with the hard things, cancer
14:57 Here’s my question for you…
15:16 Trust God in difficult times, experience love.
Customer Reviews
Brilliant!
Brad Bright does a great job wrapping words around the foundational reality that GOD IS THE ISSUE!
His book by the same name was a huge eye opener for me. (And he offers it free on-line in a PDF. :)
Of all the potentially divisive issues that we are seeing in the media and that we may actually be personally facing, day in and day out, it turns out that they all eventually lead back to the Main issue… GOD!
Brad has an eloquent way of cutting to the core of the issue, and of clearly explaining it from a delightfully diverse range of perspectives.
I’m very much looking forward to learning from this man of God and to growing in my ability to shine a powerful light into the spiritual darkness through speaking God’s truth into keen focus, like Brad does in these podcasts.
Thank you Brad Bright for sharing these podcasts with us.
I feel confident that your beloved Dad is proud of you. ✨
GOD is the Issue Podcast with Brad Bright
Can’t wait for the next one! Great insight. Motivating and hopeful. I guess I can make a difference… with a little more help!
this is a nope for me
Prime example of opinion over truth. And his voice is annoying.