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Lake Ridge Bible Church
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Pastors and leaders at Lake Ridge Bible Church discuss current issues in Christianity and culture.

  1. Feb 22

    Christianity & Violence Pt. 2 - Examples & Scenarios

    In this follow up episode, the guys discuss how we can learn from historical examples to address the rising trend of Christian violence in our culture. Various traditions have dealt with this differently, but the guys hone in on the broader just war tradition as a framework for thinking through these tough issues. They bring up how historical examples (like the Crusades) challenge our modern sensibilities and show how important character and moral clarity are for responding to the violence of our times. How can Christians defend the innocent and respond to evil in violent times? Welcome to the conversation.

  2. Feb 8

    Christianity & Violence Pt. 1 - The Real Enemy

    In this episode, the guys discuss the rising trend of violence in our culture and how the Christian ought to think about and respond to violence. Various Christian traditions have dealt with this differently, but all groups agree who the real enemy is: The Spiritual Forces of Darkness. How do we wrestle against spiritual forces rather than flesh and blood enemies? What effect does spiritual warfare have on real world conflict? How can Christians honor Christ in the midst of physical violence? How can Christians live differently in a world of evil? Welcome to the conversation.

  3. Jan 18

    Redeeming Time

    In this episode, the guys discuss the way our Christians ancestors viewed the calendar. Why did the church put holidays like Christmas and Easter on the calendar when they did? What is the significance of seeing time as a means of retelling God's story? How should a Christian view time and history to see God working in them? Does our faith give us a better view of reality than just an empty clockwork universe? Welcome to the conversation!

  4. Jan 4

     God Of Laughter

    In this episode, the guys explore the important role of laughter in the life of a Christian. What is laughter, why did God give us laughter, and what benefits does it give to us? What role can comedy and laughter play in improving a person and improving a culture? How can Christians use joviality to increase our faith and obedience? How can laughter help us through suffering, temptation, and confusion? Welcome to the conversation!

  5. 12/21/2025

    Give Great Gifts

    The guys discuss the importance of gift giving as a spiritual practice. They share stories of great gifts they have received and what the Bible tells us about being generous, caring, and jovial. How does God excel at giving good gifts? What are some of the greatest gifts we have received in Christ? How can we make gift giving a means to deepen our relationships and further our faith? Welcome to the conversation!

  6. 12/07/2025

    The Salvation of the Grinch

    The guys explore the classic Christmas tale "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss as a timely portrayal of our culture's own "grinchy" spirit. In what ways has our culture taken up the Grinch's attitude of cynicism, bitterness, and resentment? How can we learn from the indomitable joy of the who's? What does choosing joy and meaning at Christmas look like for Christians?  What tools does the Gospel give us to prevent our heart from being "two sizes too small"? Welcome to the conversation!

  7. 11/16/2025

    Stories that Shape our Kids

    In this episode, the guys discuss the importance of kids stories for cultivating virtue in our children. They discuss the issues with many modern kids stories, the value of many forms of children's tales, and the importance of storytelling for faith and character formation. What kind of world are we showing our kids through the stories we tell them? What kind of people will they become if they model what those stories show? How do the movies, books, and lessons we teach our children shape their view of the world? How can Christian parents be intentional about captivating the imaginations of their kids with good stories? Welcome to the conversation!

  8. 11/02/2025

    Doubting Darwin & Choosing Creation

    In this episode, the guys discuss the current state of the debate over creation. They discuss the serious issues and consequences of the darwinian worldview and present some of the major ideas and thinkers pushing back against evolutionary theory. What is really happening in Genesis 1? What evidence is there for belief in creation? Why doubt darwin? What options exist for thinking Christians discussing the origins of the world? Welcome to the conversation!

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Pastors and leaders at Lake Ridge Bible Church discuss current issues in Christianity and culture.

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  • Creator
    Lake Ridge Bible Church
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lake Ridge Bible Church
  • Show Website
    Faith & Culture