Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Year of the Looney Toon | Stories Are Soul Food Episode 173

This episode is a justification for the Stories Are Soul Food manifesto. First, Brian makes Nate react to the worst SASF episode from last year; then, Brian makes Nate react to the 2025 Golden Globes winners (The Brutalist, Emilia Perez, The Substance, Flow, etc.); and lastly Brian makes Nate justify the importance of story in a time when everybody else seems to be crazy. Kinda seems like we should be focusing on more important stuff than narrative, right? Nate describes 2025 as the year of living next to the insane asylum -- what can we do with our own lives when your neighbors are coloring on all their walls? Nate says story is not only part of the answer, it's the solution for how you, your spouse, and your kids are going to get through these "interesting times." #StoriesAreSoulFood #SASF #GoldenGlobes #TheBrutalist #EmiliaPerez #Wicked #TheSubstance #Flow #YearoftheLooneyToon

How to Share Your Faith Without Compromise | Conviction in a Culture of ...

Discover how to stand firm in your Christian faith while engaging with others lovingly and authentically. This powerful conversation explores the balance between biblical truth and genuine kindness, addressing how to avoid watering down the gospel while building meaningful relationships. Learn the difference between true tolerance and cultural conformity, and get practical insights on sharing your faith without being self-righteous or judgmental. Key topics include:
  • Living with Christian conviction in today's culture
  • Speaking truth with love and humility
  • Understanding biblical tolerance vs. cultural tolerance
  • Avoiding the trap of making Christianity just "self-help"
  • Real-world examples of authentic faith conversations
  • How to share the complete gospel message without editing
Perfect for Christians seeking to strengthen their faith while learning to engage meaningfully with those who hold different beliefs. Whether you're new to faith or a long-time believer, this conversation offers valuable wisdom for navigating faith conversations in today's world. #ChristianLiving #Faith #Christianity #BiblicalTruth #Evangelism #ChristianConviction #GospelTruth #ChristianityToday

Friday, January 10, 2025

Postliberalism, America, and the Church | Michael Horton, James Wood, an...

Michael Horton is joined by James Wood, David VanDrunen, and Adriel Sanchez for a roundtable discussion on postliberalism, the church's role in politics, and whether nations share the responsibility of guiding their citizens toward their highest spiritual good. 0:00 What is postliberalism? 4:12 What distinguishes postliberalism from classical liberalism? 6:00 David VanDrunen's position on the Two Kingdoms 7:55 Is this expression of the Two Kingdoms contingent on classical liberalism? 12:12 All of our positions are formulated in a liberal order 14:09 Is public religion inevitable? 20:06 We should not exclude religion from the public square 23:03 How should Christians seek cultural influence? 26:20 Biblical justifications and objections to close coordination between the church and state 31:34 How do we avoid syncretism? 34:40 Different applications of the Two Kingdoms 39:52 Common grace and saving grace 41:50 Advocating for ultimate and penultimate goods 48:10 Applying the two tables of the law JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER https://solamedia.org/subscribe LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iVTLF8... FOLLOW US Instagram   / solamediaorg   X/Twitter https://x.com/solamediaorg Facebook   / solamediaorg   WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. https://solamedia.org/

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Jonathan Pageau: What is the Meaning of Meaning?

In this thought-provoking episode of Socrates in the City, host Eric Metaxas sits down with artist, iconographer, and cultural commentator Jonathan Pageau to explore one of the most profound questions of our time: What is the meaning of meaning? Together, they dive deep into the power of symbolism, the role of art in shaping culture, and how the symbols we create reflect our deepest beliefs about the world.

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