Prime Culture Podcast

Following Jesus doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does cost you something. In Episode 122 of the Prime Culture Podcast, we continue our conversation on discipleship and unpack why we often choose big, dramatic spiritual moments over the simple obedience God is actually asking from us. From talking about alignment over performance, obedience over spectacle, we explore why doing “more” doesn’t...

In Episode 121 of the Prime Culture Podcast, we confront the “Project Me” version of Christianity and talk about what biblical discipleship actually produces. Following Jesus means becoming less concerned with what we can gain and more surrendered to who He is forming us to become. And real discipleship doesn’t stop with us. It gives us an assignment, produces fruit, and eventually helps someone e...

Isolation doesn’t always look dark or dangerous. Sometimes it just looks comfortable. In Episode 120 of the Prime Culture Podcast, we talk about the danger of listening only to your own voice, how thoughts can become strongholds, and why discipleship was never designed to happen alone. God created the Church to be a family, people who challenge us, remind us of truth, share their testimony, and he...

There is a difference between patiently trusting God and passively avoiding what He has already asked you to do. In Episode 119 of the Prime Culture Podcast, we continue the conversation from our “I Will” Culture Night message and unpack what it means to stop waiting for “one day” and start building here and now. This episode explores the difference between a wishful dreamer and a hopeful builder,...

What if the blessing of God looks different than what you expected? In this episode of the Prime Culture Podcast, we talk about the tension between our expectations and God’s terms. Many of us approach God with a wishlist, hoping He will fulfill our version of happiness, success, comfort, and purpose. But what if the goal of following Jesus is not simply to get everything we want, but to become ho...

Repentance is not just saying “I’m sorry” after you mess up. It is not guilt, shame, or regret. Real repentance is a daily posture of returning to God, embracing His truth, and choosing His way over your own. In this episode of the Prime Culture Podcast, we talk about what repentance really is, why feeling bad does not automatically mean you have changed, and how God uses conviction to bring us cl...

In this episode of the Prime Culture Podcast, we dive into the tension between salvation and discipleship and why so many people feel stuck in their faith. Is going to church enough? Can you be saved but not truly transformed? What does it actually mean to follow Jesus? From conversations on • Mentorship vs. discipleship • The process of sanctification and transformation • What true surrender look...

Some people mean well and some people, well, are just mean; either way you can't let what's in their heads get into your heart. In EP 115 of the Prime Culture Podcast, Pastors Cruz & Felipe dive into a deep conversation and tackle topics such as your calling vs their opinions, recognizing confirmation through circumstances and ultimately trusting what God already told you. You don't need everyone...

You’re not just being tempted, you’re being targeted. In this episode, we unpack how the enemy attempts to bait you to pull you away from your purpose. From insecurity to distraction, this conversation will help you, recognize the enemy’s traps, teach you how to resist the bait and walk confidently in your calling. You Know Better! So let’s live like it! 👉 Catch our “You Know Better” CN Message -...

In this episode of the Prime Culture Podcast, we talk about the difference between being healed and being aligned. Many people experience breakthrough in their life with God, but still struggle with the same patterns, habits, and mindsets. Why? Because healing is just the beginning. Alignment requires discipline, boundaries, and intentional decisions. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were...

In this episode of the Prime Culture Podcast, we unpack why so many relationships fail before they even begin — and why “peace” in dating might actually be avoidance. We talk about: • Why never fighting can be a red flag • The difference between consent and covenant • Why curiosity builds intimacy • How assumptions quietly destroy marriages • Why your vertical relationship with God determines ever...

In this episode of the Prime Culture Podcast, we’re talking about relationships, dating, and why so many young adults keep taking L’s in love. Why do you keep choosing the same type of person? Why does it always end the same way? Why does it feel good at first, but lifeless in the end? We talk about it all on the episode! So if you’re tired of the same results in your relationships, this is for yo...

Welcome to Prime Culture Podcast! In Episode 110, Pastors Cruz & Diana continue the conversation on RIGHT SIDE UP, where we unpack topics like idols, identity, security, and what really happens when good things quietly take God’s place. This episode calls us to recenter our lives around Jesus as King. This isn’t about perfection. This is about alignment & surrender and finding your proper place in...

Most of the pressure we feel in life doesn’t come from failure, it comes from things being out of order. In this episode of the Prime Culture Podcast, we introduce the theme for the year, Right Side Up. This conversation is about returning to God’s original design where identity comes before activity, being comes before doing, and Jesus, not culture, sets the order of our lives. This episode is an...

Welcome back to the Prime Culture Podcast! In episode 108, our pastors talk about what it really means to rightly divide the Word of God. Too often, we read Scripture asking, “What does this mean to me?” instead of “What did He mean to say?” From conversations on inductive study, Christology, and learning how to approach the Bible, we unpack how the entire Bible points to Jesus! You'll walk away w...

In episode 107 of the Prime Culture Podcast, we talk about what it really means to make Jesus King in every season — not just in the victories or the valleys, but in the waiting. Our pastors dive into the waiting season we all go through and talk about how impatience can lead us to create our own “golden calves,” how to stay faithful when nothing seems to be moving and learn how to trust His timin...

In this special live podcast recording from our Downtown Church in El Paso, Texas, we sit down with our founding pastor, Charles Nieman, for a powerful, unfiltered conversation on strength, conviction, kindness, and character. In a conversation full of wisdom with our team, Pastor Charles shares how being “strong in the Lord” goes beyond physical strength — it’s about emotional, relational, and sp...

In this episode of the Prime Culture Podcast, the team dived deep into a struggle many young adults face today: loneliness and isolation. We confront the myth of “me and Jesus is enough” and unpack why authentic community is not optional but essential. Discover practical steps to move from isolation into true belonging—learning to rest, let God reveal your people, and receive authentic friendships...

We live in a culture where everything is expected on demand. We expect good content, relationships, and sometimes we expect all the answers on demand all the time. In this episode of the PRIME Culture Podcast, we ask the question “Should my Pastor have all the answers, all the time?". With all the hard things happening in society today, the crew tackles this question. It may be controversial, but...

In this episode, we unpack the power of surrender. Real peace doesn’t come from having it all figured out, it comes from trusting the One who already does. Whether it’s your future, your relationships, or your calling, God’s plan is always better than your pressure. Let this episode bless your life! Lean in & Listen up! LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT! Turn on the notifications for new content...

What if your season of preparation isn't a delay... but a divine setup? In this episode, Pastors Cruz, Diana, and Felipe talk real about what it means to trust God when you're “in process.” From young adult life to calling, career, and purpose, we unpack how faithfulness now is shaping your future. From the pressure of performance, to the power of preparation, we talk about it all Let this episode...

Welcome back to the pod! We’re so excited for the conversation on this episode! In this episode, our pastors share with us that while we may have many assignments throughout our lives, we only have one calling, and in this episode, we attack the misconception that our assignment is our calling. Our assignment may be temporary, but our calling as "son's" and "daughters" is forever! Whether you're i...

Welcome back to the Prime Culture Podcast! This one is a special one, as we're celebrating 100 episodes of the PRIME Culture Podcast! We’ve come a long way, and it’s all thanks to YOU. For our 100th episode, reflected on the journey, but we also answered all of your questions that the Culture wanted answers on! The Culture had GREAT questions, and our Pastors dove into all of them! This episode is...

Welcome back to the Prime Culture Podcast! In Episode 99, our Pastors kick off by sharing & confronting the tension of “showing up for God on Sundays but staying silent the rest of the week” or other terms, living with a half in faith! In this episode, we want to challenge & empower you to move from compartmentalized Christianity to understanding that you weren’t saved to live a shallow life, but...

As we finish SZN 13, we want to close it out by talking about the greatest gift you can receive from the Gospel. We often overlook that the best news of the gospel isn’t even the benefits we receive—salvation, peace, or even heaven—but that those things bring us into the enjoyment of God Himself daily. The cross isn’t the ultimate treasure, God is. Thank you for a great season! Lean in and listen...