Atypical Christian

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Courtney return from a long break to discuss marriage in both early and modern Christian culture, in light of Paul's advice to the Corinthian church.  1. Proverbs 25:14 - boasting without substance 2. Paul's advice to the unmarried 3. The pitfalls of marriage for the purpose of self-control 4. How do we prepare well for success in marriage? 5. Marriage as a part...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Courtney discuss the Manosphere, following Louis Theroux's recent documentary. What does Christianity have to say about the growing influence of male-oriented self help that seeks to dominate women?  Join the conversation as we continue to discuss atypical questions about God and life. Drop us a line! Insta: @atypical_christian

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Courtney return from break to talk 'What if your pastor said...?' 1. Yoga is a sin 2. Every church service will have a personal testimony 3. You must wear your wedding ring to church Join the conversation weekly as we discuss Atypical questions about God and life! Drop us a line! Insta: @atypical_christian

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Courtney discuss a Christian's approach to conflict; in friendships, within the church, in relationship. What principles, verses, challenges are at play? Drop us a line! Insta: @atypical_christian

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Courtney discuss serving in the church - how churches can uplift our spiritual giftings, whether ‘performative’ serving is wrong, whether some roles should be paid, and more! Join the conversation as we unpack a proverb and discuss Atypical Christian topics together.  We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line! Insta: @atypical_christian

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Courtney discuss masculinity in the bible and the person of Jesus - but are his counter-cultural 'masculine' traits actually just reflective of Christian maturity, regardless of gender? We take a look at true and false masculinity as presented by the world and by Christianity; who or what is the ultimate example? Hint: it's not a married pastor... 1. Prov...

Send us Fan Mail Courtney and Matt talk Atypical Christian topics, hoping to encourage a culture of open conversation - while delving into some areas that could really use a solid chat. This episode, not so much.  After some poppin Proverbs, we ask: "What if your pastor said...": 1. Tall people and anyone with big hair must sit in the back of the church 2. Women are not permitted to prop...

Send us Fan Mail Courtney and Matt continue their discussion - this time on how to create good with modesty and sexuality, as well as some in-depth discussion of sexuality within Christian marriage. Matt continues to pop in with Proverbs. - How can we reconstruct biblical modesty in a positive way? - Leaning on the Holy Spirit for discernment - Compliance vs empowerment - Applying modesty equally;...

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Courtney discuss Christian intersections with secular culture. Jesus calls us to be in the world, but not of the world. How do we apply this teaching? Is it dangerous for us to engage with media or experiences that are not foundationally Christian? Our intersection with secular culture; when does it become unhelpful? Following secular events and activities - but not being...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Courtney discuss: are we treating our bodies as a temple - or are we worshipping our bodies? 1 - What the bible says about our bodies 2 - What the world says about about our bodies 3 - God's beauty in creation 4 - Body worship - what's happening on the inside 5 - Freedom in Christ Bonus Point - Should Christians get tattoos? Drop us a line! Insta: @atypical_ch...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Courtney discuss Christian Friendships - and God's role in growing or closing relationships. 1 - Types of Christian relationships 2 - When Christian friendships feel imbalanced 3 - How God works His purposes through closing a relationship/friendship 4 - A Biblical example: David & Jonathan 5 - Friendships and God's greater purpose Drop us a line! Insta: @a...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Courtney discuss biblical modesty. 1 - What is modesty, and what does the Bible say about it 2 - How Christian teachings / culture have been problematic in the area of female modesty 3 - How modesty & purity culture also affects men's Christian development 4 - Sexualisation and Shame 5 - God cares more about the heart Drop us a line! Insta: @atypical_christian

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Courtney discuss Christian identity, asking: Can Christians find themselves in their faith? 1 - Principles of Christian Identity 2 - Converting & Conforming 3 - The beauty of diversity among God's people 4 - Seeking God's unique purpose for your life 5 - God's creative expression and ours Drop us a line! Insta: @atypical_christian

Send us Fan Mail Courtney and Matt discuss - should Christians care what others think about them? 1 - Outside perceptions of Christian behaviour 2 - When Christians disagree 3 - Adjusting behaviour based on human weakness 4 - Looking for validation in the wrong places 5 - Why we curate our image - even in Church 6 - Trusting the opinion of people who know you best Drop us a line! Insta: @atypical_...

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