Above The Treeline

With Christians on both sides of the political spectrum - one group claiming that socialism is biblical and the other saying it's not of God - what are we to believe about this divisive issue? Let's take a closer look at the roots and meaning of socialism and what the Bible says.

During the month of June, when groups of people around the world are commemorating LGBT pride, some Christians show up in support while others picket in protest. Which group is right?

Alcohol, drugs, food, sex, pornography...there's no shortage of vices to become addicted to in today's society. Let's have an intentional conversation about addiction and how Christians should address the subject to seek healing.

Cohabitation is on the rise in America among Christians. Does the Bible teach against living together if you're in love? What about if the couple is engaged? Further, what does the Bible say about common-law marriage? Join us for a closer look at this current trend.

The world has seen repeated attacks against Israel throughout history, but anti-semitism seems to be on the rise in America. Why is our country responding that way, and what should Christians do about it?

ACF Deacon Linda Ayotte (wife of Mark Ayotte whose story was featured in part 1) shares her journey surviving abuse, abortion, and poverty and reflects on how God aligned circumstances perfectly to cross her path with Mark's who was grieving the loss of his wife. Join us for a story of how God brought beauty from ashes.

What is the God-intended purpose of music? Should it be solely for worship or can it be for entertainment as well? What about lyrics and content - can they negatively affect Christians? Let's take a closer look at how we can engage with music of all types.

Join us for a special episode featuring the story of Mark Ayotte who tragically lost his wife following the birth of their twin daughters but found purpose, support, community, and faith through community.

Most of us are familiar with the phrase “shame on you,” but shame is a heavy burden to bear. How can we as Christ-followers recognize conviction vs. shame and shake the guilty feelings we experience? Let’s take a closer look at this important topic.

The story of Creation can be difficult to comprehend. Did God literally create man from dust and woman from man’s rib? Were they the only two people on earth in the beginning? How many kids did they have? Join us for an in-depth discussion on the biblical account of creation.

As Christians, we are called to love and serve people. How is this different from people-pleasing, which the Bible warns against? Let’s take a deep dive into this issue.

If we pray for something consistently, will God potentially change His original plan to answer our prayers? If our prayers don't affect the future, what's the point of praying? Let's take a look at the complex topic of prayer and God's will.

On Easter, Christians all over the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, whom the Christian faith is based upon. But how do we know the resurrection actually happened? Let's take a closer look at this important topic with Sr. Pastor Will Davis, Jr.

There are a lot of people grieving in our world today. How can we as Christ-followers process grief in a healthy way and walk alongside others who are mourning? Join us for a conversation with ACF's Pastoral Care leader regarding grief in 2024.

Personal boundaries are currently a hot topic in today’s culture, but are they biblical? Here’s a special episode where we get to pick the brain of ACF’s Pastoral Care Leader regarding how to establish biblical boundaries and enforce them.

There’s no doubt that our culture is living at a faster pace than ever before, and we’re teaching the next generation how to keep up with this pace. But for what? Is this even biblical? Join us for a special conversation about the current American lifestyle.

In several states, the use of medicinal marijuana is legal as studies have shown that it's helpful in treating a variety of conditions, but is it OK for Christians to use? What about CBD with THC? Join us for an in-depth discussion about what the Bible does and does not say about this topic.

The tithe (meaning a tenth of your income) is primarily discussed in the Old Testament. Is it still applicable for Christians today? Let's take a closer look at what the New Testament says about giving.

We hear the term “prosperity Gospel” tossed around a lot — what does that mean, and is it wrong for churches to promote it? Join us for an in-depth conversation.

Are Christians commanded to prioritize caring for the environment? In election seasons, should the environment be a key issue in determining for whom we vote? Let's take a closer look.

In a digital culture, should Christians use dating apps? Is it better to stay single or should we be looking for spouses? Join us for a conversation about singleness and what the Bible has to say about it.

What are the spiritual gifts, and how do you know if you have them? Let’s take a closer look at this topic in the Church.

There are countless ways to improve one's personal appearance, but should Christians invest in that? How much vanity is acceptable? Let's take a closer look at this relevant topic and what the Bible has to say about it.

There are several religions that have many of the same characteristics of Christianity, but are they considered “Christian”? Let’s take a closer look at other monotheistic faiths like Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses and examine the similarities and differences.

During this special episode, we invite a college student to ask any and all questions she has regarding the Bible: were dinosaurs in the Bible? Is God angry with us? and more! Join us!