Christ and Culture

How can parents navigate our cultural moment? Rachel Gilson joins us to discuss. She explains when and how to have “the talk,” the importance of using accurate language, and teaching our kids why God’s plan for gender and sexuality is true, good, and beautiful. Plus, she explores how today’s moment allows the gospel to shine more clearly. Plus, Dr. Quinn acknowledges the tremendous suffering in th...

More and more people are working remotely. But while this approach has many benefits, it also has its own challenges. How can you develop and maintain relationships while working remotely? Southeastern alum Jason Belk joins us to discuss. He highlights the challenges of loneliness, the importance of cultivating relationships, and some practical tips to stay organized and connected in remote work....

Do you feel busy and burned out? You’re not alone. Today, Dr. Beau Landers joins us to talk about the importance of rest. He defines rest (“a life properly ordered”), roots it in the Christian story, and offers tips to pastors and church leaders on how to lead their people to rest. He also wades into the debate about whether the Sabbath requirements apply to Christians today. - Read Dr. Landers’ a...

Today, Benjamin Quinn is joined by Nathan Finn of North Greenville Univeristy and Dan Darling of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for the first ever “Headlines” roundtable episode! The guys talk about the debate, the toolbelt generation, education trends, and (of course) football. Later in the episode, Trevin Wax offers some post-debate reflections. Here are some timestamps for the conver...

Today’s episode is BQ x 2 — as Benjamin’s brother Brandon joins the conversation. He talks about how he integrates his faith into his role as a public school superintendent. He offers wise leadership lessons about embracing who you are, serving your community, navigating your context without compromising convictions, the leader’s character, looking for blessings, and basic tips for bringing faith...

In North Carolina, the Opportunity Scholarship gives parents funds to send their children to private and charter schools — and other states are following suit. How should we think about such voucher programs — and the school choice movement as a whole? Dr. Bryce Hantla joins us for a nuanced conversation on the pros and cons of school choice. He talks about different education options (like public...

Christ and Culture is back for season 5! With a new season and a new director, we took the opportunity to change some things up — and cast a fresh vision for the Christ and Culture Podcast — and the Center for Faith and Culture as a whole. In today’s episode, Benjamin Quinn tells you his story, how he became interested in faith and culture, and what motivates him in these conversations. Plus, we t...

It’s a summer bonus episode! Dr. Mike Strauss joins us to talk about his work his work with the Large Hadron Collider and the Higgs boson particle (AKA the “God particle). He also explores his apologetic work within the sciences – and why he believes faith and science don’t conflict. Watch Dr. Strauss' talk at Southeastern, "The Scientific Evidence for God": https://cfc.sebts.edu/faith-and-science...

This week’s episode is our season 4 finale. It also serves as a transition, as Dr. Keathley makes an important announcement. In the episode, Dr. Keathley tells Dr. Quinn about his journey to the Center for Faith and Culture. Their conversation touches on the origins of the Center for Faith and Culture, what Dr. Keathley has most enjoyed about serving here, and what he’ll be doing moving forward. -...

Our Center is named after the late L. Russ Bush. Dr. Tom Nettles joins Dr. Ken Keathley to talk about their mutual friend, Dr. Bush — “one of the great saints of Southern Baptist life.” Dr. Nettles tells how he became friends with Dr. Bush, their shared concerns about the Southern Baptist Convention, and how their landmark book Baptists and the Bible came about. (The conversation starts at 7:10) P...

For the past three years, we at the Center for Faith and Culture have been involved in a project on theological anthropology. What does that term mean, and what have we learned? Christopher Talbot joins us to discuss his work in this area — and what resources he’d recommend if we want to learn more. (The conversation starts at 9:40.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Meredith Cook talks about her new c...

Malcolm Yarnell joins us to talk about Karl Barth, natural theology, general theology, and what (if anything) we can learn about God from the natural world. (The conversation starts at 15:55.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Dr. Ant Greenham returns to discuss the Middle East, campus protests, and antisemitism. And in “On My Bookshelf” (39:40), Dr. Yarnell recommends some books for your bookshelf. -...

The universe is bigger, more mysterious, and more active than we could ever have imagined. Dr. Jennifer Wiseman has spent her career studying the universe. She explains how it all leads her to agree with the Psalmist that “the heavens declare the glory of God.” (The conversation starts at 9:00) In “Headlines” (3:10), we honor Dr. Adrianne Miles. And at the end of the episode (28:50), we announce t...

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Celebrate our upcoming 150th episode by entering our biggest giveaway ever! iamgoi.ng/ccgiveaway24 Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. But have we allowed these devices too much control in our lives? And what can we do about it? Brad Littlejohn highlights the challenges of smartphones, what we can do, and the problem with the smartphone being a “social p...

What is education ultimately for? How should we think about public and private education? And is education merely about job readiness? Dr. Jacob Shatzer returns to the podcast to cast a vision for a theologically rich Christian vision of education. He encourages us to integrate faith and education, and he highlights challenges in education we need to prepare for. In “Headlines” (1:05), Dr. Brad Li...

How can we be faithful Christians in the public square? Dr. Keathley talks with Brent Leatherwood and Miles Mullin of The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. The conversation touches on the public square, pro-life policies, gun violence, and “prophetic patriotism.” (The conversation begins at 1:40) Plus, in “On My Bookshelf” (33:10), Brent Leatherwood and Miles Mullin tell us what they’re rea...

How can you glorify God in golf? PGA tour golfer Webb Simpson and his longtime friend William Kane join us to talk about we can glorify God in all our work and vocation — yes, including golf. The two share their testimonies, share how they maintain a focus on Christ, and explain how they live out the Great Commission in the golf community? (The conversation starts at 7:40.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1...

“We’re seeing the failures of the sexual revolution.” Katie McCoy joins us to discuss gender, identity, womanhood, and how we can address these topics biblically in an increasingly confused culture. (The conversation starts at 2:00). Plus, in “On My Bookshelf” (36:25) Dr. McCoy tells us about a book she’s reading right now — and an all-time favorite. - Katie McCoy's book is "To Be a Woman": https:...

Liz Hall wasn’t prepared to suffer. She'd studied suffering in her academic career, but a cancer diagnosis made her realize that she needed to make these truths person. So how can people draw on their faith in times of suffering, and how can we better prepare ourselves and others to suffer well? (The conversation starts at 11:00.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1:10) Dr. Todd von Helms discusses evidence f...

Justin Barrett is a scientist who’s studied, among many things, the uniqueness of human beings. But he’s burdened that Christ-followers are woefully underrepresented in the sciences, and he wants to help change that. He wants more Christians who are “fully-integrated people, that their faith informs, motivates, and affects" how they do their work. (The conversation starts at 12:20.) Plus, in “Head...

Kenny and Claire Hilliard always loved music. But when suffering sidetracked their ministry path, music became more than a hobby. It became a calling. Benjamin Quinn talks with them about their story, chronological snobbery, suffering, and worship for the weary. (The conversation starts at 6:25.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1:20), Nathaniel Williams talks with Aaron Earls about ‘Dune: Part 2’ — and why...

Chelsea Patterson Sobolik worked on Capitol Hill. But when her boss was caught up in the MeToo movement, she suddenly lost her job due to no fault of her own. This sent her on a journey to rediscover a gospel vision for women in the workplace — and to write the book she wished she had in that season of confusion.    Sobolik talks to Benjamin Quinn and Megan Dickerson about the book. The conversati...

How can Christians address the racial divide? Most people flock to either color blindness or antiracism, but George Yancey thinks there might be a more productive path forward. (The conversation begins at 7:35.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1:10), Dr. Amanda Aucoin discusses the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.” And in “On My Bookshelf” (23:15), Dr. Yancey recommends a book on identity...

What is productivity, and how does our faith give us a unique perspective on how we use our time? Ana Ávila joins us to talk about this important topic. The conversation touches on topics like limitations, time, the theological significance of sleep, priorities, the necessity of wisdom, and the effects of technology on our productivity. (The conversation begins at 8:55.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1:10...

For a long time, beauty has been “the Cinderella step-sister to truth and goodness.” Pastor Matt Capps wants that to change. He joins us to discuss art, aesthetics, and the Christian life. He explains what beauty is, where it comes from, and why humans have the capacity to experience and create beautiful things. He then connects these conversations to Christian theology, spiritual formation, and e...