CitySites Podcast Network

Everyone has seen them. Standing on the street corner holding a cardboard sign with a message. Some call them panhandlers, others, like our guests in this episode, call them Neighbors. Well, whoever they are, they are people we often ignore. With me are two men named Shawn, and we discuss a project they are involved with that might just change your mind about those people on the corner.  Chal...

This podcast segment reflects on the powerful example of Watchman Nee and how true spiritual leadership is rooted in humility and service, not status. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching that greatness comes from serving others, the conversation challenges listeners to live out their faith beyond Church settings, especially in everyday relationships like marriage and work. It emphasizes that authentic di...

Dr. Jay Christianson of HighBeam Ministry once again joins the CitySites mic to help us understand what is beyond the Signs and Wonders that we read about in the Bible. Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Listen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture with Truth Podcast! Check out the Latest CitySites Urban Media Podcast Network Episode! Check out Lar...

There are many opinions about signs and wonders in the Church today, so we thought we could try to sort some of this out on the Podcast. The Holy Spirit was given to the Church, and His benefits are fruits and gifts. There are those who feel some of His gifts were removed when the Bible became a reality. However, there is no evidence of that in Scripture. My guest, Dr. Jay Christianson of HighBeam...

In this Thinking Out Loud episode, Pastor Walt talks about the evil in our institutions. Evil has strong power and influence over earthly governments. In America, we are moving from a Christian nation to a pagan nation. The church doesn’t talk about this, but it's Biblical that we are in a battle and a war. We war against principalities and powers. We face an enemy and that enemy is infiltrating o...

Too often, our understanding of the origins of the practices we do in the Church. is lacking. For example, Baptism is one of those practices that comes to us prior to New Testament times. The Baptism idea comes to us from the rituals of cleansing used in the Temple ceremonies and sacrifices. Dr. Jay Christianson of HighBeam Ministry, is with me in this episode to discuss the origins of Baptism. Ch...

Blind spots in driving can present a problem, especially if you are turning or changing lanes and don’t see other cars in that blind spot. In our lives, we have blind spots that keep us from change or perpetually hinder us from moving old behavior to the new behavior in Christ. In this episode, I talk with Shawn Morrison about this topic. Shawn has been a Pastor, Missionary, and now the Founder an...

Every day, more than 22 veterans take their own lives due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highlighting a significant mental health crisis among returning service members. Many veterans express feelings of longing for the camaraderie and brotherhood experienced during their time in combat, often missing the deep connection formed within their units. This episode of Operation HighGround di...

Idols have always been a part of the human experience. In fact, the First and Second Commandments talk about not creating them or replacing God with them. Yet, throughout the history of God’s relationship with Israel, idols were first and foremost in God’s citation to Israel over their relationship with Him. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jay Christianson, CEO of HighBeam Ministry, about idols,...

In this episode, my guest host, Dr. Nathan Unruh, has a guest who is a national speaker and author, Jon Acuff. The conversation is about changing the soundtracks in your mind so they can become an asset to your life and not a hinderance. You will find this podcast refreshing and hopeful. Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Listen to the Latest Episode of Chall...

What is my role? In this episode, Dr. Lenny and Larry Kutzler discuss our role as a Christian and what our expectations are. And He said unto them, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15). Lenny’s Corner with Dr. Lennard Stoeklen In your corner of the world, there are many voices all trying to gain your attention. In our corner we have Lenny, and Lenny is...

Francis Schaeffer was a was an American Evangelical Theologian, Philosopher, and Presbyterian Pastor, and wrote a book called, “How Should We Then Live? The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture.”  My friend and colleague, Pastor Walt McFadden, and I did this podcast episode based upon a sermon Pastor Walt preached on “How Then Shall We Live,” a take-off from the title of Schaeffer’...

Chris Heeb joins me in this episode as we talk about a LifeWay Research project that highlighted the distrust of the American people toward various professions.  Clergy had dropped substantially in this latest poll, and we discuss the reasons for this trend. Clergy have seen some dark days over the past decade or so, and there are reasons for why we are seeing the mistrust in our spiritual leaders...

What do you do when the place meant to bring healing is where you were hurt the most? In this episode, we dive into the reality of church hurt: sharing raw stories, hard truths, and the spiritual battle behind offense and betrayal. But this isn’t where the story ends. We also talk about how, through Scripture and real-life experience, we explore a path toward healing: choosing to bear with one ano...

One of the issues I have faced throughout my ministerial career is narcissism. I worked for, I worked around, and I partnered with narcissistic people all my life. I just couldn’t get away from them. I was subject to their power games, their manipulation, and ultimately their attitudes of, “I am in control.”  I hated it, and I hate to see people today subject to the pain of environments where powe...

Brain health is so important. The Apostle Paul said in Romans 12:2, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” In this episode, interviewer Dr. Nathan Unruh talks with Dr. Shanana Alibhai about our brains, our need to challenge...

Why are guilty feeling so damaging to our prayer lives? What about when God told Jeremiah to not pray for the Israelites (Jeremiah 7:16, 11:14, 14:11)? What does it mean that God will heal our land when we pray properly? How does carrying offenses and unforgiveness hinder believers’ prayers? The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry tackle these tough questions and how they affect our prayers. The Truth...

The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry take a closer look at 2 Chronicles 7:14 as our pattern to cry out to God in distressing times. Who is to cry out to God? His people. What should they do? Humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from our evil ways. Why are all these components needed for effective prayer? Because they are conditions for God to hear and prayer. The Truth Barista This crea...

The world has entered dark and distressful days. How do we call out to the Lord when we’re in trouble? The Truth Barista and Amazing Larry take a deep dive into 2 Chronicles 7:14 as our guideline. Prayer is more than words. Prayer is interwoven with our attitude, seeking God whole-heartedly, and a radical self-evaluation of our spiritual life. The Truth Barista This creative Podcast uses an imagin...

Abortion is a horrendous act and when a woman goes through this act, it can leave her with guilt, shame, and a sense of loss. Denise Walker understands this pain, and started a ministry years ago called, ‘Rich in Mercy.’ This ministry brings women who are suffering from their abortion, face to face with the forgiveness and mercy of God through Jesus Christ. She also trains Churches to start this k...

We live our lives by how we are formed or transformed. This process can be quick at first, once the idea for the need of a change happens, but then it has to be maintained. In this episode, Dr. Nathan Unruh is my guest and he discusses what happened to him that prompted the need for change, and how that need turned into a lifelong pursuit of transformation. You will enjoy his insights on this topi...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Nathan Unruh sits down with Sara Dannen, a dynamic leader from Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls. Together, they dive into the values and vision that drive one of the nation's leading eye care organizations. Sara shares insights on building a patient-first culture, the role of servant leadership in healthcare, and how intentional growth and communication have shap...

Christianity has gone through many periods of time with differing theological viewpoints. We have had the hell fire and brimstone periods, the grace movement, the charismatic and Holy Spirit periods, and now we have Progressive Christianity. Progressive Christianity has the emphasis on compassion, mercy, and justice, but fails to preach the power of the Cross. In fact, some proponents in Progressi...

Israel has always been the apple of God’s eye, and that has never changed. Yet, often in today’s Church, Israel is not seen as a player in God’s plan. Some teach that Israel has not been important since the inception of the Church. This of course is not true. In this episode,  I talk with a Messianic Jew who enlightens us on what God thinks about Israel. Thom Berkowitz is my guest, and  our conver...

This conversation explores the often-overlooked challenge every believer faces ... ourselves. Pastor Heath emphasizes that while the Devil and the world are commonly blamed for Spiritual struggles, true growth comes from self-mastery and intentional focus on Christ. Using analogies of sports and the race of faith, he encourages believers to press on toward God’s calling, engage deeply with Scriptu...