Culture Matters

In the final episode of this series on the church, the conversation shifts from simply attending church to faithfully belonging to the people of God. This episode explores what it means to live as a covenant community—one marked by commitment, discipleship, sacrifice, and love. Rather than approaching church as consumers, believers are called to participate in God's ongoing work through servin...

Ty and Chelsea continue their miniseries on the church by exploring the topic of discipleship. Building on the previous conversation about the church as a body, they discuss what it means to intentionally help others become more like Jesus and why so many believers feel hesitant to engage in discipleship. The conversation challenges the idea that discipleship is reserved for experts, pastors, or p...

In part 3 of our Church Series, Adam and Ty explore the biblical vision of the church as one body with many parts. They address a common modern question— "Do I have to go to church to be a Christian?" —and argue that the New Testament treats participation in the people of God as the assumed context of Christian life. Rather than focusing on obligation, they reframe the conversation around...

In Part 2 of their conversation on the Church, Chelsea and Tamaris Ragland explore the foundational Christian doctrine of union with Christ and why it matters for understanding the Church. Building from the previous episode, they discuss how the New Testament assumes believers are connected not only to Christ but also to one another through His body, the Church. Drawing heavily from Ephesians 1, t...

Chelsea and Tymarcus kick off a new mini-series on the church. Today they explore a question that many Christians wrestle with: Do you have to be part of a church to follow Jesus? Rather than approaching the topic as a defense of church attendance, they examine how the New Testament consistently assumes that followers of Jesus are connected to the people of God. The discussion highlights the churc...

This episode dives deep into the intersection of boundaries, codependency, and discipleship . Katherine Bahcall helps reframe a culturally saturated conversation by grounding it in Scripture and the gospel. While the world often defines boundaries as a tool for self-protection and self-esteem, this conversation pushes further—revealing that the root issue isn’t just relational dysfunction, but mis...

Chelsea and Tymarcus unpack the deeper meaning of creativity—not just as artistic expression, but as a core part of being human. Rooted in Scripture and lived experience, they challenge the cultural narrative that creativity only matters if it’s monetized or platform-worthy. From sourdough baking to engineering, parenting to music, they explore how creativity shows up in everyday life—and why it’s...

In this Tuesday-after-Easter conversation, Chelsea and Ty reflect on the beauty, tension, and purpose behind spiritual rhythms like feasting and fasting . From Easter services to Good Friday reflections, they unpack why certain moments in the church calendar feel more significant—and why that’s actually by design. The conversation explores how celebration (feasting) and lament (fasting) work toget...

The crew tackles heavy global headlines—from tensions involving Iran and U.S. military action to immigration debates and ICE-related unrest—while asking a deeper question: How should Christians respond when the world feels unstable and unclear? Rather than offering political prescriptions, the conversation centers on spiritual posture: lament, prayer, discernment, and faithful presence in everyday...

Chelsea sits down with Michael Bleecker and Ryanne Molinari, author of Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together , to explore how congregational singing is not just expressive—but formative . Rooted in passages like Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, and Galatians 5, Ryanne draws a compelling connection: singing together is one of the primary ways the Holy Spirit cultivates His fruit in...

Adam, and special guests Jamin Roller, and Dr. Jonathan Pennington explore the connection between faith and work. They challenge the sacred-secular divide, reminding us that work is not a post-fall curse—but a pre-fall calling. From Genesis to the New Testament, Scripture affirms that all work—done with excellence, love, and integrity—is an act of worship. The conversation reframes vocation, not a...

Adam Hawkins is joined by guests Michael Bleecker and Brenda Peitzman. Together they explore the powerful and often overlooked role grandparents play in passing down faith to the next generation. The conversation highlights the biblical vision of generational discipleship, the cultural challenges families face today, and the incredible opportunity grandparents have to shape identity, faith, and le...

We’re joined (again!) by our friend, former host, and published author, Elizabeth Woodson , to celebrate the release of her new book, Habits of Resistance: Seven Ways You’re Being Formed by Culture and Gospel Practices to Help You Push Back . In this conversation, we explore the question If we’re all being discipled, who—or what—is shaping us? Elizabeth argues that the issue isn’t if we’re being f...

We’re kicking off a new season by asking a timely and necessary question: How do Christians navigate a world that feels increasingly chaotic, divided, and unstable? From political outrage cycles and media manipulation to cultural flashpoints and global conflict, it seems like everything is accelerating. Opinions form instantly. Narratives shift constantly. And Christians often find themselves pres...

In the last of our Advent conversations, Adam Hawkins welcomes back Elizabeth Woodson and Tymarcus to unpack the biblical concept of peace (shalom) —especially what it means in a season that’s often chaotic, overwhelming, and culturally mischaracterized. Merry Christmas. We will see you in the new year. In This Episode 01:00 — Life Lately with Elizabeth 02:00 — Starting the Discussion: What Is Pea...

We continue our conversation with Caroline Smiley for a moving meditation on Love through the lens of Mary , the mother of Jesus. Tymarcus and Caroline reflect on Mary’s embodiment of sacrificial love at the manger and at the cross. This episode explores how Mary models a risky, selfless, participatory love —one that mirrors God's invitation for us to love as sons and daughters, not merely as...

In this second Advent episode, Tymarcus and guest Caroline Smiley explore what it means to experience true joy during Advent — not the manufactured “cheer” of the holiday‑season spectacle, but a deep, scripturally rooted joy anchored in the arrival of Jesus Christ. They walk through how Mary’s song (the Magnificat ) in the Gospel of Gospel of Luke isn’t just a moment of personal celebration, but a...

We're releasing a series of episodes centered around the Season of Advent. In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Lindsey Jackson by reflecting on Hope — not as wishful thinking, but as a firm trust in God's promises amid suffering. Lindsey shares the story of losing her infant daughter Hadley in 2017 to sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) and how her grief became a place where God reo...

In this episode, Adam and Ty sit down with Rebecca McLaughlin to discuss her new book How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life , which explores how regular involvement in a local church is linked with mental, physical, moral, and spiritual flourishing. Drawing on rigorous academic research (especially from Harvard School of Public Health), Rebecca outlines compelling findings: weekly attendance...

In this episode, we welcome back Whitney Pipkin, who explores how artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with Christianity, the body, embodiment, and culture. Whitney draws on her background in environmental journalism and Christian thought to highlight the impacts of AI: its resource footprint, its effect on how we think, its influence on discipleship, and what it means for embodied Christian li...

In this rich conversation, Tymarcus and Dr. Claudia MacMillian explore how our contemporary educational and cultural frameworks—especially the “myth of fact”—shape our abilities to imagine, love, think, and live well. Dr. MacMillian traces the idea back to the work of Donald Cowan and Louise Cowan, showing how modernity’s emphasis on extracting isolated “facts” from context has left many of us bri...

In this episode, Chelsea sits down with friends Ashley Hardcastle and Kaylee to explore the world of youth and amateur athletics, reflecting on their personal stories, the pressures and joys of competition, and how faith intersects with identity in the arena of sports and performance. They discuss what they loved, what they struggled with, and how they now seek to guide the next generation (whethe...

Chelsea and Ty are joined in person by Robyn Bush to explore the deeply symbolic and often overlooked metaphor of Jesus as the Bridegroom. Drawing from Scripture, ancient Jewish wedding customs, and personal stories, they unpack how this image reshapes our understanding of intimacy with Christ—whether single, married, or widowed. In This Episode 02:00 – Why This Topic: Book Club, Loss, and Curiosi...

In this episode, Adam and Chelsea talk with Dr. Dani(elle) Treweek about her new book Single Ever After: A Biblical Vision for the Significance of Singleness . They explore how Christians often misunderstand singleness, how to read biblical passages like Genesis and Paul rightly in this topic, and what it means for both single and married Christians to live in community. Dani helps listeners see t...

Ty sits down with Pastor Charles Wilson to explore the topic of spiritual fatherhood. From personal stories of biological fathers to theological reflections on Paul and Timothy, this conversation covers the why and how of raising spiritual sons and daughters within the household of God. Whether you're a spiritual father, have one, or simply are curious what the Bible has to say about the topic...