Culture Matters

We start our new "ism" series by looking at the story of consumerism. The Adams, along with special guest Jamin Roller, break down what it is, where it is present in our culture and the Church, and how Christianity tells a better story. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twi...

In this cultural roundup, we talk about mass shootings in light of a recent PSA, Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special on political correctness, media fatigue and the realities of President Trump, and Benny Hinn's recent happenings.  — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter...

We celebrate our 100th episode and take some time to talk about why culture matters and why we do this show. The Adams also discuss how the podcast is no longer officially under the banner of The Village Church and our hopes and plans for the future.  — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instag...

The crew rounds out the spring season by talking about their favorite episodes and discussing topics they weren't able to cover this season. They cover everything from Christian freedom to public shaming to an analysis of culture through the lenses urban, suburban and rural. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show....

The Adams are joined by Jamin Roller and Aina Carruth to talk about fitness and how Christians can steward their bodies in a way that is faithful yet distinct from the rest of the world. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you wo...

The Adams dive into things like how refugees are different than migrants, how this all relates to God’s heart for the vulnerable and what our role is as the people of God. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to spo...

Adam Griffin and Adam Hawkins have a conversation with author David Brooks about his new book “The Second Mountain,” which covers everything from faith and politics to vocation and character. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If y...

David Roark and Timothy Thomas join the Adams for an exciting conversation about the world of Marvel on episode 95 of Culture Matters. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegood...

Elizabeth Woodson and Rachael Rosser join the crew this week to talk about one of the most prevalent issues in our culture today—abortion. Episode 94 is a hard look at current political conversations and how Christians can take a stand for human dignity and the unborn. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us...

On episode 93, the Adams are joined by Aszia Pearson of Pure Hope Ministries to discuss pornography and the sexual brokenness involved. What can the Church do to be a light in the darkness on this issue? — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podc...

The crew is joined by Isaac Wimberley (Wimberley) and Daniel Clay (South of Royal) to talk about Christian music.   — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Adam Griffin, Adam Hawkins and David Roark are joined by Elizabeth Woodson for part four of the “Theology of Culture” series. This episode focuses on the biblical idea of restoration and how we see that play out in culture. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and supp...

Episode 90 is another cultural roundup—this time, the Adam Hawkins, Adam Griffin and David Roark are joined by guest Timothy Thomas to talk about Jordan Peele and his new move “Us,” Nipsey Hussle and Hamilton. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Goo...

On this episode, David Roark and special guest Ryane Williamson chat with Sam Allberry about his book 7 Myths about Singleness. Sam's Book: 7 Myths about Singleness — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponso...

On this episode, we do a cultural roundup and hit on some current topics and events, like Easter, Major League Baseball and Minimalism. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoo...

In the third episode of the “Theology of Culture” series, the Adams are joined by Elizabeth Woodson to talk about redemption.   — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast...

This episode does a deep dive into the topic of marriage—particularly, Christian marriage and how it is both a gift and witness to the world. Adam Griffin and Adam Hawkins are joined by author, speaker and life coach BJ Thompson, as well as Ryan and Selena Frederick who run Fierce Marriage—a ministry aiming to help couples build Christ-centered marriages.   — One of the best ways to support the sh...

This episode looks at the topic of addiction through the lens of the current opioid crisis affecting our culture today. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Part two of the “Theology of Culture” series focuses on the fall. Adam Griffin, Adam Hawkins, David Roark and Elizabeth Woodson discuss how the realities of sin and evil have shaped culture throughout history and continue to do so today.   — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter...

This episode kicks off an ongoing series that will come and go throughout the year and will focus on a theology of culture. Episode 83 looks specifically at creation.   — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponso...

On this cultural roundup episode, we talk about Lent and ways that culture can help us participate in this season well, as well as ways that our culture can make this hard. We also discuss our current culture of death—specifically as it relates to abortion. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social:...

This episode explores the magical world of Disney—the good, the bad and why this even matters for Christians. One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Is God a foodie? This episode talks about the biblical significance of food and our cultural obsession with it. One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

This episode takes a deep dive into the topic of race. We talk with Eric Mason about his new book, Woke Church, and Amy Julia Becker about her new book, White Picket Fences. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to s...

The first episode of 2019 talks about current cultural topics, from immigration and the government shutdown to  social media mobs to the Gillette ad and “toxic masculinity.” — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to s...