Culture Matters
Culture Matters
Matters of culture should matter to us—because they matter to God. Hosted by Adam Hawkins, Tymarcus Ragland and Chelsea Conway—the Culture Matters podcast explores the intersection of faith and culture. Looking at everything from politics, art and entertainment to issues such as racial reconciliation and the sanctity of human life, we discuss what it looks like to live faithfully on mission—in the world but not of the world.
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Episodes
Truth, Goodness and Beauty in 2018 20.12.2018 56:01
We round out the year by talking about the best pop culture of 2018. The crew shares their favorite TV shows, movies, music and more. — 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@thegoodp...
To Online Date or Not to Online Date 06.12.2018 1:04:36
The world of online dating can be complicated to navigate—especially as a Christian. So should we even do it? And if so, how do we rightly use these apps and sites? — 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 th...
NextDoor, LeBron and Election Results 15.11.2018 45:47
We talk about how Christians should engage with their neighbors on the NextDoor app, what we can take away from the midterm elections, and loyalty versus individuality in the world of sports. — 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...
Human Dignity & Midterm Elections 01.11.2018 44:00
The Adams talk about human dignity with Vice President of the ERLC, Daniel Darling. They end the episode discussing how it should inform the way we approach politics and even the upcoming midterm elections. — 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 P...
Weird Science, Hacking Wars and Gospel Issues 18.10.2018 45:26
On episode 73, we talk about the Ig Nobel Prize awards, Russian hacking and the digital Cold War and what makes something a gospel 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 Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@theg...
Recovering the Lost Art of Reading 04.10.2018 44:27
The Adams discuss the lost art of reading and why and how we, as Christians, need to recover it. As a part of that, we also talk to Karen Swallow Prior and a few of our listeners. — 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 lik...
Disruptive Witness 21.09.2018 34:51
On episode 71, we talk with Alan Noble, editor-in-chief of christandpopcuture.com and author of “Disruptive Witness” about two major challenges facing Christians today: technology and secularism. — 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....
Scams, Blackkklansman and the Family Unit 06.09.2018 49:39
On episode 70, we talk phone and email scams, Spike Lee’s new movie “Blackklansman,” and why fewer people are having kids and what the Church should do about 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...
Neighboring with Mr. Rogers 28.06.2018 38:39
We discuss the life and legacy of Fred Rogers with Morgan Neville, the director of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor, as well as what we can learn from Mr. Rogers’ hospitality both on and off the screen. — 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....
Juneteenth and Systemic Racism 15.06.2018 1:00:31
In light of Juneteenth, we discuss systematic racism, particularly what that has looked like in our local context of Dallas, Texas, and why the Church today should care. We’re also joined by Charlie Dates, senior pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago for a conversation on the topic. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue produc...
Our Culture Right Now 31.05.2018 39:32
We break from our scheduled guests to discuss three major topics affecting our culture right now—the legalization of gambling, abuse and the SBC, and Childish Gambino’s “This is America” music video. — 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...
Christians Can Laugh? 17.05.2018 44:09
What is satire and does it have a role in the Christian life? Kyle Mann, editor-in-chief for the Babylon Bee, joins us to talk about how our faith influences how we interact with comedy. We also discuss how far is too far when it comes to crassness and profanity labeled as comedy. — One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron . Your support helps us continue producing this sho...
The Dehumanizing Effects of Technology With Andy Crouch 26.04.2018 32:13
Andy Crouch, author of The Tech-Wise Family, joins us to talk about how technology, masked as autonomy, is dehumanizing us and why it’s proper place is critical for our flourishing in the imago dei. — 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 C...
50 Years Later – Martin Luther King Jr. and Racial Harmony Today 12.04.2018 52:07
We reflect on the influence of Martin Luther King Jr. and talk about racial harmony at The Village Church and discuss our latest single, “Walk With You.” Download the Single: Walk With You — 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...
Creating and Engaging Culture as Citizens of God’s Kingdom 29.03.2018 58:03
Joined by our friends from the Knowing Faith podcast, we discuss the what, why and how of the kingdom of God and its implications for today’s culture. Their Podcast: Knowing Faith — 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 lik...
Finding Courage in a World of Fear 15.03.2018 54:09
On this episode, we’re joined by Matt Chandler and David Roark to discuss their new book, Take Heart: Christian courage in the age unbelief, and how Christians can live in hope and courage in an increasingly hostile world.
Abuse of Power, Sexual Misconduct and #MeToo 22.02.2018 41:13
We’re back with a new season of Culture Matters. We discuss abuse of power, sexual misconduct, #MeToo and how the Church can lead the way in making a difference.
Movies, Movies, Movies and TV 14.12.2017 39:07
We wrap up the year with talk of Star Wars and how the series has influenced our view of the world. We also share our top five movies and TV shows of 2017.
Hip-Hop and Artistic Insight With Jackie Hill Perry 30.11.2017 27:05
Hip-hop artist and writer Jackie Hill Perry joins us and shares the role of art in her story of gospel transformation. She and guest Jahmaol Clark discuss the relationship between hip-hop and the Church.
Christians and Politics 16.11.2017 24:45
We host U.S. Senator James Lankford and discuss his role in the political arena, the current political landscape, as well as how Christians can remain faithful.
Gaming for the Glory of God 19.10.2017 31:41
We talk with Richard Clark about video games, looking at their value and cultural influence, as well as how Christians should engage with and even play video games in a way that glorifies God.
How to (Not) Make Sense of Natural Disasters 05.10.2017 40:16
We talk about a Christian response, both theologically and practically, to natural disasters and hear a story from a Houston pastor whose church is walking through the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
The Sin of Racism 22.09.2017 39:02
In light of Charlottesville and the racial divide in our country, we look at how the sin of racism is both personal and systemic. We also discuss the need to move from belief to action.
The Transgender Debate 07.09.2017 35:58
We’re joined by author Andrew Walker to discuss what the Bible says about gender identity and how to faithfully enter into the transgender debate.
Real News, Fake News and the Good News 17.08.2017 36:14
We’re joined by a journalist and a journalist turned pastor to discuss how Christians should think think about news and media.
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