Faith and Culture Now

Summary Exploring the concept of sin, cultural complacency, and practical Christian living in today's society. The conversation delves into biblical definitions, cultural shifts, language, respect for elders, and the importance of community and church involvement. Keywords sin, cultural complacency, Christian living, biblical principles, language, respect for elders, church community, faith, m...

Summary This episode explores the complex issue of bullying across various settings including schools, churches, and online platforms. The panel discusses definitions, personal experiences, societal impacts, and biblical principles for addressing bullying and fostering a culture of accountability and love. Keywords #bullying #leadership #accountability #church #character #humility Key Topics Defin...

Summary: This episode explores the importance of evangelism and apologetics in the life of believers, featuring insights from Eric Hernandez, author of The Lazy Approach to Evangelism, and discussions on cultural challenges, biblical truths, and effective evangelism strategies. Key Topics The importance of evangelism in today's culture The role of apologetics in strengthening faith Effective strat...

Ever wondered why some books are missing from the Bible? 🤔 Let’s dive into the myths and truths! In today’s episode, we tackle the heated debates surrounding what’s considered scripture. Many believe there are missing books, but are they really ‘missing’ or just not included? We explore the historical context of biblical texts and the role of the early church in determining what made it into the...

Summary In this episode of the Faith and Culture Now podcast, Scott Shiffer and guests discuss the multifaceted impact of AI on society, education, and spirituality. They explore both the benefits and concerns surrounding AI, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and ethical considerations. The conversation highlights the role of AI in enhancing creativity, its implications for mental he...

In today’s turbulent world, the prevalence of violence leaves many searching for answers, especially within the Christian community. In this episode of Faith and Culture Now, hosts Scott Shiffer, Angela Stanley, and Scott Higginbotham delve into the pressing issue of violence and how Christians can respond compassionately and effectively. The podcast opens with Scott Shiffer addressing the current...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Faith and Culture Now podcast, Dr. Scott Shiffer, along with Jillian and Steve, delve into the timeless question of whether there is anything new under the sun. They reflect on the cyclical nature of history, drawing parallels between past and present political unrest, and emphasize the importance of a biblical worldview in understanding these patterns. Stev...

In this episode, Dr. Scott, Jillian, and Steve talk about why it is important to engage culture, know about what is happening around us, and how to be a light in our world.

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Dr. Randall discuss the idea of being a "good" Christian, being "devout," and the process of sanctification.

In this episode, Dr. Scott speaks with Angela about the pressures of being a child star, recent documentaries exposing things that happen behind the scenes, and how these issues relate to raising our own children in this culture.

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Scott H. discuss fish massacre and how we react to losing things we cultivate and care for relates to the faith.

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Dr. Randall discuss the recent changes to laws surrounding China and overseas adoptions. We discuss issues of multiculturalism and both the good and negative aspects of these laws and practices.

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Steve discuss the benefits of humor and how it helps us make sense of life, cope with difficulty, elicit changes in how society acts, and how we can see humor in Scripture.

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Angela discuss the events surrounding the death of Mica Miller and what it says about life in ministry.

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Scott H. discuss the fatigue that has come with an overabundance of Super Here movies and the necessity for telling "good" stories.

In this episode, Dr. Scott interviews Dr. Al Streett about his new book "Exploring the Paranormal: Miracles, Magic, and the Mysterious" which comes out next week. We discuss Al's own story as he encountered healings and seance's. We also discuss snake handling, aliens, and the demonic. The book can be ordered here: https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Paranormal-Miracles-Magic-Mysterious/dp/0802884539...

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Jilian discuss the book, The Anxious Generation, and the effects of social media on children, teens, and adults.

In this episode, Scott and Randall discuss fake news and how doing our own research can lead to wrong beliefs if we do not verify our sources.

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Scott H. reflect on what we can learn from the Mark Driscoll and John Lindell Men's Conference Fiasco that occurred earlier this year.

In this episode, Scott talks with Jilian and Steve about the challenges that come with raising kids and how to help navigate them toward responsible adulthood as they engage the arts with movies, music, TV, and reading.

In this episode, Dr. Scott talks with Stephen and Jillian about how Christians should respond to news about war, violence, and political unrest in our society and around the world.

In this episode, Dr. Scott talks with Sarah about her experiences interacting with Christians after deconstructing and leaving the faith.

In this episode, Scott, Randall, and Scott discuss problems that arise when we uses phrases like "the Bible clearly says..."

In this episode, Scott and Randall discuss various issues surrounding the nature of prayer.

In this episode, Scott S., Christine, and Scott H. discuss the firing of Tucker Carlson, James Corden leaving his talk show, and changes to classic remakes like Peter Pan and the Little Mermaid.