Real Talk Christian Podcast

In this episode, we go back into the archives once again to one of Fuller's favorite conversations: Speaking the Truth in Love. In the Bible, we read that Jesus came full of grace and truth, but how are we as Christians supposed to emulate that . . . especially when we have to confront someone.   In this episode, Marc and Fuller talk about what it means to speak the truth in love from a Biblical p...

In this episode, we go back into the archives to talk about Christians and Music. Originally this conversation was part 2 of the two part conversation with Pastor Brandon Saucier about Christians and Music, and in this conversation specifically, we dive into the questions that most people ask regarding personal enjoyment of certain types of music and what music should we be playing in worship serv...

The turn of the year is a great time to reflect on the past and focus on the future! In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller ask 10 questions to each other as they reflect on their year and invite you to do the same!   Happy 2022 everyone!   // Other Episodes You May Enjoy //   113: Can We Prove the Existence of God?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/113-can-we-prove-the-existence-of-...

We all know the Christmas story: baby Jesus, pregnant virgin Mary, faithful Joseph, some stinky shepherds, some rich wise men, and the inn keeper that wouldn't make room in his heart for Jesus . . . but is this the true Christmas story?   In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller talk about 6 common "facts" of the Christmas story that may actually not be true! Some you may know but some might be bra...

Have you ever gone through life wondering, "where is God in all of this mess, and is he still good?" We know we have, and our guest on today's show definitely has as well!   Today, we are excited to share an interview with Jess Ronne. In this interview, we talk about how she lost her husband and the grief that came as a result, how she is raising her special needs son (along with her other 7 child...

It seems like so many mega church pastors keep failing and falling from ministry. With the popularity of Christianity Today’s new podcast The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, people are starting to ask if mega churches and mega church pastors are truly biblical and if they do more damage than good.   In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller talk about why Mega Church pastors fall and if Mega Churches ar...

It seems like many Protestant, evangelical Christians now a days are all about the 2nd amendment and the ability to own firearms for self defense, but how should Christians in America think about gun ownership and usage? Should we fight for our rights or fight to live in a gun free world? To take the conversation one step father, when you get to other parts of the world, Christians are asking why...

Americans love Thanksgiving  – football all day, tons of food, prepping for Black Friday, what's not to love?? In today's culture, however, people are starting to ask if Thanksgiving is an ethical holiday. In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller ask the question of "Should Christian celebrate this holiday?" They break down the holiday and talk about how Christians should both view the holiday and...

Back2Back Ministries' primary mission is to provide every orphan child a home and place to belong, all 163 Million orphans in the world. With providing holistic orphan care, Back2Back has shaped and changed the world of orphan care and trauma training in many countries around the world, including countries in the 10/40 window. Although this ministry has a global reach, Back2Back has humble beginni...

Over the last year, many (and may we say most) church have started to livestream their church's worship services, but before COVID even showed, many larger churches started to build online church experiences and communities. Many churches now have an "online campus" for their church and hire staff members and ordained pastors to oversee and shepherd the church's online community. In response to th...

The dictionary defines "euthanasia" as the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. Although the practice is illegal in most countries, the desire for its legalization is increasingly growing and many countries have started legalizing the practice. In America, a doctor's choice and decision of euthanasia is illegal; however, voluntar...

It's Halloween time so you know it's time for the annual RTC Halloween episode! This year, we are talking about haunted houses and horror films (or scary movies, whichever you prefer), and if Christians are able to enjoy those forms of entertainment or if Christians should stay away.   In years past, we've talk about if Christians should celebrate Halloween and are aliens/extraterrestrials real. W...

In Genesis, we read that on the seventh day of creation, God rested (this is where we get the Sabbath). Later on in history, when God gave Moses the 10 Commandments, one of those commandments was to remember the Sabbath Day and to keep it holy. In following that command, the Hebrew people understand the last day of the week (Saturday) to be the Sabbath Day, but when Jesus started his Church, his f...

Maybe you've found yourself in a place where you are a lone Christian in the midst of atheist and skeptics and have to defend your belief in God, or maybe you've found yourself in a place where you yourself are being wonder "is there really a God?" This question — Is there a God? — has been asked for about as long as humans have existed, yet for some reason, the question doesn't seem to be answere...

Social media: Every loves it; everyone hates it. We've seen in over the years (and even in recent months) that social media has the ability to bring people together or tear people apart. How should Christians handle themselves on social media? Marc and Fuller set out to answer this question on this weeks episode.   // Links Mentioned in this Episode // https://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/chri...

Christians have been known as primarily "pro-life" when it comes to the abortion conversation but with the recent decision in Texas to not allow abortions after a detectable heartbeat, the conversation around abortion is taking center stage once again – both in news outlets and social media. In the wake of the decision, many people (both Christians and unbelievers) have not held back their opinion...

The world and people around us seems to becoming more and more divisive. Whether it's people arguing against masks, vaccines, and abortions, or just the opposite, you can't escape from hearing people's opinions and thoughts on what going on in the world. So, what should a Christians response be to the world around them?   In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller sit down with zero show notes and no...

Sin is not good. As a rule of thumb, this statement is agreed upon in Christian circles, but here's a question that many wrestle with– are some sins worse than others? Based on what tradition you come from, you may answer this question differently. In the Catholic tradition, there are different types of sins (venial and mortals sins) and each sin has a different level of punishment. In the Protest...

Ever heard of the word "fasting" used in your church or in Christianity? Fasting is a way of worship that is widely practiced in some expressions of Christianity, but in many others, fasting is rarely talked about. It's no shock, though, to see that the Bible talks about fasting in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, so why is there a divide between different denominations and fasting?  ...

Every child deserves a family to love and cherish them. Paraguay has approximately one thousand children in the care system, and only 5% of them are in family-based care. The vast majority of those children would thrive in foster care, and it is Little Neighbors' desire to see the local churches of Paraguay respond as we raise awareness and train a wave of safe, loving families.   This week on RTC...

In a world of Tinder, Bumble, Christian Mingle,  eharmony, and so many other dating sites out there, finding a partner has never been easier! However, as many singles have realized, it may be easy to find a "match," but it seems harder and harder to find a life-long partner. When it comes to being single in the Christian community, it seems even harder to connect with one person, let alone connect...

Many of us have friends and family who, although they profess to be Christians, seem to not live a life that matches up with Jesus and his teachings. What should we do in these situations? Are we allowed to wonder if they are saved? Should we bring up their actions or leave them in the hands of God?   This week, Marc and Fuller takes a listener's question about how we should approach family member...

Salvation is a "Christianese" word that we like to throw around inside of church and between believers, but do you know what it means? For Christians, it means deliverance from the consequences of our sins and being adopted in God's family. For Christians, we know that salvation only comes through Jesus' work on the cross . . . but have you ever wondered how salvation works for those people who li...

Last weeks episode on "False Teachers in the Church" with Rodney Buse was so amazing that we decided to bring you PART 2! Last week, we looked primarily at what the Bible says about false teachers in the church and how to spot one. This week, we primarily focused in on what to do if you find yourself under the teaching of a false teacher and what the common false teachings in the church are today....

In recent years, it seems that people from various camps have been calling popular teachers and pastors "false teachers," but what makes someone a false teacher? Is a false teacher just someone who you disagree with or does there need to be more to their teaching to be considered a "false teacher"?   In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller are joined by Rodney Buse of "What Does the Bible Say?" to...