Resistance & Renewal

In this episode, Phil and Emily reflect on a season of whirlwind change, from Phil’s healing journey to stepping into a new church building. They explore the tension of faith in the midst of real stories, survivor’s guilt, and the wrestle of trusting God’s character no matter the outcome. Together, they unpack what faith truly is, it’s not emotion but embodied trust expressed through obedien...

In this final episode on spiritual warfare, Phil and Emily explore how “little lies” become walls we can’t move past, why identifying those lies is the critical first step, and how listening prayer invites God to speak truth into the places we feel stuck. Together, they discuss renouncing lies, cutting off spiritual supply lines, and going to war in the mind with sincerity, conviction, and the pow...

In this episode, Phil and Emily unpack what it means to trust God with our health, finances, and suffering—anchoring everything in the unshakable goodness revealed through the cross. They remind us that comparison steals clarity, and the story we’re meant to measure our lives against is God’s story alone. This conversation calls believers to settle the question of is God actually good once and for...

In this episode, we take a closer look at the unseen battle every believer faces. From the lies we often unknowingly agree with to the authority we either give away or exercise through the Holy Spirit, we explore how spiritual warfare plays out in everyday life. Together we unpack why feelings aren’t the ultimate truth-tellers and how hidden desires pull us toward sin. We also discuss practical wa...

In this episode, Phil and Emily Manginelli unpack the reality that spiritual warfare is not an exception but the normal Christian life. They explore how humility, truth, and a right worldview shape the way we understand the spiritual realm. From the myth of neutrality to the lies that distort God’s goodness, they point us back to Scripture and the victory of Christ—our true curse breaker. Watch th...

In Part 2 of our conversation on forgiveness, Emily and Phil unpack the raw, often unfair tension of forgiving deep wounds. From the weight of the debt to the gift of release, they explore how forgiveness isn’t just a one-time decision but a continual practice of love—anchored in God’s own heart. Hear stories of radical healing, honest wrestles with justice, and how stewarding forgiveness ca...

In this episode, Phil & Emily Manginelli share how forgiveness isn’t a feeling—and it’s not what many of us think it is. Phil unpacks the lies we believe about forgiveness and the weight we carry from Adam’s curse. Emily brings a powerful challenge: how can we withhold forgiveness when God has shown such mercy? With raw stories and honest reflection, this episode invites you to see forgiveness in...

In this episode, Phil & Emily Manginelli are joined by guest AJ Swoboda to explore the tension between humility and influence in a culture that often sees teachability as weakness. AJ reflects on the shame attached to being humble, Phil challenges the impulse to always be the teacher, and Emily shares the spiritual discipline of surrendering our perspective. Together, they unpack how wisdom isn&#8...

In this episode, Phil & Emily Manginelli, along with special guest Becky Johnson, dive deep into the topic of women in ministry. From the painful wrestling with identity to the redemptive truth of God’s empowering call, they explore what it means to lead as women under the authority of Christ. With vulnerability and biblical insight, they challenge the cultural and religious narratives that...

Pain is an unavoidable part of life, but what if it holds a deeper purpose? In this episode, Annie F. Downs joins us for an honest conversation about the tension between suffering and faith. From the depths of grief to the struggle of waiting, we explore what it means to trust Jesus in our hardest moments. Episode Guest: https://www.instagram.com/anniefdowns/ Watch this full episode on YouTube: ht...

In this episode, we explore the tension between spiritual awakening and the temptation to sleep through seasons of transformation. Corey, Phil, and Emily unpack the weight of divine dissatisfaction, the necessity of intercession, and the urgency to remain tender to God’s voice. We wrestle with the shift from Moses to Joshua, the grief of unmet expectations, and the call to press into the “more” th...

In a world full of distractions and competing priorities, how do we take seriously the life-changing invitation to follow Jesus? In this episode, Phil & Emily call us to reclaim the radical path of discipleship in this season of life. Join us as we wrestle with what it truly means to pick up our cross, live with purpose, and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Through honest conversations, practical insi...

Emily and Phil are joined by Pastor Teo Hayashi from Brazil to talk about a biblical vision of the church and its calling. What is the purpose of the church and why is it important? How do believers live out this identity in our current context? And what may God be saying to the church in this moment in time? Watch this full episode on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@jesusculturepodcastnetwork F...

In this episode, Phil and Emily talk about the Christian response to living in a political environment that is radically different than the environments of the biblical authors. What principles do we see in Scripture about how to steward citizenship of a country while our higher allegiance is to the kingdom of God? Ben Dixon joins them from Washington State to talk specifically about responsibilit...

Phil and Emily Manginelli are joined by pastor and author Jon Tyson. In this episode, they dive into secularism, what it is, how it is forming us, and how we can find freedom from its lies. For more information and resources visit our websites: jesusculture.com jesuscultureschool.com https://www.resistanceandrenewal.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@ResistanceandRenewal Follow us at http://www.instagr...

As Christians we are living in unique cultural challenges that present difficulties and uncertainties for our lives. If we are going to flourish, we need to reclaim a vision of being a counter culture and have unshakeable hope in Jesus.