Christ and Culture
A weekly podcast that helps Christians understand how to live the way of Christ in all of culture. Benjamin Quinn, a pastor and Director of Southeast Baptist Theological Seminary's Center for Faith and Culture, explores how Christians can engage faithfully with culture.
In each episode, you'll see how faith intersects the evolving aspects of culture via conversations with leaders and thinkers in these fields. You'll be equipped to advance the way of Christ in all of culture.
We want to be faithful followers of Christ in today's ever-changing culture. Will you join us on the journey?
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Episodes
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Dr. Andrew Spencer joins us to talk all things C. S. Lewis — his books, his prayer life, and his way of thinking. The conversation has a surprising connection to the late Dr. Michael Travers and the very formation of the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture.
Also, in "Headlines" Dr. David W. Jones talks about the Biden administration's recent decision to cancel student loan debt. Finally, in "On My Bookshelf" Dr. Christy Thornton recommends a book near and dear to her heart.
Timestamps:
- “Headlines” with Dr. David W. Jones (1:17)
- “Christ & Culture Conversation” with Dr. Andrew Spencer (17:06)
- “On My Bookshelf” with Dr. Christy Thornton (37:05)
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Suffering is something few of us want to think about, but all of us will experience. How can we navigate suffering well as Christians? Jonathan Darville endured years of intense suffering. He tells us about his journey and what he learned about God in the process. (Watch Jonathan's talk about "suffering and the good life": http://iamgoi.ng/3le)
Also, in "Headlines" Aaron Earls talks about Thor: Love and Thunder and Stranger Things: Season 4, and in "On My Bookshelf" Dr. Julia Higgins recommends George W. Bush's memoir, "Decision Points."
Timestamps:
- “Headlines” with Aaron Earls (1:25)
- “Christ & Culture Conversation” with Jonathan Darville (10:15)
- “On My Bookshelf” with Dr. Julia Higgins (39:55)
Visit our website: https://cfc.sebts.edu/
Support the work of the Center: https://cfc.sebts.edu/give/
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Can artificial intelligence achieve consciousness or personhood? Dr. Dolores Morris joins us to discuss recent developments in artificial intelligence (including Google’s AI called LAMDA), philosophy, and the question of consciousness. While the conversation starts with computers, it ends up with practical applications for our own lives (7:06). “We are more than just our brain states. We are more than just our body chemistry," she explains.
Plus, in “Headlines,” Dr. Benjamin Quinn talks about rising salaries and the dehumanization of athletes (1:12), and in “On My Bookshelf” Keelan Cook tells us what he’s reading right now (29:33).
Learn more: https://cfc.sebts.edu/
Support the work of the center: https://cfc.sebts.edu/give
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
In our season 3 premier, In our season 3 premier, Jeff Mingee asks hard questions and in a frank conversation about our devices. The conversation touches on parenting, discipleship, wisdom, and more.
Plus, Jessica Prol Smith joins us for “Headlines” to discuss recent Supreme Court cases, and Dr. Chuck Lawless tells us what he’s reading right now.
Timestamps:
- “Headlines” with Jessica Prol Smith (2:28)
- “Christ & Culture Conversation” with Jeff Mingee (10:03)
- “On My Bookshelf” with Dr. Chuck Lawless (28:53)
Learn more about the CFC: https://cfc.sebts.edu/
Support the work of the CFC: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
It’s another BONUS EPISODE! Dr. Andrew Davidson of Cambridge University joins us again to talk more about Christianity, finitude, and the knowledge of God.
Dr. Davison delivered this lecture to students of our Mentorship Program. Are you interested in applying to the 2022-2023 Mentorship Program? Learn more and apply here: http://iamgoi.ng/cfcmentorship
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
It’s a summer BONUS EPISODE! Dr. Andrew Davidson of Cambridge University joins us to deliver a lecture titled, “A Religion of Little Things: Christianity and Finitude."
Dr. Davison delivered this lecture to students of our Mentorship Program. Are you interested in applying to the 2022-2023 Mentorship Program? Learn more and apply here: http://iamgoi.ng/cfcmentorship
We’re also hard at work on season 3 of the podcast. We want your feedback! Fill out a brief survey, and you could win a stack of books: http://iamgoi.ng/cfcgiveaway22
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
What is gender dysphoria? Why is it good to embrace the biological sex we are given? What does discipleship look like for such individuals, and why is the gospel so appealing? Listen as Rachel Gilson joins us again to talk about the LGBTQ movement — specifically, transgender identities.
Plus, Nancy Brito joins us in “Together We Go.”
We also want to cordially invite you to our event at the annual SBC Convention: http://iamgoi.ng/cfcsbc22
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
It’s Pride Month. The world is screaming that same-sex romantic relationships are good and commendable. What does the Bible say? Rachel Gilson joins us to tell her remarkable story of conversion, and to share what the Bible really says about gender and sexuality.
Plus, Benjamin Quinn tells you what’s on his bookshelf right now, and Emily Harrison joins us in “Together We Go.”
- We want to cordially invite you to our event at the annual SBC Convention: http://iamgoi.ng/cfcsbc22
- Learn more: https://cfc.sebts.edu/
- Support the work of the Center for Faith and Culture: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/give
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
What's the connection between Eve and Mary? How does that affect our understanding of gender? And do we talk about Mary enough? Amy Peeler of Wheaton College joins us to discuss her talk from our recent Exploring Personhood conference — “The First (and Second) Adam and Eve.”
Plus, Benjamin Quinn tells us what’s on his bookshelf right now, and Don Dancer joins us in “Together We Go.”
- We want to cordially invite you to our event at the annual SBC Convention: http://iamgoi.ng/cfcsbc22
- Learn more: https://cfc.sebts.edu/
- Support the work of the Center for Faith and Culture: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/give
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
We could very well be on the brink of the most significant Supreme Court case of our lifetimes — and the end of Roe v. Wade. But what will that mean for the pro-life cause? And how should everyday Christians respond? Today, we have candid conversations about abortion with Dr. Ken Keathley (theologian and host of the podcast) and Jessica Prol Smith (writer with 15 years of experience advocating in Washington, DC.)
Plus, in “Together We Go” we highlight another graduate of Southeastern Seminary and offer ways you can pray for her.
- Read Jessica Prol Smith's article: http://iamgoi.ng/4bf
- Learn more: https://cfc.sebts.edu/
- Support the work of the Center for Faith and Culture: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/give