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
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Dr. Stefana Dan Laing talks to us about significant women in church history — women like Perpetua, Felicitas, Macrina, and Melania — and what we can learn from their stories.
Plus, Dr. Keathley tells us what he’s reading right now, and we share some exciting news about our upcoming conference.
Learn more: http://cfc.sebts.edu/
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Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
The inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture are critical and often contested biblical doctrines. To help us understand these doctrines and apply them to our lives, we welcome Drs. Keith Whitfield and Sam Williams in the first installment of a new monthly roundtable conversation. Plus, in our concluding segment, Doug Ponder urges us to “Make Thanksgiving Great Again.”
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
We regularly address the topic of human origins here at the Center for Faith and Culture. Today, Dr. Joshua Swamidass joins us to discuss his unique approach to creation, evolution, and human origins, as described in his book The Genealogical Adam and Eve. While many of our listeners may not agree with all of Dr. Swamidass’ perspective, Dr. Keathley also explains how we can have fruitful conversations with people with whom we disagree. Plus, how is Jesus not like Superman?
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
November is Adoption Awareness Month, and adoption advocate Brittany Salmon joins us to discuss the joys and hardships of adoption. Plus, Dr. Keathley explains why Christians should steward their responsibility to vote, and Jeremy Bell shares tips for Veterans Day.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Dr. Mark Liederbach joins us to discuss all kinds of ethical hot topics — from abortion and in vitro fertilization to mask mandates and political idolatries. You can learn more in his new book, Ethics as Worship. Plus, Dr. Quinn comments on the shortage of workers in the American workforce, and we answer another of your questions.
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Some Christians celebrate Halloween, others don't, and still others participate in church alternatives like fall festivals or trunk or treats. How should you think about Halloween? Dr. George Robinson joins us to argue that “all good Christians should celebrate Halloween” — listen in to understand what he means. Plus, Dr. Keathley explains how we can pray for the hostages in Haiti, and Drs. Keathley and Quinn recommend resources for addressing hot-button topics — including our new Christ and Culture website (cfc.sebts.edu).
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Ken Keathley and Benjamin Quinn: What Is Culture Anyway? - EP47 by Christ and Culture
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
If you’re a pastor, leader, or parent, you’re probably accustomed to dealing with threats and challenges from one direction. But can this one-sided focus leave you vulnerable to threats from the other direction? Trevin Wax says yes. We talk to him about his new book The Multi-Directional Leader: Responding Wisely to Challenges from Every Side. Plus, Drs. Keathley and Quinn reflect on the idolatry and opportunity inherent in sports, and Dr. Kristin Kellen tells us what she’s reading right now.
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thousands of voices fight for our attention every day, including everything from cat videos and clickbait to cable news and cultural commentary. How should a Christian engage media? Is there a distinctly Christian way to consume the news? Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro joins us to discuss his book, Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News. Plus, Drs. Keathley and Quinn reflect on how Fall spurs us to worship our Creator, and pastor Jeff Mingee urges us to consider how technology is changing us.
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Western culture is rapidly changing. Gay marriage is legal and celebrated; transgenderism is on the rise; one’s pronouns are now up for debate. How did we get here? Dr. Carl Trueman joins us to answer this question and discuss his new book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. Plus Drs. Keathley and Quinn answer your questions about the mark of the beast and theological triage.