Christ and Culture

Todd Miles: Cannabis And The Christian - EP43

The movement to legalize marijuana is gaining steam, and it’s causing Christians to rethink long-held assumptions. How should you think about marijuana and the cannabis plant? Dr. Todd Miles joins us to discuss his new book, Cannabis and the Christian. Plus Drs. Keathley and Quinn discuss the Texas heartbeat bill, and Nathaniel Williams concludes with a segment on Constitution Day.

Kristin Kellen: Anxiety, Depression, And Mental Health - EP42

What does faith have to do with mental health? Dr. Kristin Kellen is an assistant professor of biblical counseling, and she joins us to explain what’s behind rising rates of anxiety and depression and how we should respond. Plus, in our segment, “In the News,” Drs. Keathley and Quinn help us think wisely about the 20th anniversary of September 11, and in “On My Bookshelf” Dr. Quinn recommends a classic book on spiritual disciplines.

Lori Langdon: The Fact And Fiction Of COVID, Vaccines, And Masks - EP41

COVID has returned with a vengeance, and so have debates about vaccines, masks, and other COVID precautions. Today we talk to Dr. Lori Langdon, an accomplished pediatrician and faithful Christian, to hear her take on these contentious topics. In a new segment, “In the News,” Dr. Keathley shares how you can pray for and serve Hurricane Ida’s victims, and in “Ask the Docs” Drs. Keathley and Quinn discuss how to navigate political differences in a local church.

Jeff Struecker: Afghanistan’s Clash of Ideologies - EP40

What’s really going on in Afghanistan? Could the outcome have been different, and were 20 years of sacrifices worth it? Dr. Jeff Struecker, a US Army Ranger Hall of Famer, had 9 combat deployments to Afghanistan. He shares about his experiences and prayers for the region. Plus, we debut a new segment called “On My Bookshelf” in which Dr. Keathley recommends “quite a remarkable book.” (Read more of Dr. Struecker’s thoughts on Afghanistan here: http://iamgoi.ng/49l)

Alister McGrath: Wonder as a Signpost - EP39

What is the connection between creation and redemption? On today's episode Dr. Alister McGrath discusses the importance of seeing the bigger picture amidst the trees of scientific discovery and expounds on his recent lecture "Creation, Redemption, and Wonder: Reflections on Theological Motivations for the Care of Creation," presented during our Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility Conference.
Dr. McGrath's lecture and others from the Conference will be made available through our website.

Ant Greenham: From Apartheid to the Academy - EP38

Dr. Ant Greenham grew up during apartheid in South Africa. In today’s episode he shares about his life in South Africa, conversion experience, work in the military, and calling to serve.

Jeffrey Koperski: Reclaiming the Christian History of Science - EP37

Is science really theologically neutral? Philosophy professor Dr. Jeffrey Koperski joins us today to expose the conflict between science and faith as a false narrative and to further discuss his recent lecture "Science, Philosophy, and Theology: Who Owes What to Whom?"
Dr. Koperski's lecture and other great resources can be found on our website.

Mark Liederbach: Our Father’s World - EP36

What does the Genesis creation account reveal about our role in caring for God’s world? Ethics professor Dr. Mark Liederbach joins us today to discuss the church's historical and present-day understanding of creation care and provides the biblical perspective on human responsibility in light of God's design.

Keith Whitfield: How Does Culture Affect Theology? - EP35

How does culture affect our theological interpretation? Dr. Keith Whitfield, Provost at Southeastern Seminary, joins us to discuss culture, theological method, and the importance of submitting to God’s word.

Rusty Pritchard: Integral Mission - EP34

How does our faith lead us to address poverty or interact with the environment? Dr. Rusty Pritchard of Tearfund USA joins us to discuss “integral mission,” what we can learn from the global church, and how we can combine faith with practical action.