Christ and Culture

Brandon Quinn: Becoming a Christian Leader in the Workplace - EP 158

Today’s episode is BQ x 2 — as Benjamin’s brother Brandon joins the conversation. He talks about how he integrates his faith into his role as a public school superintendent. He offers wise leadership lessons about embracing who you are, serving your community, navigating your context without compromising convictions, the leader’s character, looking for blessings, and basic tips for bringing faith into the workplace.
Plus, he explains the need for truth, trust, and accountability. And he encourages us to pray for teachers' wisdom, discernment, courage, and strength.
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Bryce Hantla: A Conversation on Vouchers and School Choice - EP 157

In North Carolina, the Opportunity Scholarship gives parents funds to send their children to private and charter schools — and other states are following suit. How should we think about such voucher programs — and the school choice movement as a whole?
Dr. Bryce Hantla joins us for a nuanced conversation on the pros and cons of school choice. He talks about different education options (like public, charter, private or home schools). And he urges Christians not to abandon public schools, but to reach themwith the gospel.
Plus, Dr. Quinn tells you about our upcoming Drummond-Bush Lecture with Trevin Wax on Tuesday, Sept. 10!
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Benjamin Quinn: Advancing the Way of Christ in Culture - EP 156

Christ and Culture is back for season 5! With a new season and a new director, we took the opportunity to change some things up — and cast a fresh vision for the Christ and Culture Podcast — and the Center for Faith and Culture as a whole.
In today’s episode, Benjamin Quinn tells you his story, how he became interested in faith and culture, and what motivates him in these conversations. Plus, we talk about the newly refreshed Faith and Culture Mentorship Program — and Dr. Quinn’s brand-new book.
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Michael Strauss: The ”God Particle” and Accessible Apologetics - EP 155

It’s a summer bonus episode! Dr. Mike Strauss joins us to talk about his work his work with the Large Hadron Collider and the Higgs boson particle (AKA the “God particle). He also explores his apologetic work within the sciences – and why he believes faith and science don’t conflict.
Watch Dr. Strauss' talk at Southeastern, "The Scientific Evidence for God": https://cfc.sebts.edu/faith-and-science/michael-strauss-the-scientific-evidence-for-god/
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Ken Keathley: A New Chapter - EP 154

This week’s episode is our season 4 finale. It also serves as a transition, as Dr. Keathley makes an important announcement.
In the episode, Dr. Keathley tells Dr. Quinn about his journey to the Center for Faith and Culture. Their conversation touches on the origins of the Center for Faith and Culture, what Dr. Keathley has most enjoyed about serving here, and what he’ll be doing moving forward.
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Tom Nettles: The Life and Legacy of L. Russ Bush - EP 153

Our Center is named after the late L. Russ Bush. Dr. Tom Nettles joins Dr. Ken Keathley to talk about their mutual friend, Dr. Bush — “one of the great saints of Southern Baptist life.” Dr. Nettles tells how he became friends with Dr. Bush, their shared concerns about the Southern Baptist Convention, and how their landmark book Baptists and the Bible came about. (The conversation starts at 7:10)
Plus, at 31:30, Dr. Keathley reads a letter Dr. Nettles wrote to Dr. Bush before his passing.
In “Headlines" (1:30), Dr. Keathley talks with Joseph Josselyn about his upcoming film on Jesus filmed entirely in American Sign Language. You can learn more and watch a trailer here: https://www.jesusdeaffilm.com/
And in “On My Bookshelf” (35:10), Dr. Nettles recommends two books.
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Christopher Talbot: Theological Anthropology - EP 152

For the past three years, we at the Center for Faith and Culture have been involved in a project on theological anthropology. What does that term mean, and what have we learned? Christopher Talbot joins us to discuss his work in this area — and what resources he’d recommend if we want to learn more. (The conversation starts at 9:40.)
Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Meredith Cook talks about her new children’s book on missions called, 'Go Tell Everyone: 9 Missionaries Who Shared the Good News.'
And in “On My Bookshelf” (26:45), Christopher shares about his new book, 'Christians in Culture: Cultivating a Christian Worldview for All of Life.'
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Malcolm Yarnell: Karl Barth and Natural Theology - EP 151

Malcolm Yarnell joins us to talk about Karl Barth, natural theology, general theology, and what (if anything) we can learn about God from the natural world. (The conversation starts at 15:55.)
Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Dr. Ant Greenham returns to discuss the Middle East, campus protests, and antisemitism.
And in “On My Bookshelf” (39:40), Dr. Yarnell recommends some books for your bookshelf.
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Jennifer Wiseman: The Magnitude of the Universe (Plus a Tribute to Adrianne Miles) - EP 150

The universe is bigger, more mysterious, and more active than we could ever have imagined. Dr. Jennifer Wiseman has spent her career studying the universe. She explains how it all leads her to agree with the Psalmist that “the heavens declare the glory of God.” (The conversation starts at 9:00)
In “Headlines” (3:10), we honor Dr. Adrianne Miles.
And at the end of the episode (28:50), we announce the winner of our biggest giveaway ever!
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Brad Littlejohn: The Soft Tyranny of Smartphones - EP 149

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Celebrate our upcoming 150th episode by entering our biggest giveaway ever! iamgoi.ng/ccgiveaway24
Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. But have we allowed these devices too much control in our lives? And what can we do about it? Brad Littlejohn highlights the challenges of smartphones, what we can do, and the problem with the smartphone being a “social passport.” (The conversation starts at 3:35.)
In “Headlines” (1:10), we highlight a massive contest to celebrate our upcoming 150th episode.
And in “On My Bookshelf” (22:20), Dr. Littlejohn recommends The Disappearance of Ethics by Oliver O'Donovan.
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