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The City of God gives you biblical understanding and fresh perspective on current issues. Co-hosted by CRM President and CEO, Robert Pacienza, and John Rabe, Director of Creative Production, the weekly podcast includes video and supplies you with in-depth discussions about what really matters in America today. Produced by Coral Ridge Media and made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture, The City of God is designed to help believers look at all of life through the lens of God’s infallible Word by connecting the dots between what we profess and what we experience in the world.
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Monday Jun 23, 2025
Exposing the Prosperity Gospel with Costi Hinn | Ep. 126
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Costi Hinn—nephew of famed evangelist Benny Hinn—joins us to discuss his journey out of the prosperity gospel movement and into a deeper understanding of the true gospel of Christ. Drawing from his book God, Greed, and the Prosperity Gospel, Costi reflects on the spiritual dangers of wealth-driven faith, the global impact of false promises, and the subtle ways these beliefs can infiltrate our thinking. He also shares how to discern financial manipulation while embracing biblical suffering and provision.

Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
On this episode of The City of God, Rob Pacienza welcomes U.S. Representative Mary Miller to discuss her newly introduced resolution, H.R. 475, which proposes declaring June as “Family Month.” Rep. Miller explains the urgency behind reaffirming the traditional nuclear family and pushing back against cultural shifts, including Pride Month. They explore America’s moral foundations, the words of John Adams, and how this resolution seeks to restore national values rooted in faith, family, and freedom.

Monday Jun 09, 2025
The Dark Side of IVF Savannah Crossfield | Ep. 124
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Rob Pacienza welcomes pro-life activist Savannah Crossfield to the City of God as she shares the dark truth behind In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). While IVF is a fertility treatment that many Christians are aware of, what the process actually entails may shock some of the most ardent pro-life Christians. Join us for this unique discussion.

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Rob Pacienza welcomes longtime friend and Christian educator Sam Kastensmidt to City of God to explore how Christianity shaped the moral, educational, and societal foundations of Western civilization. From rescuing infants in Rome to founding hospitals and universities, and from the Reformation’s educational revolution to the abolitionist passion of Wilberforce, Sam unpacks how Christian convictions built the modern world. Together, they discuss how these roots still influence global leadership, freedom, and the pursuit of truth today.

Tuesday May 27, 2025
The Importance of Discipleship with Chase Johnston | Ep. 122
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
In this episode of City of God, Rob Pacienza sits down with Chase Johnston, a Westminster Academy alum and friend of the Coral Ridge family, to explore how God used coaches, mentors, and discipleship to transform his life. From growing up in Florida to finding faith in college, Chase shares how Christ became central to his life—and offers hope for a rising generation hungry for truth. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about faith, influence, and revival.

Monday May 19, 2025
Integrating Faith and Work with Chad Volkert | Ep. 121
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
On this episode of The City of God Podcast, host Rob Pacienza is joined by Chad Volkert, a global solutions leader with over 20 years of executive experience. Together, they explore the powerful intersection of faith and work, offering insight into how Christian principles can shape leadership, decision-making, and workplace culture. Whether you're in the boardroom or the break room, this conversation will inspire you to live out your faith with integrity and purpose in every professional setting.

Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
In this episode of City of God, Rob Pacienza is joined by the headmaster of Westminster Christian Academy, Dr. Joel Satterly, to confront the ideological transformation happening in America’s public schools. From the rise of marginalization of parental rights and traditional values, to indoctrination, Rob and Joel unpack how classrooms have become culture war battlegrounds—and why Christian parents are turning to faith-based education to protect and prepare the next generation.

Monday May 05, 2025
Living for Christ in the Negative World with Aaron Renn | Ep. 119
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
On this episode of City of God, Rob Pacienza is joined by Aaron Renn—writer, consultant, and author of Life in the Negative World. Together, they explore how Christians in America went from cultural allies to perceived threats. From failed evangelical strategies to the call for excellence, strong institutions, and missional engagement, Aaron offers a roadmap for thriving in an anti-Christian culture. Discover how believers can remain faithful, resilient, and strategic in today’s increasingly secular and hostile world.