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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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Join us for an insightful discussion as we delve into the alarming trend of youth abandoning the Biblical worldview. Our guest, George Barna, founder of The Barna Group and director of research at Arizona Christian University, sheds light on the findings from his book "Raising Spiritual Champions," revealing that only 1% of 13-14-year-olds hold to a complete Biblical worldview. From the influence of modern culture to the impact on mental health, we uncover the complex factors shaping the worldview of today's youth. Don't miss this crucial conversation on the importance of parental discipleship and the role of churches in nurturing a generation grounded in faith.
Monday May 06, 2024
Swimming Against the Cultural Current with Riley Gaines | Ep. 68
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
On this episode of the City of God Podcast, join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Riley Gaines, a former competitive swimmer turned advocate for women's sports and single-sex spaces. Riley boasts a stellar athletic background as a 12x NCAA All-American and 5x SEC Champion. Riley now dedicates her efforts to create real change, from her tireless work defining the term ‘woman’ legally, to safeguarding Title IX, and defending women’s rights to single-sex spaces and equal opportunities, Riley's impact reverberates nationwide. Tune in as we explore her story, her advocacy, and her unwavering commitment to championing women across the country.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
The Deconstruction of the Christian Faith with Alisa Childers | Ep. 67
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
The philosopher Jacques Derrida was the founder of “deconstruction,” a way of criticizing not only both literary and philosophical texts but also political institutions. Eventually this thinking was applied to religion. Today, there is even a battle over the word “deconstruction” in regards to the Christian faith. But simply put, deconstruction is a tearing down of the faith.
Alisa Childers is a best-selling author and popular podcaster. Her latest book is called The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Engaging in the Public Square with Ryan Helfenbein | Ep. 66
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
The statistics show us that many Christians in the next generation are growing up and walking away from the faith. We cannot sit idly by as America actively turns away from God and embraces evil. Christians are called to stand up and engage in the public square. What exactly does Christian cultural engagement look like. Today’s guest, Ryan Helfenbein, discusses what we can do AS Christians to engage in the culture war. Ryan is the Executive Director of the Standing for Freedom Center at Liberty University.
Monday Apr 15, 2024
The Root of Progressive Christianity with William Wolfe | Ep. 65
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Today we often hear a lot about ‘wokeism’ making its way into the Church. Some denominations have even had toyed with accepting gender ideology and critical race theory. But at the root of this infiltration is really cultural Marxism. On today’s episode of The City of God we talk with William Wolfe, the Executive Director for the Center for Baptist Leadership, and discuss what is happening at the root of progressive Christianity.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Weaponization of the Justice Department with Steve Crampton | Ep. 64
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
After the reversal of Roe v. Wade, we have seen a drastic increase in prosecutions of pro-lifers for simply protesting the issue of abortion. Meanwhile, attacks on Churches and Crisis Pregnancy Centers continue to rise, with minimal prosecutions. Recently, a Tennessee jury convicted six pro-lifers for protesting outside of an abortion clinic for violating the FACE Act. On this episode of the City of God, we spoke with Steve Crampton, Senior Counsel at Thomas More Society, who is representing one of the clients in this case. The defendants face over a decade in federal prison.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
The Need for Personal Evangelism with Alex McFarland | Ep. 63
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Many in the Church today have given up on the idea of personal evangelism, but Christians engaging in active personal evangelism are needed now more than ever. On this episode of The City of God, we talk about the need for the Church to be engaged in our society as a whole. Alex McFarland is an apologist, evangelist, author, and speaker.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Dissecting Cultural Lies with Lucas Miles | Ep. 62
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Pastor Lucas Miles is a speaker, author, and founder of the American Pastor Project. In his latest book, Woke Jesus, he tackles the issue of progressive Christianity infiltrating many Evangelical Churches today. On this episode of the City of God, we discuss the biggest cultural lies we face today, and what we can do about them.
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