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The City of God podcast, hosted by Dr. Rob Pacienza—President and CEO of Coral Ridge Ministries—explores today’s cultural and political issues through a biblical lens. Each week, Dr. Pacienza interviews leading voices in theology, politics, and public life to help Christians engage the world without compromising truth. Produced in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture, City of God equips believers to live faithfully and stand boldly in an upside down world. Episodes are available in both video and audio formats and offer clear, gospel-centered insight on the most pressing issues of our day.
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Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
What does it actually mean to live boldly for Christ in today’s culture?
In this powerful episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Jack Lemarr — winner of the Institute for Faith & Culture’s Student Essay Contest — to discuss faith, leadership, and what it means to be an ambassador for Christ in a secular world.
Drawing from his award-winning essay on Christian citizenship, Jack offers a compelling vision for how the next generation of believers can live with courage, conviction, and clarity in today’s culture.
From battling doubt to leading others in faith, Jack shares a raw and honest testimony of how God transformed his life and gave him a mission: rejecting the temptation to stay silent.
At the heart of the conversation is a simple but challenging idea: “A silent ambassador is not doing their job.”
You’ll hear about:
- What it means to represent Christ in everyday life — not just with words, but actions
● How young Christians can stand firm when culture pushes back
● Why faith should never be kept private
● The powerful story of leading a close friend to Christ through intentional conversation
● How leadership, discipline, and faith intersect in a high-pressure environment like The Citadel
Jack’s story is a reminder that bold faith is about living differently, building relationships, and pointing others to Christ in everyday moments.
📖 Read Jack’s winning essay “The Heavenly Ambassador: Living for a Higher King” :
https://institutefc.org/the-heavenly-ambassador-living-for-a-higher-king/
👉 Watch now and share this episode with someone who wants to live boldly for Christ.
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