The City of God

Augustine’s City of God with Dr. Michael Allen | Ep. 32

Dr. Michael Allen is the John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Dr. Allen’s research interests range widely over the topics of Christian doctrine. On this episode of The City of God Podcast, we discuss the great work by Augustine titled, “The City of God” and how the lessons from it can be applied today.

Pagan Spirituality with Dr. Peter Jones | Ep. 31

Dr. Jones is Associate Pastor at New Life Presbyterian Church and scholar-in-residence at Westminster Seminary California. He also serves as the director of truthXchange, a ministry that helps Christians articulate their faith in a neo-pagan culture. He is the author of The Other Worldview: Exposing Christianity's Greatest Threat. On This episode of The City of God Podcast, we dive into modern spirituality and how paganism has permeated our culture.

Keeping the Faith | Ep. 30

As students head off to college for the fall semester, many young Christians are faced with various spiritual challenges that will test their faith, especially for those attending secular schools. Barna Research estimates that roughly 70% of high school students who enter college as professing Christians will leave with little to no faith. On this episode of The City of God Podcast, Rob, John, and Lauren discuss why so many young Christians are leaving the faith and what can be done about it.

The Church in America with Eric Metaxas | Ep. 29

Eric Metaxas is a well-known author, speaker, and radio host who is highly regarded as a great mind in the Christian sphere. He has written a number of best-selling books including his latest, Letter to the American Church. On this episode of The City of God Podcast we discuss the state of the Church in America today, and how cowardice and complacency are leading to many Churches to compromise on Biblical truths.

Protecting the Next Generation with Natasha Crain | Ep. 28

Natasha Crain is a national speaker, author, and podcaster who helps equip Christians to think Biblically in a secular culture. She is passionate about issues relating to the family and has written several books on cultural apologetics for parents and children. Natasha is deeply concerned about the next generation and the chaos that they are facing in the world today. Her latest book is Faithfully Different: Regaining Biblical Clarity in a Secular Culture.

The Modern Feminist Movement | Ep. 27

The feminist movement has been through many different phases throughout the years. Today, feminism is no longer about empowering women and providing equal rights; modern feminism actually degrades women. The LGBTQ+ agenda has virtually destroyed feminism, with some struggling to simply define what a woman is. On this episode of The City of God Podcast, Lauren Cooley joins Rob and John to discuss her views on feminism, and how modern feminism is tearing itself apart.  

The Christian Left Pt. 2 | Ep. 26

Progressive Christianity is an extremely important issue that the Church is facing today. Progressive ideology on abortion, gender, and sexuality are infiltrating many mainstream Churches. Many well-known pastors are also going “woke” adhering to changing cultural values rather than Biblical values. Formerly reputable seminaries and Christian universities have gone progressive as well, veering away from their traditional Biblical Christian roots. On this episode of The City of God Podcast, Rob, John, and Lauren dive into part 2 of their discussion on the Christian left.

A Christian View of Patriotism | Ep. 25

Patriotism is under attack today. Standing for the pledge of allegiance and the national anthem is considered problematic by some. Many radical progressives even consider the American flag to be a symbol of hate and saying something as simple as “America first” is being labeled as xenophobic. On this episode of The City of God Podcast, we dive into patriotism, and answer the question: can Christians be patriotic?