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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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Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
God’s Hand on American History with William J. Federer | Ep. 34
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
William J. Federer is a nationally known speaker, author, and historian who has a passion for exploring the Christian roots of America’s founding era. He has written many best-selling books including Who is the King in America. On this episode of The City of God Podcast, we discuss the Judeo-Christian influence on American history and how it makes America unique.

Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Christian Nationalism with David Bibee Pt. 1 | Ep. 33
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
David Bibee is the director of education at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. He has a Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. David has done great research into Christian Nationalism and Political Theology. On this episode of The City of God Podcast, we share part 1 of our deep dive into Christian Nationalism.

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Augustine’s City of God with Dr. Michael Allen | Ep. 32
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
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.

Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Pagan Spirituality with Dr. Peter Jones | Ep. 31
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
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.

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Keeping the Faith | Ep. 30
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
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.

Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
The Church in America with Eric Metaxas | Ep. 29
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
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.

Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Protecting the Next Generation with Natasha Crain | Ep. 28
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
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.

Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
The Modern Feminist Movement | Ep. 27
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
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.
