Seth and Luke talk through how much the Bible shapes our understanding of various key political issues. They begin with character vs. policy and then dive into 7 of the key issues in the 2024 election:Taxes / EconomyAbortionImmigration & BorderSex & GenderClimate & EnvironmentForeign PolicyCorruption & OppressionJust War Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-culture/id1531036631?i=1000642083516

Luke and Seth discuss how Biblical Values have shaped politics in Western Culture. They look at the eight ideologies and six moral taste buds that shape our political engagement.In each one, they explore what the ideology is, how it reflects some biblical good, but how it also is distorted and eventually can lead to a kind of tyranny. The Eight Political Ideologies:1. Liberalism2. Conservatism3. Nationalism4. Democratism5. Socialism6. Marxism7. Economicism8. TechnologismThen they explore the six moral "taste buds" put forth by Jonathan Haidt:CompassionLibertyLoyaltyFairnessAuthoritySanctityBooks Referenced:David Koyzis, Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies: https://amz.run/9WqfJonathan Haidt, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion: https://amz.run/9Wqg

Seth and Luke discuss the religious nature of politics and explore John Stuart Mill's "Harm Principle" as it relates to the nature of limited vs unlimited government. Should Christians care about politics? Why? How do you know if you care too much or too little?

Seth and Guest Dr. Andrew Walker discuss the role of creation in establishing ethical norms for both Christians and Non-Christians. Check out Walker's new book Faithful Reason and his article on Natural Order.

Seth and guest Kyle discuss the key differences between Mormon theology and traditional, orthodox Christianity while considering a few strategies that ought to guide our interacts with our LDS neighbors. Follow Kyle here.

Seth and returned host Luke discuss Church Discipline.

Seth and guest Jay discuss his book Analog Church and how digital technology can lead us away from what the Bible teaches us about what the church actually is. Check out Jay's books here 

Seth and guest Dan discuss his forthcoming book on Patriotism. Should Christians love their country? How do you know if your affection for your nation is idolatrous? What practices are helpful for developing an appreciate love of America? Check out Dan's website here: https://danieldarling.com

Seth and guest Dr. Miles Smith IV discuss the religious roots of America and to what extent it is true that America was founded as a Christian Nation. Discussed Links: https://davenantinstitute.org/religion-republic

Seth and Cathi discuss how Cathi's story led to her involvement in the Pro-Life cause and how her relationship to Jesus animates her work in the realm of public policy. AZ Policy Website Vineyard Pregnancy CenterHope Women's Center

Seth and guest Nancy Pearcey discuss some of her newest book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She’s been described by The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."www.nancypearcey.com/

Seth and guest Dr. Dani Treweek discuss singleness and the church. How did the early church view unmarried people? What does the bible have to say about unmarried people? How can the church grow in her love for and inclusion of unmarried people?Read Dani's book here.

Seth and guest Jennifer Greeberg discuss various misconceptions of joy, how misused bible verses have harmed God's people, and practically discuss how we can follow Jesus who "for the joy set before him endured the cross.

Seth and guest Ashley Lande discuss her journey into and out of the search for God using drugs and pagan spirituality before eventually coming to faith in Jesus.ArticlePre-order Ashley's book here

Seth and guest Josh Butler discuss the four political religions in America and six strategies for how Christians can faithfully engage politically.Buy Josh's book here.

Seth and Luke discuss how to think, speak, and pray about authority figures and leaders.

Seth and Luke discuss the warnings given to the rich in the Bible and the tension that exists between enjoying God's blessings and living with radical generosity.

Luke, Seth, and Guest Ian Harber discuss the crisis of deconstruction and how to walk with people in the process of reconstructing their faith.Ep 24. Deconstructing Deconstruction Ep 12. Decolonizing DeconstructionRead Ian's TGC Article hereSubscribe to Ian's Substack here

Seth and guest Tony Ziolko LPC discuss the nature of trauma and how to develop resilience in ourselves and our children.

Seth and Luke discuss various types of Christian Nationalism and how we should hold our faith in the public square. 

Luke and Seth discuss Biblical and historical arguments regarding Just War Theory, Pacifism, and self-defense. 

Seth and Luke discuss various spiritual disciplines to experiment with in 2024.

Luke and Seth discuss what God's people were expecting vs what they got when God took on Flesh in Jesus.

Seth and Luke discuss how to think about and pray for Evil Men considering the fact that they are made in the image of God. 

Enjoy this recording from Revelation Q&A Night on November 9. Luke and Seth answer questions that had been submitted online and in person. 

Seth and Luke discuss the new name of Redemption Gateway, the significance of metaphors for growing in our faith, and the Psalm 1 vision for how we can be a faithful presence as a church.

Luke and Seth discuss CS Lewis' concept of the Inner Ring and how not to "love the glory. that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God." (John 12:43

Seth and Luke discuss various ways to make sense of the relationships between magic, religion, science, and technology.

Luke & Seth unpack FAQs for the book of Revelation and issues related to eschatology (the study of the last days).Revelation Series Overview w/ resources, songs, and key interpretative issues Alpha & Omega (Revelation w/ Dr. John DelHousaye)Life After Life After DeathGet the Hell off of Earth Mark of the Beast To Be Or Not To Be Left Behind 

They're back! In today's episode, Seth and Luke discuss Seth's sabbatical, male insecurity, gender, and the role humiliation plays in virtue development.

Enjoy this replay of one of Luke and Seth's favorite episodes. In this episode, they discuss the importance of both theology and therapy in the life of a Christian. 

Enjoy this replay of one of Seth and Luke's favorite episodes. They discuss the dangers of conforming with the secular right and the importance of following the heart of Christ. 

Please enjoy this replay of one of Seth and Luke's favorite episodes. They reframe what 'taking God's name in vain' looks like and how we can honor God's name in our speech and words. 

Enjoy this replay of one of Luke and Seth's favorite episodes. This episode originated in a mini-series about Seth's dissertation. 

Enjoy this replay of one of Seth and Luke's favorite episodes. They discuss what the bible says and doesn't say and the ways in which our culture possesses 'The Mark of the Beast

Seth welcomes special guest Dr. John DelHousaye to discuss the book of Revelation. They ask how to interpret it, how to submit to it, and how to live in light of the End of History. Chiasm diagram

Luke and Seth discuss various types of rest, how to achieve them, and the benefit they provide both to the one doing the resting and to people around them. Seth talks about his plans to implement rest on his upcoming sabbatical. Find us on Instagram

Seth and Luke discuss the similarities between spiritual, emotional and sexual intimacyLearn more about Redemption Gateway hereFollow us on Instagram here

Luke and Seth discuss the value of emotions in our lives and how they image Jesus.The Emotional Life of our Lord by BB Warfield

Seth and Luke discuss a biblical vision for masculinity. It confronts left-wing visions that make men and women interchangeable and right-wing views that over-emphasize their differences. Whether your male or female, this is an important conversation for this cultural moment.

Seth and Luke discuss how to set goals and establish direction that is congruent with our created designs.

Luke and Seth discuss the contours of biblical humanity.Follow us on instagram

Seth, Luke, and Matthew answer a bunch more questions that they hadn't been able to get to in last month's Ask Anything.To Be or Not to Be Left Behind by Dr. Seth TrouttPleasing God by our Obedience by Dr. Wayne Grudem1:54 - Do you think when Israel became a nation in 1948, that started the clock towards Jesus’ return?7:30 -  Will there be a literal rapture of the church followed by a 7 year tribulation period and then the second coming of Christ?16:06 - In light of Prov 22:6, what encouragement would you have for parents who have raised children in a Christian home but those grown children are now rejecting the faith? 22:10 - Evangelicals find basis for gender and sex in biological markers. How do you square this with a God who, at least as Father and Spirit, identifies as male but possesses none of the biological traits?12:07 - Is capital punishment biblical?30:13 - Two fairly consistent messages I hear: 1) God loves you and there is nothing you can do to earn His love, therefore stop trying to earn it; 2) Faithfulness and obedience to God’s law are for your benefit and pleases Him, therefore we are responsible for our growth. Help flesh out how these work together.37:25 - How do you live a purposeful life as a believer?44:58 - How do I best handle a workplace that is increasingly pushing worldly cultural norms?47:33 - How do you stay friends with non-believers without letting your faith suffer as a young adult?50:21 - Advice for those who are looking to ensure longevity in serving/loving the church?53:46 - What primarily shapes the order of our worship services?1:01:03 - What is the direction Pastor Luke and the elders see our youth group going?

Seth and Luke continue their series on the Doctrines of Grace by considering how God holds onto us. They also discuss how all this grace comes with both privileges and responsibilities.

Seth and Luke continue their discussion of the Doctrines of Grace by looking at how Christ's death on the cross made it such that God's people would be saved. J. I. Packer Article

Not that election **wink wink**Seth and Luke dive into the doctrine of election (sometimes called *unconditional election*). Everyone who reads the Bible sees that God chooses his people... but what does that mean?

Luke Simmons joins Nikki Reeves and Geoffrey Wilcoxson for a special crossover episode to discuss the movies of 2022.Listen to For Jesus

Seth and Luke continue a series about Reformation theology by exploring the truths of inability (sometimes called "total depravity") and conversion (sometimes called "irresistible grace"). 

Seth and Luke begin a series on the Doctrines of Grace by discussing the Five Solas of the Reformation.

Seth and Luke discuss what constitutes heresy, what an evangelical is, and common doctrinal problems that are creeping into popularity. Christianity Today Article

Luke and Seth discuss the mental struggles present in different stages of life. Midlife Crisis ArticleBobb Biehl's Decade by Decade Summary:1-10 - Security10-20 - Self20s - Survival30s - Success40s - Significance & Struggle50s - Stride60s - Strategic70s - Succession80s - Slippery 90s - Sleep

Seth and Luke answer questions in front of a live audience at King & Culture LIVE!

Luke and Seth discuss how culture defines self love and how the Bible says we should regard ourselves. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at King & Culture LIVE! at Redemption Gateway.

Join us for King & Culture LIVE! on Monday, September 19 at 7pm for a live episode and Q&A featuring the Mike Griffith Trio

Seth and Luke discuss the work required to establish "new normals" within families while considering genetics, epigenetics, and the generational curses in the Old Testament.

Seth and Luke discuss what good friendship is and why our culture is so bad at it. King & Culture LIVE!Boston Globe Article

Seth and Luke discuss how the Scriptures give us the resources we need to maintain loving relationshipsKing & Culture LIVE!

Seth and Luke respond to the recent SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v Wade.

Luke and Seth discuss the value, function, and role of beauty.

Seth and Luke discuss Scientism's failure and how pockets of modern culture are drifting back towards paganism.

Seth and Luke discuss tragedy, evil, and what God wants from and for his people in the wake of disaster. Gun Control Debate

Seth and Luke discuss who we should learn from, listen to, and how to discern various dangers that arise both when we listen and when we don't listen to outsiders.

Seth and Luke discuss how health leads to growth and how theological development is a relational process.

Seth and Luke discuss what it means to do "the Lord's Work in the Lord's Way" and the extent of our responsibility for both means and ends in our day to day lives. The Lord's Work in the Lord's Way- CrosswayUse Means, but Don't Trust in Means; Trust in God- Desiring God

Luke and Seth discuss different cultural approaches to resiliency, difficulty, and courage. 

Seth and guest Dr. Brian Arnold discuss how key figures in church history teach the church to persevere in persecution. 

Seth and Luke discuss four political tribes within America and how the non-religious right is a threat to the heart of the church.

Luke and Seth talk about Heaven, Hell, death, and judgment. They answer questions about what happens when we die, pets in heaven, God's justice, whether those in heaven are paying attention to us, what hell is like, and more. Heaven and Earth (Bible Project Video) Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church (NT Wright) Heaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal Home (Randy Alcorn) In Light of Eternity: Perspectives on Heaven (Randy Alcorn)

Luke, Seth, and Matthew Braselton take on even more questions that were submitted on Ask Anything Sunday, including: What is the purpose of the smoke/fog/haze used during services? Why do we sometimes change song lyrics from their original writing? What’s the best way to deal with a spouse that is taking so much time away from his family due to being distracted by his phone? As a parent, how do you handle when your kids grow up and move away to college and stray away from spending time with God. How can you avoid feeling like a failure as a parent? What do you say to someone who has experienced much loss throughout their life, and as a result, seriously doubts that God is good (in general, and especially to them)? Follow up to civil disobedience question- following God not man - why did Churches close (when God says do not forsake the gathering)-instead following mandates from man. What was learned and what will be done differently if faced with it again? Your emphasis on attending Sunday services at church rather than choosing to watch Sunday services online in the safety of their home is clear and easily understood. You emphasize fellowship. What are your feelings about people who prefer to fellowship in smaller settings such their RC’s and other ministries? As Redemption Gateway grows, are there future plans to expand the facilities to accommodate the growth or instead plant another church? What do you do to protect your faith and keep your heart soft to keep serving as pastors? I listened to “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast from Christianity Today. Knowing spiritual abuse by leadership is not relegated only to one church, what guidelines do Gateway and Redemption AZ have in place to guard against such abuse? Check out Follow-Up #1 and Ask Anything 2022

Luke, Seth, and Matthew Braselton take on additional questions that were submitted on Ask Anything Sunday, including: If someone was isolated their entire life and never heard about a God at all in their life span would God have mercy on them? How can those who are illiterate, mentally challenged or even in a 3rd world country that are good people be saved by Jesus? Or those who don't know or find Jesus during their life, what happens to them? What do you when you don't feel like you have a purpose? If Jesus were here now, do you think he’d wear a mask or get vaccinated? What was your most challenging "no" to give in 2021? What are our mission emphases, local, nationality, and internationally? Why is the Bible formatted/arranged the way it is? It’s not always clear when it goes from poetic to literal.  (See Song of Songs Woman) How do we have a healthy relationship with money and have a nice lifestyle? Sometimes I feel guilty with wanting nice things, but I still want to maintain my relationship with God and not be distracted by what's important. I've been around a long time and I'm fairly familiar with our beliefs about women in ministry. I agree with these beliefs but as a young woman I have a hard time wrestling with the limited opportunities available to me. Do you have any encouragement for someone in my position? Would any of you guys consider being a youth pastor?

Luke and Seth discuss different aspects of God's law and how it's different than the laws of humankind.

Seth and Luke discuss the emotional complexity of Christmas and how Jesus being a Man of Sorrows affects our Holly Jolly Christmas celebrations.Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund

Luke and Seth discuss healthy and unhealthy ways to talk about “deconstruction” and various reasons people engage in the process.Josh Butler: 4 Causes of DeconstructionApple Podcasts: Decolonizing DeconstructionSpotify: Decolonizing DeconstructionUK Deconstruction Facade Photo

Seth and Luke discuss how God is not a polygamist — he only has one bride — but because of consumerism and insecurity, Christians are tempted not to functionally believe that.

The Third Commandment means more than not using God's name to swear. Seth and Luke explore how common and easy it is to take the Lord's name in vain. They talk about acting like God can be magically controlled, the "flags" we fly to show the world our identity, our tendency to use God to excuse what we just want to do, and more. 

"Salvation" is a word that seems like just a churchy, religious word — but we see the concept of salvation at work all around us. Luke and Seth explore this countercultural conviction around salvation, noting that the broader culture struggles with God's wrath while Christians often struggle with God's sovereignty. They talk about why God's sovereignty matters and get to the core thing we have to understand to embrace it.Watch or listen to Josh Watt's sermon, "Salvation."Get more resources on salvation, reformed theology, and the doctrines of grace.See the "Turtle on a Fence Post."

Luke and guest Matthew Braselton sit down to discuss the Countercultural Convictions series message on "Generosity." They talk about the tension between generosity and wise stewardship, how suffering provides opportunities for generosity, how to discern what to invest in, and the importance of being able to receive generosity.Watch or listen to the related sermon.Explore additional resources on generosity.

In today's episode, Luke Simmons and Mark Andress dive deeper into our Countercultural Convictions series with the topic of The Vulnerable; What does The Bible say? How would we respond? And why is this topic countercultural? We will see you next week with another epsiode.

This week, we continue through our Countercultural Convictions series with the topic of Sex & Sexuality. As we say a lot around here at Redemption Gateway, "May this begin the conversation, not end it" and that is our heart with this series and this topic specifically. Here, Luke Simmons and Seth Troutt dive deeper into this topic of Sex & Sexuality, what our current cultural moment has to say, and what the Bible ultimately commands of us as followers of Christ. Stay tuned for another episode next week. SHOWNOTES:https://arizona.thegospelcoalition.org/arizona-events/event/37/marriage-your-own-personal-garden-of-eden/2022-03-25

Luke and Seth continue to unpack the Countercultural Convictions series, talking about the second sermon in the series where Seth dives into the bible's claims on gender, the human body, where we stand on current cultural views on gender identity and sexuality. 

Luke and Seth go behind the scenes of the first sermon in the Countercultural Convictions series, talking about some of what didn’t make it into the sermon and tensions to manage when it comes to engaging culture.

WE'RE BACK! Today, we ask the question, "Does social media really bring us closer together?" As we look at our current cultural moment, social media is a dominant aspect in most of our daily lives. We want to observe and dissect the good, the bad, and what the Bible says about how we interact with each other Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoyed this episode.

This episode continues our dive into Seth Troutt's dissertation. We look at our evolving relationship with technology and how the Bible offers us a framework on how to deal with this relationship. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Seth and Luke discuss part one of Seth’s dissertation including issues like transhumanism, Queer Theory, and “Online Church.

In this episode, Seth Troutt and Luke Simmons discuss the topic of deconstruction; what it means for culture, how can we interact with deconstruction, and what the Bible says about the way we think through theology. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Continuing this mini-series on the sacraments, Seth Troutt and Luke Simmons dive into the topic of the Lord's Supper, the persecutions against the early Church, and the multi-faceted gem that is communion. We hope you enjoy this episode and share this with someone you believe will find value in it. See you next time. 

You might've read the title of the episode going, "There is no way this has anything to do with the bible." In this episode, however, we are looking at some key chapters in Leviticus that give us a foreshadow of our relationship with God now, furthering our understanding of baptism. We hope you enjoy this episode, we will see you next time. 

We explore the difference between contract and covenant and what The Bible says about our covenant relationship with God, the local church, and each other. 

How does God plan to handle the problems on earth? Luke Seth and Matthew discuss various ways of thinking about the ultimate fate of evil and social evil.

We kick off Season 2 of King and Culture by answering the question that usually comes with a multitude of answers: What is the world's biggest problem? In this episode, we give one answer to this question... just one. We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode of our mini-series on Evaluating Cultures, Luke and Seth discuss The Mark of the Beast: what The bible says, what The Bible doesn't say, and what areas of culture possess the "Mark of The Beast". This episode looks at our culture through the lens of the bible and the desire to evaluate what aspects of culture are pulling our attention away from Jesus. 

In this mini-series on Evaluating Cultures, we look at Genisis as a case study of a biblical example for evaluating cultures. Shownotes:*DISCLAIMER* This website is a pro-LGBTQ site and does not support the overall mission statement of this organization. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the long history of same-sex relationships: https://gayety.co/the-truth-about-being-gay-in-ancient-egypthttps://www.redeemer.com/redeemer-report/article/the_bible_and_same_sex_relationships_a_review_article

Seth Troutt and Luke Simmons start a new mini-series on "Evaluating Cultures". In this first episode, Seth talks through the root word "cult" and expands upon the mainstream definition, discusses the real-world effects that culture has on us, and what The Bible has to say about culture starting all the way from Genisis 1. 

In this episode, Luke Simmons and Seth Troutt dive deep into some of the schools to the thought behind what it means to know one's self, what does the world have to say about self-awareness, and what The Bible says about who we are and how God made us. 

Continuing this mini-series on Knowledge, we discuss knowledge of the world around us. This episode will cover a cultural view of the world around us, a biblical view of the world, and then go over some case-studies that exemplify those two views. 

Seth Troutt and Luke Simmons discuss The Knowledge of God. Where does knowledge come from? Why is knowledge important? And what are the different kinds of knowledge? These are some of the questions that will be discussed in this episode.