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Conversations About Culture & Christianity
257 - The Passion Problem
April 18, 2025
This week, we wrestle with how our obsession with comfort, efficiency, and emotional ease has distorted our understanding of passion, purpose, and the cross. We ask what it really means to follow a suffering Savior in a world that can't bear to suffer. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
256 - A Christian Perspective on Immigration
April 11, 2025
This week, we sit down with Minister Mark Ashton to explore what the Bible really says about immigration, challenging political assumptions with kingdom-minded truth. From Scripture’s call to love the foreigner to practical steps the Church can take, we unpack how Christians can navigate this issue with both grace and conviction. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
255 - Immigration & The Economy
April 4, 2025
This week, we sit down with Bryan Slone, President of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, to break down immigration’s true impact on Nebraska’s economy, from workforce shortages to business growth. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
254 - A Refugee Story
March 28, 2025
This week we share Nar’s journey from displacement to faith, tracing her path from Bhutan to a refugee camp in Nepal and finally to the U.S. Her story challenges us to see refugees with empathy and consider how the Church can respond. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
253 - Immigration and Marriage
March 21, 2025
This week we sit down with Christy & Marcos Jácome to explore the joys and challenges of building a family across cultures, from navigating traditions to raising bilingual children. Topics include cultural misunderstandings, faith in a multicultural home, and what they wish they knew before marriage. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
252 - What is Communion?
March 14, 2025
This week, Dr. Karl Pagenkemper joins us as we explore Communion—one of Christianity’s most central yet diverse practices—by examining its theological foundations, scriptural interpretations, and evolving modern expressions across traditions. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
251 - The Church of Joe Rogan
March 7, 2025
This week, Dawn Gentry joins us as we explore why so many Christians—especially men—are turning to Joe Rogan for guidance instead of their pastors and what that reveals about the church today. Authenticity, deep conversations, and personal discipline are drawing people in, but is Rogan filling a gap the church has left open, or is he leading people toward a different kind of discipleship? DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
250 - Ann Voskamp
February 28, 2025 • Ann Voskamp
This week we engage in a profound discussion with Ann Voskamp, exploring the transformative power of gratitude and her latest work, "Loved to Life." We delve into her journey behind "One Thousand Gifts," the impact of gratitude in challenging times, and practical steps to embrace a life fully loved. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
249 - Imposter Syndrome
February 21, 2025
This week we explore how Imposter Syndrome—the persistent feeling of being a fraud despite success—manifests in life, work, and faith, and discuss practical ways to combat it with truth and community. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
248 - No Shame: Freedom from Mental Health Stigma
February 14, 2025
This week we explore the intersection of mental health, shame, and faith with Larry, founder of No Shame Ministries. We discuss overcoming stigma, finding hope through faith and therapy, and practical tools for breaking free from shame. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
247 - Weighing In: Food, Body, and Identity
February 7, 2025
This week we reflect on our earliest memories of stepping on a scale, how body image evolves through life’s stages, and the role faith plays in our relationship with food. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
246 - Miss Nebraska
January 31, 2025
This week we sit down with Miss Nebraska Kami Buchanan and former Miss Nebraska Jessica Gallant to explore the intersection of faith, beauty, and pageantry. They share personal stories, discuss the challenges of balancing faith with competition, and reflect on how pageantry has shaped their advocacy, self-worth, and perspectives on societal beauty standards. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
245 - Stewarding Our Bodies
January 24, 2025
This week we explore how Christians can steward their bodies with grace, balancing faith and practical wisdom in their approach to food and health. Featuring insights from licensed dietitian Krista Godfrey, we discuss body image, genetic influences, and fostering healthy, God-honoring habits. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
244 - Overcoming Anorexia
January 17, 2025
This week we sit down with Olivia to hear her courageous journey of battling anorexia, finding hope in recovery, and breaking the silence around eating disorders. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
243 - I.am.done.being.obese
January 10, 2025
This week we kick off a mini-series on body image and discipleship with Nathan, creator of "I Am Done Being Obese," whose journey of faith and vulnerability has inspired thousands. Together, we explore the intersection of health and faith. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.