This episode of Pastors Unfiltered features returning guest Marty Solomon, author, theologian, and host of the BEMA Podcast, and covers theology, cultural commentary, and some Vegas vacation advice — all in classic PU style.

00:00 – Intro & Co-host Banter

03:30 – Listener Feedback & Lecrae Episode Stats

06:15 – Rant on Christian Music & Conversion Charts

11:20 – Movie Review: "If" with John Krasinski & Natalie Portman

15:50 – Guest Intro: Marty Solomon is back

17:45 – Reflections on Marty's Sermon & Popularity of His Last Episode

20:00 – Podcast Growth, Influence, and Being a Scholar

23:00 – Lecrae Podcast vs. Pastors Unfiltered (fun comparisons)

26:00 – Vegas Recommendations (Restaurants, Shows, Stadiums)

31:20 – Theology Chat: Torah, Compassion, & Biblical Worldview

35:00 – Genesis 1, Chiasm, and Creation Misconceptions

38:15 – Immigration, Refugees, and the Christian Response

42:40 – Navigating Cultural Melting Pots & Church Diversity

45:15 – Samaritan Reversal: When the Outsider Saves You

48:00 – Wokeness, Labels & Being Misunderstood in Ministry

51:10 – Rebooting the BEMA Podcast: Why & What’s New

56:00 – Marty’s Thoughts on the American Church

59:30 – Pastoral Advice: How to Handle Political Pressure in Church

1:03:00 – Christlike Character vs. Gifts of the Spirit

1:05:30 – Fruit as the Result of Abiding in Jesus

1:08:00 – Gen Z, Authenticity, and Church Leadership

1:11:15 – Pastoring in Tension: Palestinian Friends & Bridge-Building

1:13:00 – What’s Next for BEMA Podcast & Team Culture

1:16:00 – Marty’s Reading, Watching, and Listening (Hint: Nickelback)

1:19:30 – Farewell, Thank You & How to Support the Podcast

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