Everyone Wars for the Culture They Care About

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas explore a range of pressing topics, starting with the exciting news about a new home for Christ the King Church and the capital campaign to support it. The discussion delves into the remarkable generosity of their church community and the broader context of culture wars within Christianity and politics. They critique biases in public education and the evangelical sphere, featuring figures like David French, as they analyze the dynamics of cultural indoctrination and ideological battles. The hosts tackle themes of authenticity in repentance, the dangers of emotional manipulation, and the need for churches and households to prioritize truth and theological grounding. Throughout, they encourage self-reflection, embracing Christian heritage, and fostering unity rooted in faith, offering reasons for hope amidst cultural conflicts. Listeners are urged to support the podcast and the church's initiatives while deepening their understanding of the intersection between culture and Christianity. 00:00 Introduction to the Current Reality Podcast 01:46 Exciting News About the Church Move 04:07 Launching the Capital Campaign 06:16 Discussing the New Building and Fundraising Efforts 08:13 Today's Topic: Everyone Wars for the Culture They Care About 11:08 Examples of Culture Wars in Public Schools 16:07 Culture Wars Within Evangelical Circles 20:51 David French and the PCA Controversy 28:18 Sherwood Kids: A New Sponsor 33:49 The Importance of Warring for the Right Culture 41:41 The Subtle War of Cultures 43:10 The Mask Debate in Churches 45:10 Homeschooling and Church Culture 46:39 Nancy French's Perspective on Theology 53:37 The Hypocrisy of False Apologies 01:02:29 The Importance of Christian Culture 01:10:10 Unity Rooted in Christian Doctrine 01:12:32 Logs and Specs: Self-Reflection 01:18:36 Reasons for Hope in Christian Culture For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Cincinnati, OH. The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain, Cincinnati, OH. Information about our church relocation Michael’s sermon about our church’s vision Give Send Go Resources mentioned in this episode David French on His Being Disinvited from PCA General Assembly Panel Nancy French on Reimagining the Good Life Podcast 2023 NEA Article: “The Culture War’s Impact On Public Schools” Sherwood Kids Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality