March 1st - Culture | Life Of Love by Pastor Dustin Smith

In this episode, we kick off our Culture series by asking a hard but necessary question: are we just putting on good services, or are we actually becoming a people formed by Kingdom culture? Drawing from Jesus' prayer in John 17, Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 13 and Philippians 2, and the warning in Ephesians 4 about losing sensitivity to the Spirit, we unpack what culture really is—what we celebrate, what we tolerate, and what we correct, especially when no one is telling us what to do. Through honest stories, practical examples, and strong biblical teaching, this message challenges performance-driven church models, confronts gossip and ego, and exposes how easily we slip into being an "audience" instead of a family. Discover the difference between Spirit-led sensitivity and self-led sensuality, why unity is the greatest apologetic to a watching world, and how choosing love, honor, and humility in the hidden moments shapes the atmosphere of an entire community. For more stories and resources, visit www.hopeucnashville.com or download the HopeUC Nashville app.