The Biblical Roots of a Thriving Society | Filmmaker Matthew Thayer

Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #196In this episode, Ryan is joined by filmmaker Matthew Thayer for a discussion on Christian cultural engagement. They discuss how humanity has progressed precisely because of the principles of the Kingdom of God filtering into society. Without Christians engaging and leading in culture, humanity regresses and goes backwards. It's time for Christians to stand up and be the salt and light God has called them to be, instead of continuing to let the world set the stage.  This episode will encourage you to take your place in the fight to advance the Kingdom of God on earth today.Connect with our guest, Mathew Thayer and Spero PicturesSpero Pictures PodcastSpero Pictures Rumble ChannelIn this episode:Spero Pictures' current projects, including projects with Pure Flix, Angel Studios and Universal StudiosThe power of connecting truth with human emotions and storiesThe Real History of Hollywood - show on SperoRumble.comHow movies and films drive cultureDistinguishing between objective and subjective truth and the true objective nature of moralityHow the Church can be relevant to culture and societyThe societal benefit of Christian truth as the underpinning of culture and societyHow Christians in positions of influence must take personal risks to represent God’s interests, so God can come through with “Red Sea moments”How the Church has contributed to the demise of society by not speaking clearly on the important cultural and moral issuesHow we can’t outsource moral authority to political leadersHow humanity has progressed because of the principles of the Kingdom of God filtering into societyHow we must each use our sphere of influence to advance the KingdomWe must be on offense and not only defenseHow the Christian worldview is what even allows for logic to existHow we can use relationships with others and what’s happening in culture to bring others to ChristHow Christians must bring order to chaos, not make excuses for the chaosThe advance of the individual and moral society is because of the Christian biblical principlesResources mentioned in the show:Book: Apologetics for a New Generation: A Biblical and Culturally Relevant Approach to Talking About God, by Sean McDowellBook: Saving Leonardo, by Nancy Pearcy Book: Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality, by Nancy Pearcy Documentary: Selection Code - 2020 stolen election  Submit a question or topic for the podcast:Visit ryanshoward.com/contactFollow Ryan on Instagram @ryanshowardVisit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your  journey today.Support the show