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EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 44 MIN

Too Deep or Too Distant? The Secret to Standing Strong and Being Light in a Dark World

from UNCHARTED · host Chris Hines, Matt Winter

In this episode from our Men’s Gathering series, Chris Hines challenges us to wrestle with a critical question: how do we live faithfully in a culture that often resists truth? Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, Chris unpacks how godly community shapes us and how we’re called to engage—not escape—the world. Whether you tend to isolate or immerse, this message will equip you to find the balance Jesus prayed for in John 17 and inspire you to be a light in dark places.👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God with the unforeseen territories of your life and future.🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.📺 Check us out on YouTube:: Video Podcast   As always, shoot us your questions at [email protected] and enjoy today's episode.=============================Reflection Questions:=============================✅ Do you tend to isolate from the world or fully immerse in Christian community? How is that helping—or hurting—your faith and influence?✅ Where might God be calling you to be a light in the darkness this week? Be specific.✅ Who are the people helping you grow spiritually—and who are you intentionally helping grow?✅ What does sacrificial love look like in your day-to-day life? Who could you serve this week without expecting anything in return?✅ Are you trusting God to protect your family—or trying to shelter them from the world out of fear?=============================Men's Monthly GatheringA Product of Uncharted:Feed Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Matt Winter🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Chris Hines🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

In this episode from our Men’s Gathering series, Chris Hines challenges us to wrestle with a critical question: how do we live faithfully in a culture that often resists truth? Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, Chris unpacks how godly community shapes us and how we’re called to engage—not escape—the world. Whether you tend to isolate or immerse, this message will equip you to find the balance Jesus prayed for in John 17 and inspire you to be a light in dark places.👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God with the unforeseen territories of your life and future.🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.📺 Check us out on YouTube:: Video Podcast   As always, shoot us your questions at [email protected] and enjoy today's episode.=============================Reflection Questions:=============================✅ Do you tend to isolate from the world or fully immerse in Christian community? How is that helping—or hurting—your faith and influence?✅ Where might God be calling you to be a light in the darkness this week? Be specific.✅ Who are the people helping you grow spiritually—and who are you intentionally helping grow?✅ What does sacrificial love look like in your day-to-day life? Who could you serve this week without expecting anything in return?✅ Are you trusting God to protect your family—or trying to shelter them from the world out of fear?=============================Men's Monthly GatheringA Product of Uncharted:Feed Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Matt Winter🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Chris Hines🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

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