The CHRISTIANing Podcast
by Kirk Scott
Christian-ing: [kris-chuh ning] verb: the ability to Christian well. The podcast that connects the theology of Sunday to the reality of Monday. The mundane, routine, controversial, exciting, and everything in-between. If you experience it we will discuss it and connect it to the truth of God's Word. Finally, you will be able to Christian well in all facets of your real, regular, normal, everyday lives.
Episodes
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Ep.77 - Processing: Pride
Welcome back! It's June, which in 2023 means we are all engaged in the Pride movement, like it or not. In this episode, Kirk gives an update on the future of the pod as well as shares his thoughts on navigating the Pride tsunami. A special thank you to all the listeners over the past 3+ years! We...
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Ep.76 - When you Desire Inclusivity
As Bible-believing Christians we should all desire a faith community that is as inclusive as possible. After all, we all understand that if Jesus could accept me then there is no reason to believe He couldn't accept everyone else. However, even with how fundamental inclusivity is to the Gospel...
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Ep.75 - When there is a Revival at Ashbury University
American Christianity has been captivated by what has been called a revival at Ashbury University, a small Christian college in Kentucky. Plenty of Christian ministers and commentators have jumped in to help us all determine if this non-stop worship service is an authentic act of the Holy Spirit…
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Ep.74 - When Christians Can't Get Along Pt.2
In this episode, Kirk has a great conversation with Pastor Zach Lambert of Restore Austin. Restore Austin is a church that intentionally provides a safe community for all people including those from openly LGBTQ+ lifestyles. Zach's convictions push him into the feared "Progressive" zone of...
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Ep.73 - When Christians Can't Get Along
A Twitter war rages between "Progressive Christians" and "Conservative Christians" if you haven't noticed good for you! However, this Twitter spat highlights a more significant issue that has plagued Christendom since the time of Christ. Why do we struggle so much with diversity within the body?…
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Ep.72 - When there is Political Unrest in Brazil
Over a week ago our nation was riveted by the political unrest in Brazil. Why? American journalistic culture instantly saw something happen in another country that resembled something that happened in our country and immediately drew a causal connection. However, like every other time, Americans...
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Ep.71 - When You Want To Know Why Pt.2
In this follow-up episode, Kirk takes a look at the most common reason why God doesn't do things that we like, understand or agree with. Find us: On Wisdom On Facebook On Instagram On Twitter Email Or Ask a question HERE and get a Voice Reply
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Ep.70 - When You Need a New Year's Resolution
In this episode, Kirk shares a New Year's sermon he preached back in 2011 that took a unique take on the resolution. Enjoy and Happy New Year everyone! Find us: On Wisdom On Facebook On Instagram On Twitter Email Or Ask a question HERE and get a Voice Reply
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Ep.69 - When there is a Shooting at a Gay Nightclub
Over the weekend the nation was rocked with news of yet another mass shooting. This time at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs. The Christian community is often one of the first communities to step up and lead the way in response to such tragedies. However, this situations like these can put the...
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Ep.68 - When You Want to Know Why
If you have been a Christian for longer than 5 minutes you have asked the question, "Why?" One of the big challenges of our faith is reconciling very big sweeping biblical declarations about God and His character with the reality of our difficult circumstances in this fallen world. It seems as if...
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Ep.67 - What Should Christians Do About Trump?
Surprise, surprise, Donald Trump finds himself yet again on the wrong side of major news headlines as he makes rude and offensive comments regarding fellow Republican' Mitch McConnell's wife. In a time when many Christians were ready to turn the page from this challenging chapter of Trump and...
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Ep.66 - Is Christian Nationalism Actually Christian?
With just a few weeks left until the mid-term election the phrase Christian Nationalism is being thrown around quite a bit. It is a concept with a negative connotation that is typically assigned to right wing politicians like Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene. This episode was recorded…
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Ep.65 - When Illegal Immigrants are Flown to Martha's Vineyard
The charter flight heard around the world! Florida Governor Ron Desantis took full command of the news cycle last week when he chartered a flight to send 50 illegal immigrants to the upper-class elite island of Martha's Vineyard. Those on the left call it a political stunt that endangered the…
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Ep.64 - When Your Devotions Feel Dry
Have you ever uttered these sentiments to yourself or someone else: I don't get anything out of my time in God's Word, I don't feel like He's speaking to me, or I just don't feel like I am connecting with God? If so, you could be a victim of a common problem in American evangelicalism Kirk calls...
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Ep.63 - When the President Cancels Debt
Last week President Biden created a firestorm in political circles as well as evangelical circles when he single-handedly forgave hundreds of billions in student loans. The political controversy was expected but the fierce debate amongst evangelical circles was a bit surprising. Leader after…
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Ep.62 - When Dads seem to be Disappearing
In a world that is wrestling with huge multi-faceted problems and increasing polarity on how to solve these major issues one stat recently came to our attention. The single most significant indicator of mass shootings is... Fatherlessness. Let that sink in and then ask yourself when is the last...
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Ep.61 - When you are Deconstructing Purity Culture
If you have been around Christians who are "deconstructing" their faith then you definitely have become familiar with the phrase "purity culture." For deconstructionists "purity culture" is the source of significant pain that has motivated them to rethink Jesus and how He is portrayed in American...
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Ep.60 - When the Vice President Announces her Pronouns
Vice President Kamala Harris set the internet on fire when a clip of her leading an official meeting at the White House went viral. In the brief clip, VP Harris is heard introducing her pronouns as well as identifying herself as a "woman wearing a blue suit". Without much context to the clip, the...
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Ep.59 - Processing: Roe v. Wade Pt.2
Well, it actually happened. After the leaked draft opinion that sent shockwaves throughout the country and created hope or fear that a pressure campaign could dissuade the justices from following through, Roe v. Wade is officially overturned. With this momentous event being experienced in two...
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Ep.58 - When You Need Everyone to Agree with You
Our polarized national culture is creeping in and polarizing the Christian culture. As time goes by new camps within the Christian church are being formed around explicitly political lines. The Christian church is no stranger to divisions within our ranks, however, traditionally those dividing...
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Ep.57 - When There is a School Shooting
A couple of weeks have passed since the nation was gripped yet again by a horrific school shooting. By now we all are well too aware of the events that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas. Unfortunately, the fallout from such tragic events is becoming all too familiar as well....
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Ep.56 - Processing: Roe V. Wade
The Pro-life v. Pro-choice debate was reignited in ways we haven't experienced in 50 years when the Supreme Court draft majority opinion basically overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked to the press several weeks ago. The abortion activist community has been in upheaval ever since trying to gain any...
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Ep.55 - When Elon Musk Buys Twitter
Elon Musk sent the Twitter-verse ablaze a few weeks ago when he freed up enough cash to make an offer to buy Twitter that the shareholders could not refuse. Ever since the offer was accepted social media has been buzzing trying to predict the fallout of a Musk led platform. Elon left no doubt as…
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Ep.54 - When Your Pastor Gets Political Pt.2
In this episode, we continue our conversation about how the current political culture is influencing our churches and how to remain faithful to Christ through it all. In Part 1 we explored the first two of four questions whose answers can equip us to navigate these issues well as we encounter…
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Ep.53 - When Your Pastor Gets Political Pt.1
Political activism from the pulpit is a rising trend in evangelical churches across the nation. This phenomenon isn't reserved to just one side of the political aisle either. Whether pastors are pushing for social justice related issues on the left or religious liberty issues on the right, both...
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Ep.52 - Processing: Disney's Sexual Agenda
Recently Disney has been mired in controversy as they have managed to tick off people on both the political right and left with their lack of response and then leaked responses to the Florida "Don't say gay" law. As always, Christian culture has come out in full force in response to the surfacing...
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Ep.51 - When Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock
The pop culture world was set on fire during the 2022 Oscar ceremony when Will Smith marched on stage and slapped award presenter Chris Rock over an insensitive joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. Social media feeds and news sites filled instantly with takes and reactions to the "slap heard...
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Ep.50 - When Mental Fortitude is Replaced by Mental Health
While observing the situation regarding NBA superstar Ben Simmons, the great American philosopher Shaquille O'Neal stated "We can't confuse mental fortitude with mental health." No truer words have been spoken in a culture that currently glorifies those who don't do and don't accomplish because…
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Ep.49 - When the COVID Vax is the Mark of the Beast
Christians are "End Times" obsessed. All throughout biblical history until today apocalyptic prediction after prediction has been made. So far, the people of God have a zero percent accuracy rate when it comes to our predictions of the pending doom of the planet. But, we keep them coming. It's…
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Ep.48 - Processing: Sermons on Sexuality
Introducing a new style of episode to the library. Experience the first-ever "Processing" edition of the CHRISTIANing Podcast. Dive into Kirk's mind as he processes through his reaction to John MacArthur's January 16th protest sermon in response to Canada's conversion therapy law. Processing...
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Ep.47 - When You're Protesting LGBTQ+ Issues
On January 16th, Pastor John MacArthur made a call to all Christian pastors in the United States to stand with our Canadian Christian brothers and sisters who will be subjected to a new law banning "Conversion Therapy" and making it punishable by 5 years of prison. MacArthur called on pastors to...
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Ep.46 - When You're Defining Gender Roles
As we continue our journey into the larger themes presented in Christianity Today's podcast the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Church we take a deep dive into the development of gender roles within the church. Gender role identification played a major role in the rise of Mars Hill and was a hallmark…
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Ep.45 - When You're Choosing Your Theology
What are your answers to questions like, Does God send some to hell and some to heaven? How can a God of love allow so much suffering? Where do aborted babies go when they die? In this episode, we are continuing our deep dive into the major themes and issues raised by CT's podcast story of The…
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Ep.44 - When Kyle Rittenhouse is Acquitted
This past week the nation has been gripped with the verdict of the Kyle Rittenhouse self-defense trial. Per usual the reaction to Rittenhouse's acquittal fell straight across political party lines with conservatives hailing the verdict as a victory and liberals decrying it as a miscarriage of...
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Ep.43 - When You've Been Hurt by Church Leaders
This is episode 1 of a multi-episode conversation in response to Christianity Today's podcast series, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. To get the most out of this conversation you will want to listen to episode 1 of the Mars Hill series. Click here to begin listening. For those who don't know…
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Ep.42 - When You're Deconstructing Your Faith Pt.2
Continuing our conversation about how to Christian well when you feel like your faith needs some deconstruction... We turn back to 1 Corinthians 3 and dig out two more conclusions in order to make sure any deconstruction actually produces something good, right, and true. Enjoy! Find us: On…
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Ep.41 - When You're Deconstructing Your Faith Pt.1
The modern church is hemorrhaging attendees at an alarming rate and church leaders are scrambling to find answers. One strategy has been to create a space for those who have doubts, hurts, or hang-ups with their faith experience to "Deconstruct" their faith. This is a phenomenon that has grown in...
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Ep.40 - When You're Addressing Your Mental Health Pt.2
Our mental health conversation continues as we dive deep into some practical insights from Philippians 4 that can help in times of mental health struggles. Warning: the truth contained in this discussion may be upsetting (especially if you are deep in some despair) but evaluate the contents based...
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Ep.39 - When Addressing Your Mental Health Pt.1
As serious of an issue as mental health can be it has become a very trendy part of current pop culture. One celebrity after another is taking time away, or quitting aspects of their life in order to focus on their mental health. Per usual what happens in the celebrity class trickles down to the...
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Ep.38 - When Simone Biles Withdraws from the Olympics
The biggest news story thus far in the Summer Olympic Games is the controversy surrounding the voluntary withdrawal from competition by American gymnast icon Simone Biles. In another indication of the degrading of American culture, the reaction to Biles's decision fell once again along political...
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Ep.37 - When You're Debating Critical Race Theory Pt.2
Our discussion about Critical Race Theory continues as we build upon the worldview forming words of Christ in Matthew 20. In this episode, we dive deeper into the practical workings of a Kingdom of God mindset and how we can better honor our faith in delicate topics like CRT. Now that we have a...
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Ep.36 - When You're Debating Critical Race Theory Pt.1
Critical Race Theory is dominating headlines as America heads into another challenging school year. Local school boards all across the country are being challenged to adopt new history curriculum that uses CRT as it's central framework and many parents aren't happy. Viral video after viral video…
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Ep.35 - When You're Married Pt.2
Better understanding marital roles tends to dominate so much of evangelical teaching on marriage. Unfortunately, that is the exact kind of thing that can get a marriage off track. In this Part 2 episode, Kirk unpacks three key scriptures that provide the best foundation for all the "to-do's" of a...
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Ep.34 - When You're Married Pt.1
Marriage is one of the core institutions of all humanity. God created and established marriage for His specific purposes. We won't experience it in its fullness until we engage our marriages according to God's intended design. In this episode, we take another look at some foundational scriptures…
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Ep.33 - When Netflix Tries to Raise Your Children
The fix is in and our children are the target. As the culture war heats up, fighting to form the next generation is the main priority. Media moguls like Netflix are definitely major players in the battle to see a future generation mirror the post Christian worldview. What do parents need to know…
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Ep.32 - When You're Not Afraid of Jesus
Continuing our conversation about the COVID vaccine we take a deeper dive into the concept of fear as a motivator. Tens of millions of people rushed to get a COVID vaccine because of a healthy fear but we aren't seeing the fervor to grab the vaccine of Jesus Christ. In this episode, we will…
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Ep.31 - When You're Being Pressured to Get a COVID Vaccine
Hopefully, the final culture battle of the COVID-19 pandemic is upon us. To get a vaccine or not to get a vaccine, that is the question. Vaccine shaming is ramping up faster and faster as more and more doses are going unused. How should we Christians respond in the midst of these battles? In this...
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Ep.30 - When Derek Chauvin is Convicted of Murder
The culmination of the Derek Chauvin trial with the accompanying guilty verdict gripped the nation this week. Many responded with joy and relief while others were left angry and frustrated at what they consider a miscarriage of justice. In this episode, we break our silence on the continuing…
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Ep.29 - When Justin Bieber Releases a Gospel Album
Justin Bieber released a Gospel album which dropped on Easter 2021. In this episode, we discuss the often negative collective Christian response to our celebrity members. Kirk also dives into a key New Testament passage to give us wisdom on how to Christian well when we are asked to give an…
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Ep.28 - When a Satan Shoe is Released
Rapper Lil' Nas X's release of a Nike "Satan Shoe" is met with intense outcry from the Christian culture and Nike sues for misuse of their trademark "swoosh". In this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into what Jesus actually meant in John 17 where we get the popular phrase "In but not of the…
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Christian-ing: [kris-chuh ning] verb: the ability to Christian well. The podcast that connects the theology of Sunday to the reality of Monday. The mundane, routine, controversial, exciting, and everything in-between. If you experience it we will discuss it and connect it to the truth of God's Word. Finally, you will be able to Christian well in all facets of your real, regular, normal, everyday lives.
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