In this, the final episode of Season 1, Rohan interviews a wide cross-section of people who have experienced or continue to experience the single life. But this is not just an episode for single people, although if you're a single it will encourage you that you're not alone. This is a must listen for everyone. As marrieds and church leaders hear these stories you'll discover how you can more effectively include singles in your church and wider culture. Thanks so much for listening and we trust you've enjoyed the first season of Christians in Culture. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us! We'll be back with season 2 in 2020. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Christians in Culture

The Single Life

In this penultimate episode of Season 1 (We have one more addendum episode on singleness to come) we try to tie a bow around the whole season. We evaluate, summarise and discuss the best practices for Christians that will help them effectively and lovingly engage with the Post-Christian, secular culture that we find ourselves living in. Thanks so much for listening and we trust you've enjoyed the first season of Christians in Culture. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us!

Summing it up

One significant premise in culture today is that true fulfilment will come when we obtain absolute freedom. "When we can have what we want, whenever we want with whomever we want then we'll be truly happy." But we're starting to wake up to the deception of that lie. In this episode we discuss the pitfalls of 'Freedom Overload' and how Christians can begin to influence culture with Jesus' message, "If you give up your life then you will truly find life." Much of this episode was inspired by an episode of the 'This Cultural Moment' podcast by Mark Sayers and John Mark Comer. You can listen to that message at https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-hwcre-9fa7cd Thanks for listening and we trust this conversation will prove helpful. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us!    

Freedom Overload

What do Israel Folau and Israel the nation have in common besides their name? They're both examples of how many Christians automatically buy into the loudest message on their social media feed without doing their own research. In Part 2 of this mini-series the guys discuss Israel Folau and his social media posts last year year that led to his sacking from Rugby Australia and the pending legal case. Were Izzy's actions helpful or harmful? What implications exist for Christians in Culture? One of the most important episodes of the season. Thanks for listening and we trust this conversation will prove helpful. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us!

A Tale of Two Israels (Part 2)

What do the nation of Israel and Israel Folau have in common besides a sharing the same name? They're both examples of how many Christians automatically buy into the loudest message on their social media feed without doing their own research. In this episode the guys discuss the incredibly complex issue of the Israel / Palestinian conflict and try to break down some of its over simplification by Western Christians. You're unlikely to hear some of this stuff in the standard Western Christian rhetoric about Israel. And then in the following episode we'll turn to the Israel Folau issue for some more provocative discussion to challenge our world view! Thanks for listening and we trust this conversation will prove helpful. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us!

A Tale of Two Israels (Part 1)

The #metoo movement, women in sport, women in politics, women in the marketplace, women in ministry, gender roles at home... You don't have to look far to see that Gender Equality is a hot topic in culture today. In this vital episode Rohan interviews his wife Jill, Ivana McNeil (Location Pastor at C3 Picton) and Edwina Stonebridge (Location Pastor at C3 Camden) on their experiences as women in ministry. A must listen for men and women alike. Thanks for listening and we trust this conversation will prove helpful. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us! Websites referenced in this episode: Pastor Ivana McNeil on Gender Equality at C3 Picton Pastor Edwina Stonebridge on Gender Equality at C3 Camden Marg Mowczko NT Wright on the "Biblical basis for women's service in the church." Christians for Biblical Equality    

Gender Equality

Inequality is an emotionally charged topic just now. But what does true equality really look like? In this episode Rohan, Jimmy and Adam discuss this important question and shed some light on areas where perhaps we may not be as 'pro-equality' as we automatically assume. Thanks for listening and we trust this conversation will prove helpful. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us!

What does true equality really look like?

A quick scroll through your social media feed will likely be inundated with people spouting their perspective on the 'big moral issues' for Christians. LGBTQI, Abortion and Climate Change are pretty hot topics just now. Should Christians have a stance on these topics? Is the stuff you see on your social feed helping or hindering? Are these the only moral issues affecting our world? In this episode Rohan, Adam and Jimmy discuss these questions and shed a light on some other moral issues that maybe aren't reaching your social media feed but also deserve attention if we are to represent Christ effectively in the world. Thanks for listening and we trust this conversation will prove helpful. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us!

The 'Big Moral Issues'

Throughout Christian history believers have often sought to withdraw from the world. Some of their reasons have been healthy and some haven't. How can we figure out the appropriate mix of withdrawal and engagement with 21st century culture? In this episode Rohan, Adam and Jimmy attempt to provide some clarity around this issue for our listeners. Thanks for listening and we trust this conversation will prove helpful. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us!

What is a 'Christian Ghetto' and are you living in one?

Jesus had some pretty harsh words for the Pharisees. It's easy to read those passages in the gospels and not even consider the possibility that we too might be Pharisees. In this episode Rohan, Adam and Jimmy discuss what a 21st Century Pharisee looks like and most importantly, how we can make sure that we don't become one. Thanks for listening and we trust this conversation will prove helpful. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us!

Are you a 21st Century Pharisee?

You've probably heard others express despair about how dark are the days we find ourselves in. You may have felt this yourself. But are they really that dark? Have others lived through days like this? If so how did they manage? Welcome to Episode 5 of the Christians in Culture podcast. In this episode Rohan, Adam and Jimmy discuss how Christians can respond to the times we find ourselves in. Thanks for listening and we trust this conversation will prove helpful. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us!

Are the times really as dark as we're led to believe?

You may have heard the term Post-Christian society. But what does it mean and are we living in one? If so how can Christians maintain their moral standards while effectively reaching that society? Welcome to Episode 4 of the Christians in Culture podcast. In this Episode Rohan, Adam and Jimmy discuss these very questions. Thanks for listening and we trust this conversation will prove helpful. If so we'd be grateful if you could share it with your friends. Plus if you can rate and review wherever you listen it helps the podcast search engines do the promotion for us!

Living in a Post-Christian Society

The word 'secular' is often used by Christians to describe the society we live in. But what does it really mean? In this episode Rohan, Adam and Jimmy discuss the concept of secularism and how Christians can effectively react to and engage with our secular culture. Thanks for listening! If you are enjoying the Christians in Culture podcast we'd be so grateful if you'd spread the word to your friends by sharing our Facebook page and by rating, reviewing and subscribing wherever you listen to your podcasts.

What is Secularism and how does it affect Christians?

In this episode Pastor Rohan, Jimmy and Adam speak about Christians in Politics. Should we engage or not? If we engage how should we do so? We hope this episode helps you think through some of these complex issues in light of the mission that Jesus is calling the church to carry out on the earth.

Christians and Politics

In the first episode of 'Christians in Culture' Rohan Bell (Lead Pastor of C3 Church Camden and Picton) is joined by Jimmy Brennan (Young Adults Leader of C3 Camden) and Adam Behr (Worship and Creative Arts Department Leader at C3 Picton) as they provide an overview of the content and purpose for the podcast. We hope that this episode helps you think through the issues and develop an understanding that aligns with the scriptures and God's heart for His creation.

Introduction to the Christians in Culture podcast

Rohan Bell, Lead Pastor of C3 Church Camden Picton in Sydney Australia is joined by other guests as they discuss how Christians can effectively practice their faith in 21st century culture.

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Christians in Culture

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