Real Talk Christian Podcast

On this episode of Real Talk Christian, Marc and Chris chat with some high school and college students. We try to get into the brains of these students to see what it's like for them to be high school students and college students in today's public educational institutions. In Part 1 of this conversation, we center the conversation around a few different things: What it's like for Eli to be a pastor's kid and a Christian at his public high school What it's like for Karli to have switched from a private, Christian college to a secular, state college What it's like for Jagger to be a Christian on a campus that doesn't let Christianity have a seat in the conversation on religious equality Helpful links: Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast Intro Music on podcast used by permission by the author. Artist: Paul Lindgren Song: Paradise Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9?si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ

On this episode of Real Talk Christian, Marc and Chris have an open conversation on the tongue and ask the question: Is the tongue a tool or a weapon? This conversation is more of a off the cuff conversation, so enjoy the ride! Helpful links: Article: https://billygraham.org/decision-magazine/january-2011/how-to-tame-the-tongue/ Article: https://www.christiancounselingco.com/5-ways-to-tame-your-tongue/ Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast Intro Music on podcast used by permission by the author. Artist: Paul Lindgren Song: Paradise Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9?si=lEZeoDk QzCRwz8eU45gZQ

On this episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc and Chris continue their conversation with Brandon Saucier of South Side Baptist Church. Part 1 looked more into Brandon's story, but part 2 dives into the deep questions that most Christians are asking about music. We go long on this podcast, but we pray that you'll enjoy the conversation. Coffee that we drank while recording this podcast: https://www.hiseyeshonduras.com/coffee.html Helpful links: Skillet Lead Singer John Cooper on Marty Sampson of Hillsong: https://churchleaders.com/news/357259-john-l-cooper-skillet-cool-leaders-not-have-most-influence-christendom.html Tolkien & Lewis conversation mentioned at the end of the episode: https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-CS-Lewis-Tolkien-and-Barfield-How-the-Inklings-made-sense-of-faith-Mark-Vernon-and-Malcolm-Guite-Michael-Ward-and-Daniel-Ray Preference in worship: https://churchleaders.com/youth/youth-leaders-articles/342155-worship-preferences-when-musical-taste-is-a-precondition-for-worship.html Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast Intro Music on podcast used by permission by the author. Artist: Paul Lindgren Song: Paradise Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9?si=lEZeoDk-QzCRwz8eU45gZQ

On this episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc and Chris interview Brandon Saucier of South Side Baptist Church. For the first half of the episode, we get to know Brandon and his story while getting to the question: "How should a Christian view music—secular, in the church, and in life?" The questions on music begin at the 22 minute mark. Coffee that we drank while recording this podcast: https://www.hiseyeshonduras.com/coffee.html Helpful links: Luther's use of musical style in his hymns: https://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Did_Martin_Luther_really_use%20tavern_tunes_in_church.pdf Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4N0hAqBBr7Nc9UcEhLFPIn?si=Ep881RJcRdW0_kwCqwM-3A Listen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-christian-podcast/id1475062864 Listen on Podbean: https://realtalkchristian.podbean.com Music in podcast used by permission by the author. Artist: Paul Lindgren Song: Paradise Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9?si=lEZeoDk-QzCRwz8eU45gZQ

On this episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc and Chris discuss marijuana, alcohol, and even caffeine, all while asking the question: What should a Christian's view be towards this topic? Today's culture sees nothing wrong with marijuana and many other substances, but how should a Christian view this cultural phenomena? Let's ask the question, "What would Jesus do?" as we discuss this topic. Where to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4N0hAqBBr7Nc9UcEhLFPIn?si=Ep881RJcRdW0_kwCqwM-3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-christian-podcast/id1475062864 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ea/pb-hd5p7-b9e3b7 External Links to help you continue this conversation: https://www.ccef.org/marijuana/ https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/marijuana-to-the-glory-of-god https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/tgc-podcast/marijuana-ever-okay-christians/ https://religionnews.com/2014/06/24/pastor-matt-chandler-talks-redemption-substance-abuse-serial-failures/ Music in podcast used by permission by the author. Artist: Paul Lindgren Song: Paradise Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9?si=lEZeoDk-QzCRwz8eU45gZQ

On this episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc and Chris talk about how Christians are supposed to live in the world & culture that we're placed but live in such a way where we are not living like the world. Are we supposed to have the mindset of "in the world but not of the world" or is there a better way to think about this topic? Where to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4N0hAqBBr7Nc9UcEhLFPIn?si=Ep881RJcRdW0_kwCqwM-3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-christian-podcast/id1475062864 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ea/pb-hd5p7-b9e3b7 External Links to help you continue this conversation: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/lets-revise-the-popular-phrase-in-but-not-of https://www.mayercommunitychurch.com/how-should-christians-interact-with-our-current-culture/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385529856/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Music in podcast used by permission by the author. Artist: Paul Lindgren Song: Paradise Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9?si=lEZeoDk-QzCRwz8eU45gZQ

On this episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc and Chris talk about the magical world of Disney and a Christian's response to Disney. In the world today, one cannot go far without interacting with Disney, but because Disney does not always line up with Christian values, some Christians believe that Disney is completely evil and should be considered as such. On the flip side, many Christians have no problem with Disney and let their children view any movie that Disney releases. How should Christians respond to Disney? Let's talk about it. Where to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4N0hAqBBr7Nc9UcEhLFPIn?si=Ep881RJcRdW0_kwCqwM-3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-christian-podcast/id1475062864 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ea/pb-hd5p7-b9e3b7 External Links to help you continue this conversation: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/do-you-trust-disney-with-your-kids https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-Disney.html https://www.russellmoore.com/2012/03/25/should-christians-boycott-starbucks/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/should-christians-boycott-boycotting/ Music in podcast used by permission by the author. Artist: Paul Lindgren Song: Paradise Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9?si=lEZeoDk-QzCRwz8eU45gZQ

On this episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc and Chris talk about their pasts while asking the question, "Does my past effect my future?" The goal is to give hope to those who feel like they have no future because of their "tainted" past. Quotes mentioned in the podcast: “Having faith means believing God has a great future in front of you, and he uses the past to shape you for the future that lies ahead. In order to experience this great future, we have to get in step with him.” - Scott Colvin (https://bacc.cc/why-your-past-doesnt-have-to-determine-your-future) "We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it.” - Rick Warren (quote from the book The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?) External links mentioned in podcast: "Reset" Sermon Series from South Side: http://www.southsidesbc.org/reset.html Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io Music in podcast used by permission by the author. Artist: Paul Lindgren Song: Paradise Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9?si=lEZeoDk-QzCRwz8eU45gZQ