The Russell Moore Show

What can the biggest movie of all time teach us about memory, the past, and the gospel? In this episode of Signposts I talk about the reasons we love Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and what that says about us and our mission as Christians. Listen here, and subscribe to the podcast using the links below to automatically receive new episodes when they publish. The post Signposts: “Star Wars: The Memories Awaken” appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is the first episode of my new podcast, Signposts. This is a brand new, biweekly podcast that features conversation about the gospel, politics, books, and much more. In this introductory episode, I explain the name “Signposts,” and talk about why I’m doing this new podcast and what you can expect from it. I hope you’ll join me in this new opportunity to talk about where the culture points us toward the kingdom. The post Introducing My New Podcast appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should parents give their preteen and teenage children electronic devices, like smartphones and tablets, that have unrestricted internet access? In this episode I think through the wisdom of not giving our children over to the cyber wilderness. The post Questions & Ethics: Should I Get My 12 Year Old a Smartphone? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pastor discovers that a member of his church is vocally pro-choice when it comes to abortion. What should the church do? Is there a biblical basis for disciplining such a member? In this podcast I think through what the Bible tells us about this question. The post Questions & Ethics: Should My Church Discipline a Pro-Choice Member? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently I received a letter from a young man who suspects that his ministry calling lies outside his current position as a student pastor. In this episode of “Questions & Ethics” I consider what the Scripture tells us about ministry, desire, and faithfulness. The post Questions & Ethics: What If I Feel Called Away From My Current Ministry? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why didn’t the clients of the Ashley Madison website think they would be exposed? What is it about sin that makes us think illogically? In this episode of Questions and Ethics I explain what the Bible tells us about the power of our desires. The post Questions & Ethics: Ashley Madison and the Absurdity of Sin appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What should be the response of a Christian parent whose child is having a same-sex wedding? Here’s my explanation of what the Bible teaches about separating from sin and loving sinners. The post Questions & Ethics: My Daughter Is Having a Same-Sex Wedding–Now What? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explaining death to a child can be an emotional conversation. Russell Moore discusses how to talk to a child about suicide. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions & Ethics: How Should I Explain Suicide to a Child? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Russell Moore discusses what the Bible says about interracial marriage. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions & Ethics: What if my parents don’t support my interracial marriage? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses Bill Cosby and whether we should continue watching reruns of his show. The post Questions & Ethics: How should Christians think about Bill Cosby? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses IVF treatment and how the church should respond to women who have had this procedure. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions & Ethics: How should local church leaders respond to a single woman who had a child through IVF? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Moore interviews David Oyelowo, the actor who plays Martin Luther King, Jr. in the new Oscar-nominated film, Selma. The post Questions and Ethics: Discussing ‘Selma’ with Actor David Oyelowo appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses religious liberty and the firing of the Atlanta Fire Chief with Erick Erickson. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: A Conversation with Erick Erickson on Religious Liberty and the Atlanta Fire Chief appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses the phrase “Happy Holiday” and how Christians should respond. Read the full transcript here. Music is performed by Andrea Thomas. You can download her album A Christmas to Remember here. The post Questions and Ethics: Christmas and the Culture appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore, Dan Darling, Mike Cosper, and Joe Carter discuss the finale of the Serial podcast and how the series affects our views of America’s criminal justice system. The post Questions & Ethics: A follow up on the Serial Podcast series appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore and Dan Darling discuss the ethics of the Serial podcast and whether Christians should listen to it or not. Read the full transcript here. The post Should Christians listen to the Serial podcast? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses how to handle family tensions during the holidays. Read the full transcript here. Music is performed by Andrea Thomas. You can download her album A Christmas to Remember here. The post Questions & Ethics: How should I handle family tensions during the holidays? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We recorded a special edition of Questions and Ethics with Dr. Moore, addressing the Eric Garner case. You can listen below or read this transcript. The post Eric Garner and the Call for Justice appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Audio from the Live Q&E Event with Russell Moore, at the ERLC 2014 National Conference. The post Questions & Ethics: Live from National Conference 2014 appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A concerned father asks if his son should participate in his high school’s band raffle. “I don’t see,” he says, “how this is any different than gambling or a lottery, and how should I as a Christian respond to forms of gambling like this that are for a good cause?” Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: Should my son participate in a high school band raffle? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore shares his views on couples writing their own wedding vows. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions & Ethics: Should couples write their own wedding vows? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision. The post Questions and Ethics: A response to the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore cautions church leaders against a “ministry to the minority” mindset when it comes to creating diversity in their churches. The post Questions & Ethics: What can churches do to increase ethnic diversity in their congregations? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore answers a difficult question from a husband who writes in and asks, “I’ve confessed to God and repented of adultery in my marriage, but I’m struggling with telling my wife. Is it necessary to tell her, knowing the hurt it will cause and how should I go about doing this?” Read the full transcript here. The post Questions & Ethics: Does He Need To Confess His Adultery To His Wife? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore explains how this passage clearly lines up with Jesus’ teaching throughout the Bible and why we should in fact teach this passage. The post Questions & Ethics: Should We Teach the Story of Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses how a pastor can direct his congregation in regards to interacting with legislation on the issue of life. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: How should the church interact with legislation on the life issue? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses how future technology could change sexual temptations. The post Questions & Ethics: How could future technology change sexual temptation? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses some of the most pressing ethical issues the church should be addressing, such as pornography, social media and the prosperity gospel. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: Which ethical issues is the church missing? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses pastors engaging politics from the pulpit. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: Should pastors talk politics from the pulpit? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore advises a pastor on how to help those in his church function in a secular world but still have a holistic, Christian view with everything they do. Read the full transcript here The post Questions & Ethics: How do you maintain a Christian viewpoint in a secular world? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore encourages pastors to address the topics of divorce and remarriage within their church. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: How should pastors address divorce and remarriage? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore counsels pastors and church leaders on how to lovingly disciple transgendered persons who have come to faith in Christ. The post Questions and Ethics: How do you disciple a repentant transgendered person? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore encourages parents to be open and honest with their children, in an age appropriate manner, at all times. Read the full transcript here. This question was answered live at the ERLC Summit. The post Questions and Ethics: How should parents explain same-sex marriage to their kids? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore addresses the issue of sexual abuse, saying immediate action is required by both civil authorities and the church. He also offers encouragement to those abused to come forward and not be ashamed that this happened to them. Read the full transcript here This question was answered live at the ERLC Summit. The post Questions and Ethics: How should churches think about the topic of sexual abuse? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore explains why it’s so important for Christians to know the Scriptures and apply them to their lives. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: How can a Christian become well-versed in ethics? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore looks back on his own path to the ministry and relates his experiences to young people striving to be leaders today. The post Questions and Ethics: What advice do you have for future Christian leaders? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cake-bakers, photographers and the HHS mandate: Russell Moore discusses these assaults on religious liberty and why faithful Christians should be engaged. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: What is the biggest threat to religious liberty today? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore addresses biblical accountability for Christian ministries in light of World Vision’s change of course. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: World Vision’s change of course appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who were the Nephilim described in Genesis 6? Were they rock monsters as portrayed in the Noah movie? Russell Moore discusses the movie and how the story of Noah can provoke important discussions about God and salvation. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: Who were the Nephilim from the Noah movie? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should the text drive the message? Should cultural events shape the sermon? Russell Moore talks to pastors about preaching on ethical issues from the pulpit. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions and Ethics: Addressing cultural issues from the pulpit appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore counsels a woman who has been married 8 months, but has yet to consummate their marriage. Moore shares ways a pastor should approach this, as well as the importance of sex within marriage. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions & Ethics: We haven’t consummated our marriage. appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore advises a pastor on Matthew 18 discipline. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions & Ethics: How should we approach Matthew 18 discipline? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore shares what the Bible says about capital punishment. Read the full transcript here. The post Questions & Ethics: Pro-life and for Capital Punishment? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore answers a difficult question: Is it wise for singles to adopt? Read the transcript here. The post Questions & Ethics: Should Singles Adopt? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore answers the questions: Are spontaneous baptisms good for the Church? A church recently made the news for their guidelines for spontaneous baptisms. How should pastors and church leaders think through this issue? Read a full transcript here. photo credit: Mars Hill Church via photopin cc The post Questions & Ethics: Should churches manipulate for spontaneous baptisms? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore addresses the question: Should Christians bake wedding cakes for weddings about which they disagree? When is the right time to object and when is the time to humbly serve in Christ’s name? And what should the law say about these situations of conscience? Read a full transcript here. The post Questions & Ethics: Should Christians bake wedding cakes for weddings about which they disagree? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore discusses his view of Russian government propaganda, abortions and the change in Russian adoption laws. photo credit: Ken and Nyetta via photopin cc The post Questions & Ethics: Is Russia really a "pro-family values" nation? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore offers advice for delivering a eulogy for a non-believer. He encourages ministers to take the opportunity to deliver the message of salvation and the gospel. The post Questions & Ethics: How do you deliver a eulogy for a non-believer? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Moore counsels a pastor who found out a member of his church takes racy photographs for married couples, and talks about the danger of cultivating lust and violating the intimacy of the marital union. The post Questions & Ethics: Should a Christian photographer take racy photos for married couples? appeared first on Russell Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices