Reflections On Now
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -A podcast from City Church Tulsa with the purpose of looking at cultural events and everyday life through the gospel lens of love. We will discuss how we as Christians should respond to cultural events, movements, politics, and varying opinions.
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Episodes
He Gets Us
February 28, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBHosts Cody Jensen, Matt Nelson, and Rachel Sanders talk about the super bowl ad "He Gets Us", the backlash from the political left and religious right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Non-dualistic thinking, Nuance, and the Israel-Palestine War
January 25, 2024 21:12 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBHosts Cody Jensen, Matt Nelson, and Rachel Sanders explore the complex Israel-Palestine conflict through a unique lens of non-dualistic thinking and nuanced understanding. The episode challenges the conventional 'us vs them' mindset, delving into the intricacies of the conflict and highlighting the importance of recognizing multiple perspectives and truths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chaos & Disorientation
November 04, 2020 18:24 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB2020 is a year of disruption, disorientation, and chaos. How do we move through suffering into peace and contentment? Is the elimination of boredom from our lives the root of the problems in our lives? What is the difference between paying attention vs getting attention? How do thrive in a time of disruption and suffering? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Struggling well, biblical inerrancy, overcoming church-hurt, & other doubts.
September 15, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat does it look like to struggle well? Is it even worth it? Why is the modern church so scared of doubts and questions? Is a CoViD 19 vaccine the mark of the beast? Can the Bible be full of contradictions and be inerrant? Are we outsourcing are becoming to social media and celebrity pastors? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christian Hypocrisy & Leaving the Church
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAmerica is officially post-Christian. The largest religious affiliation is now those who check "None" and are done with organized religion. What is causing this? Is it a problem or an opportunity? Is the Church to blame? How do we move forward and learn to struggle well? The Beauty of the In-between by Matthew Nelson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Digitally Distracted Christians
August 04, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBHow is the lost art of spiritual formation affecting how we behave as followers of Jesus? Could the biggest enemy to our spiritual formation actually be in our pockets? In this episode, we wrestle with the rewiring of our brains and reclaiming rhythms of silence, solitude, and transformative practices. The Beauty of the In-between by Matthew Nelson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unprecedented Division, Cancel Culture & the Redemptive Nature of the Gospel
July 16, 2020 21:54 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBWhy is there such an increase in division right now? Pastor Matt Nelson and artist Cody Jensen critique the divided Christian response in our current cultural and political climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.