Real Talk Christian Podcast
Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller are real Christians having real conversations on faith, culture, and society. Real Talk Christian Podcast started as a local church teaching ministry to provide biblical answers to the world that Christians find themselves in, but the podcast quickly grew to global ministry. Here, you’ll find conversations around theological topics, practical living, and stories from Christians who are striving to have real conversations around both everyday and difficult conversations. Each episode is designed to feel like you’re sitting down with two of your favorite friends. Generally, the first 15-20 minutes of each show is full of laughs, banter, and fun conversations before jumping into the episode’s content. This is designed to help you feel connected with the hosts, bring joy to your life, and provide great answers to your questions.
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Episodes
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
"Sister Wives. If you have ever watched the TLC channel, you have probably seen this show as you were browsing around trying to find something to watch. This show follows a family from the LDS church who are fundamentalists of their faith, who also practice polygamy. They claim that "the prophet" Joseph Smith claimed that this was a given direction from "God". We see in the Old Testament that many influential members of Scripture were involved with a polygamist lifestyle as well. So dos this prove that God is ok with polygamy? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller talk about the show "Sister Wives" and look through the Bible to see if it is indeed something that God is ok with. This is a very interesting topic that you don't want to miss, so join in now to hear more about this topic.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
What Is Polygamy? (verywellmind.com)
Polygamy is rare around the world | Pew Research Center
Sister Wives - Wikipedia
What Religion Is The Brown Family On Sister Wives? (msn.com)
Polygamy in the Bible - What Does God Say? (biblestudytools.com)
Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/035-friendship-with-unbelievers/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/036-whats-up-with-all-of-these-different-denominations/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/042-soul-mates-finding-the-one/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/055-what-does-it-mean-if-the-world-doesnt-hate-us/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/052-coffee-mug-christianity/
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https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast
The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi
Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv
Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq
Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
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Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Heaven. Many have wondered what it will be like when we get there. When we hear streets like gold or gates like pearl, what will that all look like.The more important question though is, What will we remember from our time on earth? Will we remember our lives? Will there be death in the New heaven and Earth? Will we remember our loved ones? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller dive deep into Isaiah 65 and Revelation 21 trying to find the answers on some of these tough topics that are near and dear to the hearts of many. Grab your Bible and a cup of your favorite hot beverage, and join in on the conversation.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
The New Heaven and New Earth - The Gospel Coalition
What Will We Remember In Heaven? | Desiring God
Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in Heaven? | GotQuestions.org
Marriage in the Afterlife - Focus on the Family
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/032-getting-saved-only-to-escape-hell/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/bonus-the-beauty-of-good-friday/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/049-new-heaven-new-earth-new-jerusalem-and-why-it-even-matters/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/058-can-christians-wrestle-with-doubt/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/060-how-should-we-study-the-bible/
// Helpful Links //
https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast
The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi
Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv
Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq
Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Romans 3:23 says "we all sin and fall short of the glory of God", this is very well known no matter how long one has been a christian. There is something else that can come from the realization of the fact that all have sinned. Adam and Eve experienced it in the garden, shame. Once sin has happened, there are a lot of people who experience shame and guilt. The questions that are often asked are, "How can I move on past sin?" "Should I feel guilt and shame?" " How can I be forgiven?". These questions are at the forefront of many people's thoughts. So what do we do with all of this? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller discuss what the Bible says about sin, guilt, shame, and how to move past all of this in a biblical manner. Tune in for this important conversation that you don't want to miss.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
(https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-shame-425328)
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/difference-between-guilt-shame/
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/097-when-we-feel-far-from-god/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/085-focus-why-am-i-a-christian/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/083-sinful-excuses/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/084-forgiveness-why-is-it-so-hard/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/069-i-know-god-loves-me-but-does-god-like-me/
// Helpful Links //
The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi
Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv
Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq
Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
"I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell". This is the opening line of the Apostles Creed, but what do they mean by "He descended into hell"?Did he go down to hell? Is "hell" in that statement the same hell that we think of? Where did Jesus go when he died? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller discuss this creed that has been past down for almost 2,000 years and what do they mean by Jesus descended into hell. Is that really where He went when He died? Is hell what we think it is? What does the Bible say about all of this? Grab your Bible on this one and bring out your theology cap as we dive into this episode.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
https://ps.edu/he-descended-into-hell-or-did-he-jesuss-descent-and-why-it-matters-for-christian-theology/
https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/apostles_creed.cfm
https://www.neverthirsty.org/bible-qa/qa-archives/question/where-in-the-bible-does-it-speak-of-jesus-going-to-hellhades-after-his-death/
https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-18-difficult-passage-explained-and-applied-1-peter-318-22
https://www.gotquestions.org/sheol-hades-hell.html
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/025-cultural-biblical-christianity/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/032-getting-saved-only-to-escape-hell/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/043-if-you-could-ask-god-one-question/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/060-how-should-we-study-the-bible/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/098-should-we-study-the-creeds/
// Helpful Links //
The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi
Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv
Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq
Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
If you are a Christian, then you probably have been baptized at the beginning of your Christian walk. This being the first step in obedience to Christ, is an important step as it shows not only our loyalty to Jesus, but also symbolizes us being burried with Christ and raised into newness of life with Him. So that brings us to our question today, we see why baptism is important for us, but why was Jesus Baptized? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller take a closer look at these passages from the Gospels, looking also into the culture of the time, and dive into the reasons that Jesus allowed Himself to be baptized and what it means. Tune in for this exciting conversation.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
Why was Jesus baptized? Why was Jesus’ baptism important? | GotQuestions.org
Why Did Jesus Need to Be Baptized? (thegospelcoalition.org)
Why Was Jesus Baptized? | Desiring God
The Baptism of Christ | Reformed Bible Studies & Devotionals at Ligonier.org | Reformed Bible Studies & Devotionals at Ligonier.org
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
094: Is Baptism Essential? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
086: The Catechism of Communion - Real Talk Christian Podcast
078: Focus: The World, The Kingdom, & The Balance - Real Talk Christian Podcast
063: What is Undeserved Grace? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
Bonus: The Beauty of Good Friday - Real Talk Christian Podcast
// Helpful Links //
The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi
Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv
Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq
Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
The Trinity, it is a doctrine that is hard to explain and even harder to understand. The bigger question that comes to mind when talking about the Trinity seems to be "Is the Trinity actually taught in Scripture?". In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller continue the study and discussion that is surrounding the doctrine of the trinity. Looking at many scriptures to find out if it is indeed something that we should believe in. Join us for the part two of this two-part discussion on "What is the Trinity and why do we believe it?".
//Resources Used In This Episode//
What does the Bible teach about the Trinity? | GotQuestions.org
What are some major doctrinal errors regarding the Trinity? - RealFaith
5 Reasons the Trinity Matters So Much (thegospelcoalition.org)
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
130: Should We Waste Our Time On Theology? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
137: Why is there evil in the world if God could just get rid of it? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
147: What Do I Do If I Don’t Feel Like A Christian? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
152: Is It Okay for Christians to Judge Others? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
157: What’s The Difference in Denominations? Part 1 - Real Talk Christian Podcast
// Helpful Links //
The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi
Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv
Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq
Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
The Doctrine of the Trinity has been around for a long time, but nowhere in Scripture do we find the word "Trinity", so is this doctrine Biblical or Heresy? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller start to look at the definition and history of the doctrine of theTrinity in the search to find out if this is indeed something that we as Christians should believe in. So join us with part one of two in finding out if the doctrine of the Trinity is something we should believe.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
What does the Bible teach about the Trinity? | GotQuestions.org
What Is the Doctrine of the Trinity? | Desiring God
Essence and Person | Reformed Bible Studies & Devotionals at Ligonier.org | Reformed Bible Studies & Devotionals at Ligonier.org
What is Trinitarianism? Is Trinitarianism biblical? | GotQuestions.org
What is the origin of the doctrine of the Trinity? | GotQuestions.org
The Trinity - Apologetics (namb.net)
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
098: Should We Study the Creeds? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
104: Salvation: Old Testament vs. New Testament - Real Talk Christian Podcast
113: Can We Prove the Existence of God? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
129: Missing Books Of the Bible: Should We Believe Them - Real Talk Christian Podcast
130: Should We Waste Our Time On Theology? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
// Helpful Links //
The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi
Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv
Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq
Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Evil and Suffering. Long has the world struggled to reason with these two things that exist in the world. If God is all good and all powerful, why is there evil If God loves the world, why does he let people suffer? Why are children dying of starvation? Why are children's futures destroyed by bad people? Why do bad things happen to good people, like cancer, sickness, loss of job, loss of friends, etc.? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller take a close examination of the questions at hand and go through the reasons why there is a problem of evil and suffering from a biblical perspective. Join us on this week's episode of "Does the problem of evil and suffering prove that God doesn't exist?".
//Resources Used In This Episode//
https://www.peterkreeft.com/topics/evil.htm
https://ehrmanblog.org/bart-ehrman-on-problem-of-suffering-ucb/
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-problem-of-evil/
https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/popular-writings/existence-nature-of-god/the-problem-of-evil
https://apologeticspress.org/the-problem-of-suffering-127/
https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/do-we-suffer-because-we-sin
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
038: Can One Love Without God? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
051: The Importance of Prayer - Real Talk Christian Podcast
058: Can Christians Wrestle with Doubt? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
097: When We Feel Far from God - Real Talk Christian Podcast
113: Can We Prove the Existence of God? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
// Helpful Links //
The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi
Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv
Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq
Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the rut of life. Wanting something different, and seeing an opportunity with the new year to try and take a different path in your walk with God? Over the last many years on RTC, we've had New Year's episodes where we've reflected on the previous year, chose Words for the Year, and talked about what types of goals a Christian should have. This year, is there a way to implement a practical way for us to make some of these changes? On this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller discuss finding your rhythm in your walk with Jesus. This is a important episode to start the year so let's dive into it together.
//Resources Used in This Episode//
(https://www.jfedstl.org/news-events/upcoming-events/jewish-holiday-list/)
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/shabbat-101/
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
023: New Year Resolutions: Are they effective? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
072: Three New Year Goals Every Christian
Should Have - Real Talk Christian Podcast
124: New Years, 10 Questions to Reflect on this Past Year - Real Talk Christian Podcast
025: Cultural & Biblical Christianity - Real Talk Christian Podcast
044: What does it mean to "find your identity in Christ?" - Real Talk Christian Podcast
// Helpful Links //
The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi
Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv
Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq
Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Merry Christmas! It is a greeting that one gives around the 25th of December each year to celebrate the season. It is a classic tradition. There are so many different traditions that surround this time of year and it leaves us to ponder, "What are other Christmas Traditions that we carry on? Where did they come from? What do they mean?". In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller take a walk through history to examine where many Christmas Traditions came from and what they can mean to us today. So grab your favorite holiday treat, warm up a beverage, and dive into this intriguing conversation.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
What is Christmas? Real History, Meaning & Origin Explained (crosswalk.com)
The First Christmas Celebration Recorded in History (christianity.com)
The Origin and History of America’s Christmas Traditions - Topical Studies (biblestudytools.com)
Christmas History Facts and Trivia - HISTORY
Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? | Bible.org
Should Christians celebrate Christmas? | GotQuestions.org
Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? - Topical Studies (biblestudytools.com)
How Martin Luther Preached about Christmas | Christian History | Christianity Today
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
Bonus: What should Christians do with Santa Clause? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
071: How to Keep Christ
as Our Focus
During Christmas - Real Talk Christian Podcast
123: The Christmas Story: Are We Missing the Facts? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
130: Should We Waste Our Time On Theology? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
098: Should We Study the Creeds? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
// Helpful Links //
The Christian Standard Bible: https://bit.ly/3rulKqi
Lifeway Christian Resources: https://bit.ly/3qka4Wv
Got Questions?: https://bit.ly/3vSMJfq
Dwell Bible App: https://bit.ly/3zUYq8E
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://bit.ly/3h19isZ
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)