Real Talk Christian Podcast

096: Idolatry in the Church

Idolatry is often thought of as bowing down and worshipping wooden statues, but what if we told you that idolatry is still present in today’s evangelical church? Would you believe us?
 
In this week’s episode of RTC, Marc & Fuller discuss idolatry in the church, and ask if it’s as present as some people seem to believe. More than that, they try to figure out what would be some common idols that are creeping into today’s church.
 
 
//Links Mentioned in This Episode//
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-to-expose-the-idols-in-your-life/
 
https://ericgeiger.com/2016/01/three-common-idols-in-churches/
 
 
//Other Episodes You May Enjoy//
089: 7 Deadly Sins, Lust: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/089-7-deadly-sins-lust/
 
081: 7 Deadly Sins, Pride: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/081-the-seven-deadly-sins-pride/
 
070: Do Churches Need Pastors?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/070-do-churches-need-pastors/
 
057: Un-Christians Celebrities: Do their materials still matter?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/057-unchristian-ed-celebrities-do-their-materials-still-matter/
 
 
//Helpful Links//
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com

095: Do Our Works Follow Us After Death?

Do our works follow us after death? Growing up in church, you may have heard that the only things that lasts for forever are God and the souls of men, but what about our works that were done here on this earth? If our works don’t matter, than why should we love our neighbor or look after widows and orphans in their distress? What do we do with the passages in the Bible that say that each person is to be judged according to his or her works (Romans 2:6)? Do works matter or do they not?
 
In this episode, Marc and Fuller set out to answer these questions and other revolving around our works here in this life and what they mean in the life to come.
 
// Links Mentioned in This Episode //
 
Halloween Episode 14: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/014-the-halloween-episode/
 
We Will.... statement from White Stone Church: https://whitestonechurch.org/about/we-will
 
// Other Episodes You May Enjoy //
 
001: Does my past effect my future: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/001-does-my-past-effect-my-future/
 
022: Finding God’s Will for My Life: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/022-finding-gods-will-for-your-life/
 
024: Christians & Doubt: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/024-christians-doubt/
 
032: Getting saved only to escape hell: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/032-getting-saved-only-to-escape-hell/
 
038: Can one love without God: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/038-can-one-love-without-god/
 
 
// Helpful Links //
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com

094: Is Baptism Essential?

Is baptism essential? Most Christians would emphatically say “YES!” but we’ve noticed that to what extent is baptism essential is not always agreed upon. For example, is baptism essential for salvation? For growing in one’s faith? For washing away original guilt? For entrance into heaven? For acceptance into a faith community?
 
In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller start in the Old Testament and work their way through the New Testament in looking for the true meaning of baptism because if we find the purpose of baptism, maybe we can find out why it’s been so important throughout church history and why it’s such a big deal in today‘s church.
 
//Links//
Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology: Systematic Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310517974/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TXYSSNBBZH4SG9MZ6NCZ
 
Millard Erickson’s Systematic Theology: Introducing Christian Doctrine https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801049199/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1Q6QXTYGZ87WVWD2QJ2Z
 
John Piper articLe on the relation between baptism and circumcision: https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/how-do-circumcision-and-baptism-correspond
 
//Other Episodes You May Enjoy//
086: The Catechism of Communion: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/086-the-catechism-of-communion/
 
076: The Rapture of the Church: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/076-the-rapture-of-the-church/
 
060: How Should Christians Study the Bible: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/060-how-should-we-study-the-bible/
 
054: What to do about Bible Translator: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/054-what-to-do-about-bible-translations/
 
//Helpful Links//
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com

093: Are the Gifts of the Spirit for Today?

Is the gift of tongues still for today? What about healings? Prophecy? Does the Holy Spirit still bless Christians with every spiritual gift mentioned in the Bible, or are certain gifts no longer given? Questions around the gifts of the Spirit have been asked by many Christians over the centuries and many answers have been given, yet, a general consensus has never been reached as exactly how spiritual gifts operate in today’s church.
 
In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller break down the general views on how the gifts of the spirit operate today, while giving their own opinions on this topic, all through the lens of Scripture.
 
//Links used in this episode//
https://www.christianpost.com/amp/do-spiritual-gifts-still-exist.html
 
//Other episode you may enjoy//
038: Can One Love Without God? https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/038-can-one-love-without-god/
 
032: Getting Saved to Only Escape Hell? https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/032-getting-saved-only-to-escape-hell/
 
022: Finding God’s Will for your Life: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/022-finding-gods-will-for-your-life/
 
012: Christians and Game of Thrones: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/012-christians-and-game-of-thrones/
 
007: The Untamable Tongue: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/007-the-untamable-tongue/
 
//Helpful Links//
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com

092: How Should Christians Approach Transgenderism?

In the last handful of years, conversations around transgenderism have grown to common place to the point where the church now has to ask a question, "How should we think and respond to this movement?" In answering this question and others around the LGBTQ+ community, the church is starting to draw lines in the sand and separating from one another. In doing such, many individual Christians are beginning to also ask questions about transgenderism.
 
In this episode RTC, Marc and Fuller step into this question with looking to the Bible for answers because if we believe that God created us, we need to see just how he created each person.
 
 
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//
038: Can One Love Without God?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/038-can-one-love-without-god/
 
029: Can we have
 both faith & 
science?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/029-can-we-have%E2%80%A9-both-faith-%E2%80%A9science/
 
021: Should we have Unbelievers in Mind when designing the Sunday Morning Worship Service?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/021-should-we-have-unbelievers-in-mind-when-designing-the-sunday-morning-worship-service/
 
019: When the Church Hurts You: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/019-when-the-church-hurts-you/
 
011: Parenting in the Digital Age with Justin Herman: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/011-parenting-in-the-digital-age-with-justin-herman/
 
010: Gay & Christian Conversation: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/010-gay-christian-conversation/
 
 
//Helpful Links//
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
 
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
 
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
 
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/
 
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com

091: Should We Fight to Get God Back Into Schools?

At some point in your life, you've probably heard the statement that "the nation is going down the tube because we kicked God out of the public schools," or something similar. Is this really the case though? Did the government kick God out, and are we really in trouble because the Bible and prayer have been taken out of the public school?
 
In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller discuss this topic and ask questions such as, "Should Christians view the government taking Christianity out of the public school "persecution" or wrong?" "Should Christians fight to keep Muslim beliefs out of the Christian school?" and "Should teachers and coaches be allowed to teach their beliefs and convictions?" We trust that this conversation gets you thinking and wondering how we can focus on keeping God in the lives of everyday people.
 
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//
064: Can Christians Be Political?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/064-can-christians-be-political/
 
043: If You Could Ask God One Question: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/043-if-you-could-ask-god-one-question/
 
015: Conversation with Paul Lindgreen: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/015-conversation-with-paul-lindgreen/
 
013: Youth Sports vs The Church: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/013-youth-sports-vs-the-church/
 
008: Teens & College Students, Part 1: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/008-teens-college-students-part-1/
 
 
//Helpful Links//
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
 
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
 
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
 
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/
 
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com

090: What's So Special about Mary, the Mother of Jesus?

All around the world, Christians (and even non religious people) know and understand Mary to be a special person in Christian history. Some people believe that she has a special, holy place beside Jesus and that she is one of the key centerpieces of the Christian faith; while other people believe that even though she did give birth to Jesus, there's nothing special about her. So, what are we supposed to do with the Virgin Mary?
 
In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller look at "Mary-ology" to better understand the Catholic viewpoint of Mary, and then they discuss how we should view Mary's role in the life of the believer. Are the Catholics correct with their views or should we follow the Protestant tradition? This episode is designed to help you make that decision on your own.
 
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//
086: The Catechism of Communion: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/086-the-catechism-of-communion/
 
076: The Rapture of the Church: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/076-the-rapture-of-the-church/
 
068: Christians & Alcohol: is it a sin?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/068-christians-alcohol-is-it-a-sin/
 
064: Can Christians Be Political?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/064-can-christians-be-political/
 
054: What to do about Bible Translations: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/054-what-to-do-about-bible-translations/
 
038: Can One Love Without God?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/038-can-one-love-without-god/
 
Bonus: The Beauty of Good Friday: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/bonus-the-beauty-of-good-friday/
 
 
//Links From the Show//
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/bless-the-mother-of-jesus-but-mainly-be-the-mother-of-jesus
 
https://catholicexchange.com/understanding-four-marian-doctrines
 
 
 
//Helpful Links//
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
 
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
 
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
 
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/
 
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com

089: 7 Deadly Sins - Lust

We're back with another episode from our series on the 7 Deadly sins, and this week, we're covering lust. In this episode, Marc and Fuller talk about the history of the 7 Deadly Sins before jumping into this episodes focus.
 
Lust is a topic that, although many people know what it is, many believe don't believe that lust truly has the power to do damage to the life of a believer. Unchecked, lust has the power to destroy one's life, family, and testimony. Do we have your attention now? Good. Let's chat.
 
 
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//
081: The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/081-the-seven-deadly-sins-pride/
 
080: Witchcraft & Wizardry: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/080-witchcraft-wizardry/
 
022: Finding God’s Will For Your Life: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/022-finding-gods-will-for-your-life/
 
012: Christians and Game of Thrones: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/012-christians-and-game-of-thrones/
 
007: The Untamable Tongue: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/007-the-untamable-tongue/
 
 
//Links From the Show//
https://www.gotquestions.org/seven-deadly-sins.html
 
https://intervarsity.org/blog/seven-deadly-sins-lust
 
https://manhoodjourney.org/the-deadly-sin-of-lust/
 
 
//Helpful Links//
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
 
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
 
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
 
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/
 
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
 
 
//Music used on RTC//
Opening Song: “Joy” by Paul Lindgren https://open.spotify.com/track/3VcYVaixPlAS1KDVgYo1Dy?si=TqSXguuVQNudJrkcRDDjIA
 
Closing Song: “Adjust” by Paul Lindgren https://open.spotify.com/track/16VMY0XxHDo0bLpp6dQpuc?si=a1khJqYTTtWyzeQEbtYGXg

088: Cancel Culture: Shalt Thou Offend

Cancel Culture is a recently developed term, but in the last few years, has transformed the way our society both views and responds to companies and celebrities that speaking something that is either objectionable or considered offensive. Now, as Christians we agree that people need to be held accountable for their actions and that we want to see justice administered; however, there seems to be a big disagreement on what should be considered "cancelable" and how we should respond to people who have "made a mistake" at some point in their past.
 
In this weeks episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller talk about this recent phenomenon of Cancel Culture. They break down what is both good about it, as well as some of the shortfalls that happen because people are quick to cancel anyone and everyone.
 
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//
084: Forgiveness: Why is it so hard?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/084-forgiveness-why-is-it-so-hard/
 
069: I Know God Loves Me, but Does God Like Me?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/069-i-know-god-loves-me-but-does-god-like-me/
 
064: Can Christians Be Political?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/064-can-christians-be-political/
 
063: What is Undeserved Grace?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/063-what-is-undeserved-grace/
 
057: UnChristian-ed Celebrities: Do Their Materials Still Matter?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/057-unchristian-ed-celebrities-do-their-materials-still-matter/
 
 
//Helpful Links//
"God's Not Done" by Brandon Saucier & South Side Worship: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/southsidebaptistchurchworship/gods-not-done
 
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
 
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
 
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
 
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/
 
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
 
 
//Music used on RTC//
Opening Song: “Joy” by Paul Lindgren https://open.spotify.com/track/3VcYVaixPlAS1KDVgYo1Dy?si=TqSXguuVQNudJrkcRDDjIA
 
Closing Song: “Adjust” by Paul Lindgren https://open.spotify.com/track/16VMY0XxHDo0bLpp6dQpuc?si=a1khJqYTTtWyzeQEbtYGXg

087: How to Impact the Community with Pastor Matt Nichols of Soul Harvest Church

Churches and Christians have taken many hits over the last few years. From scandals, accusations of misusing church resources, and so many other church failures to having a culture that seems to be doing its best to silence Christians in the public space, it seems that the church is starting to lose its ability to impact the culture around them. We know that this shouldn't be the case, but in a world that seems so "anti God," how are we supposed to bring the Good News of Jesus to them?
 
In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller had the opportunity to sit down with Pastor Matt Nichols of Soul Harvest Church in Cloverdale, IN to talk about how both he and his church are reaching people both in their community and beyond. In this episode, Pastor Matt shares both personal stories and ministry stories of people's lives begin transformed because of Jesus, but he also breaks down how every day Christians can have the exact same impact in their local community.
 
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//
085: Focus: Why am I a Christian?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/085-focus-why-am-i-a-christian/
 
074: How to Raise Christian Kids with Ryan Coatney of Cross Formed Kids: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/074-how-to-raise-christian-kids-with-ryan-coatney-of-cross-formed-kids/
 
053: A Christian’s Response
to Worldly Authority: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/053-a-christians-response%E2%80%A9to-worldly-authority/
 
052: Coffee Mug Christianity: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/052-coffee-mug-christianity/
 
032: Getting Saved Only to Escape Hell?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/032-getting-saved-only-to-escape-hell/
 
 
//Helpful Links//
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
 
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
 
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
 
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
RTC Merch Store: https://real-talk-christian-podcast.creator-spring.com/
 
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
 
 
//Music used on RTC//
Opening Song: “Joy” by Paul Lindgren https://open.spotify.com/track/3VcYVaixPlAS1KDVgYo1Dy?si=TqSXguuVQNudJrkcRDDjIA
 
Closing Song: “Adjust” by Paul Lindgren https://open.spotify.com/track/16VMY0XxHDo0bLpp6dQpuc?si=a1khJqYTTtWyzeQEbtYGXg