Real Talk Christian Podcast

084: Forgiveness: Why is it so hard?

Forgiveness. Over the centuries, Christians have been marked by this one simple word. All throughout Scripture, we read that Christians are supposed to forgive each other as God has forgiven us, to forgive our enemies, to forgive those who hurt us. This is a concept that we've been taught since childhood, but when it's time to forgive, it's one of the hardest things for us to do. 
In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller ask "why is it so hard to forgive?" In this conversation, they discuss how we should respond when we've been hurt, what it means to actually forgive, and how we can help others who have been hurt by someone else. They even discuss the popular phrase "forgive and forget" and if this phrase holds water.
 
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//052: Coffee Mug Christianity: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/052-coffee-mug-christianity/
035: Friendship with Unbelievers: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/035-friendship-with-unbelievers/
030: Is the church overusing it’s members?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/030-is-the-church-overusing-its-members/
019: When the Church Hurts You: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/019-when-the-church-hurts-you/
//Helpful Links//Mike Todd Sermon Illustration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENhZhucLGGg
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

083: Sinful Excuses

In recent years, people have started saying that sin is a made up concept that is designed to keep religious people in line. If you have grown up in a religious home or in the church, you know that sin is a concept that is often preached from the pulpit as an offense towards God. However, it seems that many Christians don't have a clue what sin is, let alone feel the guilt caused by sin. Every wondered, "why?"
 
In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller talk about two different sides of the same coin:  why we often make excuses for sin and why we keep sinning even after deciding to follow Jesus. In this episode, they discuss two religious words, one called "justification" and the other called "sanctification," and how once we understand how God works in the lives of every day people, it should cause us to love and pursue God in every area of our lives.
 
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//
075: Becoming a Peacemaker: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/075-becoming-a-peacemaker/
 
063: What is Undeserved Grace?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/063-what-is-undeserved-grace/
 
061: Let’s Talk About Sin: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/061-lets-talk-about-sin/
 
027: Speaking the Truth in Love: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/027-speaking-the-truth-in-love/
 
025: Cultural & Biblical Christianity: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/025-cultural-biblical-christianity/
 
 
//Helpful Links//
Sanctification and Justification Article: https://www.ligonier.org/blog/what-are-justification-and-sanctification
Definition of Sanctificaiton: https://biblehub.com/library/byers/sanctification/chapter_i_what_is_sanctification.htm
Free Online Christian Education: https://www.biblicaltraining.org
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
 

082: Having Hope in the Middle of Hard News

When everything is out of control, how do we hang on to what's true and right? When loved ones get sick, when family members pass away, when we get the news that we have cancer, how do we have hope in a good God? Is there a way to keep our focus on Him or does this just prove that something is either wrong with us or with Him?
When hard times comes there are only three responses that we can have: chaos, karma, or a higher being. In this episode, we talk about the three different views and how we, as Christians, can find hope in the middle of hard times and hard news.
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//077: Does God Choose Us or Do We Choose God?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/077-does-god-choose-us-or-do-we-choose-god/
 
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/
 
019: When the Church Hurts You: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/019-when-the-church-hurts-you/
 
015: Conversation with Paul Lindgreen: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/015-conversation-with-paul-lindgreen/
 
001: Does my past effect my future?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/001-does-my-past-effect-my-future/ 
 
//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

081: The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride

Pride. When you say this word, there are many possible definitions that one can give . . . some good and some bad. When it comes to the Bible, though, there is only one definition for pride, and it's not a good one. In fact, many believe that pride is what lead to Satan's fall and the destruction of mankind as a whole. So, what is pride?
In this episode, Marc and Fuller flip through the pages of Scripture to land on a definition of pride, figure out why God hates pride so much, and why pride will ultimately destroy our lives if we let it.
Curious about the fun fact this week? All you need to know is that BBC pulled off one of the greatest pranks of all time.
 
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//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/
053: A Christian’s Response
to Worldly Authority: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/053-a-christians-response%E2%80%A9to-worldly-authority/
047: Ask RTC Anything, Part 2: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/047-ask-rtc-anything-part-2/
032: Getting Saved Only to Escape Hell?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/032-getting-saved-only-to-escape-hell/
 
//Helpful Links//Free Online Christian Education: https://www.biblicaltraining.org
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

080: Witchcraft & Wizardry

The worlds of witchcraft and wizardry have taken over our society by storm. Wether it's full fledged demonic possession in movies or the use of crystals to ward off the spirits in the real world, "witches" and "magic" are becoming normal in our culture. Not sure of what to do with all of this, many Christians completely blacklist anything that mentions the word "magic," while others see no problem at all because it seems like magic is just another topic in fantasy and children stories. Battle lines have been drawn in the sand over the recent years, and many Christians aren't exactly sure how to respond to magic. With there being so many different viewpoints with this topic, many are left wondering how should Christians respond this all of this.
In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller talk about all things magic. From Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings, nothing is off limits in this conversation. With using both the Bible and their personal experiences, they talk about this topic and various elements within the magical world. The result? A real conversation that took many turns along the way.
 
//Other Episodes That You May Enjoy//068: Christians & Alcohol: is it a sin?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/068-christians-alcohol-is-it-a-sin/
BONUS: Extraterrestrials and Christianity: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/bonus-extraterrestrials-and-christianity/
043: If You Could Ask God One Question: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/043-if-you-could-ask-god-one-question/
025: Cultural & Biblical Christianity: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/025-cultural-biblical-christianity/
012: Christians and Game of Thrones: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/012-christians-and-game-of-thrones/
004: Would Jesus Smoke Pot?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/004-would-jesus-smoke-pot/
002: Is Disney Causing Our Kids to Walk Away from Christianity?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/002-is-disney-causing-our-kids-to-walk-away-from-christianity/
 
//Helpful Links//Dare to Share's "How to Share the Gospel": https://www.dare2share.org/resources/worldviews/
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

079: Focus: Church, Should We Reinvent the Wheel?

Today's church is often marked by programs, services, worship experiences, outreach events, and custom-tailored events to serve the whole family and surrounding community. Both small church and large churches are doing all they can to do something new and fresh to reach people for Jesus, but is this what the church should be focused on?
In this week of RTC, Marc and Fuller look at ways the church has tried to reinvent the "wheel" of doing church in four key areas and ask the question if it's good that the church has put their focus on these things. Some are great and some . . . not so much. Take a listen to look at these four ways with us and ask yourself the question of "how should church do church?"
 
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059, Should Christians Live in the Purity Culture?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/059-should-christians-live-in-the-purity-culture/
048, Made in the Image of God: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/048-made-in-the-image-of-god/
046, Ask RTC Anything, Part 1: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/046-ask-rtc-anything-part-1/
036: What's Up with all of these Different Denomination?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/036-whats-up-with-all-of-these-different-denominations/
030: Is the Church Overusing It's Members?: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/030-is-the-church-overusing-its-members/
 
//Helpful Links//Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.orgDwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.ioCross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.comRTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcastRTC 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

078: Focus: The World, The Kingdom, & The Balance

If Christian aren't supposed to be a part of the this world, should Christians even care about what goes on in the world? If we do care about though, just how much is too much caring?
In this week's episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller start a two part series called "FOCUS," and in doing such, call the church to get their focus back on the right things, including our view of the world and our relation to it. In this episode, they talk about what the world is, God's relation to the world, and how much we should be involved in the world's affairs.
 
//Other episodes you may enjoy//
075: Becoming a Peacemaker: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/075-becoming-a-peacemaker/
066: Answering the Call of the Kingdom: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/066-answering-the-call-of-the-kingdom/
063: What is Undeserved Grace?: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/063-what-is-undeserved-grace/
053: A Christian's Response to Worldly Authority: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/053-a-christians-response%E2%80%A9to-worldly-authority/
052: Coffee Mug Christianity: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/052-coffee-mug-christianity/
033: Personhood Theory & Why It Changes the Pro-Life Conversation: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/033-personhood-theory-why-it-changes-the-pro-life-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
 
//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

077: Does God Choose Us or Do We Choose God?

In the Christian world, there is a long standing debate of who initiates one's salvation – God or man. Since the days of John Calvin and Jacobus Arminius (and even back to the time of St. Augustine), the question of "Does God choose those who follow Him, or does man have the ability to choose to follow God on his or her own accord?" This view is a big difference between not only those in the Protestant Church, but this belief is also a big divide between the Catholic Church and Protestant denominations.
 
In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller look at the history of the Calvanist and Arminianist beliefs, what the Bible has to say about this conversation, and why your view on God's salvation can dictate how you view God and the world.
 
 
//Other Episodes You May Enjoy//
 
069, I Know God Loves Me, but Does God Like Me?: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/069-i-know-god-loves-me-but-does-god-like-me/
 
063, What is Undeserved Grace?: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/063-what-is-undeserved-grace/
 
043, If You Could Ask God One Question: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/043-if-you-could-ask-god-one-question/
 
038, Can One Love Without God?: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/038-can-one-love-without-god/
 
025, Cultural & Biblical Christianity: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/025-cultural-biblical-christianity/
 
021, Should we have Unbelievers in Mind when designing the Sunday Morning Worship Service?: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/021-should-we-have-unbelievers-in-mind-when-designing-the-sunday-morning-worship-service/
 
 
//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
 
 
//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

076: The Rapture of the Church

"When Jesus comes back, will you go with him or will be left behind?" This is a phrase that if you've been in church for a while, you may have heard a pastor a church person say. But, is this the correct question to ask regarding the rapture? In a Christian world that is obsessed with the rapture and end times, do you know what to believe? Better yet, do you know what the Bible says?
 
In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller talk about the rapture of the church. In this conversation, they dig through the Bible and look at church history to see how we, as Christians, should view the rapture of the church and how we as Christians should approach this subject.
 
 
//Other episodes you may enjoy//
 
069: I Know God Loves Me, but Does God Like Me?: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/069-i-know-god-loves-me-but-does-god-like-me/
 
058: Can Christians Wrestle with Doubt?: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/058-can-christians-wrestle-with-doubt/
 
052: Coffee Mug Christianity: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/052-coffee-mug-christianity/
 
049: New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem, and Why it even matters: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/049-new-heaven-new-earth-new-jerusalem-and-why-it-even-matters/
 
//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
 
//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

075: Becoming a Peacemaker

In the sermon on the mount, Jesus said, "blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God." These words have been repeated throughout the centuries in many different contexts, but the truth still stands—peacemakers will be blessed by God. Have you ever wondered that it means to actually be a peacemaker, though?
In this week's episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller talk about what it means to be a peacemaker, and how being a peacemaker is one of the Christians main calling. To help you think through the topic, they go through the Scriptures to bring up other passages of Scripture that show Christians how to be peacemakers and provide seven descriptions of a true peacemaker.
 
//Other episodes you may enjoy//
66 - Answering the Call of the Kingdom: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/066-answering-the-call-of-the-kingdom/
55 - What does it mean if the world hates us: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/055-what-does-it-mean-if-the-world-doesnt-hate-us/
44 - What does it mean to "find your identity in Christ"?: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/044-what-does-it-mean-to-find-your-identity-in-christ/
27 - Speaking the Truth in Love: http://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/027-speaking-the-truth-in-love/
 
//Helpful Links//
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.orgDwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.ioCross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.comRTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
//Music used on RTC//
Opening Song: “Joy” by Paul Lindgren https://open.spotify.com/track/3VcYVaixPlAS1KDVgYo1Dy?si=TqSXguuVQNudJrkcRDDjIAClosing Song: “Adjust” by Paul Lindgren https://open.spotify.com/track/16VMY0XxHDo0bLpp6dQpuc?si=a1khJqYTTtWyzeQEbtYGXg