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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Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
This week, we are reflecting on the second advent candle: Peace. The word advent means “coming” or “arrival” and speaks of Jesus’ arrival that first Christmas morning in Bethlehem. The season of Advent is a time when we joyously and prayerfully anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ first coming. And, we look forward to His second coming, while also affirming that He is present in the world today offering His redeeming love to anyone who will simply receive it. One of the most beautiful symbols of the Advent season is the traditional Advent wreath. This Advent wreath is intended to help us keep our focus on the real reason for the season – the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, we will be talking about a different candle – representing, in order, hope, peace, joy, and love – although we usually light these candles in our homes, we obviously can’t do that on the podcast, but we will still talk about the candles as a way to remember each week in the advent season. So join us for these 4 Advent weeks and then the final episode on Christmas Day as we set time to focus our eyes, minds, and hearts on Jesus – the true reason for the season. Learn More About Advent: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/172-what-is-advent-and-why-do-we-celebrate-it/ Learn More About RTC: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
This week, we are reflecting on the first advent candle: HOPE. The word advent means “coming” or “arrival” and speaks of Jesus’ arrival that first Christmas morning in Bethlehem. The season of Advent is a time when we joyously and prayerfully anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ first coming. And, we look forward to His second coming, while also affirming that He is present in the world today offering His redeeming love to anyone who will simply receive it. One of the most beautiful symbols of the Advent season is the traditional Advent wreath. This Advent wreath is intended to help us keep our focus on the real reason for the season – the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, we will be talking about a different candle – representing, in order, hope, peace, joy, and love – although we usually light these candles in our homes, we obviously can’t do that on the podcast, but we will still talk about the candles as a way to remember each week in the advent season. So join us for the next 4 weeks and then the final episode on Christmas Day as we set time to focus our eyes, minds, and hearts on Jesus – the true reason for the season. Learn More About Advent: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/172-what-is-advent-and-why-do-we-celebrate-it/ Learn More About RTC: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
We are starting to enter the season where the preparations for Christmas are being made. If you attend certain churches, you may be starting what is called Advent? Why do some churches do advent? Where did it come from? What does it actually mean? In this week’s episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller come together to discuss the meaning, history, and reason for advent. So warm yourself up with a nice hot cup, and join in for the conversation.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
What is Advent? Meaning of the Christmas Tradition (christianity.com)Advent | Description, Meaning, History, & Symbols | BritannicaThe History of Advent (thegospelcoalition.org)Advent – Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Importance of Advent – Lifeway WomenAdvent, the time leading up to Christmas – WhyChristmas.comWhy is Advent Important? – Focus on the Family
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/044-what-does-it-mean-to-find-your-identity-in-christ/https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/060-how-should-we-study-the-bible/https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/049-new-heaven-new-earth-new-jerusalem-and-why-it-even-matters/https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/063-what-is-undeserved-grace/https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/071-how-to-keep-christ%E2%80%A9as-our-focus%E2%80%A9during-christmas/
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https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast
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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)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Let Them Live: https://letthemlive.org
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Show Notes:: In this special thanksgiving episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller reach out to the RTC online community on Facebook to talk about their family traditions. It may give you a few ideas of your own. So as your prepare for this day we give thanks to God, relax and listen in on this special episode.
//Other Episode You Might 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/
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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
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Show Notes:: There has been much debate on who has finally say and authority in the church, much of the debating has happened amounts Protestants and Catholics, but who is right? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller look at where the truth may actually be and try to navigate through all the false doctrines surrounding final authority. Grab a cup of Joe and tune in.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
https://christianrenaissancemovement.com/2017/10/31/sola-scriptura-7-fatal-flaws-of-a-bleak-doctrine/
https://media.ascensionpress.com/2017/10/30/does-the-church-still-believe-in-indulgences/#:~:text=While%20the%20practice%20of%20indulgences,Church%20still%20believes%20in%20indulgences
https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-real-meaning-of-sola-scriptura/
*note, this list comes from A LOT of sources, including our friends at GotQuestions.org
1. FIRST COUNCIL OF NICAEA (325) – Affirmed the deity of Christ.
2. FIRST COUNCIL OF CONSTANTINOPLE (381) – Clarified the nature of the Holy Spirit
3. COUNCIL OF EPHESUS (431) – Clarified the nature of Christ’s personhood.
4. COUNCIL OF CHALCEDON (451) – Clarified the teaching concerning Christ’s nature and person, including the “hypostatic union.
5. SECOND COUNCIL OF CONSTANTINOPLE (553) – Confirmed the conclusions of the first four councils.
6. THIRD COUNCIL OF CONSTANTINOPLE (680–681) – Clarified the nature of Christ’s will.
7. SECOND COUNCIL OF NICAEA (787) – Established guidelines for the veneration of images.
8. FOURTH COUNCIL OF CONSTANTINOPLE (869) – Condemned a council that had not been authorized and The Council also reaffirmed the decisions of the Second Council of Nicaea in support of icons and holy images and required the image of Christ to have veneration equal with that of the gospel book.
9. FIRST LATERAN COUNCIL (1123) – Placed limitations on the ecclesiastical rights of lay princes and made plans for a crusade to regain territory lost to Muslims.
10. SECOND LATERAN COUNCIL (1139) – Condemned the errors of Arnold of Brescia
11. THIRD LATERAN COUNCIL (1179) – Condemned the Albigenses and Waldenses and issued numerous decrees for the reformation of morals.
12. FOURTH LATERAN COUNCIL (1215) – Added more condemnation of the Albigenses, condemned the Trinitarian errors of Abbot Joachim, and published other reformatory decrees.
13. FIRST COUNCIL OF LYONS (1245) – Excommunicated and deposed Emperor Frederick II and authorized a new crusade.
14. SECOND COUNCIL OF LYONS (1274) – Provided for a temporary reunion of the Greek Church with Rome and set rules for papal elections.
15. COUNCIL OF VIENNE (1311–1313) – Addressed crimes and errors imputed to the Knights Templar, the Fraticelli, the Beghards, and the Beguines. Also took on projects of a new crusade, the reformation of the clergy, and the teaching of Oriental languages in the universities.
16. COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE (1414–1418) – Ended the Great Schism by the election of Pope Martin V.
17. COUNCIL OF BASEL/FERRARA/FLORENCE (1431–1439) – Moved from city to city due to trouble. Resulted in temporary reunification with the Greek Church and made official the seven sacraments of Catholicism.
18. FIFTH LATERAN COUNCIL (1512–1517) – Authorized a new crusade against the Turks but was quickly overshadowed by the “trouble” caused by the Protestant Reformation.
19. COUNCIL OF TRENT (1545–1563) – Condemned the teachings of Luther and the Reformers and officially recognized the Apocrypha as canonical.
20. FIRST VATICAN COUNCIL (1869–1870) – Affirmed the infallibility of the Pope when speaking ex cathedra.
21. SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL (1962–1965) – One of the goals of Vatican II was to provide clarity on the topic of the role of the church in relation to the world at large.
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/060-how-should-we-study-the-bible/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/054-what-to-do-about-bible-translations/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/052-coffee-mug-christianity/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/036-whats-up-with-all-of-these-different-denominations/ //
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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
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Show Notes::
It's that time of year again, the time when Christians debate whether to participate in Halloween, or not. On this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller look at the history surrounding Halloween and give two different perspectives surrounding the day. Grab a cutoff coffee, and enjoy this conversation.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/the-connection-between-halloween-reformation-day.html
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
060: How Should We Study the Bible? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
078: Focus: The World, The Kingdom, & The Balance - Real Talk Christian Podcast
086: The Catechism of Communion - Real Talk Christian Podcast
098: Should We Study the Creeds? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
104: Salvation: Old Testament vs. New Testament - Real Talk Christian Podcast
// 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)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Show Notes::
Have you ever heard of authority by scripture alone? Is that the way of the early church or is there more? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller look at the history of Sola Scriptura and where it actually started from. Is down and enjoy this information filled episode.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
John 20:30–31, Eph. 4:11-12, Acts 2:42, Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 3:16 , Mark 7:1-23,
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/practical-problems-of-sola-scriptura-1120
https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/what-are-the-five-solas
https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-real-meaning-of-sola-scriptura/
https://calvarychapel.com/posts/sola-scriptura-biblical-authority-and-the-people-of-god/
https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/general/catholicism
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
098: Should We Study the Creeds? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
096: Idolatry in the Church - Real Talk Christian Podcast
090: What's So Special about Mary, the Mother of Jesus? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
086: The Catechism of Communion - Real Talk Christian Podcast
095: Do Our Works Follow Us After Death? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
// 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)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Show Notes::
Justification, Sanctification, Atonement, Purification, Glorification. So many big words that Christian Society uses, but what do they all mean? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down to reply break down what the word "Atonement"means and why it is so important to the christian faith. Grab your Bible and follow along.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
Lev. 16; 23:26–32; and Num. 29:7–11
1 Peter 3:17-18
Hebrews 9:22
//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 //
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)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Show Notes::
When you talk to folks about Christianity, you often hear complaints that they don't want to follow a God that has a bunch of rules and regulations and makes people "not live their truth." You also hear from folks who walk away from the faith say that they are like a butterfly — they finally are free from their tightly bound cocoon and can fly free in the world. You also hear folks say that the fear of judgment is just Christian's ways of control people's lives and causing guilt and shame when there shouldn't be. But is this indeed true? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down to discuss the difference between the world's version of freedom and what true freedom looks like. Grab your Bible and join in.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
https://www.cnn.com/2015/01/08/opinion/bell-god-atheism/index.html
https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/popular-writings/existence-nature-of-god/the-absurdity-of-life-without-god
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
060: How Should We Study the Bible? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
078: Focus: The World, The Kingdom, & The Balance - Real Talk Christian Podcast
086: The Catechism of Communion - Real Talk Christian Podcast
098: Should We Study the Creeds? - Real Talk Christian Podcast
104: Salvation: Old Testament vs. New Testament - Real Talk Christian Podcast
// 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)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Show Notes::
Apostasy is the act of abandoning or renouncing one's faith. The term comes from the Greek word "apostasia," which means a defection or a falling away. So why is it so important to understand this term and what could it look like in today's culture? On this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller go in depth of what apostasy looks like and how to watch out for it. Grab your bible and follow along.
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/110-a-christians-response-to-the-world-around-us/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/088-cancel-culture-shalt-thou-offend/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/075-becoming-a-peacemaker/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/066-answering-the-call-of-the-kingdom/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/027-speaking-the-truth-in-love/
// 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)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com