Real Talk Christian Podcast

032: Getting Saved Only to Escape Hell?

If you have decided to become a Christian to simply escape torment in hell, are you really saved? Is this enough to get you into heaven when you die? In this episode of RTC, Marc and Fuller discuss these questions as well as so many other facets to salvation – predestination, age of innocents, asking Jesus into your heart, and so much more. If salvation is the key to eternity, we probably should get this correct.
 
Links mentioned in this episode:
Brandon Saucier's New Podcast: http://abbafather.buzzsprout.com
Easy way to share the Gospel: http://southsidesbc.org/gospel.html
 
Helpful links:
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.orgDwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.ioCross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.comListen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast 
Original Music used in intro music:
Artist: Paul LindgrenSong: JoyLink: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ

031: "Impacting our families" with the guys from Dudes and Dads Podcast

How do we impact our families? This is a question that most parents ask themselves because let's be honest, no one wants to raise a, for lack of better word, screw up. But how do we do it? How do we get there? What are some things we can do to impact our families for Jesus? 
This week on RTC, Marc and Fuller sit down with Joel and Andy from Dudes and Dads Podcast to discuss this topic. Dudes and Dads' podcast is all about how to be a solid dude and also be a solid dad. In this episode Joel and Andy share many intimate stories while they strive to impact their families for Jesus.
Grab a box of tissues and get ready for a wonderful conversation.
To learn about Dudes and Dads and also listen to the episode that we recorded from them, click here: http://dudesanddadspodcast.com
 
Helpful links:
If I Had a Parenting Do-Over: 7 Vital Changes I'd Make by Jonathan McKee: https://www.amazon.com/If-Had-Parenting-Do-Over-Changes/dp/1683220676/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=McKee+do+over+book&qid=1582778571&sr=8-1
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
Music used in intro music:
Artist: Paul Lindgren
Song: Paradise
Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ

030: Is the church overusing it's members?

A church is only as good as it's volunteering members, but does the church ask too much of it's volunteers? In the typical church, 20% of the members do 80% of the work. Why is this the case and is there something better that the church can do in order to not overwork or burn out it's members? Or, is this just a part of being a good church member?
 
Helpful links:
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
Music used in intro music:
Artist: Paul Lindgren
Song: Paradise
Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ

029: Can we have both faith & science?

Can a Christian have faith in God but also believe in science? So many Christian put science in one part of their brain and then put faith in a different corner of their brain because modern scientists and atheists say that because of science, we have need for faith. In today's conversation, Marc and Fuller talk about the different types of science, how it's perfectly plausible to have faith but also believe in science, and ultimately, science is not a direct-flight to becoming an atheist.
 
Links mentioned in the podcast:
"Six Reasons Young Christians Leave Church" by Barna Research
Does Science Argue for or Against God? Youtube Video with Eric Metaxas
Young Earth Beliefs: Answers in Genesis with Ken Ham
Old Earth Beliefs: Reasons to Believe with Hugh Ross
Theistic Evolution: BioLogos
12 Ideas You Must Embrace to Affirm Theistic Evolution with Wayne Grudem
 
Helpful links:
Got Questions?: https://www.gotquestions.org
South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
Music used in intro music:
Artist: Paul Lindgren
Song: Paradise
Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ

028: Conversation with Recording Artist John Tibbs

This week, Marc and Fuller had the privilege to sit down with recording artist John Tibbs and hear what it's like to be a self-made recording artist. We were able to talk with Tibbs about his personal trials and struggles, including a stutter that he had since he was a kid and back problems in the middle of touring season, and how all of this plays into his story of God's goodness. This conversation goes beyond the typical artist interview, so we know that you will enjoy it.
John Tibbs was gracious enough to bless our RTC family with two free music tracks...one that has YET to be released.
 
Click the link here to download those tracks now: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AnGQOJ27ZoXBgb4TpdjsFu7lKaLV5A?e=PseYlk
 
Find John Tibbs online:
https://www.johntibbsmusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/johntibbsmusic/
https://www.instagram.com/johntibbsmusic/
https://www.youtube.com/user/johntibbsmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Wm66SItUBLYFqJq03WH6d?si=nvMpScyBQfW30RujdAiS7g
 
Helpful links:
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
Music used in intro music:
Artist: Paul Lindgren
Song: Paradise
Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ

027: Speaking the Truth in Love.

Speaking the truth in love. Some people tend to speak lots of truth with little love, and other people tend to speak lots of love but are scared to speak truth. In this episode, Marc and Fuller discuss how we can strive to find the balance between the truth and love, and look at some practical ways to speak the truth in love.
 
Helpful links:
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
Music used in intro music:
Artist: Paul Lindgren
Song: Paradise
Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ
 

026: Love Languages, Myers Briggs, & Enneagram

Personality tests: some Christians love them, some hate them, some have no idea what they are. In this episode of Real Talk Christian, Marc and Fuller discuss the purpose behind each these personality tests, and then have a discussion on if these tests are even valuable to the Christian walk. If you love personality test, we know that you'll truly enjoy the conversation.
 
Resources & Books mentioned in the episode:
The Five Love Languages: https://www.5lovelanguages.com
Myers-Briggs: http://16personalities.com/
Enneagrams: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com
Enneagram Journals: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/journals
Cure for the Common Life by Max Lucado: https://www.amazon.com/Cure-Common-Life-Living-Sweet/dp/0849900085
 
Helpful links:
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast 
Music used in intro music:
Artist: Paul Lindgren
Song: Paradise
Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ
 

025: Cultural & Biblical Christianity

As a Christian, how much can we look like the world in how we dress, think, and talk but still be devoted to Jesus? America is quickly becoming a "post Christian" nation and in order to reach America with Jesus, some people are beginning to think differently. Plus, with the rise of Pastors dressing more like the culture, music matching the culture, and Christians wanted to be involved in cultural issues, where should Christians draw the line?
In this episode, Marc and Fuller discuss the idea of Cultural Christianity and Biblical Christianity. One host falls more into the "Christianity mirroring culture" and the other host is more "Christianity not like culture." So, what should Christian do and is there anything that we can do?
 
Books mentioned in the episode:
UnChristian by David Kinnaman & Gabe Lyons
https://www.amazon.com/unChristian-Generation-Really-Christianity-Matters/dp/0801072719/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4GFKPMCTGARL&keywords=unchristian&qid=1579193490&sprefix=unchristian%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1
The Next Christians by Gabe Lyons
https://www.amazon.com/Next-Christians-About-Christian-America/dp/0385529848/ref=pd_sbs_14_5/133-5032413-3611558?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0385529848&pd_rd_r=9dc91b07-da6a-4020-8116-2e24ce305d80&pd_rd_w=qet5q&pd_rd_wg=bnV3v&pf_rd_p=bdd201df-734f-454e-883c-73b0d8ccd4c3&pf_rd_r=1GFPXY4PTJD12WBWJRCC&psc=1&refRID=1GFPXY4PTJD12WBWJRCC
 
Helpful links:
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
Music used in intro music:
Artist: Paul Lindgren
Song: Paradise
Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ
 

024: Christians & Doubt

For many Christians, doubt cripples their walk with Jesus, but for some Christians, they seem to believe "without a shadow of a doubt" all day every day. So, what happens when we doubt? Doubt can vary from doubting you salvation because of your sin or doubting that God even exists. So, what happens when doubt sets in?
In this episode, Marc and Fuller discuss Christians & doubt. They talk about why is comes about, but more importantly, what we should do when that doubt arises. The conversation of Christians & Doubts takes off at the 15 minute mark.
 
Books mentioned in the episode:
Dad Tired by Jared Lopez
https://www.dadtired.com
https://www.amazon.com/Dad-Tired-Loving-Stumbling-Leadership/dp/0736977163/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dad+tired&qid=1578603035&sr=8-1
Not Forsaken by Louie Gigliohttps://notforsakenbook.com
 
Helpful links:
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
Music used in intro music:
Artist: Paul Lindgren
Song: Paradise
Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ
 

023: New Year Resolutions: Are they effective?

New Year Resolutions. Every does them; basically no one keeps them. So, what's the point? Should we have New Year Resolutions?
 
In this episode, Fuller talks about how he doesn't do a New Year Resolution, but rather, he has his "Chris' Life Resolutions"—resolutions that he strives to keep every day that are not tangible but essential. Marc doesn't do resolutions, but rather, chooses one word to carry throughout the entire year. We hope that this episode will give you some new ideas to help make your 2020 the best year yet.
 
Links mentioned in the episode:
"Three Steps for a Productive Year" sermon series/blog series
http://www.southsidesbc.org/2017.html
Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God by Brian Zahnd
https://www.amazon.com/Sinners-Hands-Loving-God-Scandalous/dp/1601429517
My One Word
www.myoneword.org
My One Word's creators word for 2019
http://myoneword.org/picking-a-word/mikes-one-word-for-2019/
 
Helpful links:
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
South Side Baptist Church: http://www.southsidesbc.org
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://crossformedkids.com
Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
 
Music used in intro music:
Artist: Paul Lindgren
Song: Paradise
Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kiadclDcNpa2YdT6zCdP9si=lEZeoDkQzCRwz8eU45gZQ