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.
Episodes
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Advent Reading, Week 4: Joy
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
This week, we are reflecting on the fourth advent candle: Love.
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
Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
227: Christmas Carols: Behind The Scenes
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
It's that time of year, the time when we focus on Jesus as the Savior, born to a virgin, who wold one day save us from our sins. Often during this holiday season we enjoy sing Christmas Carols, but where did they come from? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller explore some of the old Christmas classics to find out where they originated from. Grab your favorite mug of hot cocoa, and tune in.(Banter ends at 5:30)
//Resources Used In This Episode//
https://www.crossway.org/articles/a-brief-history-of-joy-to-the-world/
https://www.annhgabhart.com/2021/12/05/the-wonder-of-the-story-behind-joy-to-the-world/
https://www.celebratingholidays.com/?page_id=10563#:~:text=The%20earliest%20known%20printed%20version,Chadwick%2C%20a%20Roman%20Catholic%20bishop.
https://bereketkelile.medium.com/the-story-behind-away-in-a-manger-dd459c0f05d3
https://www.wrti.org/arts-desk/2020-12-19/the-story-behind-the-beloved-christmas-carol-silent-night
https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/o-little-town-of-bethlehem/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20best%2Dknown,by%20church%20organist%20Lewis%20H.
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/175-christmas-traditions-where-did-they-come-from/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/123-the-christmas-story-are-we-missing-the-facts/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/bonus-what-should-christians-do-with-santa-clause/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/071-how-to-keep-christ%E2%80%A9as-our-focus%E2%80%A9during-christmas/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/130-should-we-waste-our-time-on-theology/
// 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
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Advent Reading, Week 3: Joy
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
This week, we are reflecting on the third advent candle: Joy.
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
Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
226: How Do You Find Joy In Difficult Times?
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Have you ever hard difficult times when you just felt there was no hope? Times when you feel like you have Just lost your Joy? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christina Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down to discuss how to have Joy in all things, as God is the sustaining of our Joy. You don't want to miss this episode, so join in to the conversation now.
Banter ends at 12:00.
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/211-marriagewhen-times-are-tough/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/097-when-we-feel-far-from-god/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/133-anxiety-and-depression-is-god-still-there/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/188-what-is-the-difference-between-righteous-and-unrighteous-anger/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/186-the-struggle-of-spiritual-leadership-in-the-home/
// 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
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Advent Reading, Week 2: Peace
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
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
Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
225: What Should We Expect From Our Pastors?
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Often times, we think of our pastors as people who are the closest to God. Those men that remind s of Moses, or Elijah, Peter, and Paul, they appear as giants of the faith. But are we expecting more than what is required of them? Are we holding them to an unrealistic expectation? Are we putting all the weight of the world on their shoulders? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller take a deep dive into discussing what the expectations of a Pastor should be, and how we as the church can help fulfill our part in helping them.Grab your Bible and a hot drink and let's dive in.
(Banter ends at 15:00)
//Resources Used In This Episode//
1 Timothy 3: 14-17, 2 Timothy 2:14-17, 2 Timothy 4:2, James 3:1, Acts 20:28, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 5:1-4, James 5:13-15, Ephesians 4:11-12
https://www.wnccumc.org/resourcedetail/5-shocking-realities-about-the-real-state-of-pastor-burnout-17392915#:~:text=Even%20more%20alarming%2C%20while%2040,at%20high%20risk%20of%20burnout.
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/161-what-does-the-bible-say-about-woman-in-leadership/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/150-making-disciples-what-does-that-look-like/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/130-should-we-waste-our-time-on-theology/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/078-focus-the-world-the-kingdom-the-balance/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/156-age-in-leadership-can-young-people-be-leaders-in-the-church/
// 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
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Advent Reading, Week 1: Hope
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
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
Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
224: What Does It Mean To ”Fear The Lord?”
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
We see in the Bible that "The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" Proverbs 1:7a, but what is this passage saying to us? What does it look like to "Fear the Lord"? and how can we apply this to our lives everyday? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller take a closer look into what it means to Fear the Lord and how you can start to do that in the proper context today. Grab your Bible and let's dive in. (Banter ends at 11:30)
//Resources Used In This Episode//
https://www.christianity.com/wiki/god/why-should-i-fear-god-11531786.html?
https://www.gotquestions.org/fear-God.html
https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/what-does-the-bible-means-when-it-says-the-fear-of-the-lord-is-the-beginning-of-wisdom.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/depend-on-God.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/true-worship.html
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/044-what-does-it-mean-to-find-your-identity-in-christ/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/203-how-can-we-overcome-unrighteous-anger/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/196-the-honest-struggles-in-christian-walk/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/170-being-a-christian-versus-being-a-disciple/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/097-when-we-feel-far-from-god/
// 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 Nov 23, 2023
223: How Your Life Can Be A Thank You Gift to God
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving 2023! Often during this time of the year, people focus on food, family, friends, laughter, and thankfulness, but could there be more that Christians are suppose to do? In today's special Thanksgiving episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller discuss how we can make out lives a Thank gift to God and what that can look like. Turn up the radio over the noise of the stove and listen along on this day of thanks. (Banter Ends at 17:15)
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/018-thanksgiving-black-friday/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/119-should-christians-celebrate-thanksgiving/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/171being-part-of-gods-family-a-thanksgiving-day-episode/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/067-how-to-be-thankful-in-2020/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/174-can-christians-be-bougie/
// 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 Nov 16, 2023
222: War In Israel, Is This The End?
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
With everything that is going on in the Middle East right now, there have been many inquiries to the show about what does this mean? Is the End Times drawing near? What is going to happen next? Is this the fulfillment of prophecy? In today's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller take a look back in history, to examine different events throughout history that have been bleak and wrestle with the idea of "in comparison, is this the end?" Grab you Bible and your favorite hot beverage as we dive into this intense conversation. (Banter Ends at 15:00)
//Resources Used In This Episode//
The Rapture Question - The Gospel Coalition
Views of the Millennium - The Gospel Coalition
13 of the biggest natural disasters in history | Live Science
Top 12 Most Deadliest Wars in History - The Borgen Project
Countries Where It’s Most Dangerous to Be a Christian in 2023 (thegospelcoalition.org)
Should Christians support the nation of Israel? | GotQuestions.org
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/142impending-evil-how-do-we-handle-the-last-days-a-look-at-2-timothy-31-5-part-1/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/076-the-rapture-of-the-church/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/168-am-i-spiritually-ready-a-look-at-matthew-251-13/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/146-are-you-prepared/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/110-a-christians-response-to-the-world-around-us/
// 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
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