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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Heresy. A term thrown around so much these days it has almost lost its validity, but what does a heresy really look like? What is the difference between being in error or being an actual heretic? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller dig into the topic that seems to be becoming a issue not only of today, but that has been around since the days of the early church. Grab your Bible and follow along on this great discussion.
Want to jump straight to the conversation and skip the banter? Go to the 14:30 mark.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
(https://g3min.org/discerning-the-difference-between-error-and-heresy/)
(https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/heresy)
//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 Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I am not sure that God wants me in this church?" Have you ever gone back and forth, trying to figure out if you are being led out of a church or are just looking for an excuse to leave? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller go deep into the topic of "when is it ok to leave my church?" where they look at the proper way to know when it's time to leave and how to biblically leave a body of believers in a loving way.Grab your favorite hot beverage and tune it. (Banter ends 19:40)
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/019-when-the-church-hurts-you/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/025-cultural-biblical-christianity/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/027-speaking-the-truth-in-love/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/053-a-christians-response%E2%80%A9to-worldly-authority/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/061-lets-talk-about-sin/
// 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 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
We have all heard the story of Jesus raising Lazurus from the dead, and also Jarius' daughter after she fell ill. But how many know of the time when a group of saints walked into Jerusalem after being raised along with Jesus? In this special Real Talk Christian Podcast Halloween episode, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller do a deep dive into Matthew 27:50-53 to see what we can decipher from this passage about who these saints might have been. Grab your Bible and your thinking cap and join along for the fun. (Banter Ends At 12:30)
//Resources Used In This Episode//
Who Was Resurrected with Jesus? (biblestudy.org)
Why were people resurrected when Jesus died? | NeverThirsty
Resurrected Saints and Matthew’s Weirdest Passage (thegospelcoalition.org)
What Is the Meaning of Those Who Were Raised to Life at Jesus’ Death? (christianity.com)
Who were the saints that were raised from the dead at Christ’s death? | Bible.org
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/014-the-halloween-episode/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/bonus-extraterrestrials-and-christianity/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/080-witchcraft-wizardry/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/115-lets-talk-about-horror-films-haunted-houses/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/012-christians-and-game-of-thrones/
// 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 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down with Joe Jarvis to talk about his new EP Love is a verb and hear how his music in impacting those around him. You don't want to miss this conversation so tune in.
Want to skip the banter? Jump to the 9:30 mark.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
https://joejarvismusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/joeejarvis/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/JoeJarvisMusic/
https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-joe-jarvis-of-detroit-michigan/
//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