In a world full of competing voices, should pastors avoid controversial issues and “stay in their lane”? And who gets to decide what that lane is? We dive into why the Church cannot remain silent on the issues affecting our culture. Beyond any political party or group, our loyalty belongs to the Word of God, and we are unapologetic in our pursuit of truth. From politics and sexuality to marriage and family, our prayer is simple: “God, help us love You and love our neighbors as ourselves.”

QUESTIONS

1. Who or what is shaping your beliefs about controversial issues: God’s Word, political affiliations, or the culture around you?
2. Why is it important for the Church to address difficult cultural issues rather than remain silent?
3. How can you stand firm on biblical truth while genuinely loving people who disagree with you?

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• Preaching the whole counsel of God in Acts 20:27
• Teaching, correcting, and training through Scripture in 2 Timothy 3:16–17
• People turning away from sound teaching in 2 Timothy 4:2–4
• Exchanging the truth of God for a lie in Romans 1:18–25
• Our struggle not being against flesh and blood in Ephesians 6:10–12
• Loving God and loving our neighbors in Matthew 22:37–39
• Asking God for wisdom in James 1:5

We examine the rise of Islam and why Christians need biblical discernment to understand what is happening in the world around us. We talk about the origins and beliefs of Islam, persecution of Christians, and the importance of distinguishing between loving Muslim people and affirming a religion that rejects Jesus as Savior. This is not a call to fear or hostility, but to wake up, know God’s Word, pray for the persecuted Church, love our Muslim neighbors, and boldly share the good news of Jesus.

QUESTIONS

1. Where might you need greater biblical discernment about the beliefs and ideas shaping the culture around you?
2. How can you hold strong convictions about truth while genuinely loving people who believe differently?
3. What would it look like for you to “wake up” and live more intentionally on mission with the people God has placed around you?

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· Jesus as the only way to the Father in John 14:6

· Testing false prophets and their fruit in Matthew 7:15–20

· The father of lies in John 8:44

· Loving and praying for our enemies in Matthew 5:43–48

· Exchanging the truth of God for a lie in Romans 1:18–25

· Making disciples of all nations in Matthew 28:18–20

We answer listener questions about choosing a career, feeling exhausted by family, and responding when a church celebrates what Scripture calls sin. We talk about seeking God’s will with a Kingdom mindset, paying attention to your gifts, working hard, and learning to recognize both open and closed doors. We also explore healthy rhythms in family relationships, the difference between normal exhaustion and deeper dysfunction, and why believers are called to love people deeply without compromising biblical truth.

QUESTIONS

1. How can you tell the difference between a good opportunity and a God-led opportunity?
2. What might be at the root of your exhaustion with the people closest to you, and what healthy rhythm or heart change could help?
3. How can you respond with both conviction and compassion when something grieves you because it conflicts with God’s Word?

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· Seeking first the Kingdom of God in Matthew 6:33

· Presenting yourself to God and discerning His will in Romans 12:1–2

· Seeking wisdom and counsel in Proverbs 11:14 and James 1:5

· Jesus withdrawing to pray and be with the Father in Luke 5:16

· Putting away bitterness, anger, harsh words, and slander in Ephesians 4:30–32

· Speaking the truth in love in Ephesians 4:15