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Culture Matters
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Matters of culture should matter to us—because they matter to God. Hosted by Adam Hawkins, Tymarcus Ragland and Chelsea Conway—the Culture Matters podcast explores the intersection of faith and culture. Looking at everything from politics, art and entertainment to issues such as racial reconciliation and the sanctity of human life, we discuss what it looks like to live faithfully on mission—in the world but not of the world.
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The Myth of Fact
Nov 400:54:27Tap to summarizeIn this rich conversation, Tymarcus and Dr. Claudia MacMillian explore how our contemporary educational and cultural frameworks—especially the “myth of fact”—shape our abilities to imagine, love, think, and live well. Dr. MacMillian traces the idea back to the work of Donald Cowan and Louise Cowan, showing how modernity’s emphasis on extracting isolated “facts” from context has left many of us brittle, shallow in our sensibilities, and under‑equipped to embrace mystery, beauty, narrative, poetry, and the fullness of human experience. Ultimately, the episode argues for a return to formation over mere performance—cultivating souls able to engage with the world deeply, compassionately, and imaginatively.Key TakeawaysFact isn’t truth — Modern culture wrongly treats isolated facts as ultimate truth.Context matters — Truth must be understood in its full, lived context.Imagination is essential — The poetic imagination shapes how we see, love, and live.Formation over performance — Education should form souls, not just train skills.Read whole works — Novels, poetry, and scripture cultivate depth and empathy.Mystery is good — We must embrace mystery, not reduce everything to certainty.People are complex — Literature reminds us no one is all good or all bad.Scripture is story & song — Most of the Bible is narrative and poetry, not bullet points.Technology isn’t the problem — How we form humans in the face of AI is the real issue.Live with depth — True discipleship means growing in imagination, humility, and love.Mentioned Resourceshttps://www.macmillaninstitute.org/ Donald and Luise Cowan CenterFollow Us!InstagramYoutube-- Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
Transcribe →Sports! Sports! Sports!
Oct 2801:01:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Chelsea sits down with friends Ashley Hardcastle and Kaylee to explore the world of youth and amateur athletics, reflecting on their personal stories, the pressures and joys of competition, and how faith intersects with identity in the arena of sports and performance. They discuss what they loved, what they struggled with, and how they now seek to guide the next generation (whether as parents or mentors) toward a healthier, Christ‑centered perspective on activity, achievement, and belonging.In This Episode02:07 – Ashley’s story06:47 – Kaylee’s story14:59 – Reflecting on what was good22:28 – Discussion of parental/coach roles29:26 – Parenting advice38:32 – Coach/organization considerations49:56 – “What do we say to kids before and after games/performances?”54:26 – Final take‑awaysKey TakeawaysActivity is Not IdentityJoy & Pressure Often CoexistParents & Coaches Shape More Than SkillsFamily Health > Activity StackingWhat You Celebrate Shapes What They RememberMentioned ResourcesTake Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--and Why It Matters Follow Us!InstagramYoutube-- Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
Transcribe →Christ as the Husband: Exploring Marriage of the Church Metaphor
Oct 2100:40:31Tap to summarizeChelsea and Ty are joined in person by Robyn Bush to explore the deeply symbolic and often overlooked metaphor of Jesus as the Bridegroom. Drawing from Scripture, ancient Jewish wedding customs, and personal stories, they unpack how this image reshapes our understanding of intimacy with Christ—whether single, married, or widowed.In This Episode02:00 – Why This Topic: Book Club, Loss, and Curiosity04:30 – Isaiah 54:5 and the Tenderness of a Divine Husband07:00 – Ephesians 5 and the Weighty Call of Love and Submission10:00 – Single and Married: Living into the Picture of the Bride14:00 – Cultural Lenses & the Challenge of Bridegroom Language17:00 – Covenant, Death to Self, and Mutual Sacrifice20:00 – A Christian Vision of Marriage: “No Man Hates His Own Body”21:40 – Ancient Jewish Wedding Traditions & the Gospel Story30:00 – The Woman at the Well and the Bridegroom’s Pursuit34:00 – Genesis, Luke, and the Tender Choice of a Bride36:00 – Christ, the Second Adam, and the Bride from His Side38:00 – Why We Must Read the Bible with Eyes to See the BrideKey TakeawaysJesus as Bridegroom Is PersonalThe Bridegroom Chooses the BrokenMarriage Is Meant to Model the GospelThe Return of Christ Is a Wedding to AnticipateMentioned ResourcesJesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant PitreThe Meaning of Marriage by Tim KellerFollow Us!InstagramYoutube-- Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
Transcribe →Single Ever After with Dani Treweek
Oct 1400:34:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Adam and Chelsea talk with Dr. Dani(elle) Treweek about her new book Single Ever After: A Biblical Vision for the Significance of Singleness. They explore how Christians often misunderstand singleness, how to read biblical passages like Genesis and Paul rightly in this topic, and what it means for both single and married Christians to live in community. Dani helps listeners see that singleness is not a lesser state, but a meaningful way of life that foreshadows eternal realities and contributes to the church now.In This Episode[00:34] Dani’s Background[06:38] Genesis & Aloneness[08:18] Song Titles as Chapter Titles[15:00] The “Gift” of Singleness[18:00] Chosen vs Unchosen Singleness[22:06] Married vs Single in Church[28:00] Friendship Across Life Stages[29:28] Kingdom Impact as a Single Person[35:00] Longing for True Church Community[37:00] Future Pressures in Church & CultureKey TakeawaysGenesis, aloneness, and marriageGift of Singleness — myth or reality?Singleness as a Choice vs CircumstanceComplementary portraits: married & singlePractical life & communityFuture cultural pressures & church postureGuest ResourcesBuy the book: Single Ever After Connect with DaniFollow Us!InstagramYoutube-- Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
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