#185 Being a Sober-minded Christian in the Supposed Golden Age

02/22/25 • 64 min

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In today's political climate, the American church, depending on who you speak with, is on the brink of a moral relapse or on the brink of a golden age. How did we get to such an impasse amongst Christians? Is DOGE that big a deal for Christians and their convictions? Where were those convictions the last 4 years? Are conservative Christians heartless for lacking sympathy for their neighbors affected by these grand changes?

Have we gone too far with our allegiance to government? Have we neglected the deep implications of what it means to be the (C)hurch? How does a Christian live in this new era of American history where there are both things to celebrate and mourn?

As we navigate these waters, Christians are reminded to revert back to their profession. This profession can be summed up into two words - believing loyalty. This loyalty belongs to God and only to God. It doesn't belong to democrats nor to republicans. Not to Trump. Nor to Obama, Biden, Clinton etc.

However, when this loyalty is lived out, there will be uncompromisable principles we, as Christians are called to stand firm in. And you should never move one inch on those principles...for anyone. How should we wade these waters faithfully rather than gleefully with bitter vengeance in our hearts toward our neighbors? Maybe Brandon will address some of this. Let him know your thoughts in the comment section!

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DOGE Spending - https://www.newsweek.com/doge-spending-cuts-findings-one-month-trump-administration-2034150

Trump Addressing Identity Fraud - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51gv4KzasnI&t=229s

Sentimental Abortion Clip - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N8qZttUSC3U

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DOGE Spending - https://www.newsweek.com/doge-spending-cuts-findings-one-month-trump-administration-2034150

Trump Addressing Identity Fraud - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51gv4KzasnI&t=229s

Sentimental Abortion Clip - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N8qZttUSC3U

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We're joined again by Alissa Hollander who shares some stories we can all relate to: having tough conversations about faith with those who vehemently disagree. As a lover of apologetics, Alissa wanted the opportunity to share her beliefs amidst tense disagreement but wasn't prepared for all of the tension that may come with the territory. Listen in as she shares how God has pruned her though the toughest of conversations that may have led to the most surprising results!

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#186 Livestream: Chatting with Listeners About the Ethnic Idolatry Taking Shape in America

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If there is one thing that has been exposed through our hyper-politicized climate over the past decade, it has been the political and ethnic idolatry that is deeply rooted in our society. One of those idols is erected in what is colloquially called, 'The Black Church".

Brandon calls it "bibliocentric, ethnic Theism". However, boiled down to the core it is idolatry and it is disheartening to see how many don't recognize it. Pastors like Jamal Bryant, who was run out of Baltimore, spend their time behind the Lord's pulpit rallying people toward hatred and covetousness. We set up a live stream to discuss it all and interacted with some listeners live while we analyzed some videos surrounding this issue.

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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Black and Blurred. Guys, I'm coming off of a tough. My son's. Oh my gosh, this season of sickness. Has anybody else been experiencing this? Has anybody else gone through like flu and stuff like that, getting knocked down in their butts? My sons had the flu. Then they gave me and my wife the flu. Then my sons had a stomach bug this past. And then, lo and behold, I got knocked down yesterday, and whatever my wife survived it