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Charles & Andy Stanley; Loving Pop Culture (Correctly)

Matt Hill12 months ago12 months ago02 mins

Influential pastor and author Dr. Charles Stanley has passed away. His son, Andy Stanley, is an influential – and often controversial – figure in his own right. In this new episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we reflect on Dr. Stanley’s life and discuss Andy Stanley, asking questions about nepotism and legacy, faith heroes and the related dangers, and more along the way.

Then we share some current pop culture faves: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Lord of the Rings, Dungeons & Dragons, the Resident Evil 4 remake, HBO’s Succession, Netflix’s Beef, Stanley Kubrick. Ending with a rant involving the book of Romans, The Color Purple and loving pop culture (correctly).

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What?s New? Nothing (Except This!)

Matt Hill1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

So it’s 2023. What’s new? Nothing, really. Well, except one thing. What is it? What’s actually, really, truly new?

Find out in this mindbogglingly exiting, fast-paced Season 5 opener of the Your Sunday Drive podcast.

The Truth Behind Your Favorite Christmas Songs

Matt Hill1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Have you ever noticed the deep theological truths that often appear in popular Christmas song lyrics? We have! Have you ever wondered about the people and history behind these songs? We have! In the final Your Sunday Drive podcast episode of 2022, we take a deep(ish) dive into some familiar songs of the season. Plus…

The Meaning Crisis; This Is Us

Matt Hill2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

Have you ever wondered “Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid”? We attempt to give an answer in this new episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast by looking at a popular Atlantic article with that title from cultural commentator Jonathan Haidt. Points of discussion include social media, its influence…

Christmas Themed Theological Riff Fest

Matt Hill2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

It’s the holiday season. A time for friends, family, food, traditions?. and riffing on complex and controversial Christmas themed theological topics! In this episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we’re joined by Levi Goodwin – local purveyor of fine viewpoints – for discussion on a range of topics related to Christmas and Advent: The…

Faith & College

Matt Hill2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

How are things going on college campuses these days? What issues do college aged people face? What do they value? Is Christianity still a viable option for Zoomers? As our country becomes more post-Christian and pluralistic, what does the gospel even look like in a campus setting? In this episode of the Your Sunday Drive…

Afghanistan & Abortion & Ivermectin, Oh My!

Matt Hill3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

The war in Afghanistan comes to a controversial end. Abortion is again in the news due to an unusual Texas law. Ivermectin hits center stage in Covid politics thanks to Joe Rogan. How should Christians think through such varied yet pressing news items, events and issues? How is the nature of God a guide when…

What Non-Christians Get Right; Suicide Squad; Green Knight; Ted Lasso

Matt Hill3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Is Christianity “metaphorically true, but literally false?” In this episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we look at recent critiques of (and hopes for) the faith from non-Christian “new pragmatists” such as Jordan Peterson, Bret Weinstein, Tom Holland and Douglas Murray. Along the way we discover some things non-Christians get right, some things they…

No More Masks; Israel Conflict; The End for the Church?; Resident Evil 8

Matt Hill3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

In this jam-packed, lightning round episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we cover four fascinating topics in just one hour! First, mask mandates go away as we seem to be approaching the end of the pandemic. What’s our experience so far and how do we handle the inevitable cultural friction of the moment? Next…

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The World’s Still Ending; At Least There’s Good TV

Matt Hill3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

In the Season 3 premiere of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we talk about the mass of issues related to the events at the Capitol in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021. Protesting vs. rioting. Similarities and differences to BLM. Trump’s culpability. The role of Christian nationalism. Cancel culture, deplatforming and free speech. The continued…