Picking up from our last episode, we revisit Black Lives Matter, unpacking it as a value statement vs. a political statement, how the situation has developed over the past few weeks with defund the police movements and the death of Rayshard Brooks, and the potential dangers of “woke anti-racism” as a secular religion (a la… [Read More]
Black Lives Matter; Remembering Ravi Zacharias
In this new episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we discuss the current unrest following the death of George Floyd, including conversation about Black Lives Matter vs. “All Lives Matter,” protests vs. looting, the role of social media and politics, biblical examples (including Jesus flipping tables) and frameworks for understanding justice, value, etc. We… [Read More]
Christian Rebels? The Pandemic & Pop Culture Nostalgia
Mid-pandemic, with many questioning and resisting government authorities and policies, we ask: Can Christians be rebels? Are there biblical and/or historic church models for us to follow, such as Jesus and the apostles, the prophets, American civil rights leaders? Many are more immersed in pop culture currently than ever before – particularly in nostalgia for… [Read More]
“New Normal:” What Happens After the Pandemic?
❓❗️ Are you starting to wonder how things will be different after the pandemic? So are we 🙂 In this special Zoom episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we ask “What happens after the pandemic?” What will the “new normal” be? How will our lives, work and world be different? Most importantly, what good can… [Read More]
Coronavirus Survival (and Viewing) Guide
The evolving Coronavirus situation is making for surreal times and serious questions: How should we understand all the different ways people are responding? What is the wisest approach? What is this moment revealing about us? What does the Bible have to say for times like these? As we practice social distancing, how can we spend… [Read More]
Who Would Jesus Vote For?
Finally, the “answer” to the question on everyone’s mind: Who would Jesus vote for? In this one-year-anniversary, Super Tuesday episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we discuss the different economic and governmental systems vying for votes this year, and ask some key questions: What are the basic differences between right and left economic systems?… [Read More]
Super Bowl, Kobe Bryant: Questions & Reflections
Should Christians “celebrate” secular “holidays” like the Super Bowl? What risks and opportunities are there when we participate in such cultural events? How can we respond to the sudden death of a celebrity like Kobe Bryant? Can we find context and insight and comfort from the Bible at times like this? Reflections on these and… [Read More]
2020 So Far: Iran, Church Shooting, Star Wars, Golden Globes
Your Sunday Drive Podcast Season 2, Episode 1. In our first episode of 2020, we briefly refocus the goal of this podcast: seeking ways to approach current culture in a Christian/biblical way. We then ask “what’s happening so far in 2020?,” covering topics from the conflict with Iran and another recent church shooting, to some… [Read More]
The Holidays & Mental Health; Star Wars
It’s nearly Christmas – a joyous time, but also a difficult time for many. In this episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we welcome local family medicine physician’s assistant Dave Mulder to talk about the holidays and mental health, trying to lend a Christian perspective to an issue that many face this time of… [Read More]
OK Boomer & Epstein; Memes, Conspiracy Thinking, Faith
Your Sunday Drive Podcast Episode 21: This Week in Memes. In this episode, we examine the current “OK Boomer” meme, inter-generational conflict and positives/negatives of the line of thinking behind this particular meme. We then discuss the “Epstein didn’t kill himself” meme, conspiracy thinking, conspiracy theories and the potentially darker side of how memes can… [Read More]
