The Intersection of Faith and Culture

On this episode of Faith and Culture Ted and Katie ponder the question.....should EVERYONE really vote?  They also dive into Thanksgiving vs Christmas.

On this month's episode, Katie and Ted contrast how the world celebrates Halloween and Thanksgiving and how believers celebrate or should celebrate.  They also dive into the current political situation, but just a little bit!

The world tells us “More is better,” but to what effect? This month, Ted and Katie discuss how families' quests for more and more are impacting their lives.

On this month's edition, Ted asks Katie what she feels like is the biggest fire Mom's are fighting these days. They talk about the difficulty of getting kids back to school and the entire COVID situation.

On this month’s episode of The Intersection of Faith and Culture, Ted and Katie discuss alcohol and the person of faith. Is it wrong to drink? Is it wrong to be drunk? When is drinking too much? Have I been taught wrong my whole life?

Those who are protesting the racial injustices and unfair treatment by law enforcement feel that their concerns aren’t being listened to. Could the solution to all of the tension we are experiencing in the United States be solved by just a conversation? On this episode, Ted (a white guy) sits down with his friend and co-worker Noah (a black guy) for a conversation.

On this episode of The Intersection of Faith and Culture, Ted and Katie talk about current media that they and their families really enjoy but may be questionable to some Christians. Could the Holy Spirit convict one person of something they shouldn’t watch but not have issue with someone else watching the same thing?

Communication is King, but it is so difficult to do so effectively in our families with our culture screaming at us from all sides. Ted and Katie talk about the lessons they have learned and where they are excelling and not hitting the mark in communicating with their spouses and kids.

Super Bowl-halftime shows - it seems you either love them or hate them.  Should a Christian even view this 10-15-minute spectacle, and if so, how should they have responded to the 2020 edition with J. Lo and Shakira? In this episode, Ted wonders if he should feel guilty for not being offended.

How do you maneuver in today’s culture and maintain a Godly relationship while staying relevant to the world around us? The preview episode of “The Intersection of Faith and Culture” introduces us to this concept and to our host Ted Gocke and his guest host, Katie Smith.