

Cutting Edge Faith
Ryan S. Howard
This podcast will help you Understand the Times, Stand for Truth and Grow in Your Faith. It will bring you the truth behind the headlines and equip your faith to navigate the cultural chaos of today. Each week you'll hear a devotional-style episode that will edify your faith in a refreshingly practical and actionable way, and you'll hear an episode that will reveal the meaning behind current events. This show will also bring you engaging interviews on important topics. God is on the move right now through people just like you and you are part of His plan. Visit ryanshoward.com to learn more and get engaged by submitting your questions or topics for the show.
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Feb 23, 2023 • 26min
Banning Abusive Child 'Gender-Affirming Care': Trump Speaks, Pastors Silent
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #203Ryan reviews a recent campaign video from Donald Trump that shares his plan to stop the abusive child gender-affirming care practices happening today. Ryan talks about what's really going on and how this issue is more pervasive than many might imagine. Ryan also calls on pastors to speak up and stop letting politicians take the lead on the moral issues of our day. You'll hear about surgeries being performed on teenagers, children “transitioning” at school without parental consent, Title IX with Lia Thomas and the future of NCAA women's sports.Film mentioned in the show (Film Trailer): Trans Mission: What's the Rush to Reassign Gender?Subscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast: ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life eCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Feb 20, 2023 • 6min
Asbury Revival and Your Personal Revival
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #202This episode highlights the Revival happening right now at Asbury University and how we can have our own personal revival. People are hungry today for the authentic and genuine and we as Christ-followers must lead the charge. Ryan invites you to double down on your intimacy with God as His next great move is underway.Subscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast:Visit ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DEVOTIONALVisit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your journey today.eCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Feb 17, 2023 • 33min
COVID Vaccine: ‘Child Abuse on a Massive Scale’
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #201This episode discusses the truth behind the CDC's decision to add the Covid-19 vaccine to the childhood vaccination schedule. Ryan discusses the shocking true reason behind this low-benefit, high-risk decision and why parents are losing trust in the CDC. Ryan also discusses what other nations are doing in heading the opposite direction from the US. This episode is for educational purposes only. Subscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast:Visit ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DEVOTIONALVisit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your journey today.eCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Feb 13, 2023 • 16min
As Close to God as You Want to Be
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #200Are you as close to God as you want to be? What if you knew Jesus would return in 7 days, what would you do in the next week? On this episode Ryan invites you to reflect on your walk with the Lord and to take action to be as close as you want to be. Instead of saying I should or I should've, we can say I will and I have. Don't let another day go by without being as close to God as you want to be.Submit a question or topic for the podcast:Visit ryanshoward.com/contactSubscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInFREE DOWNLOADVisit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your journey today.eCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Feb 9, 2023 • 42min
Winning at Work and at Home with Cory Carlson
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #199This episode discusses the importance of winning at work AND winning at home. Ryan is joined by guest Cory Carlson, who is an executive leadership coach to CEO’s and executives of Fortune 50 Companies. Cory shares his insights and gives a powerful and simple 5-part framework to live our life to the full with God.In this episode:How you can WIN at WORK and WIN at HOMEThe value of personal & professional coachingHow the coaching process worksKeys to winning at work and winning at homeThe power of a digital SabbathHow dating your spouse can yield massive results in just weeksHow a digital detox can help us detach from our phoneHow we can better prepare for sleepmake room for God by putting technology in it’s placeInformation + implementation leads to transformationThe importance of fast actionHow Cory lost 35% of his revenue and got back upThe importance of resilience and hopeHow to recognize God’s nudges for where we can be more boldThe difference between selfish ambition and godly ambitionHow pursuing a desire if your heart can make you come alive5-part framework to win: Spiritual, Relational, Physical, Intellectual, FinancialThe importance of reaching out for help if you feel stuckConnect with our guest, Cory Carlson:Website: corymcarlson.comEmail Cory: cory@corymcarlson.comCory’s books Win at Home First and second book ‘Rise and Go’ Submit a question or topic for the podcast:Visit ryanshoward.com/contactSubscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInFREE DOWNLOADVisit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your journey today.eCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Feb 7, 2023 • 11min
What the Chinese Spy Balloon Reveals About the US
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #198This episode discusses the truth behind the recent Chinese spy balloon that crossed the entire continental US before finally being shot down by the US military. After attempting to conceal the balloon, the Biden administration was finally forced to take action. Ryan discusses what this shows the world and how the goal is was really to make the US appear weak.Submit a question or topic for the podcast:Visit ryanshoward.com/contactFollow Ryan on Instagram @ryanshowardVisit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your journey today.Support the show

Feb 6, 2023 • 9min
Are You Influential or Influenced?
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #197This episode will encourage you to look at the different ares of your life to see whether you are influential or influenced. Depending on the area, we will want one or the other and the key is to be intentional. Ryan invites you to reflect on some key areas and gives some practical tips on how you can turn things around where needed.Submit a question or topic for the podcast:Visit ryanshoward.com/contactFollow Ryan on Instagram @ryanshowardVisit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your journey today.Support the show

Feb 2, 2023 • 60min
The Biblical Roots of a Thriving Society | Filmmaker Matthew Thayer
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #196In this episode, Ryan is joined by filmmaker Matthew Thayer for a discussion on Christian cultural engagement. They discuss how humanity has progressed precisely because of the principles of the Kingdom of God filtering into society. Without Christians engaging and leading in culture, humanity regresses and goes backwards. It's time for Christians to stand up and be the salt and light God has called them to be, instead of continuing to let the world set the stage. This episode will encourage you to take your place in the fight to advance the Kingdom of God on earth today.Connect with our guest, Mathew Thayer and Spero PicturesSpero Pictures PodcastSpero Pictures Rumble ChannelIn this episode:Spero Pictures' current projects, including projects with Pure Flix, Angel Studios and Universal StudiosThe power of connecting truth with human emotions and storiesThe Real History of Hollywood - show on SperoRumble.comHow movies and films drive cultureDistinguishing between objective and subjective truth and the true objective nature of moralityHow the Church can be relevant to culture and societyThe societal benefit of Christian truth as the underpinning of culture and societyHow Christians in positions of influence must take personal risks to represent God’s interests, so God can come through with “Red Sea moments”How the Church has contributed to the demise of society by not speaking clearly on the important cultural and moral issuesHow we can’t outsource moral authority to political leadersHow humanity has progressed because of the principles of the Kingdom of God filtering into societyHow we must each use our sphere of influence to advance the KingdomWe must be on offense and not only defenseHow the Christian worldview is what even allows for logic to existHow we can use relationships with others and what’s happening in culture to bring others to ChristHow Christians must bring order to chaos, not make excuses for the chaosThe advance of the individual and moral society is because of the Christian biblical principlesResources mentioned in the show:Book: Apologetics for a New Generation: A Biblical and Culturally Relevant Approach to Talking About God, by Sean McDowellBook: Saving Leonardo, by Nancy Pearcy Book: Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality, by Nancy Pearcy Documentary: Selection Code - 2020 stolen election Submit a question or topic for the podcast:Visit ryanshoward.com/contactFollow Ryan on Instagram @ryanshSupport the show

Jan 30, 2023 • 10min
The Path to Absolute Integrity
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #195This episode discusses the importance of trusting God's sovereignty and draws an important distinction between external standards and internal convictions. Ryan draws on several Bible passages to demonstrate that God is after character development and getting our trust in His sovereignty. Reference passage: Exodus 18:21 - Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens._________________________Submit a question or topic for the podcast:Visit ryanshoward.com/contact to let Ryan know what you want to hear about on the show, any questions or struggles you have, or what you think needs to be covered.Follow Ryan on Instagram @ryanshowardVisit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your journey today.Support the show

Jan 26, 2023 • 17min
The Purpose of Government and Rights Simplified
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #194To know what the government should be doing, we must first know the purpose of government. This episode simplifies the purpose of Government and explains what rights we have as people created in the image of God. Today, many are claiming that "health care" is a right, but what is the truth? Many believe the government should take care of the poor, but is that the reality? This episode simplifies these two topics from a biblical perspective and discusses some of the current attempts of the government to get between parents and their children. _________________________Submit a question or topic for the podcast:Visit ryanshoward.com/contact to let Ryan know what you want to hear about on the show, any questions or struggles you have, or what you think needs to be covered.Follow Ryan on Instagram @ryanshowardVisit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your journey today.Support the show


