

Culture Matters
Culture Matters
Matters of culture should matter to us—because they matter to God. Hosted by Adam Hawkins, Tymarcus Ragland and Chelsea Conway—the Culture Matters podcast explores the intersection of faith and culture. Looking at everything from politics, art and entertainment to issues such as racial reconciliation and the sanctity of human life, we discuss what it looks like to live faithfully on mission—in the world but not of the world.
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Oct 22, 2019 • 36min
Mass Shootings, Dave Chappelle & Media Fatigue
In this cultural roundup, we talk about mass shootings in light of a recent PSA, Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special on political correctness, media fatigue and the realities of President Trump, and Benny Hinn's recent happenings.
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Oct 16, 2019 • 26min
Culture Matters? Really? We’re Back!
We celebrate our 100th episode and take some time to talk about why culture matters and why we do this show. The Adams also discuss how the podcast is no longer officially under the banner of The Village Church and our hopes and plans for the future.
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Jul 2, 2019 • 39min
Things We Didn’t Get to Talk About
The crew rounds out the spring season by talking about their favorite episodes and discussing topics they weren't able to cover this season. They cover everything from Christian freedom to public shaming to an analysis of culture through the lenses urban, suburban and rural.
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Jun 25, 2019 • 38min
Lord’s Gym: Faith, Health and Fitness
The Adams are joined by Jamin Roller and Aina Carruth to talk about fitness and how Christians can steward their bodies in a way that is faithful yet distinct from the rest of the world.
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Jun 18, 2019 • 43min
Love Refugees as Yourself
The Adams dive into things like how refugees are different than migrants, how this all relates to God’s heart for the vulnerable and what our role is as the people of God.
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Jun 12, 2019 • 31min
“The Second Mountain” with David Brooks
Adam Griffin and Adam Hawkins have a conversation with author David Brooks about his new book “The Second Mountain,” which covers everything from faith and politics to vocation and character.
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Jun 4, 2019 • 43min
The Metanarrative of Marvel
David Roark and Timothy Thomas join the Adams for an exciting conversation about the world of Marvel on episode 95 of Culture Matters.
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May 28, 2019 • 33min
Human Dignity and the Unborn
Elizabeth Woodson and Rachael Rosser join the crew this week to talk about one of the most prevalent issues in our culture today—abortion. Episode 94 is a hard look at current political conversations and how Christians can take a stand for human dignity and the unborn.
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May 21, 2019 • 50min
The Evil Empire of Pornography
On episode 93, the Adams are joined by Aszia Pearson of Pure Hope Ministries to discuss pornography and the sexual brokenness involved. What can the Church do to be a light in the darkness on this issue?
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May 14, 2019 • 44min
Is Christian Music Lame?
The crew is joined by Isaac Wimberley (Wimberley) and Daniel Clay (South of Royal) to talk about Christian music.
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