Christian Civics Podcast
Exploring how the gospel empowers us to think, speak and act differently in the public square. The Christian Civics Podcast features commentary, interviews, prayers and class excerpts exploring how we can respond to the civic and political turmoil around us with visible faithfulness.
The decisions we make about how to handle our earthly citizenship are an important part of our Christian discipleship. The Center for Christian Civics empowers local churches to be communities where people train one another to shine like lamps on stands--all across the political spectrum!
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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
The things we consider to be "prophetic" shape both the way we present our faith to other people and the kinds of behaviors we reward in our brothers and sisters. Our Executive Director offers a brief reflection on how the biblical prophets may challenge our understanding of what prophets are actually supposed to do.
Visit christiancivics.org for a transcript, action item and more.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
In the spring of last year, at the very start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we talked with Heather Rice-Minus of Prison Fellowship to discuss how they were responding to the pandemic. A year later, we welcome Heather back to talk about the long-term changes COVID has introduced to the ways the Prison Fellowship team does their work.
Interview (01:37)
Reflection (26:28)
Prayer (31:35)
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
How does one Christian Civics leader talk about important topics online without losing patience or hope?
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
This week, we share a conversation from May of this year with leaders of a Texas church that was serving as a distribution site for the COVID-19 vaccine. They discussed the history of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX; how the church's relationship to its mission field has changed over the years; and how making the COVID-19 vaccine available to their neighbors fits in with their vision for ministry and service.
Interview (01:15)
Ministries with Long Histories (23:20)
Prayer (29:40)
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
To kick off a new season, our Executive Director reflects on whether becoming a Christian means ceasing to be anything and everything else.
Saturday Jan 09, 2021
Saturday Jan 09, 2021
Rev. Charles Garriott joins us to share his experience caring for people in the aftermath of violence. This is a must-listen for any ministry leader who isn't sure how to react to this week's attack on the US Capitol!
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
We close out our mini-series on the scariest passages of the gospel with a look at why bearing fruit and fitting the description of a Christian isn't enough.
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Christian Civics Executive Director Rick Barry shares how Jesus' promise to bring a sword prompts him to ask himself uncomfortable questions about his friendships and his church life.
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Executive Director Rick Barry continues this miniseries of reflections on the passages of the synoptic gospels that frighten him the most. This episode also includes a guided prayer, and information on how to support our work ahead of and following a divisive election.
A full transcript is available on our website, christiancivics.org.
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
Jesus' warning not to cause even a single child to stumble is a lot scarier than we give it credit for—and should lead most of us to be a lot more cautious about how we respond to politicians.
Executive Director Rick Barry continues our miniseries of personal reflections on the most intimidating passages of the gospels.