How To Live Faithfully in a Culture Filled with Compromise (w/ Martyn Iles) - Ep. 127

In a world where cultural pressures challenge our faith every single day, how can we stay true to our beliefs and be a light in dark times? Catherine is joined once again by Martyn Ilse, CEO of Answers in Genesis, for a powerful discussion on living faithfully in a "lost culture." Together, they d…

What Most Christians Don't Know about Living in a Lost Culture (W/ Martyn Iles) - Ep. 126

In today's increasingly secular world, many Christians grapple with understanding how to live faithfully amidst cultural changes that stray further from biblical truths. What are the characteristics of a "lost" or "Babylonian" culture, and how can believers navigate these complexities while staying…

Handling Political Drama with Christian Grace - Ep. 125

We live in a time when political conversations can be not just divisive, but downright contentious. It feels like maintaining a calm, respectful demeanor amid this politically charged environment is becoming harder by the day, especially with today’s election. Divisive rhetoric permeates everyday …

The Church's Role in Protecting Women from Abuse (w/ Nancy Pearcey) - Ep. 124

There's a topic that the church rarely addresses because it challenges long-held beliefs and practices. That topic is... Domestic abuse. And the failure of some church to protect victims. The statistics and stories are heartbreaking. Churches should be sanctuaries, yet when it comes to domestic …

How Christianity Transformed the Status of Women (w/ Nancy Pearcey) - Ep. 123

Our modern culture often argues that Christian teachings on marriage and femininity are oppressive or out of touch. But if we peel back the layers of history, we discover a different story. The early Christian faith dramatically improved the lives of women. In this episode of CP/CW, Catherine is j…

Why Does Our Culture Hate Men? (w/ Nancy Pearcey) - Ep. 122

In a world that is openly hostile to masculinity, does our faith offer a remedy? And what do we as Christian parents need to teach our sons and daughters? Consider these shocking examples of male-bashing in our culture: *The Washington Post article by gender studies professor “Why Can’t We Hate…

Why Are So Many Christian Kids Leaving the Faith? - BEST OF Ep. 1

An astronomical number of Christian young people are leaving the faith after they leave the nest. A recent New LifeWay Research survey shows that two-thirds of Christian youth stop attending church for at least a year between the ages of 18 and 22. A study from the Assemblies of God shows that “at…

This Common Lie Will Sabotage Your Parenting - Ep. 121

Do you ever look at other families and assume that they have it all together and yours doesn’t? Do you look at other pristine and put-together moms or dads and think that you are a hot mess? Do you look at the successes of your friends while focusing on all of your failures? There is a profound …

How the Prosperity Gospel Fueled Purity Culture and Undermined Our Parenting (w/ Dr. Lina Abujamra) - Ep. 120

How has the prosperity gospel influenced purity culture, and what does that mean for parenting today? The connections might surprise you. Purity Culture, much like the prosperity gospel, promises rewards for adhering to specific behaviors, but it often leads to disappointment and shame. And all to…

Finding Freedom from Sexual Sin and Brokenness (w/ Dr. Lina Abujamra) - Ep. 119

Sexual sin remains one of the most prolific yet overlooked issues within the Christian community. Despite the prevalence of church teachings on purity and righteousness, hidden struggles with sexual sin abound. Despite Jesus' promise of freedom in Scripture, pornography, illicit romantic novels and…