The Pulse Podcast with Matthew Ruttan

Honour everyone—emperors, slaves, masters, husbands, wives (1 Peter 2:13-3:7)

The fisherman-turned-apostle said we should honour everyone, including tyrannical emperors. Did that include blind obedience? Definitely not. He also talked about the relationship between slaves, masters, husbands and wives. What if instead of avoiding tough passages, we dealt with them head-on with the goal of glorifying God no matter the situation we're in...

What Jonathan Haidt just said about A.I. and the next generation

Haidt has earned the right to be heard. He cares about his kids, and yours too. His recent comments deserve more attention. This post (and podcast episode) briefly explores the threat of silicon valley doing another experiment on your kids, to their detriment. Will we live with eyes wide shut, or open?

Why loving people isn’t the same as liking them

How do you be at your best when some people put you at your worst? It helps to not be naive about what love means, and to know what Jesus meant by love.

Holiness is heaven’s map on earth (1 Peter 1:13-2:12)

"Holiness" can make us think of unattainable moral perfection or a lack of joy. But this is a mis- (or partial) understanding. To be holy is to be set apart (distinct) for God's special purposes. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks 1 Peter 1:13-2:12 and foregrounds 4 aspects of holiness that stand in contrast to our culture today.

To the God who owns the future—a prayer

"The lies start by whispering and swell to yelling..." Join in with this short prayer to the God of hope who owns the future.