304 — Discerning God’s Voice & Taking Risks

304 — Discerning God’s Voice & Taking Risks

This week, we are joined by Ryan and Karina Martinez of Life Upside Down [https://lifeusd.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] to talk about discerning God’s voice in a world full of noise, the tension between caution and obedience, and the fear of getting it wrong when faith requires risk. Through honest conversation and personal story, we explore how Scripture, wisdom, humility, and courage shape discernment when God calls people into uncomfortable steps of obedience. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

303 — Crotch Christianity

This week, we unpack “Crotch Christianity” — the belief that sexual ethics sit at the top of God’s moral hierarchy while justice, greed, pride, and mercy get sidelined. We wrestle with purity culture, politics, Scripture, and the uncomfortable possibility that American evangelicalism may reflect cultural obsession more than biblical priority. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

302 — Should Christians Drink Alcohol?

This week, we tackle one of Christianity's most emotionally charged debates — whether Christians should drink alcohol — exploring what Scripture actually says, how church history shaped our assumptions, and how to hold freedom and wisdom together in a culture built around drinking. Joined by Dr. Karl Pagenkemper, we're not looking for loopholes; we're after something better: a way to live free, self-controlled, and deeply loving toward others. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

300 — What the Church Won’t Say

This week, we invited church staff to answer the question What’s an uncomfortable issue the Church is facing today that we don’t talk about enough? How can we respond in a way that reflects Jesus? Their answers expose blind spots, challenge our instincts, and force us to wrestle with whether we actually live like Jesus or just talk about him. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. 📺 Watch or 🎧 Listen at cccomaha.org/uncomfortable [http://cccomaha.org/uncomfortable]

299 — Have We Lost Our Ability to Think Deeply?

This week, we confront the uncomfortable reality that while we’re more informed than ever, our minds are increasingly fragmented—trading reflection for reaction, and depth for speed in a culture of constant distraction. We explore how this erosion of deep thinking is shaping our faith, our discernment, and our ability to hold truth with nuance—and how intentional rhythms can retrain our minds for clarity, wisdom, and spiritual formation.  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.