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In the last of our Advent conversations, Adam Hawkins welcomes back Elizabeth Woodson and Tymarcus to unpack the biblical concept of peace (shalom)—especially what it means in a season that’s often chaotic, overwhelming, and culturally mischaracterized. Merry Christmas. We will see you in the new year.

01:00 — Life Lately with Elizabeth

02:00 — Starting the Discussion: What Is Peace?

03:55 — Peace in a Broken World

04:42 — Ty’s Reflection on Isaiah & Peace

07:00 — Relational Tension & True Peace

09:00 — Peace Now vs. Peace Then

12:00 — Peace Beyond “Be Nice”

14:00 — The Reality of Brokenness

18:00 — How to Cultivate Peace Today

22:00 — Final Reflections

28:00 — Close & Christmas Blessing

• True peace (shalom) is not just absence of conflict—but wholeness and restoration found only through life with God.
• We can experience real peace now through obedience, worship, and trust—even as we wait for its full realization in Christ.
• Peace confronts brokenness at the root—requiring more than proximity or niceness, but the transformative work of Jesus.

Liz's new Podcast: Shalomies

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We continue our conversation with Caroline Smiley for a moving meditation on Love through the lens of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Tymarcus and Caroline reflect on Mary’s embodiment of sacrificial love at the manger and at the cross. This episode explores how Mary models a risky, selfless, participatory love—one that mirrors God's invitation for us to love as sons and daughters, not merely as servants.

The conversation weaves from Hebrews to the manger, from John's Gospel to the Prodigal Son, connecting the bloodied straw of the birth with the suffering of the cross. Through Mary’s obedience and Christ’s incarnation, listeners are invited into the family of God—called to love deeply, suffer faithfully, and hope fiercely.

00:00 – Introduction: Mary, Love, and Advent

03:00 – The Love of a Mother and the Love of God

10:00 – Mary’s Participation in Redemption

17:00 – Grieving the Cross: Mary and the Suffering of Love

23:00 – From Servanthood to Sonship

30:00 – Prodigal Sons and the Invitation to Come Home

34:00 – Closing Reflections: Love that Bleeds, Love that Welcomes

• Love Begins with Incarnation, Not Just the Cross
• Mary Models Risky, Participatory Love
• We’re Invited into God’s Family, Not Just His Service
• Suffering and Love Are Intertwined

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Ty sits down with Pastor Charles Wilson to explore the topic of spiritual fatherhood. From personal stories of biological fathers to theological reflections on Paul and Timothy, this conversation covers the why and how of raising spiritual sons and daughters within the household of God.

Whether you're a spiritual father, have one, or simply are curious what the Bible has to say about the topic, this episode is a rich reminder of God's design for intergenerational discipleship. Charles helps us reimagine the role of the church not just as a place of instruction, but of family.

02:00 - The Importance of Biological Fatherhood

05:00 - Becoming a Father: Lessons Learned

07:45 - Spiritual Fatherhood in Scripture

12:00 - Encouragement, Discipline, and Rebuke

16:00 - Misconceptions: Age, Authority & Access

20:30 - Discipling Along the Way

25:00 - Jesus as the Ultimate Spiritual Father

30:00 - Local Church vs. Online Instructors

34:00 - Everyday Saints: The Unsung Spiritual Fathers

1. Spiritual fatherhood is essential at every stage of life
2. The local church is where spiritual family happens
3. Biblical discipleship looks like family
4. Spiritual authority isn’t about age—it’s about faithfulness
5. Faithful presence outweighs public platform

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In part 2 of our discussion on God’s wisdom and design for sex, we are joined by Pastor Timothy Ateek to talk about the pitfalls of pornography use, how to find freedom from addiction to porn and God’s grace for sexual sin.

Recommended Resources

Recovery at Citizens Church

The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund

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As part of a 2-episode arc, we want to look at God’s wisdom and design for sex. In this episode, we are joined by Author and Pastor Sam Allberry to talk through sexuality in a post-Christian culture, what Jesus says on the topic, and how to engage those who don't believe what Jesus and the Bible says is actually good for them.

Resources referenced

New release of Is God Anti-Gay?

What God Has to Say About Our Bodies

7 Myths About Singleness

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We are joined by Christian writer Hannah Nation to discuss her work with the Church in China, her new book, and what what encouragement and lessons can be learned for the Church in America.

Resources referenced:

Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church

Center for House Church Theology

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In this episode of Culture Matters, we dive deep into the concept of wisdom and leadership, exploring the different types of leaders often seen in our culture and how Jesus personifies the wise leader. We discuss the temptations and pitfalls that leaders can face, the importance of embracing the ordinary aspects of life, and to leave a legacy as a leader. Join us for an enlightening conversation on how to cultivate a vision for the future by embracing your limitations and learning from wisdom.

Resources Referenced

The Imperfect Pastor

To learn more about Zack Eswine visit: https://preachingbarefoot.com

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How can Christians have reasonable dialogue and respectful conversation around difficult topics and be a light in the world? Adam, Tymarcus and Elizabeth tackle some difficult conversations in this episode. Largely, the tragedy that occurred in Nashville at Covenant Christian School, as well as the recent twitter debate over Joshua Butler's latest book.

Resources Mentioned

Theology in the Raw Episode 1062 After Nashville

Moral Numbness Is Our Enemy - Russel Moore, Christianity Today

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In a culture of "hustle," how do we think through the things that are vying for our attention. How can you create more space in our life to pay attention to God so you aren't weight down by the feeling of inadequacy? Today we talk about pastor Mason King about new book—Christian Disciplines—and some of the practices he's found to be instrumental in cultivating a relationship with God.

Resources Mentioned

A Short Guide to Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian

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ChatBots, AI and Robots — Oh my! On this episode we discuss pop-tech with Dr. John Dyer. He provides a biblically framework for thinking about technology, and categories to help us engage wisely.

Resources Referenced in this Episode

From the Garden to the City

People of the Screen

Ecclesiology for a Digital Church

Worship.ai

Podcast.ai

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