The LIFETalks Podcast

Just in time for the holidays, the pastors address the topic of fasting. What's behind the confusion surrounding the idea of fasting and why has this practice fallen out of favor with the modern church?

"Danta Claus" and "Rudolph" the Reindeer discuss how to find a balance between Santa Claus, family traditions and the Christmas story. Should Christian parents play the Santa game with their children? 

Pastor Dan and Pastor Ben discuss the cultural shift in attitude on the topic of church attendance. What are the factors behind declining church attendance over the last 50 years? 

The pastors discuss the merits of church membership. What's behind our convictions on this topic and just how "official" should our attachment to a body of believers be? 

The pastors define the difference between guilt and conviction. Why are these feelings so often confused and how do we properly walk through what the Bible teaches regarding conviction and confronting sin? 

The pastors celebrate the 100th episode by discussing the difficult topic of church discipline. Considering key texts such as Matthew 18, I Corinthians 5, Matthew 7 and John 8, the pastors discuss why church discipline is necessary and how it is best handled. 

The pastors continue the conversation on millennials leaving the church by brainstorming actions the church can take to make an impact with millennials and reverse the trend.

Pastor Ben, StudentLIFE Pastor Justin Lucas and Disciple-Making Pastor Brad Milks open a conversation on why the millennial generation is walking away from the church more than any generation in history. 

Pastor Ben is joined by StudentPastor Justin Lucas and Disciple-Making Pastor Brad Milks to discuss Kanye West's recent profession of faith. How should believers respond when celebrities convert to Christianity? 

What's behind our cultural obsession with celebrities? The pastors discuss our inclination to worship the creature instead of the Creator and how this phenomenon has crept into the church.