City of God

The statistics show us that many Christians in the next generation are growing up and walking away from the faith. We cannot sit idly by as America actively turns away from God and embraces evil. Christians are called to stand up and engage in the public square. What exactly does Christian cultural engagement look like. Today’s guest, Ryan Helfenbein, discusses what we can do AS Christians to engage in the culture war. Ryan is the Executive Director of the Standing for Freedom Center at Liberty University. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Today we often hear a lot about ‘wokeism’ making its way into the Church. Some denominations have even had toyed with accepting gender ideology and critical race theory. But at the root of this infiltration is really cultural Marxism. On today’s episode of The City of God we talk with William Wolfe, the Executive Director for the Center for Baptist Leadership, and discuss what is happening at the root of progressive Christianity. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, we have seen a drastic increase in prosecutions of pro-lifers for simply protesting the issue of abortion. Meanwhile, attacks on churches and crisis pregnancy centers continue to rise, with minimal prosecutions. Recently, a Tennessee jury convicted six pro-lifers for protesting outside of an abortion clinic for violating the FACE Act. On this episode of The City of God, we spoke with Steve Crampton, Senior Counsel at Thomas More Society, who is representing one of the clients in this case. The defendants face over a decade in federal prison. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

We are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. As Dr. D. James Kennedy put it, CRM was founded "so that the Gospel of Jesus Christ might be radiated unto the entire world." Our mission is still the same half a century later. On this week's Truths That Transform," you’ll see Dr. Kennedy’s vision and how we’re carrying it forward today, by God's grace and with your help. #CoralRidgeMinistries #CoralRidgeMinistriesTurns50 #TruthsThatTransform #CRMReceivesMilestoneAward #ReachingTheWorldForChrist #DrDJamesKennedy #DJamesKennedy #DJKM #TruthsThatTransform

Many in the Church today have given up on the idea of personal evangelism, but Christians engaging in active personal evangelism are needed now more than ever. On this episode of The City of God, we talk about the need for the Church to be engaged in our society as a whole. Alex McFarland is an apologist, evangelist, author, and speaker. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. serves as president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Mohler is the host of “The Briefing” as well as “Thinking in Public.” He also serves as the editor of WORLD Opinions, writing regular commentary on moral, cultural, and theological issues. On this episode of The City of God, we talk about progressive Christianity, the state of education in America, and the importance for Christians to remain faithful to God. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

What is the true story of Americas founding? We’re the founders actually influenced by God, or is that just myth. Tim Barton, the President of Wall Builder discusses the Biblical foundation that helped build our great nation, and the individual stories of our great leaders that show God’s hand on American history. Tim’s latest book “The American Story: Building the Republic” is part of a series of books, co-authored with his father, David Barton, that gives a unique look at the lives and stories of America’s founders. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Eric Metaxas is a well-known and highly regarded author, speaker, and radio host. Recently, a film adaptation of his best-selling book, “Letter to the American Church” was been released. The film lays out the parallels between early 1930’s Nazi Germany and other totalitarian regimes with what is happening in America today and how the church has been mostly silent facing this evil. On this episode of The City of God, we talk about the importance for the Church to stand up and advocate for what is right in America, before it's too late. You can stream the film now at lettertotheamericanchurch.com Letter to the American Church https://lettertotheamericanchurch.com/ The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Doug Wilson is a conservative, Reformed, and evangelical theologian, pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, faculty member at New Saint Andrews College, and author and speaker. Wilson is known for his writing on classical Christian education, Reformed theology, as well as general cultural commentary. On today’s episode of the City of God, we talk about Christian nationalism, separation of Church and state, and radical feminism. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Dr. Joel Satterly is the headmaster of Westminster Academy, a school founded by Dr. D. James Kennedy in 1971. Westminster Academy serves families and students in the Fort Lauderdale area as a Christian school with a focus on academic rigor and faith formation. On this episode of The City of God we talk about the state of higher education, equity grading in public schools, and the importance of Christian education in the 21st century. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Hillary Morgan Ferrer is an author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, which provides apologetics resources for busy moms. She specializes in cultural apologetics and has written many books that help parents navigate the culture while raising their children to have a biblical worldview. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

“Providence” is an old-fashioned word that simply means “God that provides for us.” The doctrine of Divine providence asserts that God is in complete control of all things. He is sovereign over the universe as a whole. Many of our founding fathers recognized that God’s providential hand was essential for the founding of this nation. Yet, a growing number today claim that America was not founded on Christian principles. Dr. Jerry Newcombe is a historian and Executive Director of The Providence Forum. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Can the government force us to make specific medical decisions? Recently, the idea of medical freedom has started to gain a lot of traction in the culture. The COVID pandemic opened the eyes of many when it comes to government interference with private health decisions. Twila Brase is a registered nurse and the President and co-founder of Citizens' Council for Health Freedom. Her latest book is called “Big Brother in the Exam Room: The Dangerous Truth About Electronic Health Records.” Twila defines two aspects of health freedom as the public health sphere and the private exam room, and how we are in danger of losing our freedom and privacy in both realms. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Why am I here? What is God's call in my life? These are some of the existential questions that humans face. Understanding God’s call helps us develop a purposeful, intentional life of faith. On today’s episode of The City of God, we discuss finding purpose with Os Guinness, author of the classic book, “The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life.” Os is a renowned speaker, author, and social critic; a descendent of Author Guinness, the famous Dublin brewer. Os speaks eloquently to some of today’s biggest cultural issues, and how knowing our call from God helps us to engage the culture around us. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

How we understand the end of history heavily impacts how we live in the present. Our view of the end times helps inform our understanding of politics, government, and cultural engagement. On today’s episode of The City of God, we discuss how our view on the end times impacts our call as Christians to engage the culture around us. Aldo Leon is the senior pastor of Pinelands Presbyterian Church and David Bibee is the director of education at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Rosaria Butterfield is a best-selling author and speaker who is well known in the Christian space. A former professor of English and Women’s Studies at Syracuse University, she was an advocate for the LGBTQ agenda. Rosaria was eventually led to saving faith in Christ and has since become a bold witness for her faith. Rosaria’s latest book is called “Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age.” The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Dr. Sean McDowell is an apologist, author, speaker, and host of the “Think Biblically” podcast. Sean is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and the co-author of “Evidence for Jesus: Timeless Answers for Tough Questions.” On today’s episode of The City of God, we talk about how to navigate a culture in chaos and what the Church must do to regain its faithfulness to Jesus in this polarizing world. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

“What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?” was the title of a book written by Coral Ridge Ministries’ founder Dr. D. James Kennedy, which examines how the birth of Jesus was really the birth that changed civilization forever. If Jesus hadn’t been born, what would the world look like today? On today’s episode of The City of God, we highlight numerous areas of society that have been heavily influenced by Jesus, including science, education, the arts, charity, and the founding of America. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Coach Lou Holtz is an American Football coach and analyst. He served as the head football coach at William & Mary, NC State, the University of Arkansas, the University of South Carolina, and the University of Minnesota. In 1988, Coach Holtz led the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a National Championship. Coach Holtz is recognized as the only coach in NCAA history to lead six different programs to bowl games. Apart from his immaculate coaching career, he is a brilliant leader and a man of great principles. In this conversation on The City of God, we talk about his philosophy of leadership, the lessons he’s learned throughout his career, and how he instilled values into the lives of the young men that he coached throughout his career. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

During a congressional hearing last week, presidents from Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania came under fire for their testimony regarding the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The three women remained evasive and dismissive when asked if calls for the genocide of Jews violated their universities policies on bullying and harassment. One of those testifying, Harvard president Claudine Gay, also had allegations brought against her on multiple instances of plagiarism throughout her academic career. Dr. Carol M. Swain is a political scientist and legal scholar whose work was plagiarized by Claudine Gay, among other scholars. On this episode of The City of God, Dr. Swain calls out the Harvard president for plagiarizing her work, as well as denounces the practices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dr. Carol Swain’s latest book is called “The Adversity of Diversity” The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Radical gender ideology targets children and wreaks psychological and medical havoc. Many have been stunned over the past few years to discover the damage this ideology inflicts on people. And at the root of this gender ideology is a lie, a complete rejection of Biblical truth. Today on the City of God we talk with Brandon Showalter, an investigative journalist for the Christian Post, and co-author of “Exposing the Gender Lie”, alongside Dr. Jeff Myers. Brandon unpacks everything we’re seeing today involving gender ideology and transgenderism and exposes for what it is, a lie. This episode was recorded live at the Family Research Council’s Annual Pray, Vote, Stand Conference in Washington, D.C. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

Sonja Shaw is the President of the Board of Education of The Chino Valley Unified School District in California. She recently made headlines for protecting parental rights as well as protecting children by passing a mandatory gender identity disclosure policy for her school district. Sonja has since received many death threats for passing this policy and her school board is currently being sued by the California Attorney General for this policy. We talk with Sonja on what lead her to run for school board, and why she thinks parental rights is such an important issue today. This episode was recorded live at the Family Research Council’s Annual Pray, Vote, Stand Conference in Washington D.C. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza

All around the world Christians are being persecuted for their faith in huge numbers. In places like China and North Korea, Christianity is not tolerated. Wendy Wright has been fighting for Christians across the globe for years and currently serves as the president of Christian Freedom International. On today’s episode of The City of God, Wendy gives us an update on the state of Christian persecution, sharing stories from her many trips countries around the world. Wendy provides an update on The Mayflower Church, a Church that fled China in order to freely express their Christian faith. This episode was recorded live at the Family Research Council’s Annual Pray, Vote, Stand Conference in Washington D.C.

There are many cultural lies permeating our society today. From gender identity to America’s Christian heritage, many Christians are hard pressed to find Biblical truth in American society. On this episode of The City of God Podcast, we expose some of the biggest lies we hear today and discuss how to combat them. Alex McFarland is the Co-Host of Exploring the World on American Family Radio. He is a pastor, evangelist, and author, who is a great voice in the Christian space today. This episode was recorded live at the Family Research Council’s Annual Pray, Vote, Stand Conference in Washington D.C. The City of God Podcast is produced by Coral Ridge Ministries Media https://www.djameskennedy.org/ Made in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture https://crpc.org/institute/ Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-of-god/id1666445363 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofgodpodcast/ Visit our website http://cityofgodpodcast.com/ #CityofGod #CRPC #DJKM #RobPacienza