The City of God

On this episode of the City of God, we talk with Daniella Bloom, a free-thinking psychotherapist, speaker, and author. We discuss Daniella's personal transformation from self-proclaimed liberal to a voice for common sense and critical thinking. Hailing from the heart of Los Angeles, Daniella shares her story of awakening, driven by her proud Jewish-American identity and a commitment to truth. As a passionate advocate for Israel and a staunch supporter of Judeo-Christian values, Daniella challenges our society to embrace critical thinking, personal responsibility, and grace as essential pillars of societal renewal.

Join us for an insightful discussion as we delve into the alarming trend of youth abandoning the Biblical worldview. Our guest, George Barna, founder of The Barna Group and director of research at Arizona Christian University, sheds light on the findings from his book "Raising Spiritual Champions," revealing that only 1% of 13-14-year-olds hold to a complete Biblical worldview. From the influence of modern culture to the impact on mental health, we uncover the complex factors shaping the worldview of today's youth. Don't miss this crucial conversation on the importance of parental discipleship and the role of churches in nurturing a generation grounded in faith.

On this episode of the City of God Podcast, join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Riley Gaines, a former competitive swimmer turned advocate for women's sports and single-sex spaces. Riley boasts a stellar athletic background as a 12x NCAA All-American and 5x SEC Champion. Riley now dedicates her efforts to create real change, from her tireless work defining the term ‘woman’ legally, to safeguarding Title IX, and defending women’s rights to single-sex spaces and equal opportunities, Riley's impact reverberates nationwide. Tune in as we explore her story, her advocacy, and her unwavering commitment to championing women across the country.

The philosopher Jacques Derrida was the founder of “deconstruction,” a way of criticizing not only both literary and philosophical texts but also political institutions. Eventually this thinking was applied to religion. Today, there is even a battle over the word “deconstruction” in regards to the Christian faith. But simply put, deconstruction is a tearing down of the faith. Alisa Childers is a best-selling author and popular podcaster. Her latest book is called The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond

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.

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.

After 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.

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.

Pastor Lucas Miles is a speaker, author, and founder of the American Pastor Project. In his latest book, Woke Jesus, he tackles the issue of progressive Christianity infiltrating many Evangelical Churches today. On this episode of the City of God, we discuss the biggest cultural lies we face today, and what we can do about them.

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.

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.

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” has 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 how important it is 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

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.

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.

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.

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. And many of our founding fathers recognized that God’s providential hand was essential for the founding of this nation. Yet, many today claim that America was not founded on Christian principles. Dr. Jerry Newcombe is an historian and Executive Director of The Providence Forum.

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.

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 great speaker, author, and social critic; a descendent of Arthur 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.

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”

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 it's faithfulness to Jesus in this polarizing world.