Did you watch the Super Bowl? Did you see the halftime show or the alternative broadcast from Turning Point USA? In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I take a different angle on the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny, the NFL, and the cultural reactions that followed. Instead of debating sides, I ask a deeper question: Are we trying to clean up the world or point people to Jesus?

As believers, we can choose what we watch. But is it beneficial? Does it stir our affections for God or steal them? In Part 1, I share four biblical principles to help us think clearly, act wisely, and keep the Gospel central in a culture that constantly demands our attention.

Watch now, then ask yourself: What am I consuming and what is it shaping in me?

Questions for personal reflection:

Why do you think Christians often rush to debate cultural moments instead of focusing on the gospel?

What does it mean that people are “dead in their trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2 in the Bible)? How should that shape our expectations of the world?

How can you tell if something is stirring your affection for God or stealing it?

What is one area of media or entertainment where you may need to become more discerning?

We’d love to hear from you!

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What’s love got to do with it? In this Connecting Faith & Life episode, I wrestle with a simple but life-changing question: Which definition of love are you living by? On Valentine’s Day, culture tells us love is a feeling. Chemistry. Romance. But Scripture tells us something deeper. In this video, I talk about how love doesn’t start with us. It starts with God. God doesn’t just show love. God is love. And that changes how we treat people online, in our homes, and even when love isn’t returned.

If you’ve ever wondered whether love is more than emotion… this one’s for you.

Watch now. Then ask yourself: What would change if you let God define love?

Questions for personal reflection:

Where did you first learn what love means? Music, movies, family, church? How has that shaped you?

How is God’s definition of love different from the world’s definition?

Can you love someone you strongly disagree with? What would that look like?

What would change in your relationships if love was based on commitment instead of feelings?

We’d love to hear from you!

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I once helped my wife repot a plant, moving it from a small pot into a bigger one so it could keep growing. That simple moment reminded me of something deeper about how we work with kids and teenagers.
Too often, we label people based on who they used to be instead of giving them space to grow. Just like plants need room for their roots, people need grace, patience, and space to grow.
In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I share a youth leader training on why labels can stunt spiritual growth and how even “Doubting Thomas” was given room to believe.
If you work with kids or teens, this conversation matters.
Watch now and ask yourself, Are we giving them room to grow?

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