What do the recent acts of violence in our country show us about the deep brokenness in our culture? What opportunities do we have as Christians to bring the hope of the Gospel to a nation that is hurting, confused, fearful, angry and looking for answers? In this live class session held at Highlands Church, our panel of pastors takes a deeper look at the events surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk, the boldness with which he shared his faith, what it says about our current cultural moment, and what the Bible teaches us all about sharing the hope of Jesus Christ with others.

What does it mean to "be a man"? Our culture is wrestling with all kinds of definitions - from the hyper-masculine on one side to those on the other who claim there is no defining characteristics and we can completely decide for ourselves. But what does the Bible say about what it means to be a man? What does God's created order have to do with it? What characteristics should men aspire to?

Dr. Jeffery Ventrella has written extensively on the subject of the Bible and culture and provides a great framework for our discussion, including the pitfalls of social media's "man-o-sphere", and even mixed messages the church itself has sent young men over the last 20 years. You can find more of Dr. Ventrella's work discussing the Bible and culture at Truth Xchange: https://truthxchange.com/

How does someone raised in the Islamic faith hear the message of the gospel? In this live Viewpoint class session recording, Pastor Joe Infranco is joined by special guest Al Fadi, who came to the U.S. as a Muslim and was led to faith in Jesus Christ. Al shares his conversion story, and about the family and cultural pressures that he and others encountered afterward. His experience gives us great insight on how to reach out to our Muslim neighbors with the hope of the gospel. Learn more about Al Fadi's ministry, CIRA International, at https://cirainternational.com/ Find out about more upcoming Viewpoint class sessions at Highlands Church at HighlandsChurch.org/Viewpoint