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LightSwitch Podcast

LightSwitch Podcast

by LightSwitch Podcast

Mental Health Religion & Spirituality Philosophy

Season 1

Is Scripture an Ancient Vlog?

Casey Neistat, Mr.Beast, Emma Chamberlain. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. Let’s discuss why we as a society are hungry for personal storytelling and how we can understand scripture as an authentic story.

Special Announcements!

We've got some exciting stuff coming up for the LightSwitch. Make sure to tune into our last episode of season 1, next week, June 7! Have an episode Idea for Season 2 of LightSwitch, fall of 2023? Use the link below to comment and "upvote" other ideas!Slido link: https://app.sli.do/event/8i5hkLniqFpNsYMkbAWoex Slido code (if needed): 1255766 Slido will be available May 31 - June 7

How Do You Want To Be Remembered?

In this episode we ask the question, “how do you want to be remembered?” We’ll talk with three people from all different generations to discover the ambition and crisis of living life with legacy.

Has Science Killed God? Part 2: Evolution

In this two part episode, we will discuss the compatibility between science and faith. As we discuss origins (part 1) and evolution (part 2), join us as we seek to understand if science strengthens the reasonableness of the Christian worldview or completely debunks it.

Has Science Killed God? Part 1: Origin

In this two part episode, we will discuss the compatibility between science and faith. As we discuss origins (part 1) and evolution (part 2), join us as we seek to understand if science strengthens the reasonableness of the Christian worldview or completely debunks it. -------------------------------------------------- 1. Stephen C. Meyer, Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe (New York: HarperCollins, 2021). 2. Stephen C. Meyer, Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design (New York: HarperCollins, 2009). 3. Stephen C. Meyer, Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design (New York: HarperCollins, 2013). 4. Douglas Axe, Undeniable: How Biology Confirms Our Intuition That Life Is Designed (New York: HarperCollins, 2016). 5. William A. Dembski, The Design Inference: Eliminating Chance through Small Probabilities (New York: Cambridge University Press, 1998). 6. Lee Strobel, The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004). 7. J. P. Moreland, Scientism and Secularism: Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018). 8. John C. Lennox, Can Science Explain Everything? (Denmark: The Good Book Company, 2019). 9. John C. Lennox, God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God? (Oxford, England: Lion Books, 2007). 10. Fazale Rana, The Cell's Design: How Chemistry Reveals the Creator's Artistry (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2008). 11. Fazale Rana, Creating Life in the Lab: How New Discoveries in Synthetic Biology Make a Case for the Creator (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2011). 12. Phillip E. Johnson, Darwin on Trial (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1993).

A Lasting Faith

We want to help students and families live for the glory of God NOW - not after college or during retirement. Therefore, in this episode we talk about 10 characteristics that help us have a lasting faith. Resources Mentioned: 10 Characteristics of a Lasting faith survey & results: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R2MXyNpcl9YbaILfl9PjeK4OKAJY8udvpeDU7aOExbE/edit Recalibrate: A New Measure for Family Ministry, Rob Hunter

Lectio Divina - Ephesians 2:4-10

In our last Lectio Divina of Season 1, Matthew and Erin bring us a reading from Ephesians. This week we "switch" how we explain and prepare ourselves for the text. So sit back, take a breather, and listen to God's word for you!

Love, Sex, & My Computer Screen

The world defines love either in sentimental or sexual terms. The Bible has an incredibly different definition. We want to flip the switch on the ideas of love and sexuality and bring something that brings value to the human rather than sees them as a commodity to be used and discarded. To learn more about Tom and Ruth Ann Robinson's marriage mentoring ministry go to their website: https://www.buildstrongfoundations.org/ _________________________________________________ 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex & Intimacy , Dr. Juli Slattery Brainheartworld.org Fight the New Drug Stats Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in a Confused Culture - Sean McDowell Holy Sexuality - Christopher Yuan Why God Cares Who I Sleep With - Sam Albury Building For Freedom & Subsequently Walking In Freedom, Troy Haas Know. Be. Live. - Ed. John D. Basie Strange New World - Carl R. Trueman The Secular Creed - Rebecca McLaughlin 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity - Rebecca Mclaughlin Confronting Christianity - Rebecca Mclaughlin Why Does God care who I sleep With? - Sam Allberry ˆThe Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in its Proper Place, by Andy Crouch.

God will Smite you if You're Wrong

How do you make decisions? Maybe you go to a trusted family member or friend, maybe you make a “pros & cons” list, or maybe you live to take risks. Whatever it looks like, what does scripture have to offer us? Let's see what the biblical idea of decision making looks like, and how we can make the wisest and most prudent decisions as we move through life. _____________________________________________________________________________See Gary Friesen, Decision Making & the Will of God.

How Could A Loving God Send Someone to Hell?

"How is it possible for Christians to claim to follow a loving, kind, and merciful God when they "believe" he "sends" people who don't believe in him, to hell?" Is He loving & kind if this is true? Does He "send" people to hell? Join us in today's episode as we tackle this tough topic of Hell within the Christian worldview. Just remember, "No one is forced to go there, by the grace of God, no one is required to go to hell." - Randy Pistor. For further discussion or questions feel free to check out our Church's Website: Keystonechurch.us or contact Pastor Matthew at Matthew@keystonechurch.us ------------------------------------------------------------------- Bellow is list of resources we reference throughout this episode. Systematic Theology, by Wayne Grudem Lexham Bible Dictionary, S.V. “Hell” Why Does God Allow Evil? by Clay Jones, see esp. “Is Eternal Punishment Fair?” Systematic Theology In 1 Volume, by Norman Geisler Jesus Story Book Bible, by Sally Lloyd-Jones Bible Project Summary Video on Leviticus: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/leviticus/ Case For Faith by Lee Strobel, quoting JP Moreland “God wouldn’t send people to Hell.” Philippians 2.10-11 - Every tongue will confess and every knee will bow.

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