Why Not Us

Episode 20 - Sin Then vs. Now – How Culture Has Redefined Right and Wrong

Dillon Phaneuf / Jamie Paton

Episode Description:

Has sin really changed, or has culture just shifted the goalposts? In this thought-provoking episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie dive into how society has redefined morality over time, from the "traditional values" of the 1950s to today's hyper-individualistic culture. Are we more sinful today, or has sin just been rebranded to be more acceptable? We break down modern-day idolatry, the influence of social media, and the biggest spiritual struggles facing believers today.

This episode challenges us to examine our own hearts and ask: Are we living by God’s standards or the world’s?

Key Takeaways:

  1. The Shifting Cultural View of Sin – How the world rebrands sin as “personal freedom” and why absolute truth still matters.
  2. The Idolatry of Success, Social Media, and Influence – What we worship today vs. what was worshiped in the past.
  3. Nothing New Under the Sun – The same sins of greed, lust, and pride still dominate, just in new packaging.
  4. How to Stay Anchored in Faith – Practical ways to guard against moral compromise and remain rooted in biblical truth