Atypical Christian
Join Matt and Courtney every Wednesday as they ask atypical questions about God, faith and Christian living.
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Episodes
12 episodes
How should Christians approach Conflict in relationships? Does Jesus call us to avoid, or confront?
Matt and Courtney discuss a Christian's approach to conflict; in friendships, within the church, in relationship. What principles, verses, challenges are at play?
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49:02
Serving - Does the church rely too heavily on volunteers?
Matt and Courtney discuss serving in the church - how churches can uplift our spiritual giftings, whether ‘performative’ serving is wrong, whether some roles should be paid, and more!Join the conversation as we unpack a proverb and discu...
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47:08
Masculinity - Exploring Christ and 'Traditional' Male Identity
Matt & Courtney discuss masculinity in the bible and the person of Jesus - but are his counter-cultural 'masculine' traits actually just reflective of Christian maturity, regardless of gender? We take a look at true and false masculinity as...
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40:08
Church Seating Rules / Women Proposing to Men / Is a Virtual Church Gathering Better?
Courtney and Matt talk Atypical Christian topics, hoping to encourage a culture of open conversation - while delving into some areas that could really use a solid chat. This episode, not so much. After some poppin Proverbs, we ask: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:58
Biblical Modesty part 2 - empowerment over compliance, purity culture and sexuality in the church
Courtney and Matt continue their discussion - this time on how to create good with modesty and sexuality, as well as some in-depth discussion of sexuality within Christian marriage. Matt continues to pop in with Proverbs.- How can we rec...
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45:07
Christians and Clubbing / the Intersection of Faith and Secular Culture
Matt and Courtney discuss Christian intersections with secular culture. Jesus calls us to be in the world, but not of the world. How do we apply this teaching? Is it dangerous for us to engage with media or experiences that are not foundational...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:33
Are we Treating our Bodies as a Temple or Are we Worshipping our Bodies?
Matt & Courtney discuss: are we treating our bodies as a temple - or are we worshipping our bodies?1 - What the bible says about our bodies2 - What the world says about about our bodies3 - God's beauty in creation
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43:14
When Christian Friendships Fail
Matt & Courtney discuss Christian Friendships - and God's role in growing or closing relationships.1 - Types of Christian relationships2 - When Christian friendships feel imbalanced3 - How God works His purposes through...
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34:34
Should Christians aim to be 'People Pleasers?'
Courtney and Matt discuss - should Christians care what others think about them?1 - Outside perceptions of Christian behaviour2 - When Christians disagree3 - Adjusting behaviour based on human weakness4 - Looking for...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:09
Can Christians find themselves in their faith? Christian identity, diversity, creative expression
Matt & Courtney discuss Christian identity, asking: Can Christians find themselves in their faith?1 - Principles of Christian Identity2 - Converting & Conforming3 - The beauty of diversity among God's people4...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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35:35
Can Christian Men Wear Budgie Smugglers? Modesty, sexuality and identity
Matt & Courtney discuss biblical modesty.1 - What is modesty, and what does the Bible say about it2 - How Christian teachings / culture have been problematic in the area of female modesty3 - How modesty & purity cul...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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