Cross Culture Crisis

"Welcome to Cross Culture Crisis—the podcast where we cut through the chaos of current events, politics, and culture with the sharp edge of a biblical worldview. Here, we don’t just react to the headlines; we interrogate them through the lens of Scripture, asking: What does this say about the human heart? How do we navigate this toxic climate as followers of Christ? And above all, how do we reconcile the boiling cultural temperature to the cool, unchanging truth of the Cross—the Gospel that redeems what’s broken and calls us to a better way?

Cross Culture Crisis is a religion podcast hosted by David, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

David hosts Cross Culture Crisis, a religion show with 30 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  The Gentle Warrior 3; The Five Ways: An Intro to Apologetics

  Aug 5, 202627 minS1

  Can you prove God exists without just saying 'the Bible says so'? In this episode of The Gentle Warrior , we level up our apologetics playbook by exploring five classic arguments from St. Thomas Aquinas—the original logic-builders who mapped out reality centuries ago. Learn how to make a positive case (offense) versus responding well when challenged (defense), all while keeping Colossians 4 as your operating system: gracious speech seasoned with salt. We unpack three Cosmological Arguments about where everything came from, followed by two Teleological Arguments showing why the universe looks intentionally designed rather than randomly generated. This isn’t about winning debates; it’s about clearing fog so people can see Jesus more clearly. Perfect for gamers, thinkers, and anyone asking big questions. Key Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6; Hebrews 11:3; Romans 1:20 Primary Source: Summa Theologica, Part I, Question 2, Articles 3-6 by St. Thomas Aquinas

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  Episode #29

  The Gentle Warrior, Pt. 2 – "The Conversation Code"

  Jul 29, 202640 minS1

  Ever frozen mid-conversation with a smart skeptic? They operate on pure logic, and suddenly, your faith feels irrational. In this episode of The Gentle Warrior , we're debugging that scenario. Using Jesus's late-night conversation with the intellectual powerhouse Nicodemus in John 3, we unveil a 4-step "Conversation Code" to help you gracefully navigate discussions about faith. Learn how to shift the conversation from a battle of wits to an invitation to see a bigger reality. Plus, we diagnose the "Science" idol of our culture and discover why the Gospel is the ultimate exploit. Level up your apologetics and learn to be a paradigm-shifter.

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  Episode #28

  Level Up Your Defense: A Gamer’s Guide to Apologetics

  Jul 22, 202641 minS1

  Ever freeze when someone challenges your faith online? You're not alone, and you're not unequipped. Welcome to The Gentle Warrior , a new series from Cross Culture Crisis designed to be your practical guide to Christian apologetics. In this premiere episode, we're running the tutorial. We'll break down what apologetics really is, why gamers are secretly built for it, and how to defend your hope without becoming "that Christian." Your first three quests to level up are inside. Scripture Referenced: 1 Peter 3:15 Acts 17:22-31 Sources & Concepts: Thomas R. Schreiner, 1, 2 Peter, Jude, vol. 37, The New American Commentary C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

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  Episode #26

  Cross Culture Crisis: "Pride Goes Before Destruction: Reclaiming the Rainbow"

  Jun 25, 202656 minS1

  It’s June, and the digital world is suddenly awash in rainbows. For many in our online communities, this feels like a celebration of identity and belonging. But what if we've taken God's sign of mercy and turned it into a digital badge of the very pride that made that mercy necessary? In this episode, we diagnose the deep, human ache for belonging that drives our culture's celebration of Pride. We expose how the world offers a "found family" based on conditional performance, leading to anxiety and exile, and contrast it with the superior hope of the Gospel. Discover how Jesus' profound humility is the only answer that truly satisfies our longing for a secure identity and an unshakable belonging. Join us as we reclaim the rainbow and point to the cross where true hope is found. Key Verses: • Proverbs 16:18 (CSB) - "Pride comes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." • Romans 1:25 (CSB) - "...exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served what has been created instead of the Creator." • Philippians 2:6-8 (CSB) - Christ's ultimate example of humility, emptying Himself for our sake. • Genesis 9:13 & Revelation 4:3 - The bookends of the Bible: God's rainbow as a symbol of mercy and eternal authority. Key Sources & Further Reading: • Stuart Scott, From Pride to Humility: A Biblical Perspective • Timothy Keller, The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism • The AND Campaign, Compassion (&) Conviction Follow & Engage with Cross Culture Crisis: • X (formerly Twitter): @DevilDodger78 • Facebook Community: Join the conversation with otherlisteners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/85483876759945. • Substack: Get the full show notes, discussion questions, andexclusive articles delivered to your inbox. Subscribe for free at https://crossculturecrisis.substack.com/ • Twitch: Watch live streams and join the chat in real-time at https://www.twitch.tv/devildodger1 • YouTube: Watch full video episodes and clips at https://www.youtube.com/@devildodger5347 • Rumble: Find our video content on Rumbleat https://rumble.com/user/devildodger

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  Episode #25

  "Why Can't We Just Be Kind? – The Rise of Weaponized Empathy"

  Jun 4, 202636 minS1

  <p>"Why can't we just be kind?" It sounds so innocent, but in today's culture, that question often feels less like a plea for compassion and more like a moral gun to the head. In this episode, we diagnose the rise of "weaponized empathy"—a counterfeit compassion that manipulates, divides, and exhausts our capacity for genuine care. We'll break down the five ways it's used against you, reveal its devastating real-world consequences, and then turn to the only coherent answer: Jesus Christ. Discover how the Gospel offers a fierce, costly love that integrates truth and compassion, freeing us to be sa...

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