A curated series inside The Christ Centered Life.
Oct 10, 2022 11:14 AM America/Chicago
Casinos, lotteries, online sports gambling--the 21st century has so many opportunities to participate in gambling. What is gambling? What does the Bible say about gambling? Is gambling a sin? Listen in and join the conversation on this episode of The C2 L
Oct 3, 2022 10:55 AM America/Chicago
October 31st is one of the most controversial days in all of history. October 31, 1517 that is. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay share a brief history of the Reformation and discuss ways you can teach your children about it.
Sep 26, 2022 10:22 AM America/Chicago
In this episode, Derek and Lindsay follow up on episode 32 with five more questions every Christian must ask. Listen in, and feel free to join the conversation on social media or through info@thec2life.org.
Aug 29, 2022 11:20 AM America/Chicago
In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss five questions every Christian must ask. Listen in, and feel free to join the conversation on social media or through info@thec2life.org.
Aug 23, 2022 8:49 AM America/Chicago
Thoughts become words. Words become action. Actions become habits. Habits become character. Listen in as Derek and Lindsay talk about a strategy for developing healthy habits.
Aug 15, 2022 11:31 AM America/Chicago
In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share four habits that married couples can incorporate into their relationship to increase romance. They discuss creative date nights, developing your own language, disconnecting to be with one another, and, yes, physica
Aug 11, 2022 8:46 AM America/Chicago
Much of our time is spent building, guarding, and maintaining emotional walls that guard us from genuine relationships with others. Sooner or later, our well-meaning construction efforts reveal our vast inability to protect ourselves. Instead, they serve
Jul 25, 2022 11:04 AM America/Chicago
Most of us assume the proper method of educating our children is outsourcing their education to public or private institutions. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay challenge that assumption and talk about the benefits of home-based education. No, homeschoo
Jun 20, 2022 6:25 AM America/Chicago
In this episode, Derek and Lindsay respond to a listener who asked, "What are the benefits of being part of the Southern Baptist Convention? And would you ever consider leaving?" Those are great questions! Listen in, and join the discussion.
Jun 14, 2022 12:05 PM America/Chicago
In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss the difficult issue of modesty. Should churches require ladies to wear one-piece bathing suits on youth trips? What about modesty outside of church? Is it empowering for women and men to display their bodies in a
Jun 6, 2022 7:52 AM America/Chicago
Your family can serve others and share the gospel! In this episode, Lindsay and Derek discuss the concept of servant evangelism and offer tips and ideas for projects your family can use this summer.
May 26, 2022 10:05 AM America/Chicago
In this episode, Derek and Linsday continue the conversation about the truth of Scripture and the LGBT+ worldview.
May 2, 2022 10:26 AM America/Chicago
This episode is the first of two parts that explores the LGBTQ worldview in light of the biblical worldview. In part one, Derek and Lindsay share the short story The Emporer's New Clothes and highlight parallels with the 21st-century cultural milieu that
Apr 27, 2022 2:53 PM America/Chicago
Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to visit Israel, and in this episode of The C2 Life, we share some of the highlights of the trip plus three reasons you should consider going.
Mar 21, 2022 11:17 AM America/Chicago
Whether we realize it or not, the music we listen to shapes our worldview and even our theology. In this episode, Derek and Lindsay are joined by Pastor Ralph Rimmer, and the three of them discuss the tenets of Country Music Theology and provide some exam
Mar 7, 2022 9:50 AM America/Chicago
Is it possible to affair-proof a marriage? What steps can we take to strengthen our marriages against sexual sins? How do we trust the Lord when we are afraid of future marital unfaithfulness? Listen in to this episode of The Christ Centered Life
Feb 21, 2022 9:25 AM America/Chicago
When is the last time you've been away on an overnight trip with your spouse and without the kids? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share some tips to help you make that happen along with four lies that couples believe which keep them from couples getaw
Feb 14, 2022 3:00 AM America/Chicago
In the not too distant past, alcohol use was considered a sin by many churches and pastors. Now, drinking seems like a normal part of the lives of many followers of Christ. What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol? Is there any difference between th
Jan 25, 2022 3:47 AM America/Chicago
The desire to want to control the world around you and the future that is ahead of you is only human--but it is a sinful part of being human. Only God knows and controls the future. Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss three ways we subtly and futilely
Jan 6, 2022 9:07 AM America/Chicago
Yep, we're going there. And it's something we really need to talk about. Did God send Trump to save America? Is Trump a moral leader? Is Donald Trump a better alternative than Joe Biden? How should the church relate to Trump? Listen in, and join the conve
Dec 28, 2021 9:37 AM America/Chicago
Giving is one of the greatest opportunities we have to shape our own hearts and the hearts of our children. How do we take advantage of those opportunities, and what can we do to make the most of what we give? Listen in as Lindsay and Derek discuss giving
Dec 20, 2021 9:26 AM America/Chicago
How can we set and achieve goals that matter for eternity in 2022? What do you want to see the Lord do through your relationship with Him, your family, your health, your time, and your relationship with others? How can you develop a practical plan to acco
Dec 15, 2021 8:24 AM America/Chicago
Some say Christmas is simply a pagan holiday wrapped in a thin layer of Jesus. Is that true? Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th? Are we celebrating pagan deities related to the winter solstice when we think we are celebrating the birth of Jesu
Nov 30, 2021 11:59 AM America/Chicago
What should Christian parents do about Santa? If we are honest with our children, do we risk robbing them of the "magic" of the season? If we don't tell our children the truth about Santa, are we allowing the culture to eclipse Jesus? How can we steward t