CounterCulture: Thinking Christianly in a Secular World

In this episode of CounterCulture, host Will Bakker and co-hosts Andrew Silbert, Sarah Burtt, and Derek Sanford explore what it means to think Christianly in today's divided world. They discuss how secularism has influenced both society and the church, and offer strategies for reclaiming a Christian mindset. Topics include the importance of abiding in God's word, the concept of secularism, and the role of politics in personal relationships. The conversation also touches on original ideas, mindfulness, and the need for intentional thought auditing. They call for placing God's truth above cultural narratives and translating thoughts into actions based on Christian principles.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts

00:30 Welcome to Counterculture Biblical Truth

01:12 Meet the Hosts

02:36 Discussing Original Ideas and Inventions

09:23 The Concept of Secularism

13:12 Reclaiming the Christian Mind

21:23 Abiding in God's Word

29:06 Navigating Political Differences as Christians

32:23 Be a Leader in Relationships

32:57 The Danger of Political Morality

34:28 Navigating Cultural and Relational Challenges

36:36 Understanding and Respecting Differences

41:33 Thinking Christianly vs. Self-Help

47:46 Reclaiming the Christian Mind

01:02:03 The Importance of Mind Renewal

01:02:50 Challenges Facing the Christian Mind

01:08:40 Abiding in God's Word

29:13 Navigating Political Differences as Christians

01:28:51 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps