🎙️ Cross Culture Podcast | Episode: “Why Truth Matters for the Christian”

In a world where “your truth” often replaces the truth, Christians must remember that truth is not a feeling — it’s a Person.
This episode dives deep into why truth matters, how it is rooted in the very nature of God, and the spiritual danger of spreading or believing lies.

We’ll explore:
✅ How Scripture defines truth as absolute and unchanging
✅ Why Christians must love truth, even when it’s uncomfortable
✅ How deception erodes faith and damages witness
✅ The call to live truthfully in a culture of confusion

Truth isn’t just an idea — it’s the foundation of the Gospel itself.
Join us as we uncover why standing for truth isn’t optional for followers of Jesus.

📖 “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” – John 17:17

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Do you really need to go to church to be a Christian?

A lot of people today say, “I love Jesus, but I don’t need the church.” But that question reveals a deeper misunderstanding—not about attendance, but about what the Church actually is.

In this episode of the Cross Culture Podcast, we break down why:
• The Church isn’t a building—it’s the family of God
• The Church isn’t optional—it’s the body of Christ
• You don’t need the Church to become a Christian, but you do need the Church to learn how to live like one

We explore powerful biblical imagery that reframes the conversation—comparing a Christian without the Church to an athlete without a team, or a coal removed from the fire. Christianity was never designed to be lived in isolation.

Whether you’re skeptical, deconstructing, burned by church hurt, or simply asking honest questions—this conversation is for you.

🎙️ Watch. Think. Engage the culture with truth.

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Is Christmas actually pagan — or is that just an internet myth?

Every year, the claim resurfaces: “Christians borrowed Christmas from pagan festivals like Saturnalia or Sol Invictus.” But is that claim grounded in real history… or modern misinformation?

In this Cross Culture Christmas special, we examine the historical evidence, early Christian sources, and popular arguments used to label Christmas as pagan. We separate fact from fiction and ask an honest question:
👉 What does history actually say?

This episode isn’t about tradition for tradition’s sake — it’s about truth. Whether you’re a Christian, skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation challenges viral talking points and digs into what scholars, historians, and early church records really show.

🎄 Topics include:
• Was Christmas borrowed from pagan festivals?
• Did Saturnalia or Sol Invictus influence December 25?
• Why this argument keeps resurfacing today

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Do you think Christmas is pagan — or have you heard this claim before? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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