Show notes
Why are sex and abortion the loudest issues in today’s church, when the New Testament barely mentions them at all? This episode of Seek Go Create takes a deeper look at what the New Testament actually says—if anything—about these hot-button topics, challenging the modern church’s political focus and cultural battles. Journey through first-century history and scripture to discover if we've missed the real message. If you’re ready to question assumptions and explore faith beyond politics, this episode will challenge and surprise you."The things the American church fights the loudest about are the things the New Testament writers addressed the least." - Tim WindersAccess all show and episode resources HEREEpisode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 Church Culture Wars 00:58 Series Setup and Reading Plan 02:16 Why These Topics Now 04:17 Disclaimers and Approach 08:01 Old Covenant Hangover 10:29 Rome and Infanticide 12:03 Sex as Power in Rome 17:23 Prostitution and Corinth 21:27 Is the World Worse 25:56 NT on Abortion Silence 28:24 Early Church Response 29:34 NT Passages on Same Sex 31:24 Greek Terms Explained 32:45 Translation History Shift 33:59 Jude and Strange Flesh 35:07 Jesus and Paul on Sex 37:38 Kingdom Versus Rome 39:35 Why Laws Fail 42:43 When Power Breeds Hypocrisy 46:29 Culture War Pillars 48:56 Jesus Method Not Pharisees 53:06 Ministry Over Legislation 56:33 Leaven Strategy Today 59:07 Final Challenge and Resources
