Family Discussion

Lisa and Marcos discuss the controversies surrounding the Martin Luther King Day, share ways to celebrate that honor the Rev. Dr., and remember his legacy together.

It's a new year which means many Christians are making a new commitment to read through the Bible in a year! Is this the best way to go about your regular time in Scripture? Lisa and Marcos discuss the pros and cons of Bible reading plans, why regular Bible reading is so important, and how to keep your heart right as you pursue your Bible reading goals for 2023.

Christmas lands on a Sunday this year and Christians are battling over what to do. But the debate about Christmas Day worship has revealed some deeper ecclesiological questions. What is the purpose of the church? Can you really overemphasize evangelism? What if folks are cancelling the wrong service? Lisa and Marcos ask the questions behind the questions in our last episode of 2022

This December, Tabletalk magazine devoted their entire issue to eschatology. Lisa and Marcos reflect on their upbringing in dispensationalism, discuss the importance of correct definitions, and consider how dispensational theology has impacted American Evangelicalism. Resources to learn more: ARTICLE FROM LISA SPENCER Kingdom Come - Sam Storms Far as the Curse is Found - Michael D

Family Discussion is back for our Fifth Season! Marcos and Lisa begin by sharing what's different this season, share the fun things they've been doing over the last few months, and then turn their attention to a topic of the day: Christian Nationalism.

The Summer is here which means it's time for the Family Discussion Season Finale! Lisa and Marcos begin their pivot to Season Five by discussing how Christians can faithfully demonstrate the truth and love of the Gospel during Pride Month.

Lisa and Marcos reflect on a violent few weeks. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion of the SBC Sexual Abuse Task Force Report.

It's the dreaded gender role conversation! Lisa and Marcos talk about this controversial subject without the angst. Has God created men and women with specific roles in mind? Our hosts work to disagree well and highlight the necessity of brothers and sisters working together in the body of Christ.

After a thoughtful conversation about men last week, Lisa and Marcos turn the spotlight on women. To help with this topic they are joined by Rachel Green Miller, one half of the "Theology Gals" podcast and author of the book "Beyond Authority and Submission: Women and Men in Marriage, Church, and Society".

This week, Lisa and Marcos are joined by John Pennylegion (Penny), the Pastor of Christ the King Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Roanoke, VA...otherwise known as Lisa's pastor! Penny shares his thoughts on the current conversations about manhood and womanhood as well as some specific challenges facing men in our current context. This is a discussion you don't want to miss!