Chelsea and Tymarcus unpack the deeper meaning of creativity—not just as artistic expression, but as a core part of being human. Rooted in Scripture and lived experience, they challenge the cultural narrative that creativity only matters if it’s monetized or platform-worthy.

From sourdough baking to engineering, parenting to music, they explore how creativity shows up in everyday life—and why it’s worth pursuing even when no one is watching. This conversation reframes creativity as stewardship, formation, and worship, reminding us that we are created by a creative God and invited to reflect Him in both work and play.

• Creativity is not limited to art—it’s woven into how we live, work, and relate.
• Your gifts are less about you and more about reflecting the God who gave them.
• You don’t need a platform, paycheck, or perfection to pursue creativity.
• Discipline + time = growth, even in “small” things.
• Play, rest, and hobbies are spiritually formative—not distractions.
• Community is essential for discernment, balance, and sustainability.
• Start where you are. Stay consistent. Let God shape you through the process.

Culture Matters Episode with Jonathan Pennington (on work & vocation)

In A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, pastor and longtime NBA chaplain Mike Tatlock invites believers to cultivate a faith that isn’t loud or trendy—but holy, steady, and unmistakably different.

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In this Tuesday-after-Easter conversation, Chelsea and Ty reflect on the beauty, tension, and purpose behind spiritual rhythms like feasting and fasting. From Easter services to Good Friday reflections, they unpack why certain moments in the church calendar feel more significant—and why that’s actually by design.

The conversation explores how celebration (feasting) and lament (fasting) work together to shape us spiritually. These rhythms aren’t about performance or tradition for tradition’s sake—they’re about reorientation. In a world full of distraction, discouragement, and noise, God gives His people intentional markers to remember the story we’re part of.

• Dwell — Barry Jones
• You Are What You Love — James K. A. Smith

• Nehemiah 1:4 – Fasting in response to brokenness
• Exodus 12 – Passover as remembrance
• Luke 22 – The Last Supper
• 2 Corinthians 3 – “Unveiled face” and transformation
• James 1 – Remembering and living the Word

We are forgetful people—rhythms like Easter and Lent help us remember what matters most.

Feasting reminds us of joy and hope—a foretaste of the Kingdom.

Fasting reminds us of brokenness and dependence—we cannot fix the world on our own.

The goal isn’t constant intensity—it’s faithful formation.

We live between two realities

• Jesus has already risen
• And we are still waiting for full restoration

In A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, pastor and longtime NBA chaplain Mike Tatlock invites believers to cultivate a faith that isn’t loud or trendy—but holy, steady, and unmistakably different.

To learn more about A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, visit moodypublishers.com or find it wherever books are sold.

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The crew tackles heavy global headlines—from tensions involving Iran and U.S. military action to immigration debates and ICE-related unrest—while asking a deeper question: How should Christians respond when the world feels unstable and unclear?

Rather than offering political prescriptions, the conversation centers on spiritual posture: lament, prayer, discernment, and faithful presence in everyday life. They wrestle honestly with information overload, mistrust in media, and the tension between civic responsibility and Christian identity.

The episode closes on a lighter but still meaningful note, diving into books, films, and the Oscars—highlighting how art, storytelling, and theology shape our imagination and help us process grief, beauty, and truth.

• Awaiting the King — On Christian political theology and cultural formation
• Jesus and the Disinherited — A profound look at Jesus’ message for the oppressed
• The Cross of Christ — Deep theological reflection on the meaning of the cross
• Changed into His Likeness: A Theology of Change — Biblical framework for transformation
• The Word in the Wilderness — Poetry and reflection for Lent
• Here I Stand - Martin Luther Biography (Roland Bainton) — Insight into Luther’s life and struggle for grace

• Hamnet — Grief, art, and Shakespearean storytelling
• Sentimental Value — Family, reconciliation, and loss
• Sinners — Michael B. Jordan’s dual performance (notable acting craft)
• Project Hail Mary — Sci-fi story centered on friendship, hope, and collaboration

• Clarity isn’t always available—but faithfulness is.
• Christians may disagree on policy, but not on how people are treated.
• Prayer, lament, and love are not passive—they are formative.
• You don’t need global influence to live faithfully—start local.
• Rejecting hatred is a radical, Kingdom-centered act.
• Art helps us process truth, grief, and beauty in ways arguments cannot.

In A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, pastor and longtime NBA chaplain Mike Tatlock invites believers to cultivate a faith that isn’t loud or trendy—but holy, steady, and unmistakably different.

To learn more about A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, visit moodypublishers.com or find it wherever books are sold.

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Chelsea sits down with Michael Bleecker and Ryanne Molinari, author of Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together, to explore how congregational singing is not just expressive—but formative. Rooted in passages like Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, and Galatians 5, Ryanne draws a compelling connection: singing together is one of the primary ways the Holy Spirit cultivates His fruit in us.

If you’ve ever struggled with “not liking the music,” questioned excellence vs. authenticity, or wrestled with how to lead people into meaningful worship—this one will sharpen and ground you.

• Singing is formative: It doesn’t just express what we feel—it shapes who we become.
• Preference can be sanctified: Loving others through their songs grows unity.
• Participation fuels joy: Engagement often precedes emotion.
• Faithfulness > performance: Worship is about offering, not impressing.
• Patience builds people: Especially in volunteer-driven ministry.
• Worship is a lifestyle: Not a Sunday experience, but a daily rhythm.

• Spirit Filled Singing by Ryanne Molinari
• ryannemolinari.com
• Follow Ryanne

In A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, pastor and longtime NBA chaplain Mike Tatlock invites believers to cultivate a faith that isn’t loud or trendy—but holy, steady, and unmistakably different.

To learn more about A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, visit moodypublishers.com or find it wherever books are sold.

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Adam, and special guests Jamin Roller, and Dr. Jonathan Pennington explore the connection between faith and work. They challenge the sacred-secular divide, reminding us that work is not a post-fall curse—but a pre-fall calling. From Genesis to the New Testament, Scripture affirms that all work—done with excellence, love, and integrity—is an act of worship.

The conversation reframes vocation, not as a narrow “dot” to discover, but as a wide “circle” of God’s will in which believers are free to create, contribute, and flourish. Whether you love your job or dread it, this episode offers a compelling vision: God cares deeply about how you work, who you become through your work, and how your work serves others.

• Work is worship. Not just ministry jobs—all work done in faith honors God.
• You don’t need a perfect job to live a meaningful life. Meaning is found in how you work, not just what you do.
• Calling is broader than you think. God’s will is a circle of freedom, not a pinpoint target to stress over.
• Character > Career. Who you become at work matters more than what you accomplish.
• Struggle is formative. Difficult work often shapes the deepest growth.
• Look for beauty. A life of joy at work often comes down to attention, curiosity, and gratitude.

To learn more about Dr. Pennington, book him for speaking or to buy one of his books, check out www.jonathanpennington.com

• Every Good Endeavor – Timothy Keller
• Work: A Kingdom Perspective on Labor – Ben Witherington III
• Garden City – John Mark Comer

In A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, pastor and longtime NBA chaplain Mike Tatlock invites believers to cultivate a faith that isn’t loud or trendy—but holy, steady, and unmistakably different.

To learn more about A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, visit moodypublishers.com or find it wherever books are sold.

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Adam Hawkins is joined by guests Michael Bleecker and Brenda Peitzman. Together they explore the powerful and often overlooked role grandparents play in passing down faith to the next generation.

The conversation highlights the biblical vision of generational discipleship, the cultural challenges families face today, and the incredible opportunity grandparents have to shape identity, faith, and legacy. Whether you're a grandparent, parent, or church leader, this episode invites you to rethink how generations can and should partner together to pass the baton of faith.

• Grandparents have a biblical mandate to disciple not only their children but also their grandchildren (Deuteronomy 4:9).
• Many churches unintentionally overlook grandparents as a vital part of children’s and youth ministry.
• Cultural messages often encourage grandparents to step back, but Scripture calls them to run alongside the next generation.
• Grandparents can influence faith through everyday conversations, prayer, and presence.

• Legacy Coalition — https://legacycoalition.com
• Legacy Coalition Summit — https://legacycoalition.com/summit

In A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, pastor and longtime NBA chaplain Mike Tatlock invites believers to cultivate a faith that isn’t loud or trendy—but holy, steady, and unmistakably different.

To learn more about A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, visit moodypublishers.com or find it wherever books are sold.

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We’re joined (again!) by our friend, former host, and published author, Elizabeth Woodson, to celebrate the release of her new book, Habits of Resistance: Seven Ways You’re Being Formed by Culture and Gospel Practices to Help You Push Back.

In this conversation, we explore the question

If we’re all being discipled, who—or what—is shaping us?

Elizabeth argues that the issue isn’t if we’re being formed, but by whom. In an age of expressive individualism, algorithm-driven identity, and spiritual confusion, many of us are chasing peace, control, belonging, and justice in ways that quietly deform us.

But there is a better way.

Through historic Christian practices—prayer, fasting, gathering, service, confession, and more—Liz invites us to resist cultural formation and recover the path to shalom: wholeness and delight in communion with God.

• You Are Already Being Formed
• Shalom Is the Goal
• Better Doesn’t Mean Easier
• Resistance Is Active, Not Passive

• Where am I being shaped more by cultural narratives (identity, success, control, visibility) than by the way of Jesus?
• When I long for peace, belonging, or control, where do I instinctively turn first?
• Which spiritual habit feels most neglected in my life right now—and what might that reveal about my formation?
• Do I define “better” as easier and more visible, or deeper and more faithful?
• What would it look like this week to practice one concrete act of resistance—intentionally choosing the way of Jesus over the way of the culture?

Habits of Resistance — Elizabeth Woodson

• Instagram: @elizabethwoodson
• Website: www.thewoodsoninstitute.org/

In A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, pastor and longtime NBA chaplain Mike Tatlock invites believers to cultivate a faith that isn’t loud or trendy—but holy, steady, and unmistakably different.

To learn more about A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture, visit moodypublishers.com or find it wherever books are sold.

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