Rzim: Vital Signs Broadcasts

From Jesus of Nazareth to the Apostle Paul, the Christian's life is defined by a steadfast devotion to the Kingdom of God, rather than the kingdom of this world. Though Christians don't necessarily see worldly and spiritual success as mutually exclusive, they do prioritize Christ and His kingdom above everything else—a decision that often leads to a life that looks like failure to the surrounding culture. In this 3-part series, we'll discuss the Christian vision of success and see how it challenges the many competing pictures of success. Follow Cameron on Twitter:@CamMcAllister7

Failure is inevitable, yet many of us are increasingly unprepared for it. Consequently, what ought to lead to no more than disappointment often leads to unremitting turmoil and despair. In the final episode of this 4-part series, we talk about Christianity's liberating perspective on failure.Listen to Part 3 Listen on iTunes or Google Play Music.Follow Cameron on Twitter:@CamMcAllister7

Failure is inevitable, yet many of us are increasingly unprepared for it. Consequently, what ought to lead to no more than disappointment often leads to unremitting turmoil and despair. In part 3 of this 4-part series, we talk about some striking instances of failure in Scripture, and consider how they help to frame the issue.Listen to Part 2 Listen on iTunes or Google Play Music.Follow Cameron on Twitter:@CamMcAllister7

Failure is inevitable, yet many of us are increasingly unprepared for it. Consequently, what ought to lead to no more than disappointment often leads to unremitting turmoil and despair. In part 2 of this 4-part series, we talk about the difficulty of dealing with the success of others.Listen to Part 1 Listen on iTunes or Google Play Music.Follow Cameron on Twitter:@CamMcAllister7

Failure is inevitable, yet many of us are increasingly unprepared for it. Consequently, what ought to lead to no more than disappointment often leads to unremitting turmoil and despair. In this 4-part series, we'll talk about the ways in which our culture cultivates a set of highly unrealistic expectations regarding success. We'll also discuss the brutal habit of comparing oneself to others, as well as the thorny prospect of enduring the success of others. Finally, we'll turn to the biblical account of failure, and consider how Christianity offers a more holistic response to the inevitable failures that we experience throughout our lives. Listen on iTunes or Google Play Music.Follow Cameron on Twitter:@CamMcAllister7

From 13 Reasons Why to S-Town, the topic of suicide is fast becoming a mainstay in popular culture. 13 Reasons Why (which just debuted its second season on Netflix) offers a particularly robust challenge to the carefree individualism that frequently characterizes our thinking. But why are we so preoccupied with self-destruction in the first place? After all, we're healthier, more connected, and more comfortable than we've ever been. Why does our cultural moment seem so very sad? We'll explore these vexing question in this three-part series.Follow Cameron on Twitter:@CamMcAllister7 If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.