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It seems so out of character for people to hate an institution that tries to help through tough times and instructs them how to face life with the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Yet, the church today is one of the most hated institutions in America. In this episode, Larry and Rick Norling talk about this situation and try to figure out why all this hate is directed toward those who, by design, are out to help people.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests. Visit CitySites Urban Media

In this final episode of our series on anxiety, we learn about the things we can't control, things like social issues, pandemics, politics, school policies and decisions. How do we deal with the craziness of the world that we're in right now? There are so many things outside our home that provoke anxiety and arguments and more distance between people … dynamics that are opposed to the workings of the Gospel. How do we think and act as followers of Jesus in homes with little kids who are also anxious, and how do we help them onto a trajectory of faith in life? Listen in and find out!What Makes A Great Parent? It’s the burning question most parents ask at some point in their parenting journey. Is there a secret formula? A magical to-do list? And if those parenting weapons exist, where can you find them? That exact burning question also sparked a desire in Jim and Lynne Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, to fill a growing need for fresh, biblically sound, and practical parenting resources. With over 50

The politically correct world is influencing all of us. There is a deeper agenda as to why we are being policed by these language smiths. In this episode, Larry's guest is Rick Norling and they talk about political correctness and how it may affect our future. Rick is the Executive Director of Operation High Ground, a non-profit that works with the restoration of Veterans and their re-entry into civilian life.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests. Visit CitySites Urban Media

Do we know our mission? At times we do; we get trained in classes, we get indoctrinated with ideas of prophecy and doctrine. We attend conferences that give us the latest innovation within church culture. However, are we engaging the culture to salvage the culturally wounded, or are we pushing back against the ideas that enslave people to ignore God and the love He has for them? In this episode, Larry introduces you to a mission-minded group of people who understand the mission of the church and they tell how they are living out that mission.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests. Visit CitySites Urban Media

What are some of the common anxiety triggers in our home? Separation, homework, school, mealtime, bedtime, chores, conflict, siblings ... just to mention a few. In this episode, we delve into a deeper understanding of these triggers, and what we can do as parents to decrease our children’s anxieties. We learn that with God's help, we can reclaim our power and celebrate our children in the way God meant for them and they deserve.What Makes A Great Parent? It’s the burning question most parents ask at some point in their parenting journey. Is there a secret formula? A magical to-do list? And if those parenting weapons exist, where can you find them? That exact burning question also sparked a desire in Jim and Lynne Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, to fill a growing need for fresh, biblically sound, and practical parenting resources. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families, and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have been dedicated to bringing reliable, God centered

Discipleship is the process of training a person Biblically to be a fully devoted follower of Christ. Billy Graham once said that salvation is free, but discipleship will cost everything we have. Discipleship is more than just a casual small group meeting or a time of discussing a theological point of view … it is the surrender of the heart and mind to God’s call to follow Him, and then giving the Holy Spirit your will to shape you into the character of Christ. In this episode, Larry talks with a man whose ministry surrounds itself with Discipleship. Training and Development Specialist, Nathan Werner is Larry's guest and they talk about making Disciples.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests. Visit CitySites Urban Media

Drug addiction in America has become a part of our culture. A federal survey states that 119 million Americans are on some kind of prescription drugs. There are another 24 million Americans who are taking illegal drugs, which combined with the prescription drug users, equals one half of our population. It is not difficult to see how addiction is an issue in America today. In this episode, Larry talks about addiction and talks directly with a former addict, Kevin Davitch. Kevin candidly shares his experience with us and tells us about the life of an addict addicted to substance abuse.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Visit CitySites Urban Media

In this episode, we’ll explore some of the best ways to encourage our kids when they suffer from anxiety. All sorts of things can trigger anxiety in our kids … performance anxiety, separation anxiety, bedtime, meals, getting on the Internet, getting off the Internet, and now remote schooling. All these, and more, can trigger anxiety in our kids. We’ll explore the ways parents engage with their kids when they are anxious … in both constructive and destructive ways. Our kids are looking to us and modeling us, so parents must lead the way, calm our own hearts, and have the fruit of the spirit attitude towards our kids.What Makes A Great Parent? It’s the burning question most parents ask at some point in their parenting journey. Is there a secret formula? A magical to-do list? And if those parenting weapons exist, where can you find them? That exact burning question also sparked a desire in Jim and Lynne Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, to fill a growing need for fresh, biblically sound, and practical

Human Trafficking is the world’s fastest growing crime. Human Trafficking is a dark industry that abuses and exploits women of all ages. When a woman is rescued from a trafficker, she is left with many years of past trauma and oftentimes substance abuse issues. In this episode, Larry’s guest is Ked Frank, Founder/President of National Refuge for Women. You will be shocked hearing what Ked Frank shares about human trafficking. And, you will be encouraged for the women Refuge for Women helps to overcome their years of bondage and trauma they experienced from being forced into the sex industry. Visit Refuge for WomenChallenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Visit CitySites Urban Media

Probably one of the most under reached people groups in the United States is the Native American. The Native American story is one of heartache, alcohol addiction, and a youth suicide rate that is off the charts. In this episode, Larry’s guest is Jason Houle, the Founder/Director of Native Strong-ARC (Authentic Relationship with the Creator). Native Strong-ARC is committed to helping Native/First Nation people regain warrior spirit and a return to greatness while restoring their families and making their lives full of promise and optimism. We do this by preparing the individual for developing an authentic relationship with the Creator God … Jesus Christ. Jason’s mission is to bring Natives/First Nation Americans into wholeness through the work of Native Strong-ARC. Visit Native Strong-ARCChallenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Visit CitySites Urban Media

What is the root issue of anxiety? If we, as parents, suffer from anxiety … our children suffer from anxiety also. In this episode, we learn that for some, anxiety is a life-long journey to conquer and for some, anxiety can be debilitating. We learn our children are reflections of us parents, and if we are anxious ... they are anxious. We learn we are responsible to ourselves; to control the anxiety, understand it, be pray full about it, and start to make some different decisions. We also learn how to begin to manage our anxiety.What Makes A Great Parent? It’s the burning question most parents ask at some point in their parenting journey. Is there a secret formula? A magical to-do list? And if those parenting weapons exist, where can you find them? That exact burning question also sparked a desire in Jim and Lynne Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, to fill a growing need for fresh, biblically sound, and practical parenting resources. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families, and

In this episode, Larry asks why would God raise up a Spirit like Moab in the Last Days?  What purpose does it serve to have another Evil Influencing Spirit in the world? This is why our Churches must start teaching from a Foundation of Discernment. Truth has been tainted by falsehood, and most of us are not aware of how it is affecting our Faith and Practice of Christianity. Discernment is a Gift that distinguishes between what is from God and what is not. Remember, the Spirit of Moab is one of influence, and if that influence is not discernable from the perspective of Good and Evil, it will go undetected and be absorbed into the fabric of the Faithful.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Visit CitySites Urban Media

Homelessness is all around us, but many times we either don’t see them or we choose to ignore them. Here is a pastor who not only has noticed them but is doing something to help them. In this episode, Pastor Becky Hanson is Larry’s guest, and you don’t want to miss the innovative way she and the Church she serves are helping the homeless in her area.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Visit CitySites Urban Media

In this Inspiring Your World episode, Shawn Morrison unpacks what relationships are all about. How can we have connectedness in our relationships? Shawn helps us understand that if we do things together, spend time together, try new things together, do new things together, and have fun together … we’ll have alive, vibrant, and fruitful connected relationships with each other.Shawn Morrison is a pastor, and the Founder and Executive Director of Good in the ‘Hood. Founded in 2003, Good in the Hood is dedicated to changing lives together with simple acts of kindness. Shawn is more than just a Leader. He is a Thought Provider for Leaders who want to go beyond ‘just doing things.’ Shawn has incredible insights into the art of building a strong spiritual life and developing upright Leadership traits.Visit Good in the 'Hood

In this episode, Larry explains that what is missing in most peoples’ lives is the reality of God’s Pursuit of them, how much He Loves them, that God has another side of His Loving Nature that is portrayed in Scriptures as a God of Justice. Some people Believe what they have been taught, but they never question what they have been taught. Some answers to our questions need verification by asking to prove the evidence of our argument.  What Scriptures support our Beliefs?  These are questions we should be asking in order to gain Understanding about our world and about our God.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Visit CitySites Urban Media

There are two prominent prostitutes in the Bible. Prostitutes? Say, what? There are many risqué Stories in the Bible, and the Story of Israel shows that She was the most prominent prostitute. Israel was unfaithful to God. In this episode, Chris Heeb helps us understand that we are the Bride of Christ, and we will suffer the consequences if we break the marriage vows. Chris explains that the Wall Street statue is a large, black bull. This is our greed god, and we follow our greed god the same as Israel did. Our idols become our gods, and this makes us unfaithful to God. Anything or anyone we love more the God is our idol. Our idol shows God that we love our idol more than Him. Listen in for some insightfulness about the Prophet Hosea and the prostitute!Pastor Chris Heeb is a prolific teacher on how Israel has impacted the Church both in history and today. His candid conversations compare what God’s Word teaches and how the culture misses the mark. His entertaining style is as refreshing as the insights he shar

Remember when America was always identified as America the beautiful? The land is still beautiful, but the weirdness that takes place in this Country every day is beyond imagination. In this episode, Larry talks about America the Weird. Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Visit CitySites Urban Media 

More and more people everywhere are accepting homosexuality. Today, more than half of Christians agree with same sex marriage. Why? Why is this such a big issue for the church? History shows that homosexuality has not been good for any culture. Why should the church be concerned? Because of moral rot in society. There will come a tipping point in our culture, but the voices sounding the alarm now will not be around when that tipping point occurs. The church needs to be the moral voice in society. If there is no moral voice in society, then everything becomes more evil. Why is the church accepting this? It begins in the pulpit. Pastors are afraid to preach the truth, and there is no conviction. That’s the problem. We can dance around the issue of homosexuality, but the Bible is crystal clear that it's wrong. Those who preach the truth are becoming fewer and fewer. Pastor Walt thinks out loud on the issue of homosexuality and the church.Walt McFadden, Pastor of CityView Church, is a no-nonsense kind of guy who

The Bible is full of Curses where God says if you break Fellowship with Me, or break My Laws, or act inappropriately against parents, the poor, or take advantage of any marginalized people group, you will be Cursed. In Scripture, there are numerous examples of behavior that is Cursed by God. Pastor Jay Christianson joins Larry in this episode to help us unpack how Curses work, those Curses that our behavior may invoke, and those Curses that may have been passed down to us through the generations.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Visit CitySites Urban Media

Everything is being challenged today. We are pulling down statues and renaming lakes and schools. We want to do away with the Electoral College, and we want the Second Amendment to go away. The Second Amendment that gives Citizens the Right to bear arms and was originally a provision for the Citizenry to protect themselves against rogue governments that wanted to force their will upon the people. This gave the people the right to fight back and not be victims of the powerful. In this episode, Larry talks with Rick Norling and unpacks the idea of losing our Right to bear arms.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed Guests Visit CitySites Urban Media