🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How to stay faithful in a divided world? How do we live out Christ's call in a world dominated by the gods of self and power? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into the challenges facing today's church, exploring the "god of self" and the "god of domination" from the new Christ Above All series. We discuss how to prune bad fruit from our lives, stay rooted in Christ, and embrace grace and humility amid cultural division. Plus, hear playful banter about homemade soup mishaps, video game defeats, and more. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode as we continue the Christ Above All series! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00:00) Cold Open: Why This Series Matters (0:02:16) Podcast Introduction & Series Announcement (0:03:10) Church Updates: Wizard of Oz Musical (0:05:47) Personal Updates & Life Together (0:13:19) Academic Connection & Signed Book Story (0:18:22) Why Change the Sermon Series? (0:23:03) Responding to Tragedy: Charlie Kirk's Murder (0:26:33) Strategic Retreat & Spirit-Led Decision (0:28:01) Sermon Overview: Week One on Syncretism (0:30:20) Asking for Trust on Controversial Topics (0:35:31) Then and Now: Syncretism in Colossae & America (0:36:53) What Is Syncretism? (0:41:08) Self-Examination: Where Are We Mixed? (0:42:49) Colossians 1: Christ Above All Powers (0:43:37) Discipled by Algorithms: Cable News & Social Media (0:46:39) Are We Victims or Responsible? (0:49:31) The God of Self and The God of Domination (0:57:33) What Domination Looks Like Daily (1:01:30) Biblical Justice vs. Domination (1:05:50) The Third Way: Justice Without Division (1:10:06) The Weight of Shepherding a Divided Flock (1:13:21) How to Support Your Pastors (1:15:58) Next Week's Challenge: Digital Detox (1:17:52) Closing & Sign Off