This week, we ask what Jesus meant when he said he was coming “soon,” exploring why this question keeps resurfacing in anxious cultural moments and fear-driven Christian conversations. We turn to Scripture to show that “soon” is about readiness, not timelines, and that the promise of Christ’s return is meant to produce hope, faithfulness, and peace—not panic.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we cut through fear, rumors, and speculation surrounding the Mark of the Beast and the Antichrist, examining why these ideas grip our imagination and how culture fuels the anxiety. We return to Scripture to show that the mark is about allegiance and worship, the Antichrist is about deception, and Revelation is meant to strengthen faith—not feed paranoia.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we unpack where the modern Rapture idea came from, compare cultural fears with what Scripture actually says, and explore why this topic has shaped so much confusion, fascination, and faith. We focus on the hope of resurrection, the clarity of Jesus’ return, and how to pursue steady discipleship instead of fear-driven speculation.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we revisit our earliest memories of end-times teaching, explore why every generation feels drawn to these conversations, and cut through cultural noise to clarify what Scripture actually emphasizes. We look at common views, common misunderstandings, and why the return of Jesus is meant to form hope, not fear.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we explore why breaking unhealthy family patterns can lead us to swing too far in the opposite direction and how overcorrection quietly creates new cycles of disconnection. We walk through practical ways to pursue emotional balance, name inherited patterns, and build healthier relationships without suppressing what matters.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we unpack why the U.S. Surgeon General issued a public health advisory aimed not at kids, but at parents — revealing a burnout crisis driven by loneliness, cultural pressure, and fractured community. We explore how the church can respond with honesty, presence, and hope in a moment where exhausted families need connection more than ever.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we sit down with Dr. Ron Walborn to explore whether Jesus is still our healer as we walk through His compassion, the mystery of unanswered prayers, the ministry of healing today, and the hope of future wholeness. This conversation invites honest faith, humble expectation, and a grounded look at how God meets us in suffering and healing.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we break down the five apology languages and explore how owning our failures strengthens trust and honesty. We also look at practical, real-life examples that show why true apologies require more than the words “I’m sorry.”
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
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This week, we break down the five apology languages and explore how owning our failures strengthens trust and honesty. We also look at practical, real-life examples that show why true apologies require more than the words “I’m sorry.”
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
📺 Watch or 🎧 Listen at cccomaha.org/uncomfortable
This week, we explore how coffee became more than a drink—how it shapes our culture, our rituals, and even our discipleship. From caffeine addiction to church hospitality, we ask what our morning brew reveals about the modern Christian soul.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
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This week, we pull back the curtain as Jarrett and Bryce join Eric and Jess as guests to unpack what it really takes to make an episode—from idea to upload —before diving into culture talk on The Louvre Heist, OpenAI’s Sora, and the No Kings protests. We wrap with ChatGPT taking over and interviewing us.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we unpack why outrage has become our default emotion and how curiosity can interrupt the cycle. From cancel culture to church culture, we explore what it means to follow Jesus with emotional intelligence, humility, and restraint in an age of reaction.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we grapple with why empathy is being branded as a weakness in political and religious spaces, even as science and scripture highlight its power. From brain science to cultural critiques, we explore how empathy can both strain and sustain us, and what it takes to turn it into compassion guided by truth.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we examine the rise of AI-generated Bible videos and ask whether they help people engage with Scripture or risk distorting God’s Word. Dr. Karl Pagenkemper joins us to weigh the promise, the pitfalls, and the guardrails churches need for faithful use.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
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This week, we confront the realities of student dropout rates, the myths that fuel stigma, and how Omaha Street School provides hope and alternatives for at-risk youth. We see the human side behind the statistics through data, honest questions, and one student’s story.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week we wrestle with the grief and confusion of national tragedy, from the death of Charlie Kirk to acts of senseless violence that shake our faith and our communities. We reflect on lament, leadership, and the hope of Christ in the face of suffering.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week Jess sits down with Kris Reece to unpack the pain of toxic relationships, the grip of narcissism, and the hope of setting healthy boundaries. Together we explore her story, biblical wisdom, and practical steps toward freedom and healing in Christ.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we explore Forrest Frank’s summer of miracles, music, and controversy—unpacking his back injury and healing, his rise in mainstream culture, and the online clash with Cory Asbury and Matthew West. We wrestle with the line between satire and mockery, and what Christian witness looks like in the digital age.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, we examine the rise and fall of purity culture, weighing its good intentions against the shame and wounds it left behind. We ask what true purity looks like when defined by Jesus, not cultural expectations.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.
This week, Alex sits down with Joshua Harris to trace his journey from writing I Kissed Dating Goodbye and shaping a generation’s view on relationships to rethinking, retracting, and rebuilding his life and faith. Harris reflects on purity culture, faith, identity, and his legacy after walking away from ministry.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.