SNAPSHOTS OF CHRIST IN THE CULTURE

Faith Radio goes on-site at NRB Convention

by Bob Crittenden, host of The Meeting House

Christians recognize that after we have come to know Christ and are bornagain, spiritual growth is paramount. We should always be growing in the Lord, and Faith Radio is devoted to offering solid Bible teaching and uplifting music so that your daily walk with Him can be strengthened.

We also recognize that we have a responsibility to demonstrate through our words and deeds that Christ lives in us. We are not to isolate from the culture, but to be salt and light. Guests at what I call, Faith Radio/ Meeting House Media Central at the 2023 National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Orlando, discussed a wide variety of issues relating to our faith personally and culturally.

Two voices you hear on Faith Radio, Barry Meguiar (Ignite America) and John Sorenson (Evangelism Explosion International, Share Life Today) emphasized the importance of sharing our faith. Another Faith Radio voice, Jeff Schreve (From His Heart), discussed what it looks like to live according to God’s truth.

Meeting House guests covered a variety of topic areas: Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries and Brandon Showalter of The Christian Post brought a Biblical, insightful update regarding the advancement of the transgender agenda and the pushback against it. David Closson of Family Research Council provided Biblical comments on God’s plan for sexuality and addressed matters related to gender.

At the 2023 NRB Convention, Bob interviewed two “titans” who have been so influential on the history and content the Convention: Ted Baehr (L) of Movieguide and Phil Cooke (R) of the Cooke Media Group.

In an interview with Troy Miller, who leads NRB, he cited the trend of Christians facing opposition in the corporate sector. This was addressed by several guests, including Sam

Brownback, whose organization, the National Committee for Religious Freedom, experienced its bank account being closed without explanation. The issue of faith-based organizations not having access to assets is one area of concern.

Freedom to express one’s faith in the workplace is another area of concern. Star Parker of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, or CURE, also addressed the chilling effect of “cancel culture” for people of faith who do not adhere to a worldly agenda that contradicts Scripture.

Jeremy Tedesco of Alliance

Defending Freedom highlighted its Viewpoint Diversity Score, measuring a corporation’s commitment to free speech and religious freedom in the workplace. Yet another trouble spot which he, as well as Shana Burt of Financial Issues, discussed is the proliferation of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), in which companies that don’t reflect a particular agenda could face financial retribution (which presents a real challenge for companies and consumers who possess a Biblical worldview).

As John Fuller of Focus on the Family reminded us in our conversation at NRB, it is important to be faithful to the Lord, even in a culture that does not reflect our Christian beliefs.