culture – Matthew Ruttan

Christians risk getting sucked into a vortex. Here’s what to do.

Feb 10, 2025

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Controversy and polarity are all around us. It’s like a vortex. How do we approach and respond to all of this in a way that is sane and centred on Christ? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) find surprising guidance in Jesus’ transfiguration (Mark 9:2-13).

Virtue As We Enter The New Dark Ages

Mar 26, 2024

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Matthew Ruttan

in Blogs, Feature Talks, Podcast

The idea of “virtue” seems awkward and out-of-place. Alisdair MacIntyre suggests we’re entering “the new dark ages.” Vanity Fair is in the air. I think conversations about virtue are due for a comeback, at least among Christians. This podcast and podcast explains why.

Afraid no more [Sermon]

Oct 11, 2022

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Matthew Ruttan

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Fear may fill the world but it doesn’t have to fill your heart. This sermon unpacks John 11:1-27 — it’s part 1 of the raising of Lazarus.

In a new and uncertain era, what is our stronghold and purpose? [Sermon]

Jul 18, 2022

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Matthew Ruttan

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Is it the dawn of a new, uncertain era? Are we in the ‘gray zone’? This sermon explores Jesus’ words at the Feast of Tabernacles in John 7:25-52 and some guidance for the road ahead.

What is media discernment? An interview with Adam Holz from Plugged In

Mar 2, 2021

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Matthew Ruttan

in Interviews, Podcast

What is media discernment? The task has never been so pressing, but many don’t know what it is. Adam Holz gives us some clarity. He is director of Plugged In, Focus on the Family’s entertainment and technology review website, visited monthly 1 million times.