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Christianity Without Compromise: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture WarsChristian Media Can’t Replace the Bible - Craig DehutShort-form sermon clips, podcasts, and documentaries are more accessible than ever—but what happens when Christians consume media about the Bible instead of the Bible itself? Craig Dehut, cinematographer, editor, and co-founder of Appian Media, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how digital content should supplement—not replace—scripture. This episode confronts the growing reliance on Christian media and explores how it can unintentionally derail spiritual growth. If you care about Christian faith, discipleship, and resisting the pull of technology in the digital age, this conversation is for you.Important Links:Appian...
2025-11-0438 min
Christianity Without Compromise: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture WarsHow Christians Misunderstand Sin and Miss the Gospel - Matt Van WinkleMost Christians think they understand sin—but the way we preach, teach, and convert says otherwise. Matt Van Winkle, minister and scholar with a Doctor of Ministry from Northern Seminary, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to expose how flattening sin into nothing more than moral failure has distorted the gospel and reshaped the Church’s approach to conversion. Drawing from deep theological and biblical study, Matt unpacks how the Bible portrays sin as more than just bad actions—it’s a cosmic power shaping the systems we live in. The conversation explores how the Western Church o...
2025-10-1440 minChristianity Without Compromise: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture WarsHow Christians Misunderstand Sin and Miss the Gospel - Matt Van WinkleMost Christians think they understand sin—but the way we preach, teach, and convert says otherwise. Matt Van Winkle, minister and scholar with a Doctor of Ministry from Northern Seminary, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to expose how flattening sin into nothing more than moral failure has distorted the gospel and reshaped the Church’s approach to conversion. Drawing from deep theological and biblical study, Matt unpacks how the Bible portrays sin as more than just bad actions—it’s a cosmic power shaping the systems we live in. The conversation explores how the Western Church o...
2025-10-1440 min
Christianity Without Compromise: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture WarsSpiritually Distracted by Technology - Andrew NobleWe may not bow down to golden statues, but our screens often hold the same power. Andrew Noble, PhD candidate in theology and host of What Would Jesus Tech?, joins Christianity Without Compromise (formerly Smashing Idols) to discuss the hidden ways technology becomes an idol. With host Jake Doberenz, Andrew unpacks his journey from startup tech worker to theological researcher—and how his background led him to study distraction, addiction, and the spiritual formation happening through our devices. They explore the biblical logic of idolatry, why digital distractions numb our souls, and how even “good” tech can deform our worshi...
2025-02-0439 minChristianity Without Compromise: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture WarsSpiritually Distracted by Technology - Andrew NobleWe may not bow down to golden statues, but our screens often hold the same power. Andrew Noble, PhD candidate in theology and host of What Would Jesus Tech?, joins Christianity Without Compromise (formerly Smashing Idols) to discuss the hidden ways technology becomes an idol. With host Jake Doberenz, Andrew unpacks his journey from startup tech worker to theological researcher—and how his background led him to study distraction, addiction, and the spiritual formation happening through our devices. They explore the biblical logic of idolatry, why digital distractions numb our souls, and how even “good” tech can deform our worshi...
2025-02-0439 min