What if four letters written from a prison cell could transform the way you see faith, community, and the very foundations of Christianity? This episode dives into the powerful messages behind Paul’s prison letters—Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, and Philippians—exploring how they were delivered, the living test cases they created, and why reading them together changes everything. Discover the surprising connections, real-world challenges, and timeless lessons that still echo today. If you’re ready to experience the New Testament’s heart in context, this episode will take you right to the chains where it all began.

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00:00 Four Letters One Chain

01:11 NT90 Journey And Feedback

04:04 Episode Setup Prison Letters

06:23 From Romans To Rome

10:57 House Arrest And Visitors

12:13 Thread Through The Letters

14:42 Ephesians The Blueprint

18:38 Colossians Christ Enough

23:25 Philemon The Real Test

28:54 Philippians Joy In Chains

34:53 One Message Four Voices

36:18 Modern Misreads And Application

38:14 Living Room Scene And Legacy

39:40 Next Episode And Read Again

Why are sex and abortion the loudest issues in today’s church, when the New Testament barely mentions them at all? This episode of Seek Go Create takes a deeper look at what the New Testament actually says—if anything—about these hot-button topics, challenging the modern church’s political focus and cultural battles. Journey through first-century history and scripture to discover if we've missed the real message. If you’re ready to question assumptions and explore faith beyond politics, this episode will challenge and surprise you.

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• NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.

00:00 Church Culture Wars

00:58 Series Setup and Reading Plan

02:16 Why These Topics Now

04:17 Disclaimers and Approach

08:01 Old Covenant Hangover

10:29 Rome and Infanticide

12:03 Sex as Power in Rome

17:23 Prostitution and Corinth

21:27 Is the World Worse

25:56 NT on Abortion Silence

28:24 Early Church Response

29:34 NT Passages on Same Sex

31:24 Greek Terms Explained

32:45 Translation History Shift

33:59 Jude and Strange Flesh

35:07 Jesus and Paul on Sex

37:38 Kingdom Versus Rome

39:35 Why Laws Fail

42:43 When Power Breeds Hypocrisy

46:29 Culture War Pillars

48:56 Jesus Method Not Pharisees

53:06 Ministry Over Legislation

56:33 Leaven Strategy Today

59:07 Final Challenge and Resources

What does the New Testament really say about war and slavery—two of history’s most profound and controversial issues? In this episode of Seek Go Create, the conversation focused on how these ancient practices shaped empires like Rome and America, and why the New Testament’s response might not be what you expect—or want—to hear. The discussion explored uncomfortable truths, challenging assumptions about politics, kingdom ethics, and the relationship between faith and national identity. If you’re ready to dig deeper into how biblical text actually addresses these difficult subjects, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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• NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.

00:00 War and Slavery Setup

01:11 Series Context and Reading Plan

02:29 America 250 and Hard Topics

05:46 Perspective and Disclaimers

08:29 America Is Not the Kingdom

11:43 Paul Letters and Onesimus

15:16 Tribes and False Frames

18:25 Three Kingdoms Framework

19:46 War as Empire Economy

24:56 What the NT Says on War

30:50 Blessing Versus Mandate

32:14 Canaan Conquest Misused

34:22 Doctrine of Discovery Fallout

35:28 Wars and Economic Expansion

36:50 Civil War Two Gears Collide

40:20 Ancient Slavery Context

43:56 New Testament on Slavery

48:41 America Slavery Adapts

51:29 Church War vs Slavery

53:17 Kingdom Over Politics

56:44 Final Takeaways and Next