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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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