What happens when we let our worldview shape the way we see Jesus instead of letting Jesus shape the way we see the world? In this episode, Pastor Ryan explores how Christians can approach divisive issues with biblical conviction, humility, and a commitment to truth. Rather than looking to Scripture for support for what we already believe, we’re challenged to let God’s Word shape our beliefs—even when following Jesus leads somewhere we didn’t expect.

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Round the Table podcast
• (00:01:51) - Icebreaker: controversial foods
• (00:06:32) - Gross and weird food confessions
• (00:09:10) - Introducing the WWJD sermon series
• (00:10:05) - Extrapolating biblical principles for modern issues
• (00:14:29) - Should the church address hot topics?
• (00:16:44) - Christianity as a 24/7 commitment
• (00:17:31) - Persecution then and now, Nigeria example
• (00:20:39) - Facing future costs of faith
• (00:22:10) - Standing firm and inviting hard questions
• (00:24:24) - Why churches should answer real questions
• (00:26:56) - Previewing sermon topics: deportation, capitalism, religions
• (00:32:40) - Loving neighbors amid policy debates
• (00:33:29) - Series origins and comparison to 2020 series
• (00:34:57) - Michigan weather banter
• (00:37:20) - How to submit questions and get a peace hat
• (00:38:09) - Preaching to yourself first, staying text-centered
• (00:42:19) - Closing thoughts and prayer