The Counter Culture Mom Show

Christians use words every day with reckless abandon, failing to understand what they mean. Janey Pitts is the author of Deeply Defined: Understanding Who You Are in Christ. Janey is also the Missions Mobilizer at New Work Fellowship, and discusses the importance of properly defining words like grace and holiness. Janey explains the delicate balance between doing things for the Lord and simply resting and being still in the Lord. “It’s important sometimes to just stop and BE,” she says. We don’t have to earn the Lord’s love or salvation. However, we are still called to use our gifts to glorify God. You don’t just sit and think about what God is calling you to do - it has to be accompanied by action! TAKEAWAYS Kaphar is a Hebrew word that means to cover, or atone for sin  Grace is when God gives us what we don’t deserve, and mercy is when God doesn’t give us what we do deserve  Salach is a Hebrew word that means to forgive, or to pardon  Obedience means hearing God’s Word and then living it out  🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Book Promo Video: https://bit.ly/3ZyOI90 Kerusso T-shirts (get 15% off with code TINA): http://bit.ly/3SbSJvN  Free Bible Study Discussion Guides: http://bit.ly/3CLtg6I  Deeply Defined Book: https://amzn.to/3ksOSic   🔗 CONNECT WITH JANEY PITTS Website: https://www.janeypitts.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJaneyPitts/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjaneypitts/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/coryjane/    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

The Left Behind series by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye has sold over 80 million copies. Actor, director, and producer Kevin Sorbo is lending his talent to the lead role in the newest film version of the Tribulation-based story in Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist. Kevin shares insight into his latest faith-based film projects. He also discusses how his newest movie portrays the truth about what will happen during the end times after the rapture takes place. Kevin touches on the culture wars in society today, as well as the benefits of homeschooling your children. Keep an eye out for Kevin’s upcoming film, Reagan, with Dennis Quaid and many other projects in the works in the upcoming year. TAKEAWAYS Inviting people to watch faith-based films is a great way to reach unbelievers for Christ  Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist portrays the fear and denial people will have when millions of Christians disappear in the rapture Pastors need to remember that they work for God, not the government  Learn more and sign up for Kevin and Sam Sorbo’s life-changing Israel trip by going to: SorboIsraelTrip.com 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist Trailer: https://bit.ly/3BCuuRu  Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist Tickets: http://bit.ly/3CPHWC6  Donate to Counter Culture Ministries: http://bit.ly/3WgANmo  Sorbo Israel Trip: http://bit.ly/3Zzn3EK  Sorbo Studios: https://www.sorbostudios.com/  Newsforia: https://newsforia.com/   🔗 CONNECT WITH KEVIN SORBO Website: https://www.kevinsorbo.net/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ksorbs    🔗 CONNECT WITH LEFT BEHIND MOVIE Website: https://www.leftbehindmovie.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftbehindthemovie/    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

After Ben Myers tried to capture the attention of his family for a time of Biblical study and worship to no avail, the Lord inspired him to put his theater background to good use. Ben cast his children in the roles of Biblical characters and encouraged them to act out Bible stories, resulting in a three-year process of re-enacting the scriptures together! This journey launched the creation of ActorsBible, an immersive, app-based experience that enables families to act out the Bible from their living rooms. The app includes visuals, dramatic music, a teleprompter script, and even sing-along lyrics. Ben encourages dads to step into their special role of family leadership and “direct” their children and spouse closer to Jesus.  TAKEAWAYS The ActorsBible leads participants through the Bible in 1-3 years  Ben explains how they built a 360 projection dome to create a fully immersive Biblical environment for the app Bringing the Bible to life helps children learn about Jesus and their identity in Christ at a young age and memorize scripture more easily There are spiritual evaluations to assess what lessons families can learn at the end of each Bible story in the app  🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Pastors Abandoning Biblical Worldview: https://bit.ly/3W3hZpj  ActorsBible Video: https://bit.ly/3izPVfx   Inner-City Movement: https://www.icmovement.org/    🔗 CONNECT WITH ACTORS BIBLE Website: https://actors.bible/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actorsbible  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actors.bible/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACTORSBIBLE1  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QB21S5   🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Many bioethicists making arguments for secular practices like abortion or sex reassignment surgery are actively destroying the sanctity of life because being human, to them, is no longer enough for human rights, according to Nancy Pearcey. Nancy is one of the nation’s most respected female apologists and intellectuals. She has authored a phenomenal book, Love Thy Body, which takes a good, hard look at the confusion surrounding sexuality and humanity in today’s culture. Nancy explains how godless scholars separate humanity from personhood, and why it’s so important to embrace the God-given, harmonious design that He created for sex and sexuality. Nancy reminds us that when we live in harmony with that purpose, we will be happier and healthier.  TAKEAWAYS The godless agenda of transgenderism is targeting young children through television shows and in the public education system If you embrace same-sex relationships, you are implicitly contradicting God’s design for male-female complementarianism Christians need to understand the language of the lost to understand how to present the truth of the gospel There tends to be one underlying secular worldview that underscores issues like abortion, transgenderism, and feminism  🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE  Donate to Counter Culture Ministries: https://bit.ly/3WgANmo  Love Thy Body Book: https://amzn.to/3iF0nCn   🔗 CONNECT WITH NANCY PEARCEY Website: http://www.nancypearcey.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyRPearceyAuthor/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/NancyRPearcey    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Former atheist Dave Glander was at the end of his rope, contemplating suicide, when he challenged God to “do something” about the desperate state of his life as a hopelessly addicted meth user. After weeping while he fell asleep, he felt supernaturally transformed the next morning, and went on a couple week journey to find out who had changed his life. Dave is a pastor, author, and apologist who shares his testimony around the world about his radical transformation through Jesus. Dave discusses how he came to the realization that he was living as if he were God for over three decades and once he gave his life to the one true God, he felt an overwhelming sense of peace. Much of his atheistic beliefs stemmed from public school where Darwinism and evolution were the only beliefs taught. TAKEAWAYS We must present the Bible as factual to our children - not just as a collection of fantastical stories Many youth do not have an interest in Jesus because their questions are being unanswered by their parents and pastors If you don’t know why you believe what you believe, your WHAT is useless What we believe directly affects how we live our lives in these end times 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Worldview Video: https://bit.ly/3FZ3Cxn  Pop Culture Purge Tour: Text the word TOUR to 55444 How Why Where Book: https://bit.ly/3BHmz5c  Faith Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/3hrNX0o  Did Jesus Commit Suicide? Book: https://bit.ly/3Wnym0C  Glad You Asked Show: https://bit.ly/3PxieaC  DeBunked App: https://getdebunked.org/app  Equip Retreat: https://www.rforh.com/equip-retreat   🔗 CONNECT WITH REASONS FOR HOPE Website: https://www.rforh.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reasonsforhope  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rforh/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/rforh  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reasonsforhope    🔗 CONNECT WITH DAVE GLANDER Website: https://bit.ly/3V59zgD  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1truthministries.tv/    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

A worldview is the conceptual lens through which we see and interpret the world around us and understand our place in it. According to Tawa Anderson, a Biblical worldview is absolutely essential in a Christian’s life, but so many people don’t realize how powerfully their worldviews are intertwined with their day-to-day living behaviors. More importantly, these behaviors might not line up with scripture. Tawa is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics and the author of the book, An Introduction to Christian Worldview. He shares his perspective on the impact of individual worldviews and presents his thoughts about the hit Christian series The Chosen, centered on the life of Jesus.  TAKEAWAYS It’s hard, but not impossible, to lead someone to salvation who doesn’t realize that they are lost  We need to understand and analyze the worldviews around us so we know how to share Jesus with those that have different beliefs We must constantly compare our current views with what scripture says to make sure they align A Biblical worldview should include reflection, adjustment, an analysis of behavior, culture shaping, and an understanding of personal values 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE The Chosen Trailer: https://bit.ly/3CdSkDr  Watch The Chosen Series: https://bit.ly/3XfduJl Worldview Bible Study From Summit Ministries: https://bit.ly/3FwK56d  Answers in Genesis (get 10% off with code AIGCCM10): https://bit.ly/AIGCCM  An Introduction to Christian Worldview Book: https://amzn.to/3Xro4wV Why Believe Book: https://amzn.to/3QDAAHe Generation Why Conference: https://bit.ly/3PGlQqL    🔗 CONNECT WITH TAWA ANDERSON Website: http://tawapologetics.blogspot.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tawa.anderson  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TawaAnderson    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Tracey Scott’s son Benjamin Paul was a sophomore in college when he had his first psychotic episode. After bringing him home, Tracey and her family struggled to understand what was happening to him, setting out on a long journey that would lead to her son’s diagnosis of mental illness. Tracey is a wife, mom, and grandmother who still cares for her now-33-year-old son alongside her husband. She explains how NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) helped educate her on how to help her son survive and thrive despite his cognitive challenges. Tracey also discusses five important things that friends and family can do to support the mental wellness of the people they love. TAKEAWAYS Reach out to those suffering with mental illness and let them know you’re available  Don’t define your loved ones by their mental diagnosis  Tracey recommends reading I Am Not Sick: I Don’t Need Help! by Xavier Amador, Ph.D. If someone you love is diagnosed with a mental illness, it’s not their fault or your fault, and YOU are their best statistic for a better life 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Pop Culture Pure Tour Info: https://bit.ly/3zA9gT6 I Am Not Sick Book: https://amzn.to/3CpnGqG   🔗 CONNECT WITH NAMI Website: https://nami.org/Home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NAMI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NAMICommunicate/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/namicommunicate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nami/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NAMIvideo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nami Hotline or HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264  Text: "HelpLine" to 62640   🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Julie Thomas came home from the hospital holding her baby boy and an unexpected package: postpartum depression. Julie fell into a dark void, closing every drape in the house, and even attempting suicide several times. Thankfully, the Lord spared her life. Julie is an author and speaker who is vivaciously sharing her story of how God carried her through the pain of her extreme anxiety and sadness. She highlights several red flags of those that may also be suffering postpartum depression. Julie looked to scripture in her most desperate hour, and although she experiences a continued battle with depression, she seeks to create awareness for the reality of mental health struggles and offers hope to other women who can sadly relate.  TAKEAWAYS Julie has authored a book, Hope Inside Out: Approaching Depression with Purposeful Hope  Julie describes her postpartum depression as living in two different parallel realities  Red flags you can watch for in your friends: An aversion to quietness, noisiness, or a tendency to hide from social situations  Julie saw herself in the stories of the Bible and related to the Psalms, which helped draw her out of the darkness and into God’s light  🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Julie Thomas’ Testimony Video: https://bit.ly/3W7QdZb  Techie Homeschool Mom (10% off with code TINA): https://bit.ly/TECHIECCM Hope Inside Out Book: https://amzn.to/3GFCaoX Seth Drumming link: https://bit.ly/3GnSiKu Eden Drumming link: https://bit.ly/3WJ2ALW   🔗 CONNECT WITH JULIE THOMAS Website: https://julsthomas.com/  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Gg3HvI   🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Stacey McDonald was just a child when her father began exhibiting symptoms of schizophrenia. Her father’s frightening behaviors that followed changed her life forever, and have inspired her life’s work. Stacey is an author, speaker, and psychologist who wrote the ground-shaking book, The Gospel of Mental Health: From Mental Hell to Mental Wellness. Stacey touches on the underlying causes of depression and shares insight into the misconceptions that Christians and churches perpetuate about mental health problems. Stacey also reminds us that an attitude of gratitude is the most impactful game-changer when it comes to combating depression for Christ followers.  TAKEAWAYS You cannot punish yourself for the sins that you have committed - instead Christ calls us to repent and change our ways Social media and the constant negative news robs us of our peace and joy We struggle to find peace when we are willingly choosing to subscribe to chaos  The Gospel of Mental Health also includes a workbook for those who want to work through specific challenges and create personal prayers  🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE BARK (Get 10% off with code TINA): https://bit.ly/BARKCCM  The Gospel of Mental Health Book: https://amzn.to/3Gh65Cl   🔗 CONNECT WITH STACEY MCDONALD Website: https://www.mcdonaldministries.org/  Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ZmhR7k  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Z80BT4   Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaceyMinisters  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QcGXkS   Podcast: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcdonaldministries   🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GOSPEL OF MENTAL HEALTH Facebook: https://bit.ly/3GGabW2   🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

At the end of his ropes, J.D. Peabody was taking a walk with his friend when he commented that he wasn’t an anxious person. His friend’s response was telling - he laughed - and J.D. realized that he was not who he thought he was! J.D. is the pastor of New Day Church and the author of the profound book, Perfectly Suited - The Armor of God for the Anxious Mind. J.D. explains how Christians tend to misunderstand their anxious thoughts, and why it’s important to find community and support when fear begins to take a foothold. Anxiety, he explains, is the secondary way of feeling things that are really about something else. J.D. also shares insight into how he turned his mental meltdown into the inspiration for a fantastic Biblically-based book to help people overcome their anxiety. TAKEAWAYS Peace is one of God’s greatest gifts to us  If you are anxious, recognize that you are NOT alone Don’t isolate yourself when you’re dealing with anxiety - reach out to the people around you and find help  Even if someone’s life looks perfect from the outside, realize that they are most likely struggling with something too  🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Perfectly Suited: The Backstory Video: https://bit.ly/3hfNsWV  Perfectly Suited Book: https://amzn.to/3VEp4wo   🔗 CONNECT WITH J.D. PEABODY Website: https://www.jdpeabody.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdpeabodybooks  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpeabodybooks/    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/