We live in an age of religious pluralism. This religious pluralism is more than a fact of diversity but is also a value of our society. In a pluralistic society, if anyone claims exclusive, absolute truth, then they are deemed intolerant and arrogant.

Religious pluralism poses a challenge to the Christian faith which claims that salvation is only available through the work of Jesus Christ. How should Christians respond to the challenge of religious pluralism? In this episode, Aaron explains the worldview of pluralism and shows how Christians can respond to the challenge.

Race relations and systemic racism has been one of the dominant conversations in America over the past few months. We see divisions over this topic in the media, social networking, and even in the church. Sadly, even Christians cannot find agreement in much of the fundamental elements of this conversation.

In this episode, we will be asking an even more foundational question of the Bible. In order to better understand what it has to say about racism and racial reconciliation, we first need to ask what the Bible has to say about race. Check out this episode and the show notes below for some surprising answers to our question for today.

Modern society tends to want us to move at a blistering pace. Many people today find themselves overworked and stretched thin by various commitments. Unfortunately, this experience is often true for Christians as well.

In this episode, Aaron confronts the issue that is keeping us from being able to slow down and find rest. We’ll look at the real obstacle to finding rest and how we can embrace God’s gift of Sabbath rest. Check out our show notes below for highlights and resources from this episode.

In late May of 2020, our country was rocked by yet more examples of police brutality and racism against members of the African American community. The tragic stories of Ahmaud Arberry, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd re-opened conversations on race and the need to change in our country. We hosted a conversation on this topic between Aaron and Pastor Jeff Williams.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused enormous pain and suffering across the globe. Many in our country and around the world are grappling with big questions about life and God because of the pain caused by this crisis. Even for those who are only witnesses to the tragedy, these events are alarming and begging certain questions.

In this three-part series, Aaron is going to confront the question of if God is good, then why did he allow the coronavirus? In Part 3, we will look at how the Christian worldview answers the problem of evil. Aaron discusses the biblical worldview’s answer to the origin of evil, God’s love in spite of the world’s tragedy, and the comfort that the gospel gives us. Check out the show notes below for highlights and resources.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused enormous pain and suffering across the globe. Many in our country and around the world are grappling with big questions about life and God because of the pain caused by this crisis. Even for those who are only witnesses to the tragedy, these events are alarming and begging certain questions.

In this three-part series, Aaron is going to confront the question of if God is good, then why did he allow the coronavirus? In Part 2, we will consider the three major families of worldviews and consider what answer they each provide for pain and suffering. This episode primarily examines pantheistic and atheistic worldviews and the next episode will cover theistic.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused enormous pain and suffering across the globe. Many in our country and around the world are grappling with big questions about life and God because of the pain caused by this crisis. Even for those who are only witnesses to the tragedy, these events are alarming and begging certain questions.

In this three-part series, Aaron is going to confront the question of if God is good, then why did he allow the coronavirus? In Part 1, we will consider the uniqueness of the COVID-19 pandemic and why it is so difficult to make sense of it. We will also briefly articulate the classic “problem of evil” and consider it in terms of the current situation.

Meditation is a topic that is not frequently taught in many churches. We shy away from it because of the connotations of non-Christian practices. However, biblical meditation is an essential part of the Christian life and is mentioned repeatedly in Scripture.

In this episode of Filter, Aaron will help you to understand what Christian meditation is, how it is different from non-Christian forms of mediation, and how you can practice biblical mediation in your own prayer life. Check out the show notes below for highlights and resources from this episode.

In our first conversation episode, Aaron interviewed author and leadership coach Alan Briggs. Alan is the lead coach at StayForth Designs and the author of multiple books including Staying Is The New Going, Guardrails, and Everyone’s A Genius. He has experience as a pastor, church planter, coach to leaders in the non-profit and business world, as well as being a mountain guide.

This episode dives into many topics that we all face. Aaron and Alan discuss managing life during social distancing, marriage and family, discovering your calling, leadership coaching, and creating healthy rhythms in life. You can find highlights and further resources in the show notes below.

The Christian message boldly includes that Jesus Christ rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion. Modern people, even Christians, might find this claim difficult to believe. However, we have a lot of evidence for Jesus’ resurrection that can challenge skepticism and bolster faith.

In this episode, we look at Aaron’s top 5 evidences for Jesus’ resurrection. We’ll consider facts related to first-century views on resurrection, the first witnesses to the empty tomb, the birth of the church, and more. Explore the highlights and resources below for more on this topic.

In this episode, you will learn how to maintain the two main areas threatened by the social distancing measures: productivity and relationships. I’ll give you some thoughts on how to wisely manage those areas and practical tips to keep up your relationships and productivity.

This episode will help you to understand the main biblical text for apologetics and the various uses for apologetics. You will learn how we can utilize a variety of tools to do apologetics, as well as what is the most important thing in Christian apologetics.

In this episode, we look into the reasons why media poses so many problems for us. We’ll see the need for a Christian philosophy of media and get a perspective on how we can begin in building that philosophy.

In this episode, we will look at the importance of Bible reading through Scripture and from insights gained through research. You will be given tips for how to grow in Bible reading consistency, as well as practical steps for a better understanding of what you read in God’s Word.