The Partners and Citizens Podcast

The Myth of the Left and Right: The Fluidity of Political Labels and Terms

Hello Friends, I am back with a new episode of A Pastor and His Newspaper. Today, I am talking about the problems with political debates in Washington and social media and the church. The terms and labels that people use to attack those who disagree with them are factious. Christians must grow to be more confident in the gospel, which never changes, than political ideologue, which is constantly changing. 

The Southern Baptist Convention and the Sin of Arrogance

Dr. Castro is here for another episode of A Pastor and His Newspaper. I am discussing the recent shocking news from the Southern Baptist Convention and sexual abuse that was concealed by the SBC's Executive Committee. While sins were committed by individuals, the SBC failed to report these abuses due to arrogance. 

Coach Saban, NIL, and the Love of Money

I am joined by my co-pastor, friend, and college football fan, Derek McFarland, as we discuss Coach Saban's recent criticism about NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and Texas A&M's coach, Jimbo Fisher. This war of words was a hot topic in the WSJ last week. So we are here to discuss it on "A Pastor and His Newspaper." How can pastors shepherd college athletes' hearts in world obsessed with money? 

The Decline of Crypto Investments and the Kingdom of Christ

In the past few days, crypto currencies and the stock market have been hit hard. The Fed's interest rate increases have taken their toil on investors. In this time of economic decline, we must be our hope, security, and comfort in Christ Jesus, whose kingdom will be filled with all the weath of the nations. 

Jackson, Alito, and the End of Roe

This week presented one of the most shocking news stories from the Supreme Court in years. A leak of the majority opinion on the abortion case, Dobbs vs Jackson, indicates a potential overrule of Roe and Casey from the Supreme Court. States are preparing now to write laws stripping or protecting abortion rights in their states. How should the church prepare for the end of Roe?

Elon Musk, Twitter, and Free Speech

A Pastor and His Newspaper is back with a new episode on the 44 Billion Dollar purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk. How will this affect free speech in the future? Also, how can Christians use Musk's Twitter in the future to point people to Christ Jesus? 

David Mamet and The Age of Conformity

Today on A Pastor and His Newspaper, I am discussing an interview with David Mamet in WSJ. He spoke on the topic of wokeness, and his belief that today is the age of conformity. This topic leads to the reality that we are all in-dwelt with proclivities towards evil. The only path to salvation from that evil is Christ Jesus, who is the only guiltless one. 

Disney and Lordship Theology

Today we are discussing the Parental Rights Law in Florida and the response to it by Disney. 

Welcoming the Refugees from Ukraine

I am looking at the refugee crisis in Ukraine as 4 million people flee from the war. Are American churches ready to serve the coming Ukrainian refugees? 

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks and Certain Hope

March Madness is raging this year as underdogs continue to upset high favorites in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. However, one of most unexpected wins was the Saint Peter's Peacocks upset of the Kentucky Wildcats. Was does Saint Peter's unexpected win teach us about Christian hope?