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Real Talk Christian Podcast

ByReal Talk Christian Podcast
294 episodes

Podcast Summary

Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller are real Christians having real conversations on faith, culture, and society. Real Talk Christian Podcast started as a local church teaching ministry to provide biblical answers to the world that Christians find themselves in, but the podcast quickly grew to global ministry. Here, you’ll find conversations around theological topics, practical living, and stories from Christians who are striving to have real conversations around both everyday and difficult conversations. Each episode is designed to feel like you’re sitting down with two of your favorite friends. Generally, the first 15-20 minutes of each show is full of laughs, banter, and fun conversations before jumping into the episode’s content. This is designed to help you feel connected with the hosts, bring joy to your life, and provide great answers to your questions.

#1

267: Cultural and Biblical Christianity – What's the Difference?

Show Notes:: Episode Starts: 11:00 Christianity seems to always be in the forefront of the culture. From starting orphanages, to hospitals, to influencing politics and running businesses. But what is the difference between being in the world but not of the world? Is there a difference between being a biblically based christian or a culturally based christian? If there is a difference, which one is right? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller dive into the intentionality of what it looks like to be a Christian sold out for Christ. Grab a cup of Joe and join in for this conversation. //Resources Used In This Episode// //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch- Let Them Live:

2025-05-29•50mins
#2

266: How to Study the Bible | Classic Replay

Inside of our online Facebook group community, we have been getting a lot of questions around the topic of how to study the Bible and understand what you are reading when you are trying to study the Bible. If you are new to the faith or new to truly wanting to study the Bible, it can be a daunting task, and in this episode, we want to come alongside you and help you learn how you can study the Bible for yourself. *Note, this is a classic replay from season 2 of RTC. Connect with RTC: Website: Facebook Group: YouTube: Instagram:

2025-05-15•52mins
#3

265: What is Christian Nationalism & Should We Be Concerned?

Christian Nationalism, it is a word that has been associated with conservative Christians that view things in a certain way. But is this something that Christians should wear as a badge of honor, or run as far away from as they can? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller dare to tackle the topic of christian nationalism. This is an intense conversation that you won't want to miss. //Resources Used In This Episode// //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch- Let Them Live:

2025-05-01•1hr 23mins
#4

Resurrection Sunday - Holy Week 2025

As we enter into one of the most holy and sacred weeks in the Christian calendar, what we now call "Holy Week," we want to help you prepare your heart, mind, and soul for what is to come on Easter Sunday. Each day leading up to Easter (and on Easter Sunday), we are going to be following the traditional church Holy Week calendar and have a reading for each of the days, including: Palm Sunday Holy Monday Holy Tuesday Spy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Black Saturday Resurrection Sunday Today, we're going to be focusing on Resurrection Sunday, Easter. Learn more about Real Talk Christian Podcast at

2025-04-20•6mins
#5

Black Saturday - Holy Week 2025

As we enter into one of the most holy and sacred weeks in the Christian calendar, what we now call "Holy Week," we want to help you prepare your heart, mind, and soul for what is to come on Easter Sunday. Each day leading up to Easter (and on Easter Sunday), we are going to be following the traditional church Holy Week calendar and have a reading for each of the days, including: Palm Sunday Holy Monday Holy Tuesday Spy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Black Saturday Resurrection Sunday Today, we're going to be focusing on Black Saturday, or as some call it, Holy Saturday. Learn more about Real Talk Christian Podcast at

2025-04-19•6mins
#6

Good Friday - Holy Week 2025

As we enter into one of the most holy and sacred weeks in the Christian calendar, what we now call "Holy Week," we want to help you prepare your heart, mind, and soul for what is to come on Easter Sunday. Each day leading up to Easter (and on Easter Sunday), we are going to be following the traditional church Holy Week calendar and have a reading for each of the days, including: Palm Sunday Holy Monday Holy Tuesday Spy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Black Saturday Resurrection Sunday Today, we're going to be focusing on Good Friday. Note, this is a full episode that was first recorded during the Easter 2020 season. Learn more about Real Talk Christian Podcast at

2025-04-18•46mins
#7

Maundy Thursday - Holy Week 2025

As we enter into one of the most holy and sacred weeks in the Christian calendar, what we now call "Holy Week," we want to help you prepare your heart, mind, and soul for what is to come on Easter Sunday. Each day leading up to Easter (and on Easter Sunday), we are going to be following the traditional church Holy Week calendar and have a reading for each of the days, including: Palm Sunday Holy Monday Holy Tuesday Spy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Black Saturday Resurrection Sunday Today, we're going to be focusing on Maundy Thursday. Learn more about Real Talk Christian Podcast at

2025-04-17•4mins
#8

Spy Wednesday - Holy Week 2025

As we enter into one of the most holy and sacred weeks in the Christian calendar, what we now call "Holy Week," we want to help you prepare your heart, mind, and soul for what is to come on Easter Sunday. Each day leading up to Easter (and on Easter Sunday), we are going to be following the traditional church Holy Week calendar and have a reading for each of the days, including: Palm Sunday Holy Monday Holy Tuesday Spy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Black Saturday Resurrection Sunday Today, we're going to be focusing on Spy Wednesday. Learn more about Real Talk Christian Podcast at

2025-04-16•4mins

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#9

Holy Tuesday - Holy Week 2025

As we enter into one of the most holy and sacred weeks in the Christian calendar, what we now call "Holy Week," we want to help you prepare your heart, mind, and soul for what is to come on Easter Sunday. Each day leading up to Easter (and on Easter Sunday), we are going to be following the traditional church Holy Week calendar and have a reading for each of the days, including: Palm Sunday Holy Monday Holy Tuesday Spy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Black Saturday Resurrection Sunday Today, we're going to be focusing on Holy Tuesday. Learn more about Real Talk Christian Podcast at

2025-04-15•7mins
#10

Holy Monday - Holy Week 2025

As we enter into one of the most holy and sacred weeks in the Christian calendar, what we now call "Holy Week," we want to help you prepare your heart, mind, and soul for what is to come on Easter Sunday. Each day leading up to Easter (and on Easter Sunday), we are going to be following the traditional church Holy Week calendar and have a reading for each of the days, including: Palm Sunday Holy Monday Holy Tuesday Spy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Black Saturday Resurrection Sunday Today, we're going to be focusing on Holy Monday. Learn more about Real Talk Christian Podcast at

2025-04-14•6mins
#11

Palm Sunday - Holy Week 2025

As we enter into one of the most holy and sacred weeks in the Christian calendar, what we now call "Holy Week," we want to help you prepare your heart, mind, and soul for what is to come on Easter Sunday. Each day leading up to Easter (and on Easter Sunday), we are going to be following the traditional church Holy Week calendar and have a reading for each of the days, including: Palm Sunday Holy Monday Holy Tuesday Spy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Black Saturday Resurrection Sunday Today, we're going to be focusing on Palm Sunday. Learn more about Real Talk Christian Podcast at

2025-04-13•5mins
#12

Classic Replay: Why Does The Church Blame Pontius Pilate For Crucifying Jesus?

Marc went live over in the Facebook group to talk all about Pontius Pilate. Over the last few weeks, we have received a few different questions about Pontius Pilate, including: Was Pontius Pilate real? Why didn't Pontius Pilate just release Jesus if he knew Jesus was innocent? Why does the Church Creed blame Pontius Pilate for Jesus' death even though Pilate washed his hands of Jesus' death in the Bible? We hope this conversation is a blessing to you this Holy Week! Want to join our online Facebook community? Click here: *Note, this episode was originally released in 2024.

2025-04-10•28mins
#13

264: How Discover The Wonder Of The Gospel With Your Kids

Ever wonder how to disciple your child, or maybe your teaching a Sunday school, or VBS, and wonder "How can I effectively share the foundations of the christian faith with the children? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down with the creator of Cross Formed Kids Ryan Coatney to talk about how to place the "Wonder" of the gospel in the lives of children. This was a great conversation that you won't want to miss. //Resources Used In This Episode// Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch- Let Them Live:

2025-04-03•1hr 3mins
#14

263: Misconceptions About Heaven

Show Notes:: Heaven is a place of bliss, where we will be reunited with our loved ones and worship the King forever. But has our vision of heaven been tainted by the thoughts of man? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller discuss some of these misconceptions about heaven and what the Bible gives us a some truth into what eternal life will look like. //Resources Used In This Episode// 1. "Heaven is a Boring, Eternal Church Service” Many imagine heaven as an unending church service where people sing hymns forever. a) Heaven is a place of eternal worship (Revelation 7:9-10). b) Heaven is also described as a place of joy, fulfillment, and purpose. In Revelation, John speaks of the nations bringing their glory into the New Jerusalem, suggesting vibrant activity (Revelation 21:24-26). c) Isaiah speaks of people building and enjoying their work in the new creation (Isaiah 65:21-22). 2. “Heaven is Just a Spiritual State” Some believe heaven is purely a non-physical, spiritual existence. Scripture speaks of a "new heaven and new earth" (Revelation 21:1) where God’s people will dwell in resurrected, physical bodies (1 Corinthians 15:42-44). This indicates a tangible, physical reality. 3. “We Become Angels in Heaven” The idea that humans transform into angels after death is popular in media and culture. Yet, we see in scripture that angels are distinct beings created by God (Psalm 8:5; Hebrews 1:14). Humans retain their identity but are glorified and perfected in heaven (Philippians 3:21). 4. “Heaven is for Everyone, Regardless of Belief” A common misconception is that everyone automatically goes to heaven. While God desires all to be saved (2 Peter 3:9), entrance into heaven requires faith in Jesus Christ. “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6). 5. “Heaven Will Be an Escape from Responsibility” Some view heaven as a place of eternal leisure, with no responsibilities or me...

2025-03-20•38mins
#15

262: How Can Christians "Not Be Ashamed" In A Post-Christian World

Show Notes:: Sharing your faith can be such a beautiful thing, but often times we do not do it. Something always seems to stop us, whether fear, time, no opportunity, lack of training, but should this stop us? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller look at the statistics that keep up from sharing our faith and discuss ways to over come them. Make sure to tune it and get you pencil ready for this exciting episode. //Resources Used In This Episode// Romans 8:31-39, Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 3:13-17, 2 Timothy 2:14-19 //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch- Let Them Live:

2025-03-06•42mins
#16

261: What Are The Different Types Of Love In The Bible?

Show Notes:: Love is such a powerful word and can be applied to so many different aspects of life and take shape in so many different ways. But what can we learn about love from the biblical perspective? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller discuss 4 different Greek forms of love that we can see permeate from the teachings in the Bible and how they impact our daily lives. This is a episode you don't want to miss. //Resources Used In This Episode// "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." – John 3:16 "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine; he browses among the lilies." – Song of Solomon 6:3 "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." – John 15:13 "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." – Romans 12:10 “ You shall love your neighbor as yourself." – Matthew 22:39 //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch- Let Them Live:

2025-02-20•44mins
#17

260: Big Christian Words: Imputed vs Imparted Righteousness

Show Notes:: There are big words that are thrown around Christianity. Words such as Salvation, Redemption, Justification, Sanctification, Purification, Glorification, and election. But have you ever heard of the Words Imparted and Imputed as it pertains to righteousness? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller continue on with the series of Big Christian words and discuss the importance of know the wordsImparted and Imputed, and how their understanding can impact your faith. Grab your Bible and read along. //Resources Used In This Episode// //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch- Let Them Live:

2025-02-06•52mins
#18

259: 7 Deadly Sins - Wrath

Wrath, a deadly sin that can lead to a host of problems. But what truly is wrath and is it always bad? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller finish the final episode of the 7 deadly sins. Wrath is an important topic because we see that even God has wrath, but if God has wrath, then how is it a sin? Tune in to find out the answer. //Resources Used In This Episode// Matthew 5:21-24, Ephesians 4:17-28, Colossians 3:5-11, Ephesians 4:31, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 15:18, Proverbs 16:32 //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch- Let Them Live:

2025-01-23•39mins
#19

258: Let Them Live: God Using Normal People to Save Mothers & Children

In this episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down with Emily Berning, the Founder of Let Them Live, an organization dedicated to helping mothers who have thought or are currently thinking about abortion, and how they can help them. This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss. So tune in. //Resources Used In This Episode// //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2025-01-09•1hr 12mins
#20

257: New Year, Same God: Remembering God's Unchanging Nature

Often in a person's life, there are many changing that can happen. From jobs to friends, places that you live, people you love, things you eat, and so on. But with all of these changes, is there something that stays the same? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down and look into the immutable aspect of God and how that can help us in times of change.Grab your Bible and join along. //Resources Used In This Episode// Malachi 3:6, Numbers 23:19 , Lamentations 3:22-23 , Psalm 102:25-27 , Isaiah 40:8, Romans 8:28 ,Psalm 46:1 //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch- Let Them Live:

2024-12-26•28mins
#21

Christ Has Come (The Incarnation): Christmas Day Advent Reading

This week, we are reflecting on the fifth and final advent candle: The White Candle, symbolizing that Jesus is here! The word advent means “coming” or “arrival” and speaks of Jesus’ arrival that first Christmas morning in Bethlehem. The season of Advent is a time when we joyously and prayerfully anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ first coming. And, we look forward to His second coming, while also affirming that He is present in the world today offering His redeeming love to anyone who will simply receive it. One of the most beautiful symbols of the Advent season is the traditional Advent wreath. This Advent wreath is intended to help us keep our focus on the real reason for the season – the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, we will be talking about a different candle – representing, in order, hope, peace, joy, and love – although we usually light these candles in our homes, we obviously can’t do that on the podcast, but we will still talk about the candles as a way to remember each week in the advent season. Thank you for joining us this year during Advent Season! Learn More About Advent: Learn More About RTC:

2024-12-25•5mins
#22

Love: Week 4 Advent Reading

This week, we are reflecting on the fourth advent candle: Love. The word advent means “coming” or “arrival” and speaks of Jesus’ arrival that first Christmas morning in Bethlehem. The season of Advent is a time when we joyously and prayerfully anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ first coming. And, we look forward to His second coming, while also affirming that He is present in the world today offering His redeeming love to anyone who will simply receive it. One of the most beautiful symbols of the Advent season is the traditional Advent wreath. This Advent wreath is intended to help us keep our focus on the real reason for the season – the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, we will be talking about a different candle – representing, in order, hope, peace, joy, and love – although we usually light these candles in our homes, we obviously can’t do that on the podcast, but we will still talk about the candles as a way to remember each week in the advent season. So join us for these 4 Advent weeks and then the final episode on Christmas Day as we set time to focus our eyes, minds, and hearts on Jesus – the true reason for the season. Learn More About Advent: Learn More About RTC:

2024-12-22•4mins
#23

A Christmas Carol - Audio Drama Presented by RTC: Bonus Classic Replay

Real Talk Christian Podcast brings you A Christmas Carol: Audio Drama. This audio drama was done by Chris Fuller as a way to help continue to bring stories to life for his kids. He decided that it would be a great Christmas gift to all of those who love this story as much as RTC does. Please enjoy this story of Ebenezer Scrooge, and his Christmas Eve journey from a greedy and selfish, to an all new man, as he discovers what Christmas is about. Merry Christmas from all of us at Real Talk Christian Podcast.

2024-12-16•1hr 2mins

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#24

Joy: Week 3 Advent Reading

This week, we are reflecting on the third advent candle: Joy. The word advent means “coming” or “arrival” and speaks of Jesus’ arrival that first Christmas morning in Bethlehem. The season of Advent is a time when we joyously and prayerfully anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ first coming. And, we look forward to His second coming, while also affirming that He is present in the world today offering His redeeming love to anyone who will simply receive it. One of the most beautiful symbols of the Advent season is the traditional Advent wreath. This Advent wreath is intended to help us keep our focus on the real reason for the season – the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, we will be talking about a different candle – representing, in order, hope, peace, joy, and love – although we usually light these candles in our homes, we obviously can’t do that on the podcast, but we will still talk about the candles as a way to remember each week in the advent season. So join us for these 4 Advent weeks and then the final episode on Christmas Day as we set time to focus our eyes, minds, and hearts on Jesus – the true reason for the season. Learn More About Advent: Learn More About RTC:

2024-12-15•3mins
#25

256: Keeping Christ at the Center of Christmas

It's that time of year! The time when life is busy with preparing for the holiday season with things like, preparing the house for guests, making food for a Christmas meal, wrapping gifts, and many other fun family traditions that happen during the Christmas season. But with all of the hustle and bustle that surrounds this time of year, we have to ask, are we keeping Christ at the focus of our Christmas traditions? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller discuss some useful tips for keeping Jesus at the center of your Christmas Season. We hope you enjoy and Merry Christmas. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch- Let Them Live:

2024-12-12•42mins
#26

Peace: Week 2 Advent Reading

This week, we are reflecting on the second advent candle: Peace. The word advent means “coming” or “arrival” and speaks of Jesus’ arrival that first Christmas morning in Bethlehem. The season of Advent is a time when we joyously and prayerfully anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ first coming. And, we look forward to His second coming, while also affirming that He is present in the world today offering His redeeming love to anyone who will simply receive it. One of the most beautiful symbols of the Advent season is the traditional Advent wreath. This Advent wreath is intended to help us keep our focus on the real reason for the season – the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, we will be talking about a different candle – representing, in order, hope, peace, joy, and love – although we usually light these candles in our homes, we obviously can’t do that on the podcast, but we will still talk about the candles as a way to remember each week in the advent season. So join us for these 4 Advent weeks and then the final episode on Christmas Day as we set time to focus our eyes, minds, and hearts on Jesus – the true reason for the season. Learn More About Advent: Learn More About RTC:

2024-12-08•3mins
#27

Hope: Week 1 Advent Reading

This week, we are reflecting on the first advent candle: HOPE. The word advent means “coming” or “arrival” and speaks of Jesus’ arrival that first Christmas morning in Bethlehem. The season of Advent is a time when we joyously and prayerfully anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ first coming. And, we look forward to His second coming, while also affirming that He is present in the world today offering His redeeming love to anyone who will simply receive it. One of the most beautiful symbols of the Advent season is the traditional Advent wreath. This Advent wreath is intended to help us keep our focus on the real reason for the season – the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, we will be talking about a different candle – representing, in order, hope, peace, joy, and love – although we usually light these candles in our homes, we obviously can’t do that on the podcast, but we will still talk about the candles as a way to remember each week in the advent season. So join us for the next 4 weeks and then the final episode on Christmas Day as we set time to focus our eyes, minds, and hearts on Jesus – the true reason for the season. Learn More About Advent: Learn More About RTC:

2024-12-01•4mins
#28

Bonus Classic Replay: What is Advent & Why Do We Celebrate It?

We are starting to enter the season where the preparations for Christmas are being made. If you attend certain churches, you may be starting what is called Advent? Why do some churches do advent? Where did it come from? What does it actually mean? In this week’s episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller come together to discuss the meaning, history, and reason for advent. So warm yourself up with a nice hot cup, and join in for the conversation. //Resources Used In This Episode// What is Advent? Meaning of the Christmas Tradition (christianity.com) Advent | Description, Meaning, History, & Symbols | Britannica The History of Advent (thegospelcoalition.org) Advent – Catholic Apostolate Center The Importance of Advent – Lifeway Women Advent, the time leading up to Christmas – WhyChristmas.com Why is Advent Important? – Focus on the Family //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch- Let Them Live:

2024-11-29•58mins
#29

255: Friendsgiving

Show Notes:: In this special thanksgiving episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller reach out to the RTC online community on Facebook to talk about their family traditions. It may give you a few ideas of your own. So as your prepare for this day we give thanks to God, relax and listen in on this special episode. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// 077: Does God Choose Us or Do We Choose God?: 069: I Know God Loves Me, but Does God Like Me?: 019: When the Church Hurts You: 015: Conversation with Paul Lindgreen: 001: Does my past effect my future?: // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-11-28•27mins
#30

254: Sola Scriptura: The Fight For Ultimate Authority

Show Notes:: There has been much debate on who has finally say and authority in the church, much of the debating has happened amounts Protestants and Catholics, but who is right? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller look at where the truth may actually be and try to navigate through all the false doctrines surrounding final authority. Grab a cup of Joe and tune in. //Resources Used In This Episode// *note, this list comes from A LOT of sources, including our friends at GotQuestions.org 1. FIRST COUNCIL OF NICAEA (325) – Affirmed the deity of Christ. 2. FIRST COUNCIL OF CONSTANTINOPLE (381) – Clarified the nature of the Holy Spirit 3. COUNCIL OF EPHESUS (431) – Clarified the nature of Christ’s personhood. 4. COUNCIL OF CHALCEDON (451) – Clarified the teaching concerning Christ’s nature and person, including the “hypostatic union. 5. SECOND COUNCIL OF CONSTANTINOPLE (553) – Confirmed the conclusions of the first four councils. 6. THIRD COUNCIL OF CONSTANTINOPLE (680–681) – Clarified the nature of Christ’s will. 7. SECOND COUNCIL OF NICAEA (787) – Established guidelines for the veneration of images. 8. FOURTH COUNCIL OF CONSTANTINOPLE (869) – Condemned a council that had not been authorized and The Council also reaffirmed the decisions of the Second Council of Nicaea in support of icons and holy images and required the image of Christ to have veneration equal with that of the gospel book. 9. FIRST LATERAN COUNCIL (1123) – Placed limitations on the ecclesiastical rights of lay princes and made plans for a crusade to regain territory lost to Muslims. 10. SECOND LATERAN COUNCIL (1139) – Condemned the errors of Arnold of Brescia 11. THIRD LATERAN COUNCIL (1179) – Condemned the Albigenses and Waldenses and issued numerous decrees for the reformation of morals. 12. FOURTH LATERAN COUNCIL (1215) – Added more condemnation of the Albigenses, condemned the Trinitarian errors of Abbot Joachim, and published other reformatory decrees...

2024-11-14•52mins
#31

253: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween.....or else

Show Notes:: It's that time of year again, the time when Christians debate whether to participate in Halloween, or not. On this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller look at the history surrounding Halloween and give two different perspectives surrounding the day. Grab a cutoff coffee, and enjoy this conversation. //Resources Used In This Episode// //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// 060: How Should We Study the Bible? - Real Talk Christian Podcast 078: Focus: The World, The Kingdom, & The Balance - Real Talk Christian Podcast 086: The Catechism of Communion - Real Talk Christian Podcast 098: Should We Study the Creeds? - Real Talk Christian Podcast 104: Salvation: Old Testament vs. New Testament - Real Talk Christian Podcast // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-10-31•47mins
#32

252: The History And Making Of Sola Scriptura

Show Notes:: Have you ever heard of authority by scripture alone? Is that the way of the early church or is there more? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller look at the history of Sola Scriptura and where it actually started from. Is down and enjoy this information filled episode. //Resources Used In This Episode// John 20:30–31, Eph. 4:11-12, Acts 2:42, Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 3:16 , Mark 7:1-23, //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// 098: Should We Study the Creeds? - Real Talk Christian Podcast 096: Idolatry in the Church - Real Talk Christian Podcast 090: What's So Special about Mary, the Mother of Jesus? - Real Talk Christian Podcast 086: The Catechism of Communion - Real Talk Christian Podcast 095: Do Our Works Follow Us After Death? - Real Talk Christian Podcast // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-10-17•51mins
#33

251: Big Christian Words: Atonement

Show Notes:: Justification, Sanctification, Atonement, Purification, Glorification. So many big words that Christian Society uses, but what do they all mean? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down to reply break down what the word "Atonement"means and why it is so important to the christian faith. Grab your Bible and follow along. //Resources Used In This Episode// Lev. 16; 23:26–32; and Num. 29:7–11 1 Peter 3:17-18 Hebrews 9:22 //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// 094: Is Baptism Essential? - Real Talk Christian Podcast 086: The Catechism of Communion - Real Talk Christian Podcast 078: Focus: The World, The Kingdom, & The Balance - Real Talk Christian Podcast 063: What is Undeserved Grace? - Real Talk Christian Podcast Bonus: The Beauty of Good Friday - Real Talk Christian Podcast // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-10-03•42mins
#34

250: The Illusion of Freedom - Is Life Without God Really Free?

Show Notes:: When you talk to folks about Christianity, you often hear complaints that they don't want to follow a God that has a bunch of rules and regulations and makes people "not live their truth." You also hear from folks who walk away from the faith say that they are like a butterfly — they finally are free from their tightly bound cocoon and can fly free in the world. You also hear folks say that the fear of judgment is just Christian's ways of control people's lives and causing guilt and shame when there shouldn't be. But is this indeed true? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down to discuss the difference between the world's version of freedom and what true freedom looks like. Grab your Bible and join in. //Resources Used In This Episode// //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// 060: How Should We Study the Bible? - Real Talk Christian Podcast 078: Focus: The World, The Kingdom, & The Balance - Real Talk Christian Podcast 086: The Catechism of Communion - Real Talk Christian Podcast 098: Should We Study the Creeds? - Real Talk Christian Podcast 104: Salvation: Old Testament vs. New Testament - Real Talk Christian Podcast // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-09-19•43mins
#35

249: What is Apostasy?

Show Notes:: Apostasy is the act of abandoning or renouncing one's faith. The term comes from the Greek word "apostasia," which means a defection or a falling away. So why is it so important to understand this term and what could it look like in today's culture? On this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller go in depth of what apostasy looks like and how to watch out for it. Grab your bible and follow along. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-09-05•47mins
#36

248: Presenting The Gospel In This Day And Age

In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller are on the road at Revive fest where they taught a workshop on What the gospel has looked like throughout the ages and how we can effectively present it today. This is a fun workshop you don't want to miss so stick around //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-08-22•52mins
#37

247: An Honest Dialogue on Faith and Family with Christian Music Artist Jordan St. Cyr

In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down with Christian Music Artist Jordan St Cyr and deep dive in to talking about faith and family on the road. This is an episode that everyone will want to hear, so tune in.

2024-08-21•52mins
#38

246: Why Do Christian Fear The Judgment?

Often, many people avoid talking or sometimes even thinking about what happens after death. As for Christians, this can be exciting, but maybe a little scary because of the felling of the unknown. On this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit down and go over the scriptures to try and ease the minds of some that may be a little on about what may happen after we die. Grab your Bible and tune in. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// 150: Making Disciples; What Does That Look like? - Real Talk Christian Podcast 130: Should We Waste Our Time On Theology? - Real Talk Christian Podcast 098: Should We Study the Creeds? - Real Talk Christian Podcast 088: Cancel Culture: Shalt Thou Offend - Real Talk Christian Podcast 078: Focus: The World, The Kingdom, & The Balance - Real Talk Christian Podcast // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-07-25•35mins
#39

Bonus: Did God Create People For Hell & Will People Be There For Forever?

In Episode 232 & 233, we gave our "hot takes" on various beliefs, practices, and thoughts inside Christianity. In part two, we answered two specific questions: Did God Create People For Hell & Will People Be There For Forever? In this bonus episode, we are revisiting this conversation because we have received many DMs around hell, the afterlife, and the age to come. // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-07-18•36mins
#40

245: Generosity: Signs of a Mature Christian

God calls us to be cheerful givers, but what does that look like in the grand scheme life? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller continue on in the series "Signs of a Mature Christian" with the topic of generosity, and why it is so important in the life of a believer. Grab your Bible and Tune in. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-07-11•31mins
#41

244: Why Do Some Translations Take Out Bible Verses?

Have you often wondered why there are missing verses or why certain translations are just so different? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller go through why the translations are different and What type of manuscripts some of the translations use. Grab a cup of your favorite Hot beverage and tune in. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// 075: Becoming a Peacemaker: 063: What is Undeserved Grace?: 061: Let’s Talk About Sin: 027: Speaking the Truth in Love: 025: Cultural & Biblical Christianity: // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-06-27•41mins
#42

243: What is the Armor of God and Why Is It Important?

If you have been in church for any length of time, you have probably heard about the Armor of God. In the 90's there were kids toys, statues, and other things to show a roman soldier's armor and represent it as the "Armor of God", but what is it according to the Bible? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller take a deep dive into Ephesians 6 to look at what the Armor of God is and how it helps. Grab your Bible and join in on the conversation. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// 077: Does God Choose Us or Do We Choose God?: 069: I Know God Loves Me, but Does God Like Me?: 019: When the Church Hurts You: 015: Conversation with Paul Lindgreen: 001: Does my past effect my future?: // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-06-13•34mins
#43

242: Having Humility - Signs of a Mature Christian

We have often heard, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." So what does it mean to be humble and why is it such an important attribute for mature Christians to have? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller continue in their series of "Signs of a mature Christian" and examine what it means to have humility in the life of a christian, and the importance of practicing it in our everyday lives. Grab your favorite hot beverage and your Bible and join in. //Resources Used In This Episode// //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-05-30•29mins
#44

241: Dependence on God - Signs of a Mature Christian

Life can be hard sometimes. It is often when life is hard that a christian will call out to God, asking for His help, which is a good thing. Do we do the same in the good times? Do we have dependance on God in our daily lives? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podacast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller take a look at why it is so important to have dependence on God in our everyday lives. Grab your Bible and join in on this conversation. //Resources Used In This Episode// //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-05-16•27mins
#45

240: How Does Prayer Align With Action?

In all things, with prayer and thanksgiving, make your request known to God. This famous verse from Philippians is often accompanied by, "Just pray to God". but is this all we are called to do? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller discuss the importance of prayer, and the actions that follow it. Check it out. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-05-02•34mins
#46

239: Big Words Christians Should Know - Justification & Sanctification

There are some big words that have been spoken if you have been around Christianity for any length of time. Words such as Salvation, Redemption, Justification, Sanctification, Purification, Glorification, and election. What do some of these terms actually mean? Why should we know some of these terms? On this weeks's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller look over two of the biggest terms that apply to believers, Justification and Sanctification. What do these terms mean and why are they so important. Tune in to find out. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-04-18•32mins
#47

238: Love For Others - Signs Of A Mature Christian

How can I know if I have reached maturity in my Christian Walk? Am I following Christ the right way? These may be questions that you have asked recently or in the past, do you know if you a Mature Christian? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller continue the series on signs of a mature christian with one of most prominent attribute that a christian can have, Love for others. you do't want to miss this conversation so grab your Bible and join along. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-04-04•35mins
#48

Bonus Episode: Why Does The Church Blame Pontius Pilate For Crucifying Jesus?

Marc went live over in the Facebook group to talk all about Pontius Pilate. Over the last few weeks, we have received a few different questions about Pontius Pilate, including: Was Pontius Pilate real? Why didn't Pontius Pilate just release Jesus if he knew Jesus was innocent? Why does the Church Creed blame Pontius Pilate for Jesus' death even though Pilate washed his hands of Jesus' death in the Bible? We hope this conversation is a blessing to you this Holy Week! Want to join our online Facebook community? Click here:

2024-03-28•28mins
#49

237: Knowledge And Application Of God's Word - Signs Of A Mature Christian

Last episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller Started a new series on Signs of a mature Christian and kicked it off with Walking in the Spirit. On this week's episode, Marc and Chris continue the conversation and dive into what it means to know and apply God's word to your everyday life. Grab a cup on Joe and join along. //Resources Used In This Episode// //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-03-21•31mins
#50

236: Walking In The Spirit - Signs Of A Mature Christian

So often we hear about how we as Christians are called to go make disciples. How that is such pivotal part of being a christian, but what does is the disciplined goal? What does it look like tone a "mature Christian"? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller start to discuss a new series about what it looks like to be a mature christian, more specifically, what it looks like to Walk In The Spirit. Grab your Bible and follow along. //Resources Used In This Episode// //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// // Helpful Links // The Christian Standard Bible: Lifeway Christian Resources: Got Questions?: Dwell Bible App: Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: RTC Quick Links: RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee: RTC Merch-

2024-03-07•30mins

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