In a world full of noise, opinions, and polarization, navigating faith in a divided world isn’t easy. We’re constantly bombarded with messages about who to trust, what to believe, and how to live. This blog post dives into three of today’s most debated cultural narratives and what God (and the Bible) actually says. What if God’s perspective offers something deeper? If you’ve ever wrestled with doubts about God or faith, wondered how to navigate competing worldviews with wisdom and truth, or questioned how to hold onto faith in seasons of uncertainty, this post is for you. Discover how engaging culture with wisdom and grace starts by turning down the cultural noise and tuning into the timeless truths of what God actually says.
What Culture Says: Trust in Science, Not God.
What God Says: Faith and Science are Actually Friends, Not Enemies.
Let’s be honest—the Christian faith asks us to believe in a God we cannot see and in miracles that defy natural explanation. The resurrection of Jesus, a dead man coming back to life, is the very foundation of Christianity. In a rational, naturalistic worldview, this sounds absurd. We’ve been told again and again that faith and science are in conflict. Prominent atheists like Richard Dawkins have gone so far as to say, “Faith is like a mental illness.” But maybe that storyline is outdated. Do you have to choose between science and Christianity? The short answer is, no! The truth is that science and faith aren’t enemies.
A few years ago, a major national study showed that over half of all scientists believe in God, and 36% said they do not doubt God’s existence. Only a small minority of scientists are true atheists. Science, after all, changes constantly. Faith, on the other hand, can offer answers to life’s deepest questions—like “Why do I exist?” or “Why do I have a sense of right and wrong?” What if we didn’t buy into the narrative that one side must be “right” and the other “wrong”? What if science and faith were actually friends?
Johannes Kepler, one of the fathers of modern science, didn’t just tolerate faith—his Christian beliefs were foundational to his discoveries. He believed that an intelligent Creator designed a world with order and patterns, and he sought to uncover them. Psalm 19 and Romans 1 affirm this: God’s eternal power and divine nature are revealed in creation. Scientific discovery should lead us to worship, not to division.
Still, many people claim there’s not enough evidence for God. But even Richard Dawkins admitted the possibility of a designer—just not one he was willing to call “God.” Romans 1 suggests the problem isn’t a lack of evidence but a suppression of truth. What if God has been trying to get your attention all along, and you just haven’t been willing to see it?
And what about miracles—especially the resurrection? If God exists, then miracles are not only possible, they’re reasonable. The resurrection is supported by historical evidence, including accounts of over 500 eyewitnesses. As Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 15, if the resurrection didn’t happen, then our faith is worthless. But if it did, then we have real hope—hope that extends beyond this life.
Finally, science can explain the “how,” but only Jesus answers the “why,” “where,” and “who.” Why do we long for meaning? Where are we going after this life? Who can we ultimately trust? Science isn’t a “who”—but Jesus is. He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). If you’re willing, He’ll meet you in the space where science stops and faith begins.
So, the next time you feel torn between belief and logic, remember: true science doesn’t cancel out faith—it can actually lead you straight to its Author.
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What Culture Says: Following Jesus is Boring.
What God Says: I Am The Source of Real Joy and Fun.
We were made for “the Garden”—a place of beauty, peace, purpose, and joy, where fun and fulfillment came naturally from a relationship with the Creator. But since sin entered the world, we’ve been chasing fun in all the wrong places. Our hearts were designed to be filled by God, yet we often assume He’s the one holding us back from enjoying life. The truth is, He’s the very source of real fun and lasting joy.
In our search for pleasure, we’re tempted to settle for cheap substitutes—things that feel good in the moment but leave us emptier than before. The world says “one more” will satisfy: one more drink, one more thrill, one more swipe, one more distraction. But Scripture reminds us that the cravings of the flesh aren’t from God and won’t satisfy the soul. True fun—deep, soul-level joy—comes not from escape, but from embracing the presence of the Father.
We long for more because we were made for more. But the “more” we seek isn’t found in experiences or stuff—it’s found in Jesus. Like Paul, we’re invited to live for something (or Someone) greater than ourselves. Fun isn’t the enemy of faith; in fact, life with Jesus is where the fun actually begins. It’s where we find our identity, purpose, and satisfaction that doesn’t fade.
Each day, we choose between the world’s temporary pleasures and God’s lasting joy. King David—who had access to every earthly delight—declared that fullness of joy is found in God’s presence. That’s the invitation for us, too: to step back into life with the Gardener, the One who created joy itself, and to rediscover the fun that’s found in walking closely with Him.
What Culture Says: Christians Are So Intolerant.
What God Says: Love Without Truth Isn’t Love at All.
The word intolerance has taken on new weight in today’s world. Once understood as the ability to respect and disagree, it now often means that anything less than full agreement with someone’s beliefs is considered hateful or narrow-minded. It’s no surprise, then, that many see Christians as intolerant. But is that the whole story? What do God and The Bible actually say about truth and love, and how should believers engage with a culture that often confuses disagreement with judgment?
Jesus warns against hypocritical judgment in Matthew 7, but the broader message of Scripture calls us to uphold truth with humility. Galatians 6 urges us to gently restore fellow believers caught in sin—not to condemn, but to help. In fact, love without truth isn’t love at all. When we tolerate sin in the name of being nice, we risk leading people away from the healing only Jesus can offer. As 1 John reminds us, all have sinned. Denying that truth is not compassion—it’s dangerous.
Jesus claimed to be the Truth, not just a truth. While science and culture often shift, He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. We live in a world of moral relativism, where wrong and right are based on feeling and consensus. But Scripture offers an unchanging standard—not to burden us but to free us. Christians aren’t called to shout down the world but to lovingly point to the only source of lasting hope.
That’s why the way we speak matters. 1 Corinthians 13 calls us to lead with love, and 1 Peter 3 urges us to defend our faith with gentleness and respect. Truth spoken without love becomes harsh and unhelpful, but love without truth becomes empty. Jesus showed us a better way—He loved sinners enough to die for them, but He never excused sin. His Church is meant to be a place of transformation, not an affirmation of brokenness.
Ultimately, Jesus’ vision for His kingdom involves both truth and grace. When we lovingly call someone back from sin, James says we cover a multitude of sins. That kind of love doesn’t avoid hard conversations—it leans into them, with humility and prayer. Christians aren’t called to be culture warriors or passive bystanders. We’re called to reflect Jesus—who is both grace and truth—in how we live, love, and lead others back to Him.
