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.
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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.
Conversation starts at 5:45
In this "RTC on the Road" episode (recorded after the Smith's wedding), Marc and Fuller tackle four challenging faith questions:
What does trusting God look like in everyday life?
How do you keep faith when life falls apart?
Have you ever felt like God was silent?
And when have you had to forgive someone who didn't deserve it?
The conversation gets real quickly as they explore the difference between first-world problems and genuine crisis, the balance between taking action and trusting God's sovereignty, and why basing faith on feelings can be dangerous during difficult seasons.
The discussion turns deeply personal when they address forgiveness. Marc shares his honest struggle with forgiving those who have hurt his family through divorce, while Fuller opens up about his own journey forgiving parents who ruled by fear rather than love. They examine the difference between forgiveness and restoration, the role of boundaries in relationships, and how the church should handle abuse and betrayal. This unscripted conversation offers raw, honest perspectives on faith's most challenging questions without easy answers or spiritual platitudes.
Learn More about RTC: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/
Join the RTC Online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realtalkchristianpodcast
Whether you want to admit it or not, you are in a battle. As Christians, we read that we are wrestle not against flesh above but against evil and spiritual forces beyond our comprehension, but so many Christians act as if nothing is happening around them.
In this episode of RTC, you will get to hear the workshop that Marc and Fuller taught at Revive Fest in Leonidas, MI, as we continue our series "RTC on the Road!"
Want to learn more about RTC, head over to our website at https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/.
And make sure you join the RTC Facebook community over at https://www.facebook.com/groups/realtalkchristianpodcast.
What happens when your Christian convictions collide with today's cultural realities? How do you love people while staying true to biblical principles? And what do you do when you're too exhausted from ministry to actually live out your faith?
Marc and Fuller tackle some of the hardest questions facing Christians today while driving to a wedding in Peru, Indiana. From the RTC Facebook group, listeners asked about everything from spiritual armor to same-sex weddings to passing faith down to the next generation.
You'll hear Marc explain why the "belt of truth" keeps your pants up (literally and spiritually), while Fuller admits he's still working on that whole "gospel of peace" thing. They dive deep into the messy reality of LGBTQ wedding invitations - should you go or not? Marc shares a personal story about drawing loving boundaries, while Fuller wrestles with the ministry implications of saying yes or no.
But maybe the most honest moment comes when they open up about their current faith struggles. Marc's trying to figure out how to raise kids who own their faith instead of just inheriting it. Fuller's battling the exhaustion that comes with being an elder - turns out spiritual leadership can actually make your faith harder, not easier.
No easy answers here, just two dudes being real about the complicated business of living out biblical convictions in 2025. Join the conversation and see if you relate to their struggles.
Recorded on the road - because sometimes the best conversations happen between destinations.
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Learn more about RTC online at https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/
Join Marc and Fuller as we start a new series called "RTC On The Road!" In this episode, Marc and Fuller are heading to an RTC listener's wedding and had some real, honest conversations. In this episode, they talk about three different questions, asked by RTC listeners. These questions are:
"What's one way to stay spiritually disciplined when traveling or outside of routine?"
"What's the difference between conviction and guilt in a Christian life?"
"What's one mistake you made in your faith journey that taught you a lot?"
You can learn more about our season 7 announcement by reading more below or visiting us online at https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com.
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A couple years ago, we changed up Real Talk Christian Podcast:
Tighter episodes
Less banter (that didn't last too long did it )
Every other week episodes
We know that many folks want either (a) more episodes (b) more honest conversations from the heart. Honestly, we can't provide (a), but we are gunna provide (b)!
For the first handle of episodes of season 7, we're trying something different! We are going to be doing "RTC On The Road" where Fuller and I record honest conversations while driving around to different places!
Sure, it may not have the same flavor (and we definitely don't have show notes in front of us), but we're hoping that by us getting back to the roots of "real talk," you'll be able to join us in the honest conversations and honest processing of the Christian faith.
Show Notes::
Episode Starts: 12:11
Artificial Intelligence is on the rise in this day and age. Some say it will benefit mankind in unimaginable ways while others say it is the doom of the human race. But the question remains, should christians praise or fear it? Can it be used for furthering the kingdom of God, or is it some. new type of unethical idol? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller look at the good and bad of AI and attempt to draw some lines so that others can see the risks and benefits of AI. Join in on this fun conversation.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/artificial-intelligence
https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/should-we-be-optimistic-about-technology/
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/011-parenting-in-the-digital-age-with-justin-herman/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/248-presenting-the-gospel-in-this-day-and-age/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/131-what-happens-to-those-who-dont-hear-the-gospel/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/096-idolatry-in-the-church/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/110-a-christians-response-to-the-world-around-us/
// Helpful Links //
https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast
The Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com
Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com
Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://www.crossformedkids.com
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Let Them Live: https://letthemlive.org
Last week, we received this question:
"I have a question that has been keeping me awake at night. If god predestines people to hell for his glory, is he still good? I understand that hell exists as the ultimate absence of God and as the final form of giving people over to sin. However I don’t understand how god can allow sin to exist, knowing that he is sending his children to hell."
In this bonus episode, you'll hear Marc's answer to this question.
Do you have a question that you'd like us to answer? Send us a DM on any of our socials or email us at realtalkchristianpodcast@gmail.com
Learn more about RTC at https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com.
Show Notes::
Episode Starts: 14:37
The death penalty. This has been a highly debated topic over the last 30 years, but where should Christians fall into that discussion? Should Christians be for or against the death penalty? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller take a look at scripture and struggle with the debate of whether Christians should indeed be for or against the death penalty. Tune in
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/235-why-is-it-so-hard-to-share-my-faith/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/169-how-to-share-your-faith-with-unbelievers/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/224-what-does-it-mean-to-fear-the-lord/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/060-how-should-we-study-the-bible/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/178-what-is-the-trinity-and-why-do-we-believe-it-part-1/
// Helpful Links //
https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast
The Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com
Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com
Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://www.crossformedkids.com
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Let Them Live: https://letthemlive.org
Show Notes::
Episode Starts: 9:55
Worship is such an important part of our corporate gathers and our everyday lives. But does it really matter if the lyrics are 100% biblically sound? Can there be poetic freedom? Can every song be played during a corporate gathering? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller sit take a look at how worship can truly effect us and how we should take care in what we listen to and sing. Grab a hymnal and listen along.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
John 4:23-24, Matthew 15:8-9, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 96:1-3
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/065-beatless-worship/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/238-love-for-others-signs-of-a-mature-christian/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/005-christians-and-music-part-1/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/006-christians-and-music-part-2/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/247-an-honest-dialogue-on-faith-and-family-with-christian-music-artist-jordan-st-cyr/
// Helpful Links //
https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast
The Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com
Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com
Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://www.crossformedkids.com
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Let Them Live: https://letthemlive.org
Show Notes::
Episode Starts: 10:50
Remember the old Sunday song "read your bible, prayer every day..... you'll grow grow grow" and then there's the reverse of "neglect your bible; forget to pray . . . you'll shrink, shrink, shrink." Is this actually correct or is there a better way? Should Christians read their Bible and Pray everyday? What happens if they don't? In this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller discuss the foundations of Christianity and why it is important to pray and read your Bible. Grab your Bible and get ready for a great conversation.
//Resources Used In This Episode//
https://nikolaroza.com/bible-reading-statistics-facts-trends-guide/
ThinkE.com
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/266-how-to-study-the-bible-classic-replay/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/165-is-the-bible-accurate-and-trustworthy-part-1/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/240-how-does-prayer-align-with-action/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/051-the-importance-of-prayer/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/196-the-honest-struggles-in-christian-walk/
// Helpful Links //
https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast
The Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com
Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com
Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://www.crossformedkids.com
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Let Them Live: https://letthemlive.org
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//
https://maninthemirror.org/are-you-a-cultural-christian/
https://www.gotquestions.org/biblical-Christianity.html
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/262-how-can-christians-not-be-ashamed-in-a-post-christian-world/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/078-focus-the-world-the-kingdom-the-balance/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/055-what-does-it-mean-if-the-world-doesnt-hate-us/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/208-in-christ-alone-do-all-religions-lead-to-god/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/165-is-the-bible-accurate-and-trustworthy-part-1/
// Helpful Links //
https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast
The Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com
Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com
Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://www.crossformedkids.com
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Let Them Live: https://letthemlive.org
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: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realtalkchristianpodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkchristianpodcast/
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//
https://ambs.edu/learn-now/what-is-christian-nationalism/
https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-nationalism.html
https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/should-christians-be-involved-with-politics/
https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/7-things-christians-should-remember-about-politics.html
//Other Episode You Might Enjoy//
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/064-can-christians-be-political/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/238-love-for-others-signs-of-a-mature-christian/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/149-how-can-we-love-the-unloveable/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/027-speaking-the-truth-in-love/
https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/038-can-one-love-without-god/
// Helpful Links //
https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast
The Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com
Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com
Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org
Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io
Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://www.crossformedkids.com
RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast
RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com
Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com
Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com)
Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com
RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com
Let Them Live: https://letthemlive.org
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 https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com
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 https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com
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 https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com
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 https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com
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 https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com
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 https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com
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 https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com
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 https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com
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.
