In Galatians 4:3, Paul says we were once enslaved to the “elemental things of the world.” These aren’t just outdated philosophies—they’re the subtle, pervasive messages that tell us what to value, how to feel, and what truth even is. Kids are growing up thinking being “nice” is more important than being right, that tolerance means never disagreeing, and that God exists to serve them.

But the early Christians were seen as a different species—not because they were weird for the sake of it, but because they refused to assimilate or attack. They lived as resident aliens: deeply committed to their cities, yet uncompromising in their holiness.

This episode dives into the tension between the church and the culture—and why we’re called not to resolve that tension, but to live faithfully within it. We’ll explore what it means to raise a generation with discernment, honesty, and a worldview anchored in Christ, not convenience.