Pastors Unfiltered #107: American Church Culture with Marty Solomon

This episode of Pastors Unfiltered features returning guest Marty Solomon, author, theologian, and host of the BEMA Podcast, and covers theology, cultural commentary, and some Vegas vacation advice — all in classic PU style.

00:00 – Intro & Co-host Banter

03:30 – Listener Feedback & Lecrae Episode Stats

06:15 – Rant on Christian Music & Conversion Charts

11:20 – Movie Review: "If" with John Krasinski & Natalie Portman

15:50 – Guest Intro: Marty Solomon is back

17:45 – Reflections on Marty's Sermon & Popularity of His Last Episode

20:00 – Podcast Growth, Influence, and Being a Scholar

23:00 – Lecrae Podcast vs. Pastors Unfiltered (fun comparisons)

26:00 – Vegas Recommendations (Restaurants, Shows, Stadiums)

31:20 – Theology Chat: Torah, Compassion, & Biblical Worldview

35:00 – Genesis 1, Chiasm, and Creation Misconceptions

38:15 – Immigration, Refugees, and the Christian Response

42:40 – Navigating Cultural Melting Pots & Church Diversity

45:15 – Samaritan Reversal: When the Outsider Saves You

48:00 – Wokeness, Labels & Being Misunderstood in Ministry

51:10 – Rebooting the BEMA Podcast: Why & What’s New

56:00 – Marty’s Thoughts on the American Church

59:30 – Pastoral Advice: How to Handle Political Pressure in Church

1:03:00 – Christlike Character vs. Gifts of the Spirit

1:05:30 – Fruit as the Result of Abiding in Jesus

1:08:00 – Gen Z, Authenticity, and Church Leadership

1:11:15 – Pastoring in Tension: Palestinian Friends & Bridge-Building

1:13:00 – What’s Next for BEMA Podcast & Team Culture

1:16:00 – Marty’s Reading, Watching, and Listening (Hint: Nickelback)

1:19:30 – Farewell, Thank You & How to Support the Podcast

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