Kingdom & Culture with Mike Whitford

Kingdom & Culture with Mike Whitford

On KINGDOM & CULTURE with Mike Whitford, we will explore the dynamics of God’s Kingdom advancing in American culture through accomplished guests who are experts in their field(s). Through their stories & insights, together, we will discover answers to deep questions of faith and culture we didn't even know we needed to ask.

Episodes

July 8, 2025 26 mins

Are you single? Dating? Engaged? Married? If single, should you date? If dating, should you get married? If you are in any of these relationship categories, Kaylee and Jacob Nowlenfritchman help answer these questions as they share biblical wisdom & practical life answers based on their “God-written” story of friendship and eventual dating to marriage.

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As a former youth pastor and now US Senator from the state of Oklahoma, Senator James Lankford has a unique message and approach to integrating Christian Faith in the world of politics in American culture today. In this episode, we will both unpack the unique history of American politics and Christian faith as well as how we as Christians can be peacemakers amid a very polarized political culture. Senator Lankford exemplifies the a...

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You've probably heard the phrase 'kids these days'. While many use it to express frustration, perhaps we need to flip the script and declare 'Kids these days are GOING HARD after God!" But it doesn't happen by accident. The culture is always changing, but students and their desire for inspirational leaders is never changing! Enter SoCal Student Ministry Pros, Gary Garcia and Eliot Bland! In this episode, they share with us the "sta...

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June 17, 2025 24 mins

As the culture continues to face the reality of women's sports being compromised through gender confusion, K&C guest, Sophia Lorey, reveals how she contends on the frontlines in Sacramento and DC to protect young girls. Sophia has been featured on Fox News, as well as on other national platforms, multiple times for her work. Sophia shows parents and students how to “fight the good fight of faith” in their public &am...

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June 10, 2025 23 mins

Gen Z and Gen Alpha are on the move! Rather, God is on the move in these generations! In this episode, Evangelist and Revivalist Ross Johnston gives us an in-depth update on what God is doing among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and the fact that hundreds and thousands of young people are coming to faith in Jesus and being baptized in water. Spiritual revival may very well be upon us!

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June 3, 2025 26 mins

Have you ever dealt with depression or an overall sense of meaninglessness? In this episode of K&C, short film Director, Keishi Ichikawa & actor, Simeon Campbell talk about their new short film, “Then I Heard“, which tackles these issues of identity directly with a clear sense of hope and redemption. 

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May 27, 2025 26 mins

God told Samuel the prophet in 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)

"But the LORD said to Samuel, “... The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

You’ve also heard the phrases:

“I can do this all Day” or “Hulk. Smash!” Or “there’s only one God ma’am, and I’m pretty sure he doesn’t dress like that.&rd...

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Many athletes quote the verse from Philippians 4:13,“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” And it’s true! In this episode, we hear from 3 amazing collegiate athletes from 3 different sports who tell their stories of overcoming the odds. Zach Nelson, a regional director with the Orange County Fellowship of Christian Athletes, who played NAIA Division I baseball, is joined by two NCAA Divis...

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May 13, 2025 25 mins

Have you ever wondered how to simply trust God? How to get out of a rut or spiritual desert? Pick your metaphor. I know I have, even recently! I have some good news for you! In this episode of the Kingdom & Culture Podcast, NY Times Best Selling Author, Speaker and Pastor, Dr. Mark Batterson hits on 3 key areas we can find encouragement for our hearts and minds: 1) In choosing a radical mindset shift and looking at faith throug...

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May 6, 2025 27 mins

Can Christians be Rockstars? Are we even allowed to be ‘cool’? Funny? ACCEPTED by society? Shouldn’t we ‘hate’ the world? Yes, and no. Well, this week on KINGDOM & CULTURE, thankfully, we are joined by somebody who can help us integrate these delicate matters of faith in culture: Bodie is a local church worship leader, dad of 3, husband and most recently, an up-and-coming Christian music artist and...

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