Kingdom & Culture with Mike Whitford

“What is God’s will for my life? What is my purpose for living? Why am I here?” World renowned Social Scientist & author of over 30 books, including “The Call”, Dr. Os Guinness joins K&C, along with University & Theology Professor, Dr. Richard Park to answer these and other existential questions about life, according to the word of God and “God‘s call” on our lives. If you...

As we honor our veterans, US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Doug Fears joins K&C. Admiral Fears served 40 years in the US Coast Guard and some of his last few years as the White House Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Director Advisor to the President of the United States from 2017 to 2019. Please join us as Admiral Fears shares timeless leadership advice that he learned as a veteran, as well as some pretty cool stories from the...

“It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s SUPERMAN! It seems like everybody today is searching for a hero and to be “saved” from our otherwise difficult situations in life. In this episode of K&C, returning guest and “all things superhero, sci-fi & fantasy specialist,” Aaron Welty, unpacks the most recent Superman movie, Directed by James Gunn, and compare and contrasts it with pre...

Can't we all just get along? Yes! Dr. Kara Powell and Rev. Mike DeVito both share a passion for connecting the generations in their mutually held Christian faith. Kara is a nationally renowned author of "Sticky Faith" and the Executive Director of the Fuller Theological Seminary Youth Institute and Rev. Mike DeVito is a former youth pastor of 40+ years and advocate for both students and seniors and connecting the generations with p...

It is no surprise that the recent and tragic death of Charlie Kirk has impacted an entire nation, culture, and even the world! In light of this tragedy, regardless of one's political views, our guest, Sarah Stock, a TPUSA chapter founder and president at her Christian university, as well as a GenZ social media commentator and influencer with over 130,000 followers, brings a unique and insightful perspective to not only the cultural...

Why stand for Christian Faith today? How do I answer tough questions and/or engage difficult topics about the Bible with my friends and family? How can/do I represent Jesus in today's culture? If you've ever asked any of these questions or they at least interest you, you're in the right place! Dr. Sean McDowell unpacks these questions and others as he highlights his recent book "Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture" with a hear...

Can Faith and Movies or Christianity and the theatre arts get along? Sue Berkompas answers this question and more on K&C! Sue is the current Chair and Professor for Theatre Arts at Vanguard University, as well as owns her own theatre company in Southern California. Approved by nationally ranked theatre companies, Sue has been involved in the theatre arts for over 30 years. She creatively integrates her Christian faith with the ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...