Welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith friend! Today is October 31, and I cannot tell you how many reels and Tik Toks I have seen over the last couple weeks asking questions like:

Can Christians participate in Halloween?

Can we watch scary movies? Or even spooky movies like Hocus Pocus?

Can my kids read Harry Potter and Other Things?

Not everything that we encounter in culture today is explicitly laid out in the Bible. So how do we make good decisions about controversial topics that are not laid out in the Bible?

Much like the "meat sacrificed to idols" principle, not everything is good and profitable. We know we live in the world, but we are not of the world. In this conversation, Pastor Robby Brown and I take something like Halloween, a topic that often raises questions among Christians, and use it as an example to lay out a biblical framework for making sound decisions in our modern culture.

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Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith. Today, I’m joined by my friend, Jac Marino Chen, who shares her powerful testimony of coming out of the New Age and the occult. With so many occult practices on the rise, you may be wondering, 'Is the New Age dangerous for my faith?' Jac dives into her story and offers practical wisdom on avoiding spiritual pitfalls. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation!

**Please be aware that the subjects of sexual abuse, drug use, and alcohol abuse are discussed within this episode. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hi friend! Welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith! On today's show Madi Franquiz and Patricia Engler discuss navigating college life as a Christian.

Patricia Engler is a Christian apologetics speaker, author, and podcast host for Answers in Genesis. She joined AiG–Canada as a speaker, writer, and youth outreach coordinator in 2019 before transferring to AiG–US in 2022. She also serves as an Answers News panelist and cohosts Zero Compromise, AiG’s podcast for young adults.

After graduating from homeschooling and earning a BSc degree, Patricia backpacked 360 degrees around the world in 180 days documenting how Christian students keep their faith at university. The top takeaways from this research are available in Patricia’s book, Prepare to Thrive: A Survival Guide for Christian Students. In 2022, she embarked on a second backpacking journey to research Marxism’s history and consequences in Europe. Both backpacking trips formed the basis for separate teaching series available on Patricia’s blog. Patricia is now pursuing an MA in bioethics to help Christians think biblically about sanctity of life issues and emerging technologies.

Madi and Patricia address questions like "How can I stand firm in my beliefs on a secular campus?" and "What tools do I need to stay rooted in Christ during these years?" Whether you're heading to college, currently a student, or know someone who is, this episode is packed with practical insights and encouragement for living out your faith boldly.

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

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