Ben Lippen Podcast

Ben Lippen Podcast
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Welcome to the Ben Lippen Podcast, where we explore life’s challenges through the lens of Biblical truth and expert advice. We aim to equip families with practical, faith-centered tools for today’s world. Tune in for inspiring conversations that encourage and strengthen your walk in faith!
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The podcast covers a variety of themes including faith-centered parenting, digital safety for children, and discussions on race and identity through a biblical lens. Recent episodes include a exploration of the Gospel's relationship with race and expert advice on navigating social media's impact on youth. The show emphasizes practical wisdom for modern parenting and the intrinsic value of human life.

Welcome to the Ben Lippen Podcast, where we explore life’s challenges through the lens of Biblical truth and expert advice. We aim to equip families with practical, faith-centered tools for today’s world. Tune in for inspiring conversations that encourage and strengthen your walk in faith!
Dr. Ben Mathew returns to conclude our five-part series on racial reconciliation with a powerful synthesis of biblical teaching and practical wisdom. Rather than diving into political talking points, we ground our conversation in scripture's grand narrative—from creation to revelation—exploring how God's design for a diverse human family unfolds.
The journey begins with the Imago Dei, establishing our primary identity as image-bearers before any racial or ethnic distinction. Through the lens of Genesis 11 and Acts 2, we witness God's judgment through language division at Babel contrasted with his redemptive work through language unification at Pentecost. Most significantly, Revelation reveals Christ's sacrifice specifically ransomed people ”from every tribe, language, people and nation”—diversity that brings God glory like a symphony of distinct instruments playing in harmony.
When discussing evangelical unity, Dr. Mathew emphasizes holding core Gospel truths with conviction while approaching secondary matters with charity. His practical advice for building cross-cultural relationships starts simply: ”Ask people to tell their stories.” This human connection builds relational equity that can eventually support more challenging conversations about race.
Perhaps most thought-provoking is the biblical evidence for both individual and systemic expressions of sin. Through examples like Achan's family punishment, Daniel's national repentance, and Adam's sin affecting all humanity, scripture acknowledges community responsibility alongside personal accountability—a balanced perspective that challenges our cultural extremes.
As our community grows increasingly diverse, Dr. Mathew leaves us with this guiding principle: ”The Gospel creates soft hearts and thick skin.” Our secure identity in Christ gives us both the compassion and resilience needed to engage difficult conversations with grace, humility, and hope.

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