{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Christ &amp; Culture","description":"In his message today, Pastor Mark Mitchell explores Acts 19 and how Christians have historically responded to culture and highlights the inevitable tension that arises when the gospel challenges deeply held cultural values, as seen in Ephesus. We contend that faithful Christian living doesn\u2019t require aggressive opposition but naturally disrupts cultural idols, both ancient (like Artemis) and modern (like self-centered individualism). Ultimately, the Church is called to follow Jesus\u2019 example of self-denial and submission to God, even when it provokes resistance, trusting that true identity is found in surrendering to Him.&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Bridge City Church","author_url":"https:\/\/www.bridgecitychurch.online","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41011115\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201168235"}