A podcast from City Church Tulsa with the purpose of looking at cultural events and everyday life through the gospel lens of love. We will discuss how we as Christians should respond to cultural events, movements, politics, and varying opinions.
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City Church Tulsa, Matt Nelson, Cody Jensen, Rachel Sanders
Lent, Sabbatical, and the Antichrist Spirit in American Politics
In this episode of Reflections on Now, we reflect on the Lent season — what we gave up, what we didn't, and what God did anyway. From there, we talk about Matt's upcoming sabbatical and what it means to let the ground rest. We close with a candid conversation about power, control, and the spirit of Antichrist showing up in the church and in American politics.
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19 Feb 2026
Pastor Matt's Spiritual Director, Kevin Navarro
In this episode we sit down for a conversation with Kevin Navarro, Pastor Matt's Spiritual Director, to discuss his work with ReWire, what it means to be a spiritual director, working with women in incarceration, and mystical union.
https://www.rewireteam.org (https://www.rewireteam.org/)
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27 Jan 2026
ICE, Moral Responsibility, and Church Leadership
In this episode of Reflections on Now, we begin with immigration, ICE, and what it means to be a “villager” who refuses to look away from harm in their community. From there, we turn to leadership, moral failure, and the culture of pedestal-building in the church, asking how truth, repentance, and redemption might look more like the way of Jesus.
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12 Nov 2025
Near-Death Experiences, Gilmore Girls, and the Way of Power
From Gilmore Girls to near-death experiences, the conversation turns toward consciousness and Christian witness. What if faith looks less like winning and more like embodying Jesus in the everyday?
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12 Sept 2025
Charlie Kirk, Operation SAFE, and Self-awareneess
In this episode of Reflections on Now, we take on three big conversations shaping both our personal and public lives. We begin with the Enneagram and the difference between healthy self-awareness and unhealthy self-consciousness. We then turn to Oklahoma’s new Operation SAFE and what it means to criminalize homelessness. Finally, we wrestle with the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, exploring tribalism, empathy, and whether violence can ever be justified—or celebrated. Through it all, we ask what it means to follow Jesus faithfully in a fractured cultural moment.
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2 Apr 2025
Hooters, Church Reform, and Cutting the Ends Off the Ham
Cody, Matt, and Rachel discuss the decline of Hooters, spiritual disillusionment, and generational anxiety, exploring faith and culture in an unscripted conversation about modern issues.
29 Jan 2025
Immigration
Raquel Kyle from Women of Welcome discusses the complexities of immigration policy, public perception, and biblical perspectives with Cody Jensen, Matt Nelson, and Rachel Sanders in an interview.
11 Oct 2024
Politics and the Church
Cody Jensen, Matt Nelson, Rachel Sanders, and Jonathan Gates explore the intersection of politics and faith, revealing how Christians navigate political landscapes while upholding their beliefs in this interview episode.
6 Sept 2024
The spiritual realm
Pastor Matt Nelson, Pastor Rachel Sanders, and Stephen Kuert explore the unseen spiritual realm with Cody Jensen, sharing personal stories of divine intervention and the power of prayer in this interview.
14 May 2024
Narcissism in the church
In this episode of Reflections on Now, hosts Cody Jensen, Matt Nelson, and Rachel Sanders delve into the complex issue of narcissism in the church. They discuss the impact of narcissistic leaders, church hurt, and the systems that allow such behavior to thrive. The conversation includes defining narcissism, the cultural and organizational factors that perpetuate it, and personal reflections on healing and reforming church culture. Join us for a thoughtful discussion on recognizing and addressing narcissism within faith communities.
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28 Feb 2024
He Gets Us
Hosts Cody Jensen, Matt Nelson, and Rachel Sanders talk about the super bowl ad "He Gets Us", the backlash from the political left and religious right.
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25 Jan 2024
Non-dualistic thinking, Nuance, and the Israel-Palestine War
Hosts Cody Jensen, Matt Nelson, and Rachel Sanders explore the complex Israel-Palestine conflict through a unique lens of non-dualistic thinking and nuanced understanding. The episode challenges the conventional 'us vs them' mindset, delving into the intricacies of the conflict and highlighting the importance of recognizing multiple perspectives and truths.
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4 Nov 2020
Chaos & Disorientation
2020 is a year of disruption, disorientation, and chaos. How do we move through suffering into peace and contentment? Is the elimination of boredom from our lives the root of the problems in our lives? What is the difference between paying attention vs getting attention? How do thrive in a time of disruption and suffering?
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15 Sept 2020
Struggling well, biblical inerrancy, overcoming church-hurt, & other doubts.
What does it look like to struggle well? Is it even worth it? Why is the modern church so scared of doubts and questions? Is a CoViD 19 vaccine the mark of the beast? Can the Bible be full of contradictions and be inerrant? Are we outsourcing are becoming to social media and celebrity pastors?
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25 Aug 2020
Christian Hypocrisy & Leaving the Church
America is officially post-Christian. The largest religious affiliation is now those who check "None" and are done with organized religion. What is causing this? Is it a problem or an opportunity? Is the Church to blame? How do we move forward and learn to struggle well?
The Beauty of the In-between (https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Between-Finding-Silence-Struggle/dp/1733766707/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=beauty+of+the+in+between&dchild=1&keywords=beauty+of+the+in+between&pd_rd_i=1733766707&pd_rd_r=68b869aa-6f42-4739-a145-061cbe9fea9e&pd_rd_w=JjjDZ&pd_rd_wg=iQYoe&pf_rd_p=13bf9bc7-d68d-44c3-9d2e-647020f56802&pf_rd_r=784FJYFJC2C3Z1N6DHC8&psc=1&qid=1596230284&sr=1-1-791c2399-d602-4248-afbb-8a79de2d236f) by Matthew Nelson
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4 Aug 2020
Digitally Distracted Christians
How is the lost art of spiritual formation affecting how we behave as followers of Jesus? Could the biggest enemy to our spiritual formation actually be in our pockets? In this episode, we wrestle with the rewiring of our brains and reclaiming rhythms of silence, solitude, and transformative practices.
The Beauty of the In-between (https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Between-Finding-Silence-Struggle/dp/1733766707/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=beauty+of+the+in+between&dchild=1&keywords=beauty+of+the+in+between&pd_rd_i=1733766707&pd_rd_r=68b869aa-6f42-4739-a145-061cbe9fea9e&pd_rd_w=JjjDZ&pd_rd_wg=iQYoe&pf_rd_p=13bf9bc7-d68d-44c3-9d2e-647020f56802&pf_rd_r=784FJYFJC2C3Z1N6DHC8&psc=1&qid=1596230284&sr=1-1-791c2399-d602-4248-afbb-8a79de2d236f) by Matthew Nelson
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16 Jul 2020
Unprecedented Division, Cancel Culture & the Redemptive Nature of the Gospel
Why is there such an increase in division right now? Pastor Matt Nelson and artist Cody Jensen critique the divided Christian response in our current cultural and political climate.
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