Every Square Inch Podcast, hosted by Pastor Robert Cunningham, offers a Christ-centered critique of today’s most important issues. As theologian Abraham Kuyper once said, there is not “one square inch” in the world over which Christ does not cry, “Mine!”
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In part two of this this two-part “Pastoral Reflections” series, Robert shares some thoughts for church members about the best ways to communicate with and encourage their pastor.Every Square Inch Podcast
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In this two-part series, Robert shares some reflections about his past 16 years of pastoral ministry. In part 1, he shares some of the biggest mistakes he made as a pastor and how pastors can avoid them.Every Square Inch Podcast
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Robert shares his thoughts about how Christians can engage with the Halloween holiday in a God-honoring and Biblical way.Every Square Inch Podcast
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In the final follow-up episode from this year’s Good of the Bluegrass Conference theme, “Sacred Eros,” Robert addresses two questions that weren’t able to be answered during the conference: what does Sacred Eros say about contraception, and what does it say about my singleness?Every Square Inch Podcast
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Secular feminism and purity culture teach very different perspectives about the uniqueness and value of the female body, but what does the Bible say? In this episode, Robert looks to scripture to find the principles that should shape the way women (and men) treat their bodies.Every Square Inch Podcast
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Roe v. Wade has been overturned—now what? In this week’s episode, Robert examines the next steps for the pro-life movement in the pursuit of mercy and justice for the vulnerable in our community.Every Square Inch Podcast
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How did our cultural norms change so quickly on LGBTQ+ issues? As a follow-up to the previous episode about erotic love, Robert looks closer at the issue of sexual identity, and finds that the shifts we’ve seen in the past 15 years are rooted in cultural movements which are centuries old.Every Square Inch Podcast
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In this episode, Robert shares an extended summary of the talks he gave at this year’s Good of the Bluegrass Conference. The theme of that conference (which is also the title of this episode) was designed to show us what the Bible has to say about erotic love, and how God designed it to be a reflection of his perfect redemption story.…
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In preparation for his talks about human sexuality at the upcoming Good of the Bluegrass Conference, where he will seek to bring the Christian sexual ethic back inside our culture’s “plausibility structure,” Robert uses this episode to first show the flaws of today’s prevailing sexual ethic, with the hope that skeptics will be willing to hear what …
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Most Christians know the Bible’s command to “honor your father and mother” but what exactly does that look like when your parents are mentally unhealthy or even physically abusive? This week’s episode focusses on the difficult topic of how parents should repent and how children can respond.Every Square Inch Podcast
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With a Supreme Court case about abortion rights making headlines, Robert makes a case for the pro-life viewpoint without using the Bible.Every Square Inch Podcast
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The pandemic forced us all to worship God from home on Sunday mornings, but for most of us that season is now in the past. In this week’s episode, Robert points to several reasons why those of us who are “back to normal” Monday through Saturday should also make Sunday worship part of that normal too.…
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After a trip to Great Britain, Robert addresses a common concern he hears about seeing the future of America in the present of Britain. Robert agrees that American churches could one day become museums and pubs (as in Britain), but not for the reasons you might think.Every Square Inch Podcast
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How do you share your faith in a post-modern culture that’s radically different than the culture in which you came to faith? In this week’s episode, Robert gives his thoughts on how to reach the next generation in a Biblical way. “In Defense of Good Works” Sermon Audio (link) “Evangelism in a Secular Age” Topical Teaching Series (link)…
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Is there any part of our culture that isn’t divided these days? In this week’s episode, Robert argues that the arena of sports fandom is one of the few places left in our society where animosity is set aside for a few hours to cheer on a common cause. And yet, it is still a flawed replacement for the glory, community, and identity found in the King…
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This week Robert expands on last week’s podcast by examining the impact of our “loves” upon our tribalism and, just as important, how we treat the opposing tribe.Every Square Inch Podcast
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After taking an extended break away from what’s trending on social media and our fast-paced modern news cycles, Robert is back from his sabbatical with a refreshed perspective of what he believes is happening to our culture.Every Square Inch Podcast
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In Robert’s final episode before heading off on a four-month sabbatical, he makes the case for why your pastor, because of his unique position and calling, needs a sabbatical too.Every Square Inch Podcast
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After debunking the myths of singleness in part 1, in this episode Robert unpacks what the Bible says about the “gift” of singleness and the implications this mindset can have upon your life.Every Square Inch Podcast
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Our culture has many flawed messages about what it means to be single, including our Christian sub-culture. But what does Jesus have to say about it? In part 1 of a series on singleness, Robert dispels several myths that our world and the church have told single people.Every Square Inch Podcast
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In light of Black History Month, and in response to feedback about the “Racism in America” series (episodes 31-33), Robert shares some additional thoughts about the history of racism in the church, Critical Race Theory, and more. LINKS: “Lost Legacy” by Dr. Sean Lucas (YouTube Video)Every Square Inch Podcast
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In response to this week’s unprecedented events on Capitol Hill, Robert offers an invitation to look in the mirror, and not across the aisle.Every Square Inch Podcast
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This week we are re-posting Robert’s Christmas podcast from 2019, as he looks at the understandably ridiculous claim of the virgin birth of Jesus and how this miracle of Christmas gives us greater hope and joy than any other news this world can offer.Every Square Inch Podcast
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In this week’s episode, Robert expands upon a few tweets he posted about masculinity, how our culture’s view of manhood has been formed by the lack of good examples in the church, and what the Bible says about true manhood and womanhood.Every Square Inch Podcast
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This week’s episode is a brief word from Robert reminding us about the importance of thanksgiving in all seasons, but especially this year. EPISODE LINKS: Liturgy for Thanksgiving MealEvery Square Inch Podcast
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If you’ve been hurt by family or friends whose fundamental Christianity placed a burden on you that was too heavy to bear, this episode is for you. Robert does a deep dive into the movie “Frozen,” the ways people react to fundamentalism, and a better way forward through Jesus himself.Every Square Inch Podcast
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As the senior pastor of a church which submitted itself to an independent investigation of sexual abuse, and which is currently submitting to another investigation, Robert has recorded this episode as a resource to others who find themselves in a similar situation and are looking for Biblical guidance. This episode looks at two main questions: why …
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In Part 2 of this two-part series, Robert unpacks what it truly means for America to be a “Christian Nation” by looking at the founders’ beliefs, the intentions behind the way they designed our nation, and how to deal with the failures of our country in a way that honors our founding principles.Every Square Inch Podcast
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In this two-part series, Robert answers the question “Is America a Christian Nation?” two ways: absolutely not, and absolutely yes. In Part 1, he takes a closer look at the history of American exceptionalism and its ties to Christianity, both at America’s founding and also to this day. View our "One Step" applications to the Racism in America serie…
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In the final episode of our series on racism in America, Robert looks specifically at how our Protestant, Presbyterian tradition has handled the issues of slavery and racism in our country’s history, before ending the series with theological and practical applications for our church. LINKS: Overture 43 from the 44th PCA General Assembly, condemning…
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In episode two of our "Racism in America" series, Robert now speaks to Christians who have a harder time accepting proof that racism is still a problem in today's society, and challenges us to examine our history through a more critical lens. Read more about the displacement of black communities in Lexington.…
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In the first episode of a three-part series on the historical cultural moment emerging from the killing of George Floyd, Robert speaks to those who are passionate for racial justice. While affirming their zeal to fight racism, he cautions that they may be unknowingly embracing a destructive ideology that harms the very world they are seeking to hea…
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In the final episode of our de-conversion series, Robert finishes by looking at a common “non-starter” for non-Christians: the seemingly archaic and unreasonable sexual ethic of the Bible. What does Jesus have to say about our sexuality, and why does our western culture refuse to accept it?Every Square Inch Podcast
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In Part 4 of this de-conversion series, Robert asks us to think about justice and judgment, and answers a common question from non-Christians about why a loving God would send people to hell.Every Square Inch Podcast
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Part 2 of this series engaged Rhett's struggle with the truth of Christianity. In Part 3, Robert turns to Link's story and his struggle with the beauty of Christianity, arguing that Jesus is not just true, Jesus is beautiful.Every Square Inch Podcast
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This episode of Every Square Inch features an interview with Wayne & Sandra Marlowe, two members of our church who recently received some life-altering news: Sandra has been diagnosed with ALS. They have courageously agreed to discuss their story, from the first symptoms until now, and share about their struggles, sorrows, and ultimately, their uns…
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Part 1 of this series looked at de-conversion stories in general; in Part 2, Robert looks specifically at Rhett’s story, the pursuit of truth, and the “truest truth” that is found in the person of Jesus.Every Square Inch Podcast
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From a Christian perspective, nothing is more relevant today than whether or not there is an ancient, empty grave. Following the acronym of R.I.S.E.N., Robert summarizes his years of study to outline his historical defense of the truth of the resurrection.Every Square Inch Podcast
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On March 11, in response to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s request that all churches should cancel worship, Tates Creek Presbyterian Church released a statement saying that it never cancels its weekly worship service. The next day, its service was canceled. What happened in those 24 hours? On this week’s podcast, Robert shares what happened behin…
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With socialist ideals gaining popularity in America, Robert returns from a trip to Belarus with observations on a culture formed by those very ideals. But his critique is not just reserved for the communism of Eastern Europe, but the consumerism of America as well.Every Square Inch Podcast
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The advent of the Internet has given us access to a wealth of knowledge and information that wasn’t available to generations past, but is that necessarily a good thing? In the final episode of our Internet Series, Robert looks at the ways our minds are being negatively shaped by this “new normal” and suggests some practical steps to overcome the pi…
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We’re taking a break from our series on the internet to talk about a topic that is on everyone’s mind: the Kentucky gubernatorial election between Governor Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear. Robert looks at why Governor Bevin lost the election, and the lesson we should all learn about the importance of love above all other virtues.…
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