Thru the Fire
Fired-up husband and wife team discuss culture, family, and politics from psychological and theological viewpoints.
About the show
Dr. Marie Seltz and her husband, Dr. Gregory Seltz, form a dynamic duo as they discuss current issues in politics, culture, and relationships with wit and wisdom. These two don't shy away from the hard topics but tackle them head-on, viewing everything through the lens of Biblical authority. Get ready for some fun, fresh perspective on today's important issues.
Episodes
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Can this be the best Christmas ever?
December 24th, 2020 | 23 mins 55 secs
The reason for our Christmas celebration is grounded in something that no pandemic has power over. Yes. This CAN be the best Christmas ever!
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Technology and Your Children
December 10th, 2020 | 28 mins 40 secs
family values, social media, technology
God calls us to love our neighbors. This means we are to live in community and be in relationship with the people around us. When smart-phones distract us from forming and cultivating relationships, they not only hinder us from fulfilling God's call on our lives but also encourage inward, self-focus. When we expose our children to this technology, we may think we're giving them access to information and entertainment, but we also set them up to be distracted from the beautiful world that God created for us to enjoy.
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The Silencing of Christian Parents
December 3rd, 2020 | 25 mins 47 secs
censorship, family values, gender
As parents, it's our responsibility to advocate for our children. But when the culture censors the church and Christian parents, we are stripped of our parental right to equip our children to know right from wrong. - Do not let your voice be silenced! Do NOT leave your kids vulnerable to the lies of this world.
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Thankful Living
November 24th, 2020 | 28 mins 2 secs
family, thanksgiving
"Be thankful for what you have." -- Most of us have heard this familiar phrase from a well-meaning friend at some point. The problem with this advice is that it turns our attention inward, toward our possessions. This kind of self-focus is thankless by nature. When Christ is the source of our joy, we can live our lives for others. Our joy increases, and worry, fear, and doubt decrease.
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Election Chaos
November 13th, 2020 | 27 mins 57 secs
2020 presidential election, christian worldview, christians and politics
The 2020 presidential election has been one of the strangest in history. Would Christians be shocked to know that their religious liberties were the main item on the ballot? In a culture that is more and more aggressively antagonistic to the Christian worldview, how can we be prepared to defend our voice?
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The Virtue of Courage
November 5th, 2020 | 27 mins 58 secs
christian worldview, courage, faith
Courage is the ability to move forward in the face of adversity, even when it requires moving toward our fears. In this episode, Marie & Greg Seltz talk about how courage requires love, and love requires us to be outward focused.
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Civility in Political Discourse
October 29th, 2020 | 25 mins 45 secs
christians and politics, civil politics, family political discussions
For many of us, the holiday season means family gatherings and conversations. What do you do when political issues come up? You may be tempted to avoid these discussions altogether, but Christians need to engage and share the truth in love. In this episode of Thru the Fire, the Seltzes help us understand why these conversations can be difficult and give some practical help to keep the tone respectful and loving.
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Why Family Matters
October 22nd, 2020 | 31 mins 7 secs
family, family values
Family values are under attack in America. Are you doing your part to correct this destructive cultural and societal trend?
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The Dangers of Political Correctness & the Cancel Culture
October 14th, 2020 | 30 mins 25 secs
cancel culture, christians and politics, politically correct
How can Christians combat the Cancel Culture