Best Renton Rathbun Podcasts (2025)

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What You Need To Know about Screening Movies for the Kids 35:26

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9d ago35:26

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What evaluation tool can parents use to judge the media their kids consume? Don't miss this massively important episode as Topher returns to the show. We will discuss the basic structure of storytelling and give you a tool that you can use to screen movies and shows for your kids. #tv #cinima #movie #movies #disney #christianparenting #biblicaltrut…

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What Are Your Kids Watching?? 31:41

11d ago31:41

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Nothing is safe anymore. If there isn't a bunch of sexuality or swearing, there are massive agendas that are training your kids to be desensitized to the world's philosophies and worldviews. Renton brings back Topher Zydowicz, cinema professor, to discuss how we can detect, analyze, and evaluate the TV our kids are consuming. #tv #cinima #movie #mo…

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Can the Church Win Back Gen. Z? 36:13

17d ago36:13

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Renton brings back Rev. Barrett Marshall to discuss not just where the contemporary Protestant church has fallen short in reaching the next generation, but also, should the church return to its more simple biblical mandate?#holiness #church #christianparenting #churchfamily #worship #biblicaltruth #biblicalwisdom #churchhistory #worshipexperience #…

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Why Are Our Kids Leaving the Church? 32:37

19d ago32:37

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We are losing the next generation. They are walking away from the church. Does that matter? Renton brings on Rev. Barrett Marshall to discuss this phenomenon, why the church is key to reaching the next generation, and what we can do to bring our kids back to the church. #church #parenting #christianparenting #faith #faithjourney #churchfamily #wors…

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The Poisoning of Gen Z 42:50

24d ago42:50

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If you reach the next generation, you have gained the future. We are losing the next generation, because we don't know what is really going on in their thinking. Renton cuts through all the old thinking and shows you what is going on in the minds of Gen Z. The philosophy poisoning this generation must be exposed. You need to know what's going on. #…

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Wicked 2 and the Downfall of Gen Z 35:53

26d ago35:53

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Is Wicked 2 really a politically conservative movie? Megan Basham thinks so. Is Wicked 2 just a movie or is it a symptom of something that has been brewing for centuries? Tune in as Renton helps you know what is underneath Wicked 2 and how it's a perfect picture of the downfall of Gen Z. #wicked #wicked2 #wicked2024 #genz #parenting #christianparen…

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The Mystery of Modesty: Parenting Toward Christ (Part 2) 36:50

1M ago36:50

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How do our hearts as parents change the view of modesty in our kids? Renton welcomes back Amy Molina to discuss what we might be missing in our parenting when dealing with modesty. This is a must listen for dads particularly as well as moms. There is vital, biblical insight for everyone in the family on this episode. #parenting #biblicaltruth #chri…

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Teaching Modesty to our Children (part 1) 37:29

1M ago37:29

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The world is telling our kids how to dress and how to "believe in themselves." Is modesty really just about girls or is modesty about young men as well? Renton brings Amy Molina on the show to discuss how to teach our children what modesty means and how modesty begins in the heart. #parenting #biblicaltruth #christianparenting #christianbeliefs #mo…

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The Loyalty Problem: Detangling Church and Politics (Part 2) 36:30

1M ago36:30

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How are we going to teach our children how to be faithful to God and faithful to our country at the same time? Can you be loyal to a political party and loyal to God's Word at the same time? Does the party line ever contradict or compromise God's Word? How are we going to teach our children how to be faithful to God and faithful to our country at t…

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Detangling Church and Politics (part 1) 34:09

1M ago34:09

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We are entrenched in a massive political war. We need allies. But what if our allies don't believe what we believe as Christians? Does that matter? Does our Christian doctrines matter in the political arena? How do we respond to political allies who reject our Christian beliefs? Renton talks to Dr. Brian Collins about how our Christian beliefs are …

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Downloading Worship: Is Ai Corrupting Worship? (part 2) 35:12

2M ago35:12

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Have we misunderstood worship? Steve Eager returns to talk to Renton about how Ai has been welcome into Christian worship because we have been viewing worship wrong. #ai #christianparenting #christianmusic #worldview #worship #worshipmusic #parenting #biblicaltruth #homeschooling #christianity #christianphilosophy #music #aiart #aimusic…

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Is Ai Corrupting Worship? (part 1): A Discussion with a Musician 37:16

2M ago37:16

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Renton talks to Steve Eager, a musician and worship leader, about how using Ai in worship might be violating Scripture. How big is this issue? How is Ai going to affect one of the most important things we do on this earth, worship. #ai #christianparenting #christianmusic #worldview #worship #worshipmusic #parenting #biblicaltruth #homeschooling #ch…

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The Quiet Rewrite (part 2): the Silent Collapse of the Christian University 37:15

2M ago37:15

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What is happening to Christian institutions of learning? How can you know if you are sending your kids or grandkids to a truly conservative Christian college? What are the questions you should be asking? What steps should you be taking. This is not just about Christian colleges. This is about the next generation!Links:Biola’s sexuality statement: h…

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BIOLA and the Quiet Rewrite: the Silent Collapse of the Christian University 45:33

2M ago45:33

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Biola University changes their student conduct policy wording for LGBTQ+ students. Then changes they change it again. Find out what's going on with Biola AND what's going on with the silent collapse of Christian universities. If you care about the next generation, we need to talk about Christian higher education.…

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Can College AND Career Become a Golden Calf? 37:15

2M ago37:15

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Steve Noble returns to discuss how we are preparing our children for their next step. Have we turned college into a golden calf . . . what about their career? How are we engaging our children for how they see their adult life? Steve Noblehttps://www.nobleuschool.comhttps://thestevenobleshow.com#parenting #biblicaltruth #christianparenting #christia…

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Has College Become a Scam? Questions You Should be Asking 33:28

2M ago33:28

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Should we encourage our kids to go to college? How should we direct them as they figure out what to do after graduation? Steve Noble of Noble U and the Steve Noble Show joins Renton to answer these important questions. Steve Noblehttps://www.nobleuschool.comhttps://thestevenobleshow.com

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Sharing in His Sufferings: Coping with Trials 32:30

2M ago32:30

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Dr. Brian Vogt returns to discuss how we are to suffer and what it looks like to take on trials that seem devastating. You will not be the same after you hear this episode.

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Where is God When We Suffer? 32:29

3M ago32:29

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Renton talks to Dr. Brian Vogt a former chemistry professor who was diagnosed with cancer twice and speaks to the question we all ask ourselves when we suffer. Where is God?

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Is Good Character Black and White? 35:09

3M ago35:09

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Meeke and Wil from Culture Proof return to talk to Renton about how our Christianity and our politics have gotten mixed into a tangled mess. How has conservative politics changed our view of race?

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Race, Racism, and the Christian Life 37:12

3M ago37:12

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Meeke and Wil Addison, founders of Culture Proof, join Renton to discuss race, racism, and the unique love God demands of us as brothers and sisters in Christ.

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The Mini-Documentary 6:38

3M ago6:38

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Audio won't be enough for this episode. Season 3 is here, and everything is changing. Watch how the sausage is made at the Renton Rathbun Show. And find out all the new stuff happening for season 3!

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The Ethics of the Next Generation 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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The next generation has a massive problem. They have not been taught how to make judgements about the world. They are spoon-fed opinions all day by their phones, but they need us to teach them the process of judgement making. We will lose the next generation if we do not teach them this vital skill.

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Charlie Kirk and the Legacy Mindset 51:27

3M ago51:27

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Charlie Kirk was murdered. Many have been angered. Many grieved. But if we don't learn from this, we are not honoring his memory. Find out the lesson we must all learn.

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Everybody Hates Masculinity 1:00:12

4M ago1:00:12

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Renton talks to Dr. Zack Carter, a communications professor, about why masculinity is despised in our culture and why our families actually need more masculinity. Have we feminized God to please our culture? How is masculinity designed to strengthen the family?

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Desire I Didn't Ask For 1:00:46

4M ago1:00:46

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Renton brings Dr. Greg Mazak, pastor and professor, back to answer the questions, is a wrong desire a sin if I didn't ask for it, AND am I responsible for desires I have no control over? These are hard questions, but they do have answers.

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The Love Lost at Home 1:00:09

4M ago1:00:09

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Renton talks to Rev. Armen Thomassian, a local pastor from Northern Ireland, about a particular love that is missing from the Christian home. Although we want our children to know the Lord and understand His commandments, there is something missing. You need this episode.

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The Rise and Fall of Christian Education: the End of Biblical Worldview? 1:00:08

4M ago1:00:08

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Renton talks to Dr. Brian Smith, author of Biblical Worldview: Beyond the Basics, about where the failure lies in many Christian institutions. And it's not where you think. Many Christian institutions market well, but they are empty shells.

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Arguing Well: A Lost Art 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

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Kelly returns to explain how saving the next generation means not only teaching critical thinking skills to our children, but also, critical thinking must be practical! Watch her yell at me, and show us how, exactly, we need to practice critical thinking in the home.

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Biblical Counseling at Home? What you need to know 1:00:28

5M ago1:00:28

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Renton talks to renown author on biblical counseling, Dr. Stuart Scott about what biblical counseling is and what obligation parents have in counseling their families and what that looks like. Websites: • One Eighty Ministries: https://oneeightyministries.org/• Association of Certified Biblical Counselors: https://biblicalcounseling.com/Helpful boo…

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Superman: The Beta Hero? 1:01:21

5M ago1:01:21

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Renton talks to Topher, a cinema professor, about the new Superman movie and what it says about our culture, men, and what is the new expectation for heroes in our culture. It's not just about Superman, it's about who this culture wants you to become.

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Islam in New York City? The Mamdani Effect 44:54

5M ago44:54

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Renton and Dr. Kerns tackle the issue of Zohran Mamdani, a practicing Muslim, possibly becoming the major of New York City. Does one's faith actually affect how one governs? Does it matter that Mamdani is a Muslim?

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Death and the Family 1:00:47

6M ago1:00:47

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An unusual episode, where Renton and Topher discuss the problem of death in the Christian life and how they both dealt with death in their own families.

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Does the Bible Command Us to Support Israel? 55:34

6M ago55:34

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Our first "State of the Union" segment discusses Ted Cruz/Tucker Carlson debate about whether or not the Bible commands us to support Israel. But unlike those two, we will see what the Bible actually says AND we have a real expert to help us.

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Born This Way? 1:00:38

6M ago1:00:38

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Renton brings back Dr. Greg Mazak to discuss Lady Gaga's lyrics that seem to say that we are not responsible for the desires we are born with. If we are just born this way, are these desires really sin? If they are sin, how do you kill sin if we are born this way?

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The Fight for Critical Thinking 1:00:25

6M ago1:00:25

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The next generation has one of the greatest barriers to thinking in history . . . us. If we aren't intentional about defining critical thinking and strategizing its use, the next generation will self-destruct. But we can change all that.

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Apologetics and Mormons 1:00:26

6M ago1:00:26

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Renton talks to Dr. Travis Kerns, PhD Apologetics, about the religion behind shows like the Glenn Beck Program, The Chosen, and many others. Are Mormons Christians? Find out.

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LGBTQ+ Ideology and Your Family 1:00:23

7M ago1:00:23

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Renton talks with Dr. Marc Cheta, an MD, to help us understand the the origins, agenda, and myths about the LGBTQ movement, as well as how this movement affects the family and what we can do about it.

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Ep 1 S2 Don't Outsource Your Kid's Bible Training 1:00:44

7M ago1:00:44

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Renton has a heart to heart with parents about sending them off to apologetics camps or other Bible camps. It's time parents are the theological leaders of the home. Oh, and there is a weird "lightning round" game, and we bring Mark Fabrizio back from season one.

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Disney! Evil? Or Just Mostly Evil? 1:00:10

7M ago1:00:10

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Renton and Sharyn, a cinema professor, investigate the philosophies and agendas behind Disney movies and how we should respond at home.

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The Leadership Problem in Christian Education 1:00:19

8M ago1:00:19

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Renton and Jenny Copeland, host of the Teacher Edition Podcast, uncover the massive problems in leadership of many Christian schools and colleges and what parents can do about it.

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Addiction in the Home 1:00:06

8M ago1:00:06

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Renton talks to Dr. Jim Berg, founder of "Freedom that Lasts," about how many kinds of addition can root itself in the home and how to respond biblically to addition.

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The Marxification of Christian Education 1:00:13

8M ago1:00:13

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Renton and Dr. Esther Salinas reveal the deep secret that Marxism is not just in the public schools but is making its way into Christian schools.

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Parenting: What You Need to Know 1:00:06

8M ago1:00:06

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Renton and Bryan confess their mistakes in parenting and give biblical advice about how to train up your child in the way.

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Don't Let Bad Apologetics in Your Home 1:00:18

9M ago1:00:18

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Renton and Travis discuss popular apologists that are causing our children to walk away from the faith and how to do biblical apologetics in the home.

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Christian Nationalists and the Bible 1:00:23

9M ago1:00:23

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Renton and Brian define Christian Nationalism and compare it to biblical principles to discover if Christian Nationalism is really Christian.

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Pornography and the Home 1:00:23

9M ago1:00:23

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Renton and Greg reveal how subtle pornography can be and how it can ruin our marriages and devastate our children as well as how we can prevent and kill the sin of pornography.