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THE ROOT OF CONFLICT AND HOW TO OVERCOME CONTROVERSY

Kris Vallotton
June 7, 2022

CONFLICT, CONTROVERSY, AND COMBAT

Conflict, controversy, and combat are not new issues to brace the face of humanity. For centuries there have been wars and rumors of wars that have plagued the planet and grieved the hearts of man. We have seen intelligent men try to render solutions and produce strategies to dismantle advances of the enemy. Yet, so often our response to a conflict is solely focused on the outer advances of the enemy and does not acknowledge the internal battle of the heart. I’d propose that one of the greatest reasons for conflict and controversy is not an external issue in society, but rather an internal issue of the heart. 

James 4:1 says, “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?” The truth is, conflict is deeply rooted in the internal issues of our day; filled with questions of identity and uncertainty in who we are.  

I had the privilege of sitting down for a conversation with Jamie Winship. For decades Jamie has worked to bring peaceful solutions to some of the world's most challenging conflicts based on teaching individuals to live fearlessly in their true identity. From working in the educational system with troubled students to pacifying Islamic terrorist groups, Jamie has been a pioneer of peace and cultural catalyst in a world in desperate need of understanding their true identity.  

ACTIVATING YOUR HEAVENLY ADVANTAGE

In my conversation with Jamie I was continually reminded of the truth that the Lord is not confined to our boxes of understanding or limited by our personal ability. Rather, He is eager to break the boxes of structured belief and infiltrate every area of our lives with solutions from Heaven and wisdom beyond our age. Get this, we have the mind of Christ, which means we think like God; we are His divine think tank — we are sanctified solutionaries! (1 Corinthians 2:6-16). The mind of Christ is your X-factor, your secret weapon…but to activate your heavenly advantage you must lose the compliant, religious rule keeper mindset so you can journey out into the world of mystery, miracles, and divine missions. We have become predictable, boring, vanilla, uninspired people. Yet our Founder is a radical fore-thinking activist, who in three short years, altered the course of human history. Jesus transformed the way the world viewed God, money, nature, religion and kingdom life, etc. Life with the Lord is full of endless possibilities. Are you seeking them out? Are you inviting the Lord into every area of your life?


I pray that as you watch this episode of Cultural Catalysts you are filled with hope for the areas of your life that have felt too far gone and that the Lord would begin to share strategies for every area of your life.

It's Halftime

By Kris Vallotton • January 3, 2024
Have you ever found yourself in the midst of life's chaos, desperately needing a break, clarity, and a spiritual reset? Picture it like halftime – that pivotal moment when the coach steps in, recalibrates the team, and sparks a turnaround. The game isn't over; this is a chance to come back stronger and claim victory! In recent weeks, a resounding message has been echoing in my heart and mind: January is the Church's halftime! Our divine Coach is calling us to the huddle, to draw close, and let Him fine-tune our game plan – our values, thoughts, and behaviors. Amid the noise, He's inviting us to step away, knowing that leaning into these divine moments will catapult us into the second half, ready for victory. And in this game, we already know the final score – He wins!
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Unlocking the Destiny of Gen Z and Gen Alpha

By Kris Vallotton • December 21, 2023
Gen Z, labeled as the seemingly lost generation to Christianity, and Gen Alpha, the digital natives immersed in screens, stand at the crossroads of an era defined by the rapid evolution of technology. As they navigate the evolving landscape of identity, both personal and global, a crucial question reverberates: "Has the Church lost this next generation?"
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The Sacred Work of Science

By Kris Vallotton • December 13, 2023
Have you ever grappled with the intersection of an unwavering belief in a supernatural God who releases healing from heaven and the pragmatic world of science and medicine? Perhaps you've found yourself standing at the crossroads, fervently praying for a miracle yet receiving healing through the hands of a compassionate doctor. It's a tension many face—the delicate dance of faith in God's miraculous power juxtaposed with the gift of modern medicine. What if there is no tension at all and there is actually a beautiful integration of faith and science?
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