The Church At Odds With Culture

The early church didn’t survive by blending in—it grew by standing out. In Acts 5, the apostles are arrested again, miraculously released, and told to go right back into the temple to preach. When the Sanhedrin demands silence, Peter answers with one of the most important lines in Scripture for Christians living in a

hostile age: “We must obey God rather than men.” (Acts 5:29) In this episode of The Deep Dive Bible Study, Pastor Tim shows why real Christianity will eventually collide with the prevailing culture—and why believers must learn biblical courage, righteous rebellion, and faithful endurance in a post-Christian world. You’ll also see how the Bible frames government authority, where its limits are, and why civil disobedience has always been part of the believer’s heritage—from Exodus to Daniel to Acts. If you’re wondering how to stand when pressure rises, this episode will strengthen your spine and steady your soul. Subscribe for weekly episodes: youtube.com/thedeependentTV More: thedeepend.tv 📌 More Resources: 🔵 Website: https://TimHatchLive.com 🔵 Join our membership community: patreon.com/timhatchlive 🔵 Get Pastor Tim’s book: https://EndingEmptiness.com 📲 Follow on Social: 🔵 Facebook: / timhatchlive 🔵 Instagram: / timhatchlive 🔵 X/Twitter: / timhatchlive 🔵 YouTube: / timhatchlive ✅ Our Podcasts: 🔵 The Deep End – Weekly faith, politics, and culture. Mondays 7:30 PM EST. 🔵 Deep Dive Bible Study – Devotional teaching. Wednesdays 7:30 PM EST. 🔵 10 Questions with Tim – Live Q&A. First Thursdays at Noon EST. 👉 Ask Anything: ask@timhatchlive.com 💥 Partner with us: https://timhatchlive.com/support ✳ 20% of all giving is tithed back to The American Bible Society and Project Rescue. ✅ Watch More: https://timhatchlive.com ✅ Books & Swag: https://store.timhatchlive.com ✅ Rumble: https://timhatchlive.com/rumble