Like the Sons of Issachar

Today on the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo calls believers to cultivate the discernment of the “sons of Issachar”—those who understood the times and knew what God’s people should do. Drawing from 1 Chronicles, he challenges the church to recognize the cultural and ideological currents shaping society and to respond not with fear or reaction, but with wisdom grounded in Scripture.

Addressing topics such as critical theory, globalism, and modern cultural ideologies, Pastor Bo frames these shifts within a broader spiritual lens. He reminds listeners that the church’s primary identity is not political or ethnic, but rooted in Christ.  The message calls believers to stay spiritually alert, think critically about cultural messaging, and prioritize biblical truth above every competing narrative. 

(00:00) Understanding the times like the sons of Issachar
(03:30) Discernment and recognizing cultural shifts
(07:00) Spiritual blindness and media influence
(12:00) Cultural division and the danger of ethnic rivalry
(17:00) Immigration, national identity, and unity in Christ
(22:00) Ethnic conflict as a sign of the times
(27:00) Globalism and concerns about centralized authority
(34:00) Media messaging and cultural programming
(41:00) National identity and teaching history
(47:00) Feminism, family structure, and cultural change

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