<![CDATA[The Kindom]]>First launched in Fall 2026, The Kindom is a new, digital form of ministry offered by Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cary, NC. Built with the mission of learning, living, and telling the story of God’s grace, The Kindom is CTK’s faithful expression of adapting what it means to be a church in a constantly changing world—creating opportunities for community, connection, and conversation wherever people gather online.

Through heartfelt storytelling, handcrafted curriculum, and authentic conversation, The Kindom is a digital ministry built and designed to explore the questions, stories, and experiences that shape day-to-day faith and life. A space for curiosity and conversation. A place for old questions and new ideas, for stories worth sharing and perspectives worth hearing, and for the kind of connection that reminds us that faith has always been bigger than a building or location.

Rooted in the Lutheran tradition but open to all who are curious, questioning, seeking, or simply looking for something more, The Kindom exists to carry the story of God’s grace beyond the walls of the church into a longing and hurting world—making room for honest conversation, meaningful connection, and the ongoing work of building God’s kindom here on Earth as in heaven.

Wherever you are in your life or your faith, know that there is a place for you here.

]]>https://substack.thekindom.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:03:03 GMTSat, 19 Sep 2026 15:24:06 GMT60CTK Digital Ministries<p>First launched in Fall 2026, <i>The Kindom</i> is a new, digital form of ministry offered by Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cary, NC. Built with the mission of learning, living, and telling the story of God’s grace, <i>The Kindom</i> is CTK’s faithful expression of adapting what it means to be a church in a constantly changing world—creating opportunities for community, connection, and conversation wherever people gather online.</p><p></p><p>Through heartfelt storytelling, handcrafted curriculum, and authentic conversation, <i>The Kindom</i> is a digital ministry built and designed to explore the questions, stories, and experiences that shape day-to-day faith and life. A space for curiosity and conversation. A place for old questions and new ideas, for stories worth sharing and perspectives worth hearing, and for the kind of connection that reminds us that faith has always been bigger than a building or location.</p><p></p><p>Rooted in the Lutheran tradition but open to all who are curious, questioning, seeking, or simply looking for something more, <i>The Kindom</i> exists to carry the story of God’s grace beyond the walls of the church into a longing and hurting world—making room for honest conversation, meaningful connection, and the ongoing work of building God’s kindom here on Earth as in heaven.</p><p></p><p>Wherever you are in your life or your faith, know that there is a place for you here.</p>episodicCTK Digital Ministriesthekindom@ctkcary.comno<![CDATA[Social Media, Algorithms, AI and More: Navigating an Increasingly Digital World]]>Did you know that over 60% of internet traffic is non-human? Or that 90% of U.S. teens are addicted to YouTube? Or even that half of all U.S. adults visit Facebook at least once every single day?

Today on The Kindom, Pastor Daniel and Tyler sit down to unpack and talk through these findings and the ways our lives have been reshaped and reformed to make way for the role of social media.

More than anything, though, what might a faithful, healthy online presence look like? And how can we fight back against an online culture whose currency deals almost exclusively in division and outrage?

All this, and so much, is on the agenda today so sit back and join the conversation by leaving a comment down below and visiting us over at TheKindom.com where you can find bonus materials, Sunday morning livestreams, long-form content and curriculum, and so much more.

As we like to say around here, all are welcome, no exceptions.

]]>bd865c45-46eb-4d2a-9d99-2edf3600f052Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:32:58 GMT<p>Did you know that over 60% of internet traffic is non-human? Or that 90% of U.S. teens are addicted to YouTube? Or even that half of all U.S. adults visit Facebook at least once every single day? <br /><br />Today on <i><em>The Kindom</em></i>, Pastor Daniel and Tyler sit down to unpack and talk through these findings and the ways our lives have been reshaped and reformed to make way for the role of social media. </p><p>More than anything, though, what might a faithful, healthy online presence look like? And how can we fight back against an online culture whose currency deals almost exclusively in division and outrage? </p><p>All this, and so much, is on the agenda today so sit back and join the conversation by leaving a comment down below and visiting us over at <a href="https://substack.thekindom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TheKindom.com</a> where you can find bonus materials, Sunday morning livestreams, long-form content and curriculum, and so much more. </p><p>As we like to say around here, all are welcome, no exceptions. </p>no00:33:3412Social Media, Algorithms, AI and More: Navigating an Increasingly Digital Worldfull<![CDATA[Why Digital Ministry? An Introduction to Who We Are, Our Mission, and the Story behind The Kindom]]>Welcome to The Kingdom!

In our first ever episode on this new and exciting within the life of our congregation and this ministry, Senior Pastor Daniel Pugh and Seminarian in-Residence Tyler Ruddy share at-length the story and heart behind The Kindom, their intentions with this ministry, and how we are called to meet our neighbor in an increasingly digital world.

Whether you're rooted here in The Triangle area or are listening anywhere else around the world, we're glad you're here.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to The Kingdom Podcast
  • 01:01 The Concept of 'The Kingdom'
  • 03:31 The Ethereal Aspect of 'The Kingdom'
  • 05:39 Origins of Digital Ministry at Christ the King Lutheran
  • 08:15 The Loneliness Epidemic and the Role of Community
  • 15:01 The Impact of Technology on Connection and Loneliness
  • 23:45 The Pursuit of Genuine and Authentic Connection
  • 28:20 Defining Success in Digital Ministry
]]>909f20fd-f804-48fc-8a70-8b501d7efd80Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:40:43 GMT<p>Welcome to The Kingdom!</p><p>In our first ever episode on this new and exciting within the life of our congregation and this ministry, Senior Pastor Daniel Pugh and Seminarian in-Residence Tyler Ruddy share at-length the story and heart behind The Kindom, their intentions with this ministry, and how we are called to meet our neighbor in an increasingly digital world.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're rooted here in The Triangle area or are listening anywhere else around the world, we're glad you're here.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to The Kingdom Podcast</li><li>01:01 The Concept of 'The Kingdom'</li><li>03:31 The Ethereal Aspect of 'The Kingdom'</li><li>05:39 Origins of Digital Ministry at Christ the King Lutheran</li><li>08:15 The Loneliness Epidemic and the Role of Community</li><li>15:01 The Impact of Technology on Connection and Loneliness</li><li>23:45 The Pursuit of Genuine and Authentic Connection</li><li>28:20 Defining Success in Digital Ministry</li></ul>no00:34:4911Why Digital Ministry? An Introduction to Who We Are, Our Mission, and the Story behind The Kindomfull