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“If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.” — Jesus; John 15:18(NLT) If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you. — 1 Peter 4:14(NLT) Scott Nickell joins us this week on the podcast for an extended conversation on one of the biggest challenges we face today as followers of Jesus: how do we navigate in the rough waters of a culture and nation that is increasingly and actively resistant to us and our faith?   DISCUSSION GUIDE What’s the craziest experience you’ve had as an away team player/fan? What makes being in an environment away from home so difficult? Do you think you would handle it well? Arguably the most controversial verse in the bible to say in today’s culture is John 14:6 where Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” How does this statement help us as Christ followers in conversations with others? Scott Nickell said, “If we are going to be hated,