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b'What happens when the state tries to take the place of God? Where do we find the temptation of state idolatry in our own hearts? Kelsey and Jonathan tackle this listener-suggested topic.\\xa0We would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at newscoach@wng.org (mailto:newscoach@wng.org). What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.\\xa0See more from the News Coach (https://gwnews.com/newscoach/), including episode transcripts.\\xa0Further Resources:* Read \\u201cAn idolatrous state tries to smother the church\\u201d (https://wng.org/opinions/an-idolatrous-state-tries-to-smother-the-church-1675773601) by Eric Patterson for WORLD Opinions.* Where do you sense a temptation to idolatry? Use these 20 questions from Tim Keller (https://qara.org/20-questions-tim-keller-uses-to-diagnose-the-idols-of-the-heart/) to diagnose the idols of your heart.* For thoughts on state idolatry in Western culture, read \\u201cState power, State idolatry\\u201d (https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/state-power-state-idolatry/) from Dr. Jeff Mirus.\\xa0\\xa0Concurrently is produced by God\\u2019s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God\\u2019s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com (https://gwnews.com/).\\xa0This episode is sponsored by Summit Ministries.\\xa0At Summit Ministries, we equip parents and leaders and give kids a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview and learn to navigate complex topics, such as abortion, doubts, evolution, gender identity, and more. Save your seat in a Colorado or Georgia session this summer!summit.org/concurrently (https://www.summit.org/programs/student-conferences/?ims=world-podcast&utm_campaign=studentconferences&utm_source=world&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=concurrentlypodcast)'