Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin

Rebecca McLaughlin

Hard questions, faithfully explored. Hosted by Rebecca McLaughlin.

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Tuesday · 42 min
Will We Be Single Forever? with Dani Treweek - SUMMER REPLAY
Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Dr. Danielle Treweek to have a conversation about singleness and marriage.
July 21 · 45 min
Is Euthanasia Wrong or Kind? with James Eglinton - SUMMER REPLAY
Rebecca is joined by James Eglinton to have a conversation about the arguments for and against euthanasia, how Christians should think about it, and where our hope can be found.
July 14 · 56 min
Are Transgender Women, Women? - SUMMER REPLAY
Kyle Worley and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss the question; are transgender women, women?Questions Covered in This Episode: - What is a man? What is a woman? - Is a transgender woman a woman? - What issues has this confusion presented? - What is our...
July 7 · 48 min
Why Should Christians Care for Immigrants? with Bri Stensrud - SUMMER REPLAY
The conversation centers around the complexities of being pro-life in a broader context. Bri shares her transformative journey from traditional pro-life advocacy into a holistic pursuit that sees immigration and refugee care as extensions of the same...
June 30 · 43 min
Good News at Rock Bottom with Ray Ortlund - SUMMER REPLAY
What if the worst season of your life became the place where you encountered God most deeply? Rebecca talks with Ray Ortlund about suffering, betrayal, loneliness, depression, and why the cross and resurrection of Jesus offer a hope that no other...
June 23 · 31 min
How Do Christians Cope with Depression? with Alan Noble - SUMMER REPLAY
What do you do when getting out of bed feels impossible? Rebecca McLaughlin talks with Dr. Alan Noble about depression, anxiety, suffering, and the surprising hope Christianity offers—not by removing pain, but by giving us meaning, purpose, and a...
June 16 · 55 min
Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World with Rachel Gilson - SUMMER REPLAY
Rachel Gilson is a noted author and speaker specializing in Christian sexual ethics. She serves on the leadership team for theological development and culture at Cru, a dynamic missionary organization. Rachel is also in the advanced stages of...
June 9 · 40 min
What Do I Do With My Doubts? - SUMMER REPLAY
Kyle Worley and Rebecca McLaughlin talk* about doubt and where we can find a stable foundation that honors and invites our doubt toward goodness, truth, and beauty. *This is a replay episode from 1/31/23 Questions Covered in This Episode: - Have...
June 2 · 1 hr 10 min
Should Women Preach? with Dani Treweek and Ellie Wiener - SUMMER REPLAY
Rebecca hosts a discussion* with Dani Treweek and Ellie Wiener, exploring whether women should preach in church. Both Dani and Ellie share their insights and differing perspectives, rooted in a deep respect for Scripture. The conversation goes into...
May 19 · 40 min
Why Modern Culture Keeps Borrowing from Christianity with Collin Hansen
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May 12 · 43 min
What Does the Bible Really Say About Happiness? with Andrew Wilson
Rebecca and Andrew Wilson explore the Bible’s vision of happiness, why joy and suffering often go together, and how true happiness can only last forever if it’s rooted in God.
May 5 · 46 min
The Story Behind Every Great Story with Kyle Worley
Why do stories about heroes, sacrifice, and victory over evil move us so deeply? Rebecca and Kyle Worley explore how imagination, storytelling, and even fantasy reflect the deeper reality of the gospel. From the armor of God to dragons and great...
April 28 · 33 min
Why Jesus Is Bigger Than You Think (Colossians Explained) with Lee Gatiss
What if Jesus is far more than you’ve ever imagined? In this crossover episode (with https://www.churchsociety.org/), Rebecca and Lee Gatiss unpack the book of Colossians—and why its claims about Jesus completely reshape identity, purpose, and...
April 21 · 48 min
Are You on the Right Path? with Elizabeth Woodson
Rebecca talks with Elizabeth Woodson about the subtle ways culture shapes us—and how the gospel reorients us toward true joy, peace, and purpose. They explore how to recognize when you’ve drifted and take small, faithful steps back toward the way of...
April 14 · 42 min
What Does “Identity in Christ” Actually Mean? with Justin Poythress
Who am I? It’s one of the most common—and most confusing—questions in our culture today. Rebecca is joined by author and theologian Justin Poythress to explore the deeper meaning of identity and why so many modern conversations fall short. Drawing...
April 7 · 48 min
Why Are We So Lonely? with Shelby Abbott
We’ve never been more connected—and never more lonely. In this episode, Rebecca talks with Shelby Abbott about the growing loneliness epidemic, especially among Gen Z, and why digital connection often leaves us feeling more isolated. Follow Shelby:...
March 31 · 38 min
What If Jesus Really Rose? with Mike Hood
What if the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just a belief—but a historical reality? Rebecca is joined by evangelist, pastor, and writer Mike Hood to explore the evidence behind Christianity’s boldest claim: that Jesus physically rose from the dead. Mike...
March 24 · 33 min
Was Jesus Punished in Our Place? with Derek Rishmawy - Part 2
Rebecca and Derek explore why God’s judgment is necessary, how Jesus’ death defeats sin and Satan, and why the cross is the clearest display of both divine justice and divine love. Follow Derek: https://twitter.com/DZRishmawy
March 17 · 30 min
Was Jesus Punished in Our Place? with Derek Rishmawy - Part 1
Why would a loving God judge sin? Rebecca talks with theologian and pastor Derek Rishmawy about one of the most difficult questions in Christianity: why Jesus needed to die in the first place. Follow Derek: https://twitter.com/DZRishmawy
March 10 · 26 min
Is Aging Good, Bad or Ugly? with Jen Wilkin (Part 2)
Rebecca and Jen Wilkin explore the often-overlooked spiritual power of middle age. They discuss why younger Christians need older mentors, how church should function as a true family across generations, and why following Jesus reshapes how we think...