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Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin

Rebecca McLaughlin

Hard questions, faithfully explored. Hosted by Rebecca McLaughlin.

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Tuesday · 45 min
What Is an Evangelical? with Walter Strickland II
What does it actually mean to be an evangelical? Rebecca talks with theologian Walter Strickland II about how a word rooted in the good news of Jesus became so closely tied to American politics.
October 27 · 33 min
Why Are So Many Christians Lonely at Church? with Dani Treweek
Have we confused love with romance and sex? And why can church sometimes feel like such a lonely place? Rebecca talks with theologian Dani Treweek about what 1 and 2 Thessalonians teach us about Christian love, relationships, and belonging.
October 20 · 35 min
What Happens When Jesus Comes Back? with Dani Treweek
Did the earliest Christians really believe Jesus rose from the dead, or did that story develop over time? Rebecca talks with theologian Dani Treweek about what Paul's earliest letters reveal about Jesus, why the first Christians risked so much to...
October 13 · 29 min
Helping Kids Relate to Culture with Trevin Wax and Thomas West
Rebecca talks with Trevin Wax and Thomas West about raising kids in a changing culture without fear or nostalgia. They discuss why Christians have always been called to live differently, how to teach children a biblical understanding of freedom and...
October 6 · 33 min
Is the Bible Really One Big Story? with Trevin Wax and Thomas West
What if the Bible isn't just a collection of disconnected stories, but one big story that leads to Jesus? Rebecca talks with Trevin Wax and Thomas West about how seeing the whole story of Scripture changes the way we read it, why some familiar Bible...
September 29 · 34 min
How Can You Believe in Original Sin?
Are people basically good? Rebecca talks with theologian Gray Sutanto about the Christian doctrine of original sin, why our selfishness seems to come so naturally, and whether it's fair that Adam's sin affects the rest of us.
September 22 · 39 min
What Does it Mean That Humans Are Made in the Image of God? with Gray Sutanto
What makes human beings unique? Rebecca talks with theologian Gray Sutanto about what the Bible means when it says we're made in the image of God, why our value doesn't depend on our intelligence or abilities, and how Jesus shows us what it truly...
September 15 · 44 min
Why Are We So Afraid of Getting Old? with Jen Wilkin
Why are we so uncomfortable with aging, dependency, and death? Rebecca talks with Jen Wilkin about aging, death, dependency, and why Christians should be able to face all three differently.
September 8 · 55 min
Can We Still Trust Christian Leaders? with Kyle & Joe Worley
What makes a Christian leader worthy of trust? Rebecca talks with Kyle Worley and his father, longtime pastor Joe Worley, about power, integrity, parenting, and why faithful leadership looks more like service than status. Ultimately, our hope isn't in...
September 1 · 36 min
Does History Discredit Christianity? with John Dickson - SUMMER REPLAY
Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by John Dickson to discuss if history discredits Christianity. Questions Covered in This Episode: - Why are the core Christians's beliefs not surprising to a first century Jewish rabbi, known as Jesus? - When were the...
August 25 · 41 min
Should We Be Deconstructing? - SUMMER REPLAY
Kyle Worley and Rebecca McLaughlin talk about deconstructing; where has this come from and how should we engage?
August 18 · 31 min
Why Does God Let Us Suffer? with Vaneetha Risner - SUMMER REPLAY
Rebecca is joined by Vaneetha Risner to discuss her life story and what God has taught her through suffering.
August 11 · 45 min
Why Does God Care About Who We Sleep With? with Rachel Gilson - SUMMER REPLAY
Kyle Worley and Rebecca McLaughlin are joined by author Rachel Gilson to talk about why God cares about who we sleep with.
August 4 · 32 min
Why Doesn't God Make Himself Obvious? with Gavin Ortlund - SUMMER REPLAY
Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Gavin Ortlund to answer the question; why doesn't God make Himself more obvious?
July 28 · 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...

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