<description>&lt;b&gt;Michael Keller&lt;/b&gt; is a prominent pastor with a distinguished career intertwining academia and theology. Having spent his formative years in New York City and obtaining degrees in History and Psychology from Vanderbilt University, Michael pursued theological studies at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, earning both M.Div and THM degrees. He has served in various pastoral roles across London and Boston and most notably, Michael holds a Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics applied to the sermons of Jonathan Edwards from the Free University in Amsterdam. He currently pastors in Manhattan where he engages with a diverse community, addressing contemporary Christian challenges.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rebecca and Michael Keller explore the complexities of faith in urban environments and explore the changing landscape of spiritual conversations in cities like New York and Boston, addressing questions around Christianity's relevance and goodness in modern society.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sign up&lt;/b&gt; for weekly emails at &lt;a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Confronting Christianity:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/confronting_christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ConfrontingXnty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Purchase Rebecca's Books&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3NIDoSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4hkfP0p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?: Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4fhVkj5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3Asw5f0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Jesus though the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3UoWEIZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4hlDspo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Produced by &lt;a href="http://thegoodpodcast.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Michael Keller is a prominent pastor with a distinguished career intertwining academia and theology. Having spent his formative years in New York City and obtaining degrees in History and Psychology from Vanderbilt University, Michael pursued...

Michael Keller is a prominent pastor with a distinguished career intertwining academia and theology. Having spent his formative years in New York City and obtaining degrees in History and Psychology from Vanderbilt University, Michael pursued theological studies at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, earning both M.Div and THM degrees. He has served in various pastoral roles across London and Boston and most notably, Michael holds a Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics applied to the sermons of Jonathan Edwards from the Free University in Amsterdam. He currently pastors in Manhattan where he engages with a diverse community, addressing contemporary Christian challenges. Rebecca and Michael Keller explore the complexities of faith in urban environments and explore the changing landscape of spiritual conversations in cities like New York and Boston, addressing questions around Christianity's relevance and goodness in modern society. Sign up for weekly emails at <a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe</a> Follow Confronting Christianity: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/confronting_christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ConfrontingXnty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a> Purchase Rebecca's Books: <ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NIDoSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4hkfP0p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?: Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fhVkj5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Asw5f0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jesus though the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3UoWEIZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4hlDspo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels</a></li></ul> Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting! Produced by <a href="http://thegoodpodcast.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>

Unpacking Post-Christian America with Michael Keller

<description>Rebecca hosts Dr. Sharon Dirckx, a renowned expert in science and theology, to explore the intersection of faith and neuroscience. Dr. Dirckx, author of "Am I Just My Brain?", explores the complex relationship between brain and mind, challenging the notion that consciousness is merely an illusion. The discussion highlights scientific phenomena that suggest we are more than our neurons and explores how the Christian worldview can provide a more comprehensive understanding of human existence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sign up&lt;/b&gt; for weekly emails at &lt;a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Confronting Christianity:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/confronting_christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ConfrontingXnty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Purchase Rebecca's Books&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3NIDoSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4hkfP0p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?: Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4fhVkj5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3Asw5f0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Jesus though the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3UoWEIZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4hlDspo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Produced by &lt;a href="http://thegoodpodcast.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description>

Rebecca hosts Dr. Sharon Dirckx, a renowned expert in science and theology, to explore the intersection of faith and neuroscience. Dr. Dirckx, author of "Am I Just My Brain?", explores the complex relationship between brain and mind, challenging the...

Rebecca hosts Dr. Sharon Dirckx, a renowned expert in science and theology, to explore the intersection of faith and neuroscience. Dr. Dirckx, author of "Am I Just My Brain?", explores the complex relationship between brain and mind, challenging the notion that consciousness is merely an illusion. The discussion highlights scientific phenomena that suggest we are more than our neurons and explores how the Christian worldview can provide a more comprehensive understanding of human existence. Sign up for weekly emails at <a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe</a> Follow Confronting Christianity: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/confronting_christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ConfrontingXnty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a> Purchase Rebecca's Books: <ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NIDoSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4hkfP0p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?: Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fhVkj5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Asw5f0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jesus though the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3UoWEIZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4hlDspo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels</a></li></ul> Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting! Produced by <a href="http://thegoodpodcast.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>

Am I More Than My Brain? with Sharon Dirckx

<description>&lt;b&gt;Lisa Fields&lt;/b&gt; is a renowned Christian apologist, recognized for her significant contributions to the African American community. She is the CEO of Jude 3 Project, which is dedicated to helping Black Christians understand their faith. Lisa is an accomplished documentary producer, known for "Unspoken" and "Juneteenth, Faith and Freedom". She is also the author of "&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Faith-Disappoints-Between-Experience/dp/0593601181" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;When Faith Disappoints: The Gap between What We Believe and What We Experience&lt;/a&gt;".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode Summary: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rebecca welcomes back Christian apologist Lisa Fields to discuss her new book, "&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Faith-Disappoints-Between-Experience/dp/0593601181" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;When Faith Disappoints: The Gap Between What We Believe and What We Experience&lt;/a&gt;." Lisa shares her journey in founding the Jude 3 Project and addresses the challenges of faith within the African American community. They explore the common struggles around faith, suffering, and identity, and emphasize the importance of wrestling with God through pain and doubt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Takeaways&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lisa discusses the core mission of the Jude 3 Project as it relates to empowering Black Christians to understand and articulate their faith.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The episode tackles the provocative question of whether Christianity is a "white man's religion" and explores its implications in the African American context.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lisa's new book, "When Faith Disappoints", addresses the intersection of pain and faith, offering solace and guidance through personal and theological insights.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The conversation highlights the significance of grappling with personal disappointments in God and the pivotal role of vulnerability and authenticity in spiritual dialogue.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The prosperity gospel is critiqued, emphasizing the biblical perspective of suffering and God's presence in the midst of trials.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Quotes&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;"One of the things that I love about the gospel is the incarnational nature of it." - Lisa Fields&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;"Lay all your cards on the table before God, even if you're like, am I talking to an imaginary person?" - Lisa Fields&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jude 3 Project: &lt;a href="http://jude3project.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;jude3project.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lisa Fields' book: "&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Faith-Disappoints-Between-Experience/dp/0593601181" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;When Faith Disappoints: The Gap between What We Believe and What We Experience&lt;/a&gt;"&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Follow Lisa on &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisavfields/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://x.com/LisaVFields" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sign up&lt;/b&gt; for weekly emails at &lt;a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Confronting Christianity:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/confronting_christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ConfrontingXnty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Purchase Rebecca's Books&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3NIDoSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4hkfP0p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?: Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4fhVkj5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3Asw5f0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Jesus though the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3UoWEIZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4hlDspo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Produced by &lt;a href="http://thegoodpodcast.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description>

Lisa Fields is a renowned Christian apologist, recognized for her significant contributions to the African American community. She is the CEO of Jude 3 Project, which is dedicated to helping Black Christians understand their faith. Lisa is an...

Lisa Fields is a renowned Christian apologist, recognized for her significant contributions to the African American community. She is the CEO of Jude 3 Project, which is dedicated to helping Black Christians understand their faith. Lisa is an accomplished documentary producer, known for "Unspoken" and "Juneteenth, Faith and Freedom". She is also the author of "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Faith-Disappoints-Between-Experience/dp/0593601181" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">When Faith Disappoints: The Gap between What We Believe and What We Experience</a>". Episode Summary: Rebecca welcomes back Christian apologist Lisa Fields to discuss her new book, "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Faith-Disappoints-Between-Experience/dp/0593601181" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">When Faith Disappoints: The Gap Between What We Believe and What We Experience</a>." Lisa shares her journey in founding the Jude 3 Project and addresses the challenges of faith within the African American community. They explore the common struggles around faith, suffering, and identity, and emphasize the importance of wrestling with God through pain and doubt. Key Takeaways: <ul><li>Lisa discusses the core mission of the Jude 3 Project as it relates to empowering Black Christians to understand and articulate their faith.</li><li>The episode tackles the provocative question of whether Christianity is a "white man's religion" and explores its implications in the African American context.</li><li>Lisa's new book, "When Faith Disappoints", addresses the intersection of pain and faith, offering solace and guidance through personal and theological insights.</li><li>The conversation highlights the significance of grappling with personal disappointments in God and the pivotal role of vulnerability and authenticity in spiritual dialogue.</li><li>The prosperity gospel is critiqued, emphasizing the biblical perspective of suffering and God's presence in the midst of trials.</li></ul>Notable Quotes: <ul><li>"One of the things that I love about the gospel is the incarnational nature of it." - Lisa Fields</li><li>"Lay all your cards on the table before God, even if you're like, am I talking to an imaginary person?" - Lisa Fields</li></ul>Resources: <ul><li>Jude 3 Project: <a href="http://jude3project.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">jude3project.org</a></li><li>Lisa Fields' book: "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Faith-Disappoints-Between-Experience/dp/0593601181" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">When Faith Disappoints: The Gap between What We Believe and What We Experience</a>"</li></ul>Follow Lisa on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisavfields/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/LisaVFields" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a> Sign up for weekly emails at <a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe</a> Follow Confronting Christianity: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/confronting_christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ConfrontingXnty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a> Purchase Rebecca's Books: <ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NIDoSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4hkfP0p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?: Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fhVkj5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Asw5f0" target="_blank"...

When Faith Disappoints with Lisa Fields

<description>&lt;b&gt;Glenn Scrivener&lt;/b&gt; is a prominent pastor and communicator based in Eastbourne, UK, known for his dynamic approach to evangelism. Having lived in England for decades after growing up in Australia, Glen uses his cross-cultural experiences to enrich his ministry efforts. He is deeply involved in digital outreach through his organization, &lt;a href="https://speaklife.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Speak Life&lt;/a&gt;, which offers resources and insights on sharing the Christian faith in contemporary contexts. Glen is also an accomplished author, with his latest book being "&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Speak-Life-Sharing-Faith/dp/191570507X" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;How to Speak Life: Sharing Your Faith in 3, 2, 1.&lt;/a&gt;"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode Summary&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;Rebecca and Glen Scrivener discuess the art of evangelism, using Jesus' parable of the sower as a guiding framework. Explore how Christians can share their faith effectively, embracing the joy of scattered seeds while surrendering results to God.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Takeaways&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evangelism is about sowing seeds of faith and allowing God's word to work, not forcing interactions or analyzing potential.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Parable of the Sower serves as a foundational model for understanding evangelistic success and its variable outcomes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;People today are increasingly seeking community and spiritual truth, offering a ripe opportunity for sharing the gospel in both structured and spontaneous settings.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;True discipleship involves embracing the messy, complex journeys of individuals as they explore faith, requiring patience and understanding.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evangelism and discipleship often overlap; providing spiritual care for non-Christians and fostering ongoing gospel engagement for believers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Quotes&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;"What grips your heart wags your tongue." - Australian Saying&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;"The ministry of evangelism is not about battering down doors but sowing the seed." - Glen Scrivener&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;"Evangelism is pastoring non Christians and pastoral care is evangelizing Christians." - Glen Scrivener&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Follow Glen on &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/glenscriv/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://x.com/glenscrivener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sign up&lt;/b&gt; for weekly emails at &lt;a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Confronting Christianity:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/confronting_christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ConfrontingXnty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Purchase Rebecca's Books&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3NIDoSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4hkfP0p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?: Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4fhVkj5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3Asw5f0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Jesus though the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3UoWEIZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4hlDspo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Produced by &lt;a href="http://thegoodpodcast.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Glenn Scrivener is a prominent pastor and communicator based in Eastbourne, UK, known for his dynamic approach to evangelism. Having lived in England for decades after growing up in Australia, Glen uses his cross-cultural experiences to enrich his...

Glenn Scrivener is a prominent pastor and communicator based in Eastbourne, UK, known for his dynamic approach to evangelism. Having lived in England for decades after growing up in Australia, Glen uses his cross-cultural experiences to enrich his ministry efforts. He is deeply involved in digital outreach through his organization, <a href="https://speaklife.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Speak Life</a>, which offers resources and insights on sharing the Christian faith in contemporary contexts. Glen is also an accomplished author, with his latest book being "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Speak-Life-Sharing-Faith/dp/191570507X" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Speak Life: Sharing Your Faith in 3, 2, 1.</a>" Episode Summary: Rebecca and Glen Scrivener discuess the art of evangelism, using Jesus' parable of the sower as a guiding framework. Explore how Christians can share their faith effectively, embracing the joy of scattered seeds while surrendering results to God. Key Takeaways: <ul><li>Evangelism is about sowing seeds of faith and allowing God's word to work, not forcing interactions or analyzing potential.</li><li>The Parable of the Sower serves as a foundational model for understanding evangelistic success and its variable outcomes.</li><li>People today are increasingly seeking community and spiritual truth, offering a ripe opportunity for sharing the gospel in both structured and spontaneous settings.</li><li>True discipleship involves embracing the messy, complex journeys of individuals as they explore faith, requiring patience and understanding.</li><li>Evangelism and discipleship often overlap; providing spiritual care for non-Christians and fostering ongoing gospel engagement for believers.</li></ul>Notable Quotes: <ul><li>"What grips your heart wags your tongue." - Australian Saying</li><li>"The ministry of evangelism is not about battering down doors but sowing the seed." - Glen Scrivener</li><li>"Evangelism is pastoring non Christians and pastoral care is evangelizing Christians." - Glen Scrivener</li></ul>Resources: <ul><li>Follow Glen on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glenscriv/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/glenscrivener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></li></ul>Sign up for weekly emails at <a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe</a> Follow Confronting Christianity: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/confronting_christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ConfrontingXnty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a> Purchase Rebecca's Books: <ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NIDoSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4hkfP0p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?: Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fhVkj5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Asw5f0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jesus though the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3UoWEIZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4hlDspo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels</a></li></ul> Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying...

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<description>&lt;b&gt;Sean McDowell&lt;/b&gt; is an associate professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University. He is a bestselling author and co-author of more than twenty books, specializing in cultural apologetics and addressing the concerns of Gen Z. Sean is also the co-host of the Think Biblically podcast and runs a popular &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcDowell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;YouTube channel&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tim Muehlhoff&lt;/b&gt; is a professor of communication at Biola University and co-director of Biola's Winsome Conviction Project. An accomplished author, Tim co-hosts the Winsome Conviction podcast, focusing on fostering dialogue between people with differing viewpoints.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode Summary&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;Rebecca is joined by Sean McDowell and Tim Muehlhoff as they explore the complexities of navigating cancel culture and political polarization through their book, "&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/End-Stalemate-Culture-Meaningful-Conversations/dp/1496481151/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3vudIFkK1HeMLXwfhZJlYc-wLRxLgN2OzHvHKxGMEWrXS2VZf9uhbszrh_cU3y85YfTNVOzxHWeLP8F_xzPpYYGJEjhkbFJJ3Dr8B0V5DDQ.3U9DD2Xagt3KQ_tkAf0yasE0e56Tq_XbQm47864JedU&amp;amp;dib_tag=se&amp;amp;keywords=End+the+Stalemate&amp;amp;qid=1730739080&amp;amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;End the Stalemate&lt;/a&gt;." Discussing communication breakdowns, rivalry, and the allure of demonizing opponents, they offer insights on maintaining meaningful conversations without sacrificing convictions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Takeaways&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The cultural climate is characterized by increased polarization and cancel culture, greatly impacting public discourse.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective communication that fosters mutual understanding and respect is crucial in bridging divides and engaging others constructively.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The principles of listening, understanding, and finding common ground are emphasized as essential in maintaining relationships amid disagreement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The guests encourage Christians to lead with love and respect, demonstrating these traits in public discourse reflective of their faith.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Raising young individuals to engage thoughtfully on controversial issues through perspective-taking and mutual respect are seen as valuable life skills.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Quotes&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;"I want to be as charitable towards people as I can be without violating my conscience and without violating scripture." — Sean McDowell&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;"The second great commandment says, 'Love your neighbor,' and it applies to all our interactions, including those who disagree with us politically." — Tim Muehlhoff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;"Be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in you, but share that with all gentleness and respect." — Tim Muehlhoff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Biola University's &lt;a href="https://www.biola.edu/blogs/winsome-conviction/books" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Winsome Conviction Project&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://endthestalemate.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations&lt;/a&gt; website for engaging with varied political perspectives&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Follow Sean on &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcDowell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Follow Tim on &lt;a href="https://x.com/DrMuehlhoff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sign up&lt;/b&gt; for weekly emails at &lt;a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Confronting Christianity:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/confronting_christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ConfrontingXnty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Purchase Rebecca's Books&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3NIDoSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4hkfP0p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?: Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4fhVkj5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3Asw5f0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Jesus though the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3UoWEIZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4hlDspo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. 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Sean McDowell is an associate professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University. He is a bestselling author and co-author of more than twenty books, specializing in cultural apologetics and addressing the concerns of Gen Z. Sean is also the...

Sean McDowell is an associate professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University. He is a bestselling author and co-author of more than twenty books, specializing in cultural apologetics and addressing the concerns of Gen Z. Sean is also the co-host of the Think Biblically podcast and runs a popular <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcDowell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube channel</a>. Tim Muehlhoff is a professor of communication at Biola University and co-director of Biola's Winsome Conviction Project. An accomplished author, Tim co-hosts the Winsome Conviction podcast, focusing on fostering dialogue between people with differing viewpoints. Episode Summary: Rebecca is joined by Sean McDowell and Tim Muehlhoff as they explore the complexities of navigating cancel culture and political polarization through their book, "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/End-Stalemate-Culture-Meaningful-Conversations/dp/1496481151/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3vudIFkK1HeMLXwfhZJlYc-wLRxLgN2OzHvHKxGMEWrXS2VZf9uhbszrh_cU3y85YfTNVOzxHWeLP8F_xzPpYYGJEjhkbFJJ3Dr8B0V5DDQ.3U9DD2Xagt3KQ_tkAf0yasE0e56Tq_XbQm47864JedU&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=End+the+Stalemate&amp;qid=1730739080&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">End the Stalemate</a>." Discussing communication breakdowns, rivalry, and the allure of demonizing opponents, they offer insights on maintaining meaningful conversations without sacrificing convictions. Key Takeaways: <ul><li>The cultural climate is characterized by increased polarization and cancel culture, greatly impacting public discourse.</li><li>Effective communication that fosters mutual understanding and respect is crucial in bridging divides and engaging others constructively.</li><li>The principles of listening, understanding, and finding common ground are emphasized as essential in maintaining relationships amid disagreement.</li><li>The guests encourage Christians to lead with love and respect, demonstrating these traits in public discourse reflective of their faith.</li><li>Raising young individuals to engage thoughtfully on controversial issues through perspective-taking and mutual respect are seen as valuable life skills.</li></ul>Notable Quotes: <ul><li>"I want to be as charitable towards people as I can be without violating my conscience and without violating scripture." — Sean McDowell</li><li>"The second great commandment says, 'Love your neighbor,' and it applies to all our interactions, including those who disagree with us politically." — Tim Muehlhoff</li><li>"Be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in you, but share that with all gentleness and respect." — Tim Muehlhoff</li></ul>Resources: <ul><li>Biola University's <a href="https://www.biola.edu/blogs/winsome-conviction/books" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winsome Conviction Project</a></li><li><a href="https://endthestalemate.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations</a> website for engaging with varied political perspectives</li><li>Follow Sean on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcDowell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a></li><li>Follow Tim on <a href="https://x.com/DrMuehlhoff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></li></ul> Sign up for weekly emails at <a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe</a> Follow Confronting Christianity: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/confronting_christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ConfrontingXnty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a> Purchase...

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