<b>Lisa Fields</b> 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>".<br /><br /><b>Episode Summary: </b><br />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.<br /><br /><b>Key Takeaways</b>:<br /><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><b>Notable Quotes</b>:<br /><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><b>Resources</b>:<br /><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><br /><br /><b>Sign up</b> for weekly emails at <a href="https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/Subscribe</a><br /><br /><b>Follow Confronting Christianity:</b><br /><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><br /><br /><b>Purchase Rebecca's Books</b>:<br /><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><br /><i>Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting!</i><br /><br />Produced by <a href="http://thegoodpodcast.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Good Podcast Co.</a><br />
