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Can I Say That?

Brenna Blain
Christianity
Alcoholism
Christian Leadership
Faith
Body Image
Jesus
John 15
Holy Spirit
Politics
Abortion
Love
Accountability
Humility
Bible
Community
Self-Acceptance
Samaritan Woman
2024 Election
Disability Theology
Compassion

Engaging with culture as Christians in a post Christian world, asking questions we don’t normally ask in church. A project by Brenna Blain.

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Today we are going to talk about:

• the purpose of the church

• whether salvation can be lost

• church scandal and honesty

• celibacy and companionship

• prosperity gospel vs prayer

• Pentecostal practices and discernment

• spiritual disciplin... more

What happens when science and the Bible disagree? This is a theological tension followers of Jesus should be able to logically walk through. Today we talk about the context of wine then and now and some false narratives christians are more likely to ... more

What Dying churches lack, church plants have... and what church plants need, aging churches can offer.

Moral Failure plagues the western Church, and yet there is a group of christian leaders that have even less oversight. If we take scripture seriously, something needs to change. Brenna Blain asks how moral failure happens for those who have oversight... more

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Ericka Anderson
Christian author and speaker who shares her journey with alcoholism and its impact within the church.
Episode: Alcoholism with Ericka Anderson
Joshua Ryan Butler
Author and speaker focused on the intersections of faith and culture.
Episode: Jesus Crashing Your Political Party with Joshua Ryan Butler
Ashley Abercrombie
Writer whose work has been featured in various magazines and digital outlets.
Episode: The Body with Ashley Abercrombie
Jackie Hill Perry
Author, speaker, and hip-hop artist known for her work in ministry and cultural commentary.
Author and Speaker
Episode: Content of Substance with Jackie Hill Perry
Aarti Sequeira
Television host, author of 'Aarti Party, An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul', influencer, and judge.
Food Network
Episode: The Intersection of Faith, Food and Fame with Aarti Sequeira

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Brenna Blain
Host of Can I Say That? and driving voice behind its ministry-focused discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 269 ratings
  • Thought provoking

    I’ve been in church of one sort or another for most of my 52 years of life. And I have to say, this podcast is one of the most refreshing, intriguing, HONEST, and certainly thought provoking. I love and respect the raw authenticity that Brenna shows as she explores questions and themes that many church goers are afraid to address and look blindly the other way, stuck. As I get older, I find myself going back to the filter of what would Jesus say or do in such and such situation? (Ie immigration,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mom2stars
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this podcast

    Thank you for being you, Brenna!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Klsdawsn
    South Africa3 months ago
  • A New Vision for Church Plants

    I tried to message you through Insta but you might not get it.

    Your work is such a blessing to me. Tryna keep this brief, this morning, I very much by accident hit the screen on my phone and your recent podcast started playing- A New Vision for Church Planting. I have been so grieved after I recently left the ministry have been serving at for the past 9 yrs. Long story short, I felt that we were not doing ministry right and I didn’t feel heard. I have experienced a dirth of the kind of leadersh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shea Boucher
    United States3 months ago
  • To cocobossart

    Yikes I don’t normally write reviews but yours stirred me to give a testimony….. to the podcaster I wish I could give this podcast 10 stars your testimony was sent by a friend on YouTube because I am struggling with my own identity as a bi woman that is looking for answers….. I read a review by coco that said they wished they could give it a zero because it’s unchristlike or whatnot to even ponder the idea that a 3 year old should be taught sex ed……your anger my friend is misplaced. I was a 4 ye... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nikimw98
    United Statesa year ago
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    New favorite

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    paulina.graziose
    United Statesa year ago

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A Theology of Disabilities with Evan Wickham
Q: What is your greatest desire for your body members that live life with a chronic ailment?
That the rest of the church knows and loves them, rather than them feeling like they're a burden.
A Theology of Disabilities with Evan Wickham
Q: How does this lens that we've gathered from the scriptures impact the way that the church body should view disabilities?
Starting with the image of God and naming the fear we have of people who are different from us sets the table for openness.
The Intersection of Faith, Food and Fame with Aarti Sequeira
Q: What would be your encouragement for those who think there is no intersection between their job and faith?
Aarti encourages keeping one's relationship with God nurtured, and finding ways to share that through vulnerability and wisdom in any environment, secular or not.
The Intersection of Faith, Food and Fame with Aarti Sequeira
Q: How do you steward your relationship with your kids while traveling?
Aarti emphasizes being present during the time spent together, praying for her children, and making dinner time a priority for connection.
The Intersection of Faith, Food and Fame with Aarti Sequeira
Q: What have been some of the more challenging aspects of your life after winning Food Network Star?
The greatest challenge was the ongoing financial difficulties and the scrutiny that followed her success, including dealing with criticism and finding her voice to discuss faith amidst fame.

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