
Hard questions, faithfully explored. Hosted by Rebecca McLaughlin.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualityReligion | |||

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 wo... more
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 rea... more
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 complet... more
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
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The irony of this episode is that in many churches it will be viewed as theologically inappropriate because it is “women teaching”. Surely, our ancestors were not thinking of this when they wrote the letters and gospels.
Through this show, I’ve been “introduced” to so many wonderful people! Thanks for the good work you are doing, Rebecca. Your recent convo with Kyle Worley is one of my favorites so far!
I would love to hear an interview with Darby Strickland on abuse and trauma within the church family.
I always get a little dopamine hit when I hear the opening music. Rebecca has great guests with interesting stories and areas of expertise. I appreciate the perspectives that address things I’ve been considering and things I never thought to consider. Every time I learn something new and feel like I have a greater appreciation for another glimpse of the world.
I’m a transgender girl who isn’t Christian, I came here to see differing perspectives from my own. The hosts do a wonderful job of being very respectful to others perspectives! I started listening to the “are trans women women?”episode and I feel very safe after hearing it, unlike some other people who engage in that topic. The only thing I didn’t like was the mention of Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD) as actual fact. The ROGD study was done in a very inappropriate manner, as the researcher ... more
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A thoughtful, scholarship-informed show that tackles hard questions about Christianity, faith, and culture through in-depth conversations with theologians, pastors, and Christian authors. Episodes span biblical canon, atonement, aging, identity in Christ, happiness, and cultural engagement, always framed by a pastor-theologian host who invites rigorous yet accessible dialogue. A standout is the consistent emphasis on rigorous scholarship paired with practical faith applications, plus notable cross-episode collaborations and a diverse roster of guest experts that keeps complex topics approachable for engaged listeners.
Potential listeners will likely appreciate clear, compassionate exploration of difficult topics, rigorous biblical and hist... more
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