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Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin

Rebecca McLaughlin
Christianity
Euthanasia
The Gospel
Resurrection
Suffering
Christian Faith
Shalom
Contentment
Embrace Your Life
Criminal Justice
Crossfit
Community
Salvation
Sin
Existential Questions
Elizabeth Woodson
Christian Ethics
Bible
God
Love

Hard questions, faithfully explored. Hosted by Rebecca McLaughlin.

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Christine walks through 2 Corinthians, Paul’s deeply personal letter about weakness, suffering, and the upside-down way of Jesus. She shares honestly about writing her new Bible study, More Than Enough: An 8-Week Study of 2 Corinthians, while her 20-... more

Portia Collins is a Bible teacher, author, and speaker from the Mississippi Delta. She’s the author of Finding Freedom in Christ: An 8-Week Study in Galatians, founder of She Shall Be Called, and serves on staff with Revive Our Hearts. Portia is pass... more

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Rebecca and theologian Dani Treweek explore why the Bible calls both marriage and singleness meaningful gifts — and how rediscovering the purpose of singleness can strengthen the whole church.

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Can Christians enjoy stories with “magic”? Marian Jacobs and Rebecca unpack how fantasy can train us to love Jesus and discern the occult—using a simple rubric rooted in Scripture and the self-giving love at the heart of the gospel.

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Recent Guests

Portia Collins
Bible teacher, author, and speaker passionate about women's Bible literacy.
She Should Be Called Inc
Episode: Can Jesus Give Us Freedom? with Portia Collins
Dani Treweek
Author and scholar with a PhD in the history and theology of Singleness
Author of 'Single Ever After'
Episode: What’s The Point of Singleness? with Dani Treweek
Marian Jacobs
Passionate about writing fantasy, science fiction, and Christian story ethics
Episode: On Magic and Miracles with Marian Jacobs
Collin Hanson
Editor of The Gospel Coalition
The Gospel Coalition
Episode: How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life
Blair Linne
Bible teacher, author, and spoken word artist.
The Gospel Coalition
Episode: Where is God in My Anxiety? with Blair Linne
Karen Swallow Prior
Award-winning author and speaker, regularly writes for major publications and has various academic affiliations.
Religious News Service, International Alliance for Christian Education, Bethel Seminary
Episode: Do You Have A Calling? with Karen Swallow Prior
Ray Ortlund
Author and theologian, president of Renewal Ministries
Renewal Ministries
Episode: Good News at Rock Bottom with Ray Ortlund
Andrei Comlosan-Pop
Senior at Harvard College, studying economics with a minor in English.
Harvard College
Episode: Will Education Undermine Your Faith? with Andrei Comlosan-Pop
Elizabeth Woodson
Bible teacher and author passionate about equipping believers with theological truths.
Lifeway Women Academy
Episode: What Does It Mean to Live Free? with Elizabeth Woodson

Host

Rebecca McLaughlin
Host of a podcast examining faith and challenging spiritual questions with a thoughtful and engaging approach.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 592 ratings
  • This is a great podcast!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cold Blooded Lord (she/her)
    United Statesa month ago
  • Inspiring Two Generations!

    Love this podcast. I listen to it with my girls (aged 14 & 12) whilst on the school run and it has been such a blessing for us to think through big issues from a Christian worldview. Keep up the amazing work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJN Leyland
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Love, love, love

    This is one of the few podcasts I never miss an episode of. I absolutely love the vast variety of guests that we get to listen in on. The way Rebecca interacts and challenges ideas never ceases to make me think deeper on my own faith. I just want to thank Kyle for pushing her to start this podcast because it makes such a difference. I would love to hear an episode starring David Bennett on the topic of serving God as a same sex attracted individual because it becomes a larger and larger topic as... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JediCaleb
    United States6 months ago
  • Disappointing

    Sad to see women arguing in favour of complementarianism in 2025.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    LilyandEvesMum
    Canada7 months ago
  • Helpful & Balanced

    Love the show. Love how it’s obvious that the audience of believer and skeptic are each considered. I feel like I can recommend this podcast to anyone.

    Would love an episode on ecclesiology. Specifically the evolution of how we do church. From the OT to the new to all the ways it’s done now. What elements of “the gathering” are non-negotiable and which aren’t? Church models, elders, deacons, ministries, tithing, etc

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrscklein
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Although some critique the stances taken on gender roles, most find the exploration of these ideas valuable and necessary.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and engaging approach to complex topics around faith.
Overall, the show is viewed as both intellectually stimulating and spiritually enriching.
Many find the variety of guests and perspectives refreshing and enlightening.
The podcast is praised for balancing faith-based discussions with cultural relevance.

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Can Jesus Give Us Freedom? with Portia Collins
Q: What would you say to somebody who has the perception that Paul is one of the reasons why slavery was upheld in the U.S.?
It's important to differentiate between ancient slavery and American slavery, recognizing that God values every human as an image bearer.
Can Jesus Give Us Freedom? with Portia Collins
Q: What would you say to somebody who's thinking, if you could have just gone another way and actually shed all of those religious inhibitions?
There was still a brokenness and an emptiness that was still there, and the pleasures of this world could not fix that.
On Magic and Miracles with Marian Jacobs
Q: What can we learn from the gospel accounts of Jesus' life regarding evil spirits?
They reveal that evil spirits are terrified of Jesus and that acknowledging spiritual forces today is essential, as they can manifest in modern contexts.
How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life
Q: What do you say to those who have been hurt in the church and felt like to survive, they had to leave?
I think we need the love of a healthy family and if we've been hurt in the context of church, giving up on it may rob us of the support we need.
Where is God in My Anxiety? with Blair Linne
Q: What prompted you to write this book and why do you see your anxiety as something that strengthens your faith?
My experiences with anxiety taught me that my struggles were tied to my humanity and reliance on God, highlighting the importance of understanding our fears in the context of faith.

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Recent guests on Confronting Christianity include:

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2. Dani Treweek
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4. Collin Hanson
5. Blair Linne
6. Karen Swallow Prior
7. Ray Ortlund
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