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A Gen X attorney sits down with a millennial and a member of Gen Z to untangle the Christian faith from the influence of the American culture. For over two decades, we have collectively watched young adults walking away from their faith at an alarming rate. Most Christian resources focus on this exodus from a sociological lens, and we have benefited from the work that has been done in this area. But as three people with on-the-ground experience working with young adults every day, it is incr ...
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Do American Christians Suffer from Main Character Syndrome?
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Americans are known for their rugged individualism. But our value of individualism and wanting to be at the center of every narrative can derail our efforts to follow Jesus. In this episode, we examine the ways that our culture – and even our churches – have reinforced the idea that we are the main character in our worship and in our reading of the…
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Recreational use of marijuana will soon be legal in a majority of states. Is legalization the standard for followers of Jesus, or does the way of Jesus require that we exercise our freedom in favor of being sober minded? In this episode, we start with the experiences of those we know who have regularly used marijuana, and we ask whether marijuana i…
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You Asked: Is Homosexuality Addressed in the New Testament?
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We respond to a viewer’s question about whether the verses we commonly cite from the New Testament to address homosexuality are properly translated, and whether the issue was a significant concern for the biblical authors. We look at some of the passages where the issue is addressed and review the work of several scholars to conclude that while hom…
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The title of our episode is one of the most frequently asked questions that pastors hear from their congregations and a topic that is often discussed in online forums. While there is room to debate the answer, the way we approach this question – and the way we treat those who might come to a different conclusion – says more about us than it does ab…
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Are Christians More Gullible Than the Average American?
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Studies are mixed on whether people of faith are less intelligent than the average person in the general public, or even those that have no faith at all. Regardless, it does seem that Christians go out of their way to believe the strangest things that are not only entirely unrelated to the Christian faith, but which are demonstrably false. Our thes…
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You Asked: How Can We Trust the Gospels Accurately Recorded Jesus?
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In this episode, we respond to one of your comments about why we believe that Jesus’s life and teachings are accurately recorded in the New Testament biographies and the letters authored by his apostles. While acknowledging that there is no way to adequately answer this question in a short episode, our goal is to provide some of the reasons that ou…
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Does Christianity Require Blind Faith or Certainty? (Hint: Neither)
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Many of us have heard that faith in Jesus requires either blind faith or certainty, but it turns out that both are incompatible with the Christian faith. Whether our perception from the outside is that belief in God requires magical thinking, or whether we have seen faith communities who shut down all questions and all doubts in favor of a blind fa…
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As we work to untangle the influence of the American culture from the Christian faith, we respond to a listener’s question about our culture’s belief that love can never be wrong. Before we work our way toward more difficult topics about love and sexuality, we have to first determine whether we are going to prioritize the teachings of our faith or …
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The word deconstruction has become very popular over the past decade. But many young Christians who say they’re deconstructing seem to mean they’re simply leaving the faith. Is it possible to explore difficult aspects of our faith without abandoning our faith altogether?Jesus vs. America による
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Are Christians Crazy to Believe That the Christian Faith Is the Only Way?
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It feels more open-minded and loving to say all beliefs are equal, that each person should do what feels right for them, and there may be different ways to God. But can there be multiple truths? What do we do with the exclusive claims of Jesus that he is the only way to God?Jesus vs. America による
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Can You Love Jesus Without Loving The Church?
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Is it possible to be a follower of Jesus without going to church? This episode dives into the frustrations many experience when immersed in Christian community culture, while seriously considering God’s purpose and use of the church.Jesus vs. America による
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Statistics consistently tell us that less and less people engage the Bible, and we have largely become a Medieval church, lacking the literacy to read and understand the Bible for ourselves. Is it possible to follow Jesus without engaging the scriptures? In this episode, we explore the reasons people have an aversion to the Bible, how this has led …
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Why is The Church So Fragile on Issues of Race?
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It seems that many in the church can receive the most challenging teachings, but the moment the subject of racism is mentioned, the crowd begins to thin out. Why is the church so sensitive to the topic of race? This episode examines this very real phenomenon and the spiritual components that are at play.…
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How Did Christianity Become So Associated with The Republican Party?
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Do all Christians vote Republican? So many young adults are walking away from their faith as a result of a political alliance that often fails to take into account the teachings of Jesus. How did the Christian faith and the Republican party become so tied together? This episode dives into the history of how Evangelical Christian became so associate…
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Why Are Christians Losing The Culture War Around Sexuality?
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The church has struggled for decades to speak with credibility on sexuality. We have also ignored the Biblical command to look inwardly at our own sexuality, instead choosing to focus all our attention on the sexual lives of those outside the church. How do we talk about sexuality in a spiritually healthy way?…
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A Gen X attorney sits down with a millennial and a member of Gen Z to untangle the Christian faith from the influence of the American culture.Jesus vs. America による
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For the last two decades, research has consistently found that a majority of young adults will walk away from their faith by age 30. In this episode, we’ll discuss some of the main reasons young adults give up on the Christian faith and provide helpful guidance for those hoping to avoid becoming another statistic.…
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Was Jesus actually against anything? This introduction episode dives into the meaning of our show’s name and the greater purpose driving our discussions. Follow along as we explore topics like deconstruction, the bible, sexuality, politics and more.Jesus vs. America による
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