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What would make someone raised Hindu decide to follow Jesus? Karishma Sriram grew up in an Indian American family in Georgia, surrounded by Hindu traditions and beliefs. Christianity seemed like something that belonged to a different culture, and becoming a Christian risked bringing shame on her family. But in college, two friends began talking with her about Jesus. And after a devastating tragedy on campus, Karishma found herself asking new questions about God, suffering, and faith. Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

What does it actually mean to be an evangelical? Rebecca talks with theologian Walter Strickland II about how a word rooted in the good news of Jesus became so closely tied to American politics. Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

Have we confused love with romance and sex? And why can church sometimes feel like such a lonely place? Rebecca talks with theologian Dani Treweek about what 1 and 2 Thessalonians teach us about Christian love, relationships, and belonging. Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

Did the earliest Christians really believe Jesus rose from the dead, or did that story develop over time? Rebecca talks with theologian Dani Treweek about what Paul's earliest letters reveal about Jesus, why the first Christians risked so much to follow him, and what the Bible actually means when it says Jesus will return. Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

Rebecca talks with Trevin Wax and Thomas West about raising kids in a changing culture without fear or nostalgia. They discuss why Christians have always been called to live differently, how to teach children a biblical understanding of freedom and identity, and why everyday conversations matter more than we might think. Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

What if the Bible isn't just a collection of disconnected stories, but one big story that leads to Jesus? Rebecca talks with Trevin Wax and Thomas West about how seeing the whole story of Scripture changes the way we read it, why some familiar Bible stories make more sense when we know where they're headed, and how we can help kids understand the Bible without underestimating them. Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

Are people basically good? Rebecca talks with theologian Gray Sutanto about the Christian doctrine of original sin, why our selfishness seems to come so naturally, and whether it's fair that Adam's sin affects the rest of us. Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

What makes human beings unique? Rebecca talks with theologian Gray Sutanto about what the Bible means when it says we're made in the image of God, why our value doesn't depend on our intelligence or abilities, and how Jesus shows us what it truly means to be human. Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

Why are we so uncomfortable with aging, dependency, and death? Rebecca talks with Jen Wilkin about aging, death, dependency, and why Christians should be able to face all three differently. Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

What makes a Christian leader worthy of trust? Rebecca talks with Kyle Worley and his father, longtime pastor Joe Worley, about power, integrity, parenting, and why faithful leadership looks more like service than status. Ultimately, our hope isn't in perfect Christian leaders, but in Jesus, the perfect shepherd. PRE ORDER → The First Five: How to Beat the Odds and Thrive as a Ministry Leader Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by John Dickson to discuss if history discredits Christianity. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are the core Christians's beliefs not surprising to a first century Jewish rabbi, known as Jesus?When were the Gospels written and how can we be sure?What about the claim that Jesus is God in the flesh, where is the evidence of that?Can you give us background on Constantine?What happened during the Crusades? Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

Kyle Worley and Rebecca McLaughlin talk about deconstructing; where has this come from and how should we engage? Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

Rebecca is joined by Vaneetha Risner to discuss her life story and what God has taught her through suffering.  Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

Kyle Worley and Rebecca McLaughlin are joined by author Rachel Gilson to talk about why God cares about who we sleep with.  Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Gavin Ortlund to answer the question; why doesn't God make Himself more obvious? Use code GUIDE to get 30% off your copy of "A Christian Guide to AI" at thegoodbook.com today. Get your copy of "The Unstoppable Gospel" by Karl Clauson at MoodyPublishers.com orwherever books are sold.