Jude 3 Project

Is God male? Did we misunderstand the story of Jesus’ birth? And how does this shape how we view women, humanity, and the image of God? In this eye-opening conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Amy Peeler to unpack one of the most debated — and often misunderstood — topics in Christianity: the gender of God and the virgin birth. This episode tackles the questions many are afraid to ask: Is God male...or something beyond gender? Have we unknowingly sexualized the story of Mary and Jesus? How does Christianity differ from other ancient religious stories? What does the incarnation actually reveal about God’s nature? And why this conversation matters for how we view women, power, and identity today If you’ve ever wrestled with how to explain the virgin birth or the language we use for God… this is the conversation you need. Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

Many believers say alcohol is fine as long as you’re not getting drunk. But what happens when it slowly becomes your way of coping with stress, anxiety, or pain? In this episode, Ericka Andersen shares how she struggled with alcohol for nearly 20 years while still active in church—and the moment she realized something had to change. They further unpack: • The hidden drinking struggles many Christians face • When alcohol becomes a coping mechanism • Why conviction around drinking looks different for everyone • The role of community in breaking addiction This is an honest conversation about faith, freedom, and confronting the habits we often hide. Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

Are angels still at work today—or have we misunderstood the unseen realm? In this episode, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Dan Morrison to unpack what the Bible actually says about angels, demons, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm in the New Testament. From Paul’s angelic encounters to modern conversations about deliverance, renouncing, and spiritual experiences, this discussion brings balance to a topic often filled with fear and hype. They explore: Why Scripture shows angels most often appearing in moments of isolation. How culture has overemphasized the demonic. Why a "demon under every rock" mentality can sometimes be a way to avoid personal responsibility and human agency. If “renouncing” things is actually biblical. Why spiritual maturity isn’t measured by supernatural fascination—but by Christlike love, responsibility, and community. Common misconceptions about the end times, Revelation, and the tendency to center modern events (especially in America) in apocalyptic interpretations. If you’re tired of sensationalized takes on the unseen realm and want a balanced, Scripture-rooted perspective, this conversation is for you! Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

Elizabeth Woodson, author and speaker focused on spiritual formation, discusses how social media and therapy talk shape character more than Scripture. They explore false narratives, escapism, loneliness, fasting, lament, and how real relationships and simple practices resist digital dependency.

In this lecture from Jude 3 Project's 2022 Pastors & Leaders Conference, Alycia Wood walks through nine of the most common reasons people walk away from Christianity — from science, “blind faith” and moral issues to the problem of evil, church hurt, and the perception that religion is irrational or outdated. This isn’t about attacking atheists. It’s about understanding the questions behind the deconstruction—and learning how to engage them with clarity, compassion, and intellectual honesty. We explore: • Has science replaced God? • Is morality possible without a Creator? • Are atrocities proof religion is the problem? • Is faith blind—or evidence-based? • What does atheism actually offer in place of Christianity? If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt… If someone you love has left the faith… If you’ve been told Christianity is for “irrational thinkers”… This conversation is for you. Christianity doesn’t fear hard questions. It invites them. Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

Yvette Henry, author of Release, Rest, Remain and homeschooling mother who co-hosts How Married Are You, reflects on abiding in John 15. She explores why rest is obedience, how hustle culture shapes faith, and the hard work of releasing control. Conversations include trusting God, leaning on community, and practicing the rhythm of release, rest, remain.

Dr. Charlie Dates, senior pastor in Chicago and seasoned preacher-theologian, offers a clear, no-fluff defense of Scripture. He tackles claims that the Bible fuels racism or patriarchy. He explains how law codes manage brokenness, the Bible’s redemptive thread to Christ, and why careful, communal interpretation matters.

What does it mean to truly know who you are — when faith, culture, and history collide? This 2024 Courageous Conversation panel, moderated by Perrin Rogers and featuring Dr. Maliek Blade, Kobe Campbell, Khristi Lauren Adams, and Dr. Vince Bantu, wrestles with personhood, identity, and self-worth in the Black Christian experience. They move everything from generational trauma and cultural erasure to faith, belonging, and the image of God—naming the truths too often left unsaid. They also explore: - Is Christianity tied to whiteness? - How do we hold our cultural identity without losing our faith? - Can God meet us in gentleness, not just fear or performance? - What does healing look like for marginalized communities? Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

Can Christians engage politics without compromising their faith—or weaponizing it? This panel dives headfirst into one of the most pressing questions of our time: how faith should (and shouldn’t) shape our political engagement. From Christian nationalism to Gen Z disillusionment to the legacy of the Black Church, this conversation challenges believers to think deeper, listen better, and engage more faithfully in the public square. This isn’t about party loyalty — it’s about discipleship, discernment, and what it means to seek God’s kingdom here and now. Moderator: Steven Harris Panelists: Michael McBride, Leah Daughtry, Treneé McGee, and Justin Giboney Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

Power can heal—or destroy. Which one are we choosing? In this 2024 Courageous Conversations panel, this unfiltered panel takes on one of the most misunderstood forces in our faith, churches, and communities: power.  Moderated by David Bailey and featuring Mike Kelsey, Bishop Charley Hames Jr, Rahiel Tesfamariam, and Latasha Morrison, this panel explores power through the lenses of faith, leadership, pain, and responsibility. From the misuse of power in systems and churches to the quiet strength found in surrender, empathy, and love, this conversation challenges the narratives we’ve inherited—and the ones we perpetuate. You’ll hear reflections on: Power surrendered to God vs. power used for control How pain, suffering, and healing intersect The danger of adopting empire-driven views of success Leadership, stewardship, and succession in the Black church Why love must always be at the center of power Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/