Can I Say That?

Jackie Hill Perry, a Christian author, speaker, and poet, delves into the troubling prevalence of shallow Christian content. She urges a balance between rich theology and accessible teaching for all. Together, they discuss the impact of social media on thoughtful communication and the importance of critical thinking within Christian education. Jackie also shares her personal struggles balancing a demanding ministry with family life, offering insights on prioritizing faith while raising four children.

Brenna Blain preaches on John 15:1-6 at Shine Conference in Vancouver Washington. The question we are asking today is "what keeps followers from remaining"? If you have an event or Sunday service you'd like to bring Brenna in for you can reach out at www.Brennablain.com 

This episode we ask Aarti about being a christian in the secular world of TV, how food and faith have intersected in her life and what keeps her grounded in the lights of fame. 

Today we hear from Dr Preston Sprinkle about empathy surrounding the gender and sexuality conversation, the arguments in his latest book and some hard truth about denying the Biblical commands 

Today we hear from Jeremy Jenkins about the main differences between Mormons and Christians, how we can witness well to Mormons and what it looks like to talk with people who have a different faith. 

How should christians talk to children and youth about sexuality? It can feel like an overwhelming task but today we hear from Amber Carroll who works to equip christians to have Biblically and well informed conversations surrounding sex and sexuality with kids ages 2-12. 

What are Spiritual Rhythms and why do they matter? Is partaking in them simply a suggestion or a Biblical Command? How can we help others without making it a point of legality? Today we hear from Amy Gannet, founder of Tiny Theologians, about the impact that these practices can have in our lives. 

What is it like to be a christian who identifies as transgender? As more and more individuals are able to recognize incongruences in their own life with their gender identity, it is important that followers of Christ learn how to care for and engage well with those wrestling. Today we hear from Kat LaPrairie, a trans* christian who is eager to share about her own experience with Jesus and gender. 

Do followers of Jesus struggle with anger issues? How can we repair the damage that our anger has done against our kids? How can we come alongside someone else who struggles with anger without getting emotional ourselves? Today Lisa Bevere shares her own story about anger and how God worked through it in her life and what that can look like for us as well. 

How can the Church support LGBTQ teens? What if they are non-affirming....is that even possible to support them? If so, how? In this episode Laurie Krieg shares with us how to pursue meaningful relationships with sexual minorities in our places of faith and answers some of your toughest questions on the subject.