

Can I Say That?
Brenna Blain
Engaging with culture as Christians in a post Christian world, asking questions we don’t normally ask in church. A project by Brenna Blain.
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Nov 3, 2021 • 28min
The Enneagram with Christian Dawson
Should followers of Christ use the enneagram? Is it harmless or harmful? Does it give us an excuse to continue with bad habits or does it point out ways we need surrender to Christ? Maybe you're just asking WHAT IS the Enneagram anyways?? Today we talk with Christian Dawson, young adults pastor from Bridgetown Church in Portland Oregon. He shares how he has seen the enneagram at work in the lives of young people today.

Sep 8, 2021 • 30min
Modesty with Kat Harris
Why does the evangelical church historically focus so much on the sensual and sexual aspect of modesty? How has this specifically affected women? What about men? What does the Bible say about modesty? Today we talk with Kat Harris, author of Sexless in the City to get her view on modesty and the christian faith.

Jul 4, 2021 • 27min
American Evangelicalism with Sho Baraka
Sho Baraka, an artist, poet, rapper, and author with ties to the AND Campaign, dives deep into the contentious identity of American evangelicalism. He questions whether the term still holds value or if it's too entwined with Christian nationalism. The conversation highlights the challenges younger generations face reconciling their faith with the movement's controversial past. Sho also discusses the moral dilemmas posed by the Trump presidency and emphasizes the importance of storytelling and collaboration in seeking social justice within faith.

May 22, 2021 • 36min
Doubt with Dominic Done
Is doubting a sin? What even does the term "doubt" me in relation to the faith world? Why do churches struggle with welcoming doubt in their spaces? How can we work through doubt with ourselves and others well? This episode we hear from Dominic Done about the complexities found within the topic doubt and how to wrestle well.

Apr 20, 2021 • 37min
Peace in the midst of Fear with Trillia Newbell
How can christians become the non-anxious presence of Christ in this world? Are there spiritual practices that can lead us away from anxiety and fear? Can either of those be helpful ever? We ask Trillia Newbell all these and more on this timely episode of "Can I Say That?".

Mar 20, 2021 • 36min
The Need for Community: Online Church vs In Person Community
Today we are talking about online church vs in person community. Are both beneficial? Is there a clear Biblical mandate for followers to gather together in person? Is technology changing the way we do community? What are the downsides to only meeting online? We ask all these questions and more as we talk with Chris Cruz from Bethel Church in Redding, California.

Feb 27, 2021 • 31min
Criticism and Judgement
Are Christians called to judge? What about to criticize? Should we enjoy correcting others? Is there a boundary when it comes to those who are not followers of Christ? Join us as Phylicia Masonheimer shares her thoughts on all these questions and more.

Jan 17, 2021 • 42min
The Prosperity Gospel
What is the Prosperity Gospel? Where did it come from? Does it contain any sort of Biblical truth? Do we really just have to have faith in order to be healed? Hear Zachariah Paulson share his thoughts on all these questions and more.

Dec 5, 2020 • 41min
Progressive Christianity
What is progressive christianity? What are some common held beliefs of those who would consider themselves to be progressive christians? What can conservative christians learn from progressive christians? Today we hear from Aaron Salvato, founder and director of Good Lion Podcast Network, as he shares his perspective on this controversial topic.

Oct 22, 2020 • 1h 3min
Christians and Politics
Should christians be involved in politics? Should we let our Biblical convictions dictate how we vote? Is one party really more christian than "the other" party? Why do evangelicals like Donald Trump so much? Join us as we talk with Steven Dowling about one of the most polarizing subjects out there.


