In this week’s episode of “The Catch Up Podcast,” join our host Marc as he sits down with special guests Ashley Raffkind and Elias Portillo to tackle some of the most frequently asked questions about Christianity. Listen in as they draw from their diverse perspectives and experiences to provide thoughtful responses to common questions about faith.

Host(s):

Marc Arteus https://instagram.com/marcarteus

Guest(s):

Ashley Raffkind https://instagram.com/beth.ashleyy

Elias Portillo https://instagram.com/elias_portillo8

Production Manager(s): Christian McClure & Marc Arteus

Producer(s): Joseph Tow, Martin Gallegos & Marc Arteus

Studio provided by: SOL https://instagram.com/wearesol

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Catching up…

03:18 - How do you approach difficult Bible passages?

06:50 - Share a story when you felt God’s presence in your life.

22:09 - What does a Christian mean to you, personally?

26:09 - What is the hardest part of being a Christian as a young adult?

31:43 - How do you correct idolatry?

36:43 - Differentiating faithfulness from idolatry

39:40 - What are your practical spiritual disciplines?

45:20 - How does your understanding of God’s love impact your love for people?

53:45 - What is the role of miracles?

55:41 - What is your favorite worship song?

01:00:27 - Closing prayer

01:01:47 - Outro