Apologetics Simplified

In this episode Andrew & Leah interview EJ & Rachel Chardea Brown about their experience as Black Americans & Christians. We talk about how the church has been impacted by racism, some differences that tend to show up between black and white churches, and give ideas for churches who want to be more welcoming to Black Christians.

EJ Brown is the Pastor of Young Adults and Youth at 7 City Church, located in Fort Worth, TX. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. EJ is married to Rachel Chardea Brown who is a speaker, preschool teacher and recent children's book author.

The segments talk about digging holes in space and share a beautiful story of grace.

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Recommend Resource:

This is ME from A to Z by Rachel Chardea Brown

We Want A Different Story by Terence Gray

I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

The Miseducation of the Negro by Carter Godwin Woodson

In this episode Andrew & Leah interview EJ & Rachel Chardea Brown about their experience as Black Americans & Christians. Much of the conversation stems from the history of slavery in America and its continued impact today.

EJ Brown is the Pastor of Young Adults and Youth at 7 City Church, located in Fort Worth, TX. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. EJ is married to Rachel Chardea Brown who is a speaker, preschool teacher and recent children's book author.

The segments talk about digging holes in space and share a beautiful story of grace.

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Podcast (Spotify Link)

Podcast’s Instagram: @lovegraceandtruth

EJ’s Instagram: @_EJBrown_

Rachel’s Instagram: @RachelChardea

Recommend Resource:

This is ME from A to Z by Rachel Chardea Brown

We Want A Different Story by Terence Gray

I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

The Miseducation of the Negro by Carter Godwin Woodson

In this episode Andrew & Leah to Kaitlyn Scheiss about her new book The Liturgy of Politics. Kaitlyn share her heart for how faith should inform politics. Kaitlyn defines political theology and shares ideas about politics, faith, and alternative political gospels to be aware of. Purchase the book here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32KUCaf

The segment breaks share a hurricane story and a tribute to Chadwick Boseman.

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The song mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM7OjwbpTEU

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In this episode Andrew & Leah talk about Moralistic Therapeutic Deism as originally presented in the 2005 book Soul Searching. Leah and Andrew believe that this worldview presents the predominant belief about God in American culture. They give ideas of how to do evangelism and discipleship with those who hold these beliefs inside and outside the walls of the church.

The segment breaks feature another Florida man and some weird foods.

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Website: AnAffairWithReason.com

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Recommend Resource:

Soul Searching by Christian Smith

So the Next Generation Will Know by Sean McDowell & J Warner Wallace

Tactics by Greg Koukl

In this episode Andrew & Leah interview Laura Powell about Islam. She shares about their history, beliefs, and practices. In particular we learned about Muhammad and the Quran's affirmative words about the Gospels.

The segment breaks feature a runaway longhorn bull and a shout out to all the teachers, administrators, and students returning to physical and virtual classrooms this school year.

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Recommend Resource:

The Islamic Dilemma

Abrogation

acts17.net

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi

No God but One by Nabeel Qureshi

The Truth about Muhammad by Robert Spencer

The Complete Infidel’s Guide to the Quran by Robert Spencer

The History of Jihad by Robert Spencer

Answering Islam by Norman Geisler and Abdul Saleeb

In this episode Leah & Andrew interview Jeremy Jenkins about Jehovah's Witnesses. He shares about their history, beliefs, and practices. We learn about the Jehovah's Witnesses evangelistic emphasis and how to have good conversations with a Jehovah's Witness.

The segment breaks feature a controversial Veggie Tales song and the latest Star Trek series.

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Kingdom of Cults: https://amzn.to/3ap5IWd

Contact Jeremy: [email protected]

In this episode Leah & Andrew reflect back on the episodes in the season 4 world religions series. They highlight important evangelistic themes that have shown up in all the episodes and walk back through each episode to share what they learned.

The segment break features dachshunds, of course.

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In this special episode, Leah and Andrew are joined by their parents, Greg and Sarah, and Leah's husband, Phill, as they celebrate laughter and family by telling stories from their past.

Watch video edition (recommended): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBhFKtSmAzk

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This week Andrew & Leah again interview Marcia Montenegro of Christian Answers for the New Age. In this episode Marcia shares her story out of astrology and into faith in Jesus Christ. Additionally, she defines what astrologers and psychics do and gives a broader perspective of occult practices. At the end of the episode she gives ideas of how to reach people in astrology.

During the segments they share family stories from vacation.

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Marcia’s Recommended Resources:
Guest recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew.

Marcia’s Website: http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/

Astrology - Do the Heavens Rule Our Destiny? https://amzn.to/2ZolaO7

Tactics https://amzn.to/3fm3Uia

On Global Wizardry https://amzn.to/38Tu3T3

The Unexpected Journey https://amzn.to/2ZNVA5E

This week Andrew & Leah interview Marcia Montenegro of Christian Answers for the New Age. Marcia is a former astrologer and is now dedicated to Christian evangelism. In this episode she talks about the history and roots of New Age belief, the ideas behind astrology, and how Christians should approach New Age & astrology.

During the segments they talk about the “biblical principle" of hangriness and Leah's new ministry. If you haven't heard about this, go to www.leahchapman.org!

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Marcia’s Recommended Resources:
Guest recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew.

Marcia’s Website: http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/

Astrology - Do the Heavens Rule Our Destiny? https://amzn.to/2ZolaO7

Tactics https://amzn.to/3fm3Uia

On Global Wizardry https://amzn.to/38Tu3T3