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- Answers for Christians Navigating Today’s Big Issues
Critical thinking plays a crucial role in understanding and engaging with the world around us, yet it seems that Christians often find themselves ill-equipped when it comes to tackling these difficult conversations. But why is this the case? Is it because of a lack of education or exposure to progressive and inclusive perspectives? Or is there something deeper at play? In this episode, John Stonestreet, president of Colson Center and world-class Christian thinker answers some of the top issues affecting Christians today—gender ideology, bodily autonomy, and LGBT weddings.
Click here to order Jason's New Book: Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child through a Hostile Culture
Jason Jimenez on Social Media- Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter
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- Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube
Additional Resources
- Challenging Conversations book on Amazon
- Stand Strong Ministries Website
- Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook
1 hr - How Can I Be Free if God is Sovereign?
We will be discussing a long-standing theological debate regarding God's sovereignty and human free will. This topic has been around for ages and is more challenging than most, as the more we attempt to comprehend it, the more questions arise. If God already knows everything and has a plan for everything, how can we truly be free? Does this imply that we are mere glorified robots following a predetermined script?
Click here to order Jason's New Book: Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child through a Hostile Culture
Jason Jimenez on Social Media- Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter
- Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram
- Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube
Additional Resources
- Challenging Conversations book on Amazon
- Stand Strong Ministries Website
- Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook
35 min - Is the Bible Pro-Life?
In a time when our society finds itself deeply divided on the issue of abortion, it is more important than ever to approach this subject with respect and well-reasoned arguments. In this episode, Jason and Scott Klusendorf, author of “The Case for Life,” work through many of the immense challenges that come with the pro-life and abortion debate.
Click here to order Jason's New Book: Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child through a Hostile Culture
Jason Jimenez on Social Media- Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter
- Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram
- Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube
Additional Resources
- Challenging Conversations book on Amazon
- Stand Strong Ministries Website
- Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook
46 min - Is it a Sin for Christians to Cuss?
Is using profanity simply a matter of cultural taboo, or is it considered a sin? There are Christians who hold the belief that using profanity is not inherently wrong. Tune in and be prepared to challenge your assumptions about what it means to communicate as a Christian in today's world.
Click here to order Jason's New Book: Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child through a Hostile Culture
Jason Jimenez on Social Media- Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter
- Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram
- Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube
Additional Resources
- Challenging Conversations book on Amazon
- Stand Strong Ministries Website
- Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook
32 min - The ‘Head Covering’ Debate in 1 Corinthians 11
Have you ever wondered if the Bible mandates women to wear head coverings? The answer lies in the often-debated passage of 1 Corinthians 11, which discusses head coverings and leadership. In this episode, Jason Jimenez provides a thoughtful interpretation of 1 Corinthians 11:2-6. He examines the historical context during Paul's time while emphasizing key principles about how husbands and wives should behave within their marital and church communities.
Click here to order Jason's New Book: Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child through a Hostile Culture
Jason Jimenez on Social Media- Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter
- Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram
- Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube
Additional Resources
- Challenging Conversations book on Amazon
- Stand Strong Ministries Website
- Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook
52 min - To Attend or Not: The Christian Dilemma Over Gay Weddings
What would you do if your friend or loved one invited you to their same-sex wedding? Do you go or say no? In this episode, Jason shares four foundational biblical beliefs that can help in addressing this dilemma.
Click here to order Jason's New Book: Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child through a Hostile Culture
Jason Jimenez on Social Media- Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter
- Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram
- Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube
Additional Resources
- Challenging Conversations book on Amazon
- Stand Strong Ministries Website
- Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook
35 min - How to Combat the Moral Decline in Our Churches
Why are so many churches compromising in the teaching of God’s Word and what can we do about it? In this episode, Jason calls out three areas of moral decline happening in our churches today and speaks to how God’s people can combat against them.
Click here to order Jason's New Book: Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child through a Hostile Culture
Jason Jimenez on Social Media- Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter
- Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram
- Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube
Additional Resources
- Challenging Conversations book on Amazon
- Stand Strong Ministries Website
- Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook
39 min - Is Sex Outside Marriage a Sin?
Do you have a loved one who claims to be a Christian yet is sleeping around? In this episode, Jason gives a straightforward take on the sexual ethic clearly laid out in the Bible, and presents three tactics you can use to help Christians find grace and forgiveness in Jesus.
Click here to order Jason's New Book: Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child through a Hostile Culture
Jason Jimenez on Social Media- Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter
- Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram
- Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube
Additional Resources
- Challenging Conversations book on Amazon
- Stand Strong Ministries Website
- Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook
49 min - Is Doubting My Faith the Same as Unbelief?
In this episode, Jason talks with Dr. Travis Dickinson, a professor of philosophy about his new book, “Wandering Toward God: Finding Faith amid Doubts and Big Questions." We discuss how we, as Christians, can face our doubts and learn to conquer them as we seek to live a rewarding life filled with joy and certainty in Jesus Christ.
Get the "Wandering Toward God" Book!
Click here to order Jason's New Book: Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child through a Hostile Culture
Jason Jimenez on Social Media- Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter
- Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram
- Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube
Additional Resources
- Challenging Conversations book on Amazon
- Stand Strong Ministries Website
- Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook
55 min - Why is Jesus Such a Fascinating Figure?
No matter where you go in the world, you will certainly run into someone of a different language, belief, and culture who will have something to say about Jesus. Why is that? How is it that Jesus, a Jewish rabbi who lived over two thousand years ago, continues to captivate people worldwide and is still the most fascinating figure of all time?
In this episode, I will be talking with Jim Wallace, a former cold-case detective and renowned Christian case-maker, to gain insight into the enduring appeal of Jesus by utilizing some of his investigative skills to explore the historical and scientific evidence for the existence and divinity of Jesus.
Click here to order Jason's New Book: Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child through a Hostile Culture
Jason Jimenez on Social Media- Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter
- Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram
- Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube
Additional Resources
- Challenging Conversations book on Amazon
- Stand Strong Ministries Website
- Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook
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About Challenging Conversations
From the publisher's feed
Do you struggle with knowing what to say and how to say it when a controversial topic arises? "Challenging Conversations," hosted by best-selling author and worldview expert Jason Jimenez, is a…
conversational podcast designed to help Christians overcome their fears and learn to engage people of a different view or belief system respectfully. You will gain insight as Jason and his guests get into deep conversations about the Christian faith and discuss how Christians ought to be defending the gospel as they speak the truth in love to those around them.