Kyle Worley and Rebecca McLaughlin have a conversation about how cultural Christianity has impacted the global west. Questions Covered in This Episode:Is it good that “cultural Christianity” is on the decline in the west?How do people who are culturally Christian respond to an invitation to church or to talk about God?How much of this is tied with the reckoning that has to happen with the past indulgences (the best and the worst) of western culture broadly?Do Christians in the global west, do we have an eeyore complex? Do we have an “everything we have ever done is bad” mindset?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Boom Town” by Sam Anderson“The Color of Compromise” by Jemar TisbyAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Follow Us:Instagram | Twitter Our Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast Confronting Christianity is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.
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Rebecca McLaughlin wraps us the season by answering questions asked by listeners! Questions Covered in This Episode:What does the Bible say about what it is to be a woman? Can we define it across all cultures and time?I have a daughter who has drifted from the faith as she embraced LGBT and has now been with a girl for 3 years and they are talking about marriage. I want to make a last stand of sorts for her life but don’t know how to do it.What would the advice be if this woman still identifies as a Christian?How should we navigate a church that values marriage, romance, and the biological family above all things? They won't admit it explicitly but from what they do and say it is implied.What would be the right response to someone who told me that she was okay with just having God and her husband?What advice would you give on choosing a local church? What if you disagree with second-tier issues?What are some of the lead causes for the divergence of young men and women toward increasingly conservative and liberal views respectively? How should the church address this?How would you respond to someone who used to hold a Christian sexual ethic but are now affirming?How is it reasonable that we are held responsible for sinning when we inherit a sinful nature from birth?What 3 pieces of wisdom and encouragement would you give to young Christian evangelists?Resources Mentioned:Ephesians 5, Genesis 1, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 7, 1 Corinthians 5:9–13
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Season 4 Q&A

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Kyle Worley to discuss how Christians are called to interact with others. Questions Covered in This Episode:Where does the ethos of discussing truth with grace to others with differing opinions or ideas come from?Why is there a difference between what Christians are called to (Colossians 3) and the way they live and interact with others?How do you shepherd people as we enter into a season with more intense political debate and differences?What is the future of Confronting Christianity?Kyle, what is your new book coming out?Guest Bio: Kyle Worley is the pastor of Mosiac Church in Richardson, TX. He previously served at The Village Church, cohosts the Knowing Faith podcast, and is the author of Pitfalls: Along the Path to Young and Reformed. Kyle and his wife, Lauren, have one daughter. Resources Mentioned:Colossians, Philemon, 1 Peter 3:15-16“Confronting Christianity” by Rebecca McLaughlin“Home with God” by Kyle Worley
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Can We Speak The Truth in Love? with Kyle Worley

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Michael Graham to discuss why Americans have stopped going to church and  Questions Covered in This Episode:How did you become a Christian?How did you become interested in “The Great Dechurching”?What is the history of American church attendance?What happened from the height of attendance in the 80s to now?What proportion of Americans who previously went to church have stopped attending church?Why did Americans stop going to church?How would you respond to people who think that fewer people attending church is good for society?Are more educated people less likely to go to church?Guest Bio: Michael Graham is the Program Director at The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics and is the co-author of “The Great Dechurching.” Resources Mentioned:Galatians“The Great Dechurching” by Jim Davis, Michael Graham, and Ryan BurgeAs In Heaven PodcastTyler J. VanderWeele
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Why Have Americans Stopped Going to Church? with Michael Graham

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Karyn Becker to discuss how we are called to care for refugees and the practical ways we can do so. Questions Covered in This Episode:What is design thinking?As you started out helping refugees, did you think through it in design thinking?How has your faith in Jesus motivated you to spend time with refugees?Can you tell us about the project Dovely?How do you see this model being implemented in other parts of the world?How do I support this project?Why are you a follower of Jesus?Guest Bio: Karyn is a design researcher and strategist helping organizations make business more human through Design Thinking. She’s brought products and services to life during her time at the Mayo Clinic, MIT Media Lab, Johnson & Johnson, REI, and while consulting for a diverse range of firms. Her publications exploring the intersection of business and design have appeared in MIT's Management Review, Quartz, and other global forums. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a design degree from the University of Cincinnati, and is a current Masters of Public Health candidate at Boston University. Most recently, she’s partnered with refugee resettling agencies in the greater Boston area and serves as the founding Director of Dovely, a soon to launch gospel centered, voucher first daycare for refugees. Resources Mentioned:Deuteronomy 10:19Dovely Daycare
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God’s Call to Care For Refugees with Karyn Becker

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Julie Ferrell to discuss motherhood. Questions Covered in This Episode:How did you reflect on motherhood before you were a mom?What would you say to the people who think motherhood is a burden?What would you say to the people who think motherhood is a woman's highest calling?What does it mean that the act of mothering can look different but our calling as moms is the same?What are your thoughts on choosing where your kids go to school?What difference does it make in your parenting that you are a follower of Jesus?What is the best way to disciple your kids?For Christians, does allowing our kids to struggle with others who disagree with their faith, help them grow their faith?What does it mean to be a spiritual mom to others in the church?Guest Bio: Julie Ferrell is a stay-at-home mom with 4 daughters. She and her husband live in the greater Boston area. She graduated from Duke University with a double major in religion and history with a minor in chemistry.  Resources Mentioned:Colossians 3:3Jen Wilkin“The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt
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