Jude 3 Project

What happens when faith meets hard questions? In this Jude 3 Project 2023 Courageous Conversations panel — “Can God Handle My Questions?” — Dr. Esau McCaulley, Dr. Sarita Lyons, Rev. Janaye Pitts-Murdock, and Dr. Frederick Haynes III join Dr. Bobby Manning for an honest, unfiltered dialogue about doubt, suffering, injustice, and the Black Christian experience.

They remind us that God isn’t intimidated by our pain or confusion — He invites our honesty. From biblical examples of lament to real stories of trauma and redemption, this conversation reminds us that faith is not the absence of questions — it’s the courage to bring them to God.

Tune in for wisdom on:

Why questioning God isn’t necessarily rebellion but relationship

How Black Christians have long wrestled with hard questions around faith and oppression

When our doubts can lead to deeper belief

How the Church can create safe spaces for hard questions

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The Jude 3 Project podcast is on hiatus for the next two weeks, but we didn’t want to leave you without encouragement this week! Instead, please enjoy this special message from Lisa Fields, preaching at Wheaton College on the "Chosen But Inexperienced".

Lisa reminds us that God doesn’t call the equipped—He equips the called. Drawing from the story of Solomon, biblical wisdom, and her own personal stories, Lisa encourages us to embrace our divine calling, even when we feel unprepared or inadequate.

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Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Dennis Edwards to explore the true meaning of humility from a biblical perspective.

Dr. Edwards, Dean of North Park Theological Seminary, shares insights from his book on humility—challenging cultural misconceptions and revealing how authentic humility begins with intimacy and submission to God. Together, they unpack:

Why humility is more than being “nice” or self-deprecating

How pride is at the root of all sin

The tension between humility and speaking up for yourself, especially in marginalized communities

Practical ways to embody humility in relationships, leadership, and everyday life

If you’ve ever wrestled with pride, offense, or the balance between confidence and humility, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

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Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Malcolm Foley to talk about his new book The Anti-Greed Gospel. Together, they unpack how greed fuels racial oppression, why Mammon remains one of the greatest threats to Christian faith, and how the church is called to resist exploitation, violence, and lies by building communities of solidarity, generosity, and truth.

From the rich young ruler to today’s grind culture, Dr. Foley challenges us to rethink wealth, dependence, and what it really means to follow Jesus in a world shaped by capitalism.

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In this episode, Lisa Fields sits down with author, poet, and speaker Blair Linne to talk about her new book Made to Tremble: How Anxiety Became the Best Thing That Ever Happened to My Faith. Blair shares her powerful journey through years of anxiety and panic attacks, how God met her in her struggles, and why community, scripture, and surrendering control are essential in the fight against fear.

If you’ve ever wrestled with anxiety, faith, or the weight of life’s challenges, this conversation will encourage and equip you to lean on God’s strength in seasons of weakness.

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Join Lisa Fields as she sits down with pastor and author John Thompson to unpack his new book Deliverance: A Journey Toward the Unexpected. They dive into spiritual warfare, misconceptions about the demonic, how to discern between mental health and spiritual issues, and why understanding deliverance matters for the church today. Whether you’ve wrestled with fear, questions about the supernatural, or simply want a deeper biblical perspective, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

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Lisa Fields welcomes Dr. Carmen Imes back to the podcast for an honest conversation about her new book Becoming God’s Family. Together they dive into why the church still matters, the challenges of community, navigating church hurt, politics, AI and technology, and what it truly means to become the family of God.

This is a must-watch for anyone rethinking church, community, and discipleship in our modern culture.

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Lisa Fields welcomes author and Bible teacher Jada Edwards for a deep dive into her book A New Way to Love Your Neighbor. From family dynamics to church relationships, Jada shares practical wisdom on overcoming pride, healing from the past, and embracing the kind of love that transforms both us and those around us. They discuss what real, Christlike love looks like in a world shaped by division, social media soundbites, and personal wounds. 

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From Buddhist roots to bold faith in Jesus, Dr. Susan Lim—former Buddhist, historian, and author of Light of the Word— joins Lisa Fields to share her incredible story of encountering God, wrestling with doubt, and discovering the Bible’s trustworthiness. Together, they explore tough topics, including violence in Scripture, women’s roles, and the misuse of God’s Word, while revealing how history, personal experience, and the Spirit work together to strengthen faith. 

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How do we heal when the trauma keeps coming? In this deep and honest conversation, therapist and author Sheila Wise Rowe returns to the Jude 3 Project podcast to explore healing racial trauma in a post-2020 world. They discuss the emotional weight of ongoing injustice, the need for safe-enough spaces, the tension between forgiveness and justice, and how we can build true community amid crisis. They further unpack how to hold on to hope, build real community, and discern your unique call in a world overwhelmed by crisis. 

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