Karl and Crew

It’s one of the most popular and controversial Netflix shows ever released. Some are calling 13 Reasons Why a dangerous program for teens, while others are praising it for grappling with complicated issues like suicide and rape. But should Christian kids watch the series? Brian and Kathleen take a closer look in this week’s episode.  

They love knocking on your door. But now that Jehovah’s Witnesses are experiencing persecution in Russia, should Christians defend them? Brian and Kathleen brought this question to listeners, and the conversation took an unexpected turn.

There’s plenty of evil in the world that needs to be stopped. But how far should we go to stop it? In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen discuss the unique story of two Christians accused of committing crimes in an effort to shut down an abortion provider.

Everybody gets angry. This universal reality inspired an entrepreneur to create something called an “Anger Room.” In this week's episode, Brian and Kathleen explain how the business works, and try to decide whether Christians can participate. They also consider what it really means to simultaneously be angry and not sin.

Sometimes, it’s a reflection of a sorely limited vocabulary. Other times it’s an intentional strategy intended to offend. But is there ever a scenario when Christians could consider the use of profanity to be appropriate and effective? Listen as Brian and Kathleen share a listener’s dilemma surrounding a drama troupe visiting their child’s high school. Then they discuss the complexities of objectionable language. 

Ever feel like you need a shower after scrolling through your news feed? Without a doubt, rude people seem increasingly prevalent online. But the occasional productive social media dialogue leaves some with a glimmer of hope. This week, Brian and Kathleen discuss a thought-provoking editorial about whether it’s worth it to engage in online comments. They also grapple with the faith implications for those on the giving and receiving end of the nastiness.

A group of Christians in California just received an enormous government grant. But it doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with evangelism. Brian and Kathleen share the whole story in this week’s episode and explore whether explicitly sharing the Gospel is a necessary ingredient for community outreach.

Losing isn’t fun. Particularly when you’ve been fighting for years. And the pain of defeat is even more acute when you’re faced with losing more than just a few battles. This point was illustrated in a recent Christianity Today series that questions whether it’s time for Christians to admit defeat in the culture war. In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen explore the value of surrender for the cause of the Gospel.

Once again, Disney is refreshing one of their classic animated films. The much anticipated reboot of “Beauty and the Beast” starring Emma Watson is garnering lots of media attention. But many Christians aren’t focused on Princess Belle or the Beast. They’re worried about Gaston’s sidekick LeFou. Why? The director revealed that the character is gay. In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen discuss whether this new revelation in the beloved tale is grounds for a boycott. 

A new Pew Research Center survey asked Americans how they feel about various religious groups. How well did Evangelicals do on the likeability scale? Brian and Kathleen share the results in this week’s episode. Then they spend time pondering whether it matters if Christians are liked in American culture.