James Dobson’s death has stirred up complicated feelings. His voice shaped how the world saw Christianity, often in ways that caused real harm. And in the eyes of many, that’s still what Christianity looks like. But what does it mean to follow Jesus when the label we carry lumps us in with beliefs we don’t share? In this episode, we wrestle with the temptation to defend the faith, why that may not be the most faithful response, and how living differently might be the truest witness we have.

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