Today we're covering a much-requested topic: the situations surrounding Carl Lentz, Ravi Zacharias, and Max Lucado. What do we do when our Christian teachers and leaders let us down? Sin can happen to anyone, and it's always sad to discover that people weren't who we thought they were. Such is the case for Carl Lentz and Ravi Zacharias, who were revealed to behave differently behind closed doors. But remember, the strength of your faith shouldn't rely on our imperfect human leaders, but on God, who never changes. We also discuss the unfolding drama around Max Lucado, who is under fire for his views on LGBTQ marriage. Max ended up apologizing for his views, even though he still likely believes in the biblical definition of marriage. So why do it?

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Today's Sources: 

Disgraced Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz might get payoff despite ‘multiple affairs’: https://pge.sx/3pRw5Km 
 
RZIM whistleblower details 'toxic' culture of manipulation, mockery in letter to board: https://bit.ly/3qT6e6a 

Outrage Over Max Lucado Shows There Is No Room For Dissent In LGBT Church Politics: https://bit.ly/37Mczsr 

Max Lucado Apologizes to LGBTQ For Preaching Against Homosexuality, Harming Them: https://bit.ly/3pQoPhT 

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Past Episodes Mentioned: 

Ep 352: Trump Impeachment, Abortion in Argentina, & Ravi Zacharias

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Ep 375 | Max Lucado, Carl Lentz & Ravi Zacharias: When Christian Leaders Disappoint

Upbeat and in-depth, Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey breaks down the latest in culture, news, theology & politics from a Christian, conservative perspective. Allie’s fresh analysis of the most important issues provides an entertaining and effective way to stay in the know.

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Today we discuss the recent controversy over Mark Driscoll's public rebuke of a stripper's performance during the opening of the Stronger Men's Conference. Magala took off his shirt, ascended a pole, and swallowed a sword at the event, which was organized by James River Church in Missouri. Was Driscoll out of line? Plus, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's daughter recently came out as transgender - we go through some other children of celebrities who have also become LGBTQ+. And recent maulings by Pitbulls beg the question: should the breed be banned?

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Timecodes:

(00:30) Mark Driscoll & sword swallowing debacle
(23:55) Golden Bachelor breakup
(36:45) Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter is “trans”
(47:15) Pitbulls

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Relevant Episodes:

Ep 806 | Justice For Maple: A Story of Pit Bulls & Political Corruption | Guest: Holly Simon
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000613279662

Ep 986 | Steven Furtick Gives a Master Class in Narci-gesis
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-986-my-problem-with-steven-furticks-easter-sermon/id1359249098?i=1000652653436

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Ep 988 | Mark Driscoll Calls Out Christian Strip Tease

Today we sit down with doctor of natural medicine, chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and author Dr. Josh Axe to discuss some of the most pressing medical questions about functional medicine, birth control, and infertility. How does functional medicine differ from conventional medicine, and why is it preferred? What diseases can be treated by functional medicine, and how does it work? How can we combat declining fertility rates? What impact does hormonal birth control have on the body, and how can it be treated? Plus, Dr. Axe gives supplement and treatment recommendations for a variety of health problems.

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Timecodes:

(01:30) Functional / natural medicine
(04:30) Hypothyroidism
(07:25) Herbal medicine & pharma
(12:30) Side effects & being informed
(22:13) Birth control
(27:03) Breast implant illness
(35:00) Infertility
(38:34) Immune systems & getting sick
(44:55) Is dirt bad?
(47:10) Cold plunges, red light therapy, & circadian rhythm
(52:00) Lowering stress levels
(55:35) General diet advice
(1:02:16) Dr. Axe’s #1 health tip

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Relevant Episodes:

Ep 959 | Birth Control is Making Women Bisexual | Guest: Emily Detrick
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000647441400

Ep 810 | Detoxifying Your Life: Birth Control, Cleaning Chemicals & Fake Food | Guest: Shawna Holman
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000614201869

Ep 971 | Question Your Doctor, Save Your Life | Guest: Dr. Casey Means
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000649903503

Ep 741 | How Functional Medicine Saved My Life | Guest: Taylor Dukes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000595318788

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Ep 987 | Healing Breast Implant Illness, Hypothyroidism & Infertility | Guest: Dr. Josh Axe

Today we discuss the Arizona Supreme Court's recent abortion decision and Kari Lake's disappointing reaction to it, which drew criticism from pro-lifers. What SHOULD pro-lifers believe about so-called "exceptions" and 15-week bans? Does the circumstance of the child's conception make him or her any less of a human? Plus, Steven Furtick gave a controversial Easter sermon while donning a pricey pink sweater. And some good news - students at the University of Georgia got impromtu baptisms in pickup trucks.

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Timecodes:

(00:51) Merch idea / introduction
(03:15) Kari Lake on abortion
(23:54) Bill Maher on abortion exceptions
(28:03) Trump’s Response
(33:03) Steven Furtick’s Easter Sermon
(55:24) UGA Baptisms

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Relevant Episodes:

Ep 846 | Hillsong, Steven Furtick & the Dangers of 'Designer' Pastors | Guest: Ben Kirby (PreachersNSneakers)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000622557610

Ep 981 | "Doubt Your Doubts:" Resisitng the Lies of Deconstruction | Guest: Paul Pitts III
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-981-doubt-your-doubts-resisting-the-lies/id1359249098?i=1000651814715

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Ep 986 | Steven Furtick Gives a Master Class in Narci-gesis

Today we’re joined by BlazeTV contributor Delano Squires to discuss social justice activists and DEI, marriage and the family, and whether or not Martin Luther King Jr. was a Christian. Did MLK believe in the bodily resurrection? If not, does this mean his work was NOT beneficial to society? Plus, South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley recently said biological men should participate in women's sports if they identify as women. But does she really believe this, and what are the implications?

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Timecodes:

(01:51) Marriage and family in the black community
(08:35) CRT & LGBTQ piggybacking 
(14:14) Dawn Staley
(31:54) Was MLK a Christian?
(47:15) Rush Limbaugh controversy
(53:35) MLK controversies
(1:01:00) Race in the Church

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Relevant Episodes:


Ep 706 | SPECIAL EPISODE: A Biblical Analysis of Post-Midterms with Delano Squires
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000585684712

Ep 616 | Why Black Americans Vote Democrat | Guests: Shemeka Michelle & Delano Squires
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000560818980

Ep 569 | Kim & Kanye, 'Conscious Co-Parenting,' & disrupting God's Order | Guest: Delano Squires
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000551920276

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Ep 985 | Why DEI Always Leads to LGBTQ | Guest: Delano Squires

Today we discuss the recent online debate over women "hitting the wall": are women past thirty years old simply past their prime? Will men want to date women past a certain age? What are single Christian ladies in their 30s to do? Plus, we break down the recent controversy over former OnlyFans model Nala Ray's conversion to Christianity and her testimony. Do claims that she is faking it hold any water? Is it even our place to judge the sincerity of her redemption story? We look into all this and more.

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Timecodes:

(04:16) Are women in their 30s “hitting the wall”?
(11:40) “Girl boss” lie
(17:50) Advice for single Christian ladies 
(27:39) Nala Ray 
(33:08) Is her conversion “legit”? 
(46:15) Guilt over past sins
(51:57) Weed moms?

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American Christian Credit Union — America’s Christian Credit Union is Federally Insured by the National Credit Union Administration. Find America’s Christian Credit Union online at AmericasChristianCU.com/SWITCH

EveryLife — the only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that protect and celebrate every precious life. Head to EveryLife.com and use promo code ALLIE10 to get 10% of your first order today!

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Relevant Episodes:

Ep 283 | Are We in the End Times? Part 1: How We Interpret Revelation Matters | Guest: Jeff Durbin
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000486948647

Ep 285 | Is The End Near? End Times: Part 2 | Guests: Jeff Durbin & Joel Webbon
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000487399954

Ep 107 | Charlie Kirk
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000437122203

Ep 262 | Trump 2020 & the Real Reasons for the Riots | Guests: Lara Trump & Charlie Kirk
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000477702029

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Ep 375 | Max Lucado, Carl Lentz & Ravi Zacharias: When Christian Leaders Disappoint

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