Last Sunday was Pro Life Sunday in America and Pastor Raef preached a full sermon title 'A Biblical Response to Abortion.' In this follow up podcast, Raef responds to a number of questions and talking points that are often brought up when discussion abortion in an attempt to bring clarity for Christians to engage in a meaningful way.

After President Biden used the word unity more than any other President in their inauguration speech, Past Raef asks "Is Unity in America Possible?" Hear what he has to say in this weeks episode of The Christian Optimist. 

We all witnessed something that had hadn't happened since the war of 1812 when citizens took over the Capitol building. How are we as Christians to respond. Pastor Raef tackles this sensitive topic in the season premier of The Christian Optimist. 

What is apologetics, and why are we called to know it? Pastor Raef is joined this week with the founder of The Think Institute - Joel Settecase; and they breakdown the importance of apologetics and the different kinds there are.  

We see them on corners and our front doors, but do we really understand Jehovah's Witnesses? Are they a denomination of the Christian Church or are they a cult? Pastor Raef goes deep into the history of the Jehovah's Witness and highlights the key differences between Christianity and their faith.  

With us entering Advent, Pastor Raef shares an encouraging devotional to prepare your for this Christmas season. Plus, Raef breaks down one of the most unique verses in the Old Testament. 

This week, Pastor Raef tackles the topic of The Moral Dilemma by interacting with a video in which Richard Dawkins attempts to answer the Moral Dilemma from an atheistic worldview. We'll discover not only why atheism has no foundation to make moral claims, but why Christianity stands above all other worldviews when it comes to this topic.  

Part 1: When Christian Leaders Have Moral Failure
Another well known Christian leader is removed from the pulpit due to moral failure. How should Christians respond? And what can the Church do to protect against future failures like this?

Part 2: Was Jesus a Wizard
Pastor Raef breaks down a recent  article at Yahoo asking if Jesus was just a wizard? Other figures in history seem to be able to do the same types of miracles Jesus is claimed to have performed? What should Christians do with these stories?

This week Pastor Raef talks about why raising a child in a Christian household takes on a different responsibility than the rest of the world, and why one Supreme Court ruling may effect the future of Christian religious liberty surrounding foster care and adoption in America. 

Pastor Raef highlights key takeaways from John Piper's thoughts on the upcoming Presidential Election taking place this week. How do we balance and consider Trump's character in light of Republican vs. Democratic policies.