The Outsiders Podcast

LGBTQIA+

Part one of our two part LGBTQIA+ mini series - this episode we talk about the tension between the LGBTQIA+ community and the Christian community. We also talk about what the Bible really says about homosexuality and we identify ways Christ followers can support LGBTQIA+ people.

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We look back on the year as we close out 2020. We highlight the monumental moments from this year--the global pandemic, social unrest and the United States presidential election and how those affected each of us. We also reflect on our biggest takeaways from the year and what we are hopeful for in the new year.

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It's the holiday season and we wanted to celebrate!

We talk about our favorite things about the holidays, holiday traditions, and guilty pleasures. Plus we talk about why Lauren is a grinch around Christmastime.

Lifestyle Choices

The Bible is full of guidelines to help us live full and abundant lives. But sometimes, those guidelines are turned into a long list of dos and don’ts. That list places a lot of emphasis on lifestyle choices like drinking alcohol, partying, how we dress, among many other things. 

In today’s episode, we discuss the stigma and attitudes surrounding these things, while also unpacking a bit of what the Bible actually has to say about them. 

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Music is an incredibly powerful thing, and for centuries it has been an integral part of worship and church culture. Unfortunately, it can also be a topic surrounded by a lot of tension and discord between different denominations and cultures, but also, within churches. In today’s episode we are joined by two special guests who represent two different stories when it comes to music. They’ll talk about their experiences with music, how it has shaped their relationships with God, how they use music as their ministry in very different settings, and what they hope listeners can take away from this conversation. 

Why is talking about sex so hard for Christians?

The purity culture movement within the church first came about in the early 1990s, but its effects and consequences are still here today. In this episode, we discuss what purity culture is, its toxic and damaging elements, and how it affects people and their relationships. Ultimately, we try to address the question of how we can have healthy conversations about sex and sexuality as Christians.

In this episode, Lauren, Jason, and Danielle have a conversation about stereotypes within Christianity--the good, bad, and ugly. Is there truth to these stereotypes? How do these stereotypes set the tone for how we relate to others? 

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On the day of one of the most historic elections, we discuss what it looks like to be political and a Christian - particularly in light of this election. We address how to have political discussions without getting heated and remaining open minded, while looking to Jesus as our ultimate example, who treated everyone with kindness. 

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Part 2 of our two part Black Lives Matter series - in this episode we are joined by two special guests, Ishe Mazani and Patrick Jean-Jacques. They’ll answer personal questions about their upbringings, learning what it means to be a black in America, navigating everyday life, the concept of code switching, and the meaning of BLM movement. Finally, we’ll discuss what it means to support the BLM movement and/or the BLM organization as Christians. 

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Part one of our two part Black Lives Matter mini series - this episode is all about laying the groundwork to better understand why the Black Lives Matter movement exists and why it is so important to discuss. We’ll go through a brief history lesson, address the tension between saying “Black lives matter” versus “All lives matter,” and discuss what this all means to us as Christ followers.

BLM Resources: https://bit.ly/35dYq59

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Danielle: @marikodanielle

Lauren: @elseebe12