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Last week, we talked about deconstruction in Christianity (check out episode 27 for more on that). But this week, we're going to dig a bit deeper and discuss some of the reasons that people leave the church; things that we can't ignore.

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Helpful resources:
• "Mere Christianity" by C. S. Lewis (book)
• The Bible Project (website)
• "Evidence for the Bible" by Mike Winger (YouTube series)
• GotQuestions.org (website)

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"Deconstructing" one's faith is a hot topic of discussion today. It seems that every week someone else is announcing online that they have deconstructed their faith: some say they are no longer restricting themselves to orthodox Christian doctrine; others leave the faith altogether. In this episode, Emily & Bethany discuss what exactly deconstruction is, how to respond to it, and what to do if you find yourself going through the deconstruction process.

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Helpful resources:
• "Mere Christianity" by C. S. Lewis (book)
• The Bible Project (website)
• "Evidence for the Bible" by Mike Winger (YouTube series)
• GotQuestions.org (website)

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Have you ever had to deal with a toxic person in your life? You may have been told that sometimes you just need to do what's best for you instead of others, or that sometimes you need to walk away from a relationship to be happy. Sound familiar? Tune in to hear Emily & Bethany compare culture's solution to unhealthy relationships with Scripture and how to deal with toxic people biblically.

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This week, Emily and Bethany discuss culture's tendency to advertise "brokenness" as a means to show oneself as truly authentic. But does this agree with what the Bible says about brokenness? Tune in to hear more.

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This week, Emily & Bethany explore the concept of holiness and how it pertains to God. Is God's holiness good? What does the Bible mean when it says "be holy, as I am holy"? Tune in to hear more.

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"Chase your dreams."
"Follow your heart."
"Love yourself."

These messages sound good, but are actually very contrary to Scripture. Listen in as Emily and Bethany dive into the "self-help gospel" and counter it with the Bible.

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In this episode of Renew Theology, Emily & Bethany chat about something recently spotted online: the debate between Jesus and the Bible; grace and truth. Have you heard of this debate? We hadn't. But now that we have, join us as we work to tackle the ideas that Jesus trumps the Bible and that the Bible is all we'll ever need.

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Bethany and Emily sit down this week to chat about a movement they were both influenced by as teens: purity culture. As Christians in North America start to see the damaging effects of equating purity with virginity, discernment is necessary. Listen in as Emily and Bethany discuss the main issues with purity culture, what Scripture really says about sexual and non-sexual purity, and how we can respond to this movement biblically.

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This week, Bethany shares what God has been teaching her about His forgiveness. Emily and Bethany discuss why we need to be forgiven, misconceptions about God's forgiveness, and how we as Christians can (and need to!) respond to it.

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Emily & Bethany share what they've been learning during their time in the Old Testament. This week, they talk about what Emily's been learning in Numbers 11 & 13, which detail how Israel forgets that God has been blessing them and ultimately bring grief upon themselves because of their rebellion. Tune in to hear Bethany and Emily chat about how we can recognize God's blessings for what they are.

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