In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss five common misconceptions or caricatures of what protestants believe:
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Should we baptize infants or only someone who professes faith in Christ? In this episode, we talked to Gavin about complexities in infant and believers Baptism and his journey from the Presbyterian church to the Baptist denomination. Gavin Ortlund is a husband, father, pastor, and writer. He serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California. Gavin has a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary and an M.Div from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books and blogs regularly about theology and Christian Living. Gavin also creates content on his YouTube channel, “Truth Unites” where he posts a variety of videos on apologetics and theology.
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In this episode, Jacque’s friend Molly talks about her struggles with mental health, specifically PTSD, and about how God has shown up in her suffering and brought beauty and redemption from her pain.
Episode Resources:
Read Jacque’s original blog interview with Molly
“This Too Shall Last” by K.J. Ramsey
“Mary Consoles Eve” by Sr. Grace Remington, Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey
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What unites us all as Christians and what are the main issues still dividing us? In this episode, we interview Trent Horn about bridging the gap between Catholics and Protestants. Trent himself converted to Catholicism and has earned master’s degrees in theology, philosophy, and bioethics. He works for Catholic Answers as a staff apologist and is passionate about teaching Catholics to graciously and persuasively engage with those who disagree with them. Trent has written numerous books and also hosts his podcast: The Counsel of Trent.
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Do Protestant’s believe the eucharist is merely symbolic? Do Catholics really believe they are partaking in the actual body and blood of Jesus? What is the significance of this sacrament? In this episode, Jacque and Megan debate their differing views surrounding the Lord’s Table.
Resources for Megan’s Position:
Christ, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper by Leonard J. Vander Lee
Michael Patton on Rejecting Transubstantiation
Strong’s Greek, Greek Word Study
1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Corinthians 11:29, 2 Corinthians 5:15, John 6:53-63, John 15:1, John 11:25, John 10:7-9, John 6:48, John 1:1-14, 1 Corinthians 13:12
Resources for Jacque’s Position:
The Fourth Cup – Dr. Scott Hahn
Science of Eucharistic Miracles
Why Non Catholics Cannot Receive
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Is Christianity misogynistic? In this episode, Jacque and Megan are joined by Megan’s husband: John. John shares his own experience with Christian cultures and how misguided hatred of sin can guide men into hating women.
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In this episode, Jacque and Megan talk with Jacque’s friend, Haley, about how the struggles and beauty of pregnancy and motherhood. Haley shares her personal fears, growth, changes that were expected and unexpected. A few issues discussed are: body image, marital sex life after a baby, changes in her marriage, and advice for young mothers.
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In this episode, Jacque and Megan talk with Austin Suggs from Gospel Simplicity. Gospel Simplicity began as a YouTube channel in a Moody Bible Institute dorm. It was born out of the central conviction that the gospel is really good news that should be shared with as many people as possible. Austin creates content around biblical and theological topics, often interacting with people from across the Christian tradition with the hope of seeking greater unity and introducing people to the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel, the good news about Jesus.
Some topics discussed in this episode are:
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Trigger Warning: This episode references sexual assault and disordered eating.
Jacque and Megan talk to Mary about purity culture: what it is, family dynamics, modesty, body image, and more. Purity Culture is largely understood to be a Christian sub-culture beginning around 1990 in conservative evangelical circles. It is characterized by efforts to promote sexual abstinence prior to marriage as well as emphasizing women to be “appropriately submissive”. While the intentions in this movement may or may not be pure (pun intended), it is important to talk about the lasting effects, and lingering shame, on those who grew up within it. Mary also shares some spectacular wisdom in this episode on healing from sexual sin and managing misplaced shame.
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Women often feel shame, disgust, embarrassment, or annoyance at their periods, but is that how menstruation should be viewed? In this episode, Jacque and Megan interview Kerena Lawler who has developed a theology of menstruation. She says that the menstrual cycle tells a story: creation, fall, redemption, and future restoration. Some questions discussed in this episode:
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