Rebecca McLaughlin and Amber discuss the value of intellectual curiosity for the Christian, engaging secular literature to enrich one’s belief in Jesus, sexual ethics in our post Christian world, and more.
Questions Discussed During Intellects Are Christians Too:
(3:50) You've said, "My parents gave me such a strong sense growing up that Christians should be the most intellectually curious people in town. I was not in any way raised with the anti intellectualism that can be characteristic of American evangelicalism..." Will you expound on that a little bit and why you have found that to be crucial to your faith when people do object to it?
(11:20) Something I appreciate about your work as an Apologist is the humility with which you engage difficult questions of the faith. It is a tone that is often missing in the world of Christian apologetics. What's it like to engage in the world of apologetics with more of a humble heart toward the difficult topics?
(17:51) How do you encourage Christians to engage thoughtfully on the topic, of purity, same sex attraction, etc. in our current culture?
(29:52) What did you hope the reader would take away from one of your more recent books, Jesus Through the Eyes of Women?
(33:30) Why do you believe engaging in secular stories, as well as the Bible, enriches your belief in Jesus vs. leading you astray?
(37:59) Let's close with, outside of God's Word, what are some books/authors/fellow Christians who have helped shape you into the follower of Jesus you are today?
SHOW NOTES cont.
Resources Mentioned:
Book: Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion by Rebecca McLaughlin
Book: 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
Book: The Secular Creed: Engaging 5 Contemporary Claims by Rebecca McLaughlin
Book: Is Christmas Unbelievable by Rebecca McLaughlin
Book: Jesus Through The Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord by Rebecca McLaughlin
Book: Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels by Rebecca McLaughlin
Book: The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ
This episode is dedicated to:
Melinda Patrick, host and creator of The Bridge Between Us podcast
Janell Wood, host and creator of Finding Something Real podcast
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