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Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefSabbath as a Day of Delight w/Dr. Bill Davis | Episode 291Jonathan welcomes Dr. Bill Davis of Covenant College back to Candid Conversations to explore the rich Biblical basis, spiritual significance, and transformative power of Sabbath rest, both personally, as a family, and as a faith community. Dr. Davis shares insightful, real‑world practices from raising children to enjoy delight-filled Sundays, to intentional worship rhythms, and honoring the Sabbath as a gift, not a burden. They also explore the balance between ritual and legalism, the role of Sabbath rest in guarding against burnout, and its deep roots in the books of Exodus and Deuteronomy. Whether you're pare...2025-06-1739 min
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefCaregiving and Honoring Aging Parents: A Biblical Look with Dr. Bill Davis (Episode 270)Are you facing the difficult journey of caring for an aging parent and wondering what it means to honor them in this season of life? As parents age and face cognitive or physical decline, families are often left with more questions than answers, including how to handle challenging emotions, manage difficult decisions, and stay true to their wishes and Christian faith. In this episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef speaks with Dr. Bill Davis on the complexities of honoring aging parents through a biblical lens, especially as they face cognitive and physical decline. Dr. Davis shares insights f...2024-11-1251 min
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 209: How Should We Care for Our Aging Loved Ones? (Part 2): Dr. Bill DavisAre you part of the sandwich generation - caring for your children and aging parents? If so, we hope you caught part 1 of this two-part conversation with Dr. Bill Davis on how to care for your aging loved ones. If you haven’t, take time to listen to both of these episodes. In the first half of the conversation, we discussed honoring your parents in their older years. In this half of the conversation, we will get into more specific questions about how to care practically for your aging parents or loved ones.Dr. Bill Davi...2023-08-0849 min
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 208: How Should We Care for Our Aging Loved Ones? (Part 1): Dr. Bill DavisHow do you honor your aging loved ones' desires when they need care and still keep them safe? How do you balance caring for your aging parents, caring for your spouse and children, and holding down a full-time job? What does honoring your parents look like as you grow older? Dr. Bill Davis joins Jonathan on Candid today to answer these pressing questions. Dr. Davis has been at the forefront of exploring the delicate balance between respecting an individual's autonomy and ensuring that the values and beliefs of our aging loved ones are cherished and God is h...2023-08-0136 min
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 148: Roe v. Wade Conversations: When Does Life Begin? with Dr. Bill DavisIn the past few weeks, we’ve heard news of a possible overturn of Roe v. Wade as the abortion debate continues. How should we think about abortion biblically, philosophically, and ethically? How does the Biblical perspective of family contrast the Western perspective and how does this impact our thoughts on this issue?Join Jonathan as he welcomes Dr. Bill Davis back to Candid Conversations to discuss the value of life and the impact of church and government involvement in abortion.Dr. Bill Davis is a professor of Philosophy at Covenant College and an adjunct pro...2022-06-1451 minCandid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 136: Building Bridges in a Cancel Culture: Bill DavisShould believers be on the frontlines of culture wars? Is cancel culture impacting how younger Christians engage with the church and with secular culture? How can different Christian generations with diverse opinions come together in unity to overcome cancel culture? On today’s episode, Jonathan welcomes Dr. Bill Davis as they discuss culture wars in and outside of the Church along with what the Bible has to say about honoring Christ in our response to culture.Dr. Bill Davis is a professor of philosophy at Covenant College and an adjunct professor of systematic theology at Refo...2022-03-2245 minCandid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 34: Dr. Bill Davis: Let's Talk About Suicide (Reprise)Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for 10 to 34-year-olds and the rate of suicide in the United States has increased 33% from 2000 to 2017. As the current global pandemic of COVID-19 continues, there has been an exponential increase in calls to suicide hotlines. This is the time to talk about suicide.Join Jonathan Youssef and Dr. Bill Davis for a candid conversation about the root of suicide, the church's historical and modern response to suicide, as well as the impact of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why on young people considering suicide.Dr. Bill Davis is...2020-04-1440 minCandid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 15: Dr. Bill Davis: Let's Talk About SuicideSuicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for 10 to 34-year-olds and the rate of suicide in the United States has increased 33% from 2000 to 2017. It's time for Christians to talk about suicide. Join Jonathan Youssef and Dr. Bill Davis for a candid conversation about the root of suicide, the church's historical and modern response to suicide, as well as the impact of the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why on young people considering suicide.Dr. Bill Davis is a professor of philosophy at Covenant College and an adjunct professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and an elder...2019-12-0338 min