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Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 248: Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in the Secular Age: Melissa KrugerYou’re sitting across from your teenager at the kitchen table. Now that you finally have their undivided attention, you want to talk about an important issue they are facing. Unfortunately, things get tense quickly. Their eyes roll, you get frustrated, and soon they are looking for an escape from this conversation. You sit dumbfounded thinking, "How do I raise my teen to love Christ in a world that is doing everything possible to pull them away?"In this episode of Candid Conversations, host Jonathan welcomes back Melissa Kruger, Vice President of Discipleship Programming at the Gospel Co...2024-05-0751 min
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 206: Uncover Your True Identity in Christ: Melissa KrugerJonathan welcomes a special guest to Candid Conversations this week – Melissa Kruger. She is an author, speaker, the Vice President of Discipleship Programming for The Gospel Coalition, and a woman with a heart to help others uncover their true identity in Christ. She has a knack for connecting with women right where they are, with wisdom deeply rooted in the truths of the Bible. Melissa has dedicated her life to helping women understand their identity in Christ. She firmly believes that when we understand who we are in Him, we unlock a whole new level of purpose, gra...2023-07-1848 min
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 205: Surviving Religion 101: Michael KrugerAs fall approaches and students return to school, many will embark on their college journey for the first time. College life presents more than just an academic transition. It introduces new relationships, social experiences, and newfound freedom that can pose challenges to one's spiritual life. Unfortunately, colleges are not typically known for fostering a strong relationship with Christ or providing guidance for standing firm in the Christian faith.Join Jonathan in a conversation with Dr. Michael Kruger as they explore the difficulties of maintaining a Christian faith in college. Together, they delve into general apologetics questions such...2023-07-1142 min
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 156: Surviving College: Michael Kruger (Reprise)Fall is right around the corner and students are back in school. Many are heading to College for the first time. These students will be faced with so much more than the next step in their education. They will navigate new relationships, new social experiences, and a new found freedom that can be a challenge to the spiritual lives of many students. College is not known for encouraging students to grow their relationship with Christ or teaching them how to stand firm in the faith. Join Jonathan as he welcomes Dr. Michael Kruger to discuss the challenges o...2022-08-0942 minCandid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 108: Michael Kruger, Surviving CollegeFall is right around the corner and students are back in school. Many are heading to College for the first time. These students will be faced with so much more than the next step in their education. They will navigate new relationships, new social experiences, and a new found freedom that can be a challenge to the spiritual lives of many students. College is not known for encouraging students to grow their relationship with Christ or teaching them how to stand firm in the faith. Join Jonathan as he welcomes Dr. Michael Kruger to discuss the challenges o...2021-09-0742 min