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Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin

Rebecca McLaughlin

Hard questions, faithfully explored. Hosted by Rebecca McLaughlin.

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38:07

What If Jesus Really Rose? with Mike Hood

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/03/31

What if the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just a belief—but a historical reality? Rebecca is joined by evangelist, pastor, and writer Mike Hood to explore the evidence behind Christianity’s boldest claim: that Jesus physically rose from the dead. Mike shares how wrestling with this question as a teenager shaped his faith—and why he keeps coming back to it today.Buy Mike's Book:The If That Changes Everything by Mike HoodUse code IF to receive 30% off your copy of The ‘If’ That Changes Everything at

33:55

Was Jesus Punished in Our Place? with Derek Rishmawy...

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/03/24

Rebecca and Derek explore why God’s judgment is necessary, how Jesus’ death defeats sin and Satan, and why the cross is the clearest display of both divine justice and divine love. Follow Derek:XUse code IF to receive 30% off your copy of The ‘If’ That Changes Everything at thegoodbook.com.Visit MoodyPublishers.com or find The Rekindled Heart wherever books are sold.Find Digital Liturgies wherever books are sold, or visit crossway.org/digitalliturgiesbook to get 30% off with a free Crossway+

30:56

Was Jesus Punished in Our Place? with Derek Rishmawy...

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/03/17

Why would a loving God judge sin? Rebecca talks with theologian and pastor Derek Rishmawy about one of the most difficult questions in Christianity: why Jesus needed to die in the first place.Follow Derek:XUse code IF to receive 30% off your copy of The ‘If’ That Changes Everything at thegoodbook.com.Visit MoodyPublishers.com or find The Rekindled Heart wherever books are sold.Find Digital Liturgies wherever books are sold, or visit crossway.org/digitalliturgiesbook to get 30% off with a free

26:23

Is Aging Good, Bad or Ugly? with Jen Wilkin (Part 2)

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/03/10

Rebecca and Jen Wilkin explore the often-overlooked spiritual power of middle age. They discuss why younger Christians need older mentors, how church should function as a true family across generations, and why following Jesus reshapes how we think about aging and influence.Preorder Jen's Book:Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging WorldUse code IF to receive 30% off your copy of The ‘If’ That Changes Everything at thegoodbook.com.Visit MoodyPublishers.com or find The Rekindled Heart wherever

38:49

Is Aging Good, Bad or Ugly? with Jen Wilkin (Part 1)

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/03/03

Rebecca talks with Jen Wilkin about her new book Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World. They explore how Scripture reframes aging as a gift, why the church must recover a richer vision of family, and what it means to be pro-life at the end of life.Preorder Jen's Book:Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging WorldUse code IF to receive 30% off your copy of The ‘If’ That Changes Everything at thegoodbook.com.Visit MoodyPublishers.com or find The Rekindled Heart wherever books are

42:01

Where Does The Bible Come From? with Dr. Peter Gurry...

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/02/24

Rebecca talks with John Meade and Peter Gurry about the New Testament canon, “lost gospels,” and why New Testament writers sometimes quote the Old Testament differently. They address common objections—Constantine, politics, the Apocrypha—and why studying Scripture’s history tends to deepen faith rather than undermine it.Follow Peter:XFollow John:XUse code IF to receive 30% off your copy of The ‘If’ That Changes Everything at thegoodbook.com.Visit MoodyPublishers.com or find The Rekindled Heart

19:21

Where Does The Bible Come From? with Dr. Peter Gurry...

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/02/17

Where did the Bible come from—and how do we know we can trust it? Rebecca is joined by textual scholars John Meade and Peter Gurry to explore how Scripture was written, copied, translated, and recognized as canon. From the Septuagint to the Apocrypha, they unpack the Bible’s complex history—and why that history strengthens rather than weakens Christian confidence in God’s Word.Follow Peter:XFollow John:XUse code IF to receive 30% off your copy of The ‘If’ That Changes Everything at

45:33

Why Read Poetry? with Stephen Witmer

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/02/10

Rebecca talks with pastor and author Dr. Stephen Witmer about why poetry—especially the work of 17th-century priest George Herbert—can deepen our understanding of the gospel. Through Herbert’s poems, they explore themes of inadequacy, priesthood, and the imputed righteousness of Christ. Along the way, they discuss why Scripture itself uses poetry and why beauty, metaphor, and imagination matter for Christian faith.Buy Stephen's Book:In All Things Thee to See: A Devotional Guide to Selected Poems of

34:55

Can Psychology Help Us Become More Like Christ? with...

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/02/03

Are human beings basically good—or fundamentally broken? Rebecca is joined by clinical neuropsychologist Jo Johnson to explore what decades of psychological work reveal about human nature, shame, and our deep sense that something is “off.” Together they argue that Christianity doesn’t deny our inner darkness, but offers the only true freedom: being fully known and fully loved in Jesus.Buy Jo's Book: DisentangledUse code IF to receive 30% off your copy of The ‘If’ That Changes Everything at

49:15

Should We Abolish Gender? with Rob Smith | Part 2

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/01/27

Rebecca McLaughlin and Dr. Rob Smith continue their conversation on sex, gender, and transgender theory by tracing how the New Testament holds together real equality and real difference between men and women. They discuss gender dysphoria, disorders of sexual development, and why Christians can pursue deep compassion without affirming claims they believe are untrue. Throughout, they argue that keeping Jesus—and imitation of his servant-hearted love—at the center helps everything else fall into its

34:56

Should We Abolish Gender? with Rob Smith | Part 1

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2026/01/20

Rebecca talks with Anglican minister and theologian Dr. Rob Smith about what “transgender theory” actually claims—and why clarity matters before conversation can even begin. They explore how the Bible frames bodies, sex, and “gender expression,” starting in Genesis and touching on why Christians can’t simply throw the word “gender” away. This is Part 1 of a two-part discussion of Rob’s book The Body God Gives.Buy Rob's Book:The Body God Gives: A Biblical Response to Transgender TheoryFollow

44:18

The Missing Peace with Sam Chan

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2025/12/16

In this episode, Rebecca McLaughlin talks with evangelist and surgeon Sam Chan about why Christmas still matters in an anxious, skeptical world. Drawing on Sam’s book The Missing Piece, they explore how the incarnation meets our deep longing for peace—not by fixing everything, but by God coming near to us in Jesus.Follow Sam:Blog | X | InstagramSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

38:17

Finding Wisdom in an AI World with Autumn Ridenour

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2025/12/09

What does a 4th-century African bishop have to do with smartphones, social media, and AI chatbots? Rebecca sits down with ethicist Autumn Ridenour to explore how Augustine’s famous line, “our hearts are restless until they rest in you,” exposes both the appeal and the danger of our digital lives—from endless scrolling to AI “relationships” and deepfake-fueled distrust.Sign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

48:18

Sex, Shame, and The Hope of Redemption with Zach Ellis

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2025/12/02

Therapist and ministry leader Zach Ellis spends his days walking with men tangled up in porn, shame, and unwanted sexual behavior. In this episode, Zach and Rebecca talk about lust as both sin and sign, how trauma fractures us, and why the opposite of addiction isn’t willpower but connection—being truly known by God and his people. If you’ve ever wondered whether your sexual history puts you beyond repair, this episode is a gentle but honest invitation to bring your story into the light of

34:29

You Aren't Enough with Christine Hoover

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2025/11/25

Christine walks through 2 Corinthians, Paul’s deeply personal letter about weakness, suffering, and the upside-down way of Jesus. She shares honestly about writing her new Bible study, More Than Enough: An 8-Week Study of 2 Corinthians, while her 20-year-old son was undergoing treatment for cancer.Get the Book:More Than Enough: An 8-Week Study of 2 CorinthiansFollow Christine:Instagram | WebsiteSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by

41:24

Can Jesus Give Us Freedom? with Portia Collins

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2025/11/18

Portia Collins is a Bible teacher, author, and speaker from the Mississippi Delta. She’s the author of Finding Freedom in Christ: An 8-Week Study in Galatians, founder of She Shall Be Called, and serves on staff with Revive Our Hearts. Portia is passionate about helping women grow in Bible literacy and embrace the true freedom found in Jesus.Get the Book:Finding Freedom in Christ: An 8-Week Study of GalatiansFollow Portia:Instagram | SubstackSign up for weekly emails at

58:51

What’s The Point of Singleness? with Dani Treweek

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2025/11/11

Rebecca and theologian Dani Treweek explore why the Bible calls both marriage and singleness meaningful gifts — and how rediscovering the purpose of singleness can strengthen the whole church.Get the book:Single Ever AfterA Biblical Vision for the Significance of SinglenessFollow Dani:Instagram | WebsiteSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

42:31

On Magic and Miracles with Marian Jacobs

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2025/11/04

Can Christians enjoy stories with “magic”? Marian Jacobs and Rebecca unpack how fantasy can train us to love Jesus and discern the occult—using a simple rubric rooted in Scripture and the self-giving love at the heart of the gospel.Get the book:On Magic & Miracles: A Theological Guide to Discerning Fictional MagicFollow Marian:Instagram | WebsiteSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

54:36

How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2025/10/28

Harvard-backed research says weekly churchgoing lowers depression, boosts health, and lengthens life — and Rebecca explains why those benefits point beyond “religion” to Jesus, the church as true family, and the hope Gen Z is rediscovering.Get the book:“How Church Could Literally Save Your Life” (Crossway)Check out Collin's Podcast:GospelboundSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

60:09

Should Christians Be Defined by The Culture Wars?...

Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin ·

2025/10/21

Rebecca and J.D. Greear explore how Christians can transcend the culture war by leading with grace and truth, loving hard-to-love neighbors, keeping politics downstream of discipleship, and holding fast to the gospel with joyful confidence.Resources Mentioned:J.D.'s WebsiteSummit ChurchEveryday Revolutionary: How to Transcend the Culture War and Transform the WorldSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

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