The Esau McCaulley Podcast When Faith Disappoints
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Oct 17, 2024 Lisa Fields, CEO of the Jude 3 Project, dives into the intricate relationship between faith and emotion. They discuss how apologetics has evolved to include emotional understanding, revealing our often irrational nature. Lisa shares personal stories of pain and emphasizes how they can serve as encouragement for others. The conversation also touches on navigating faith through trauma, the role of empathy in healing, and how individual experiences can reshape our beliefs. It's a poignant exploration of resilience and authenticity in faith.
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Apologetics Beyond Data
- Apologetics evolved from data-driven arguments to addressing emotional pain first.
- Logic is processed effectively only after emotional wounds are acknowledged and healed.
Adapt Truth Sharing Wisely
- Share truth persistently but adapt your communication to listen and care genuinely.
- Understand others' emotional experiences first to effectively present apologetics.
Culturally Framed Apologetics
- Apologetics for the Black community uniquely involves addressing questions about Christianity’s association with white culture.
- Universal questions about faith exist but require culturally framed answers for effectiveness.