Brenna Blain is a contemporary theologian and public speaker who preaches about who Jesus is near. She is not afraid to ask God hard questions. Now, she is an author. Her brand new book, “Can I Say That? How Unsafe Questions Lead us to the Real God” is out now! To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.  

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Resources mentioned in the episode: 

Can I Say That?: How Unsafe Questions Lead Us to the Real God by Brenna Blain

The Trevor Project

Mark Yarhouse Psy.D.

Can I Say That? Podcast with Brenna Blain

YWAM: Youth With a Mission

Brenna’s Instagram: @bunonmyhead 

Key insights from the episode: 

I was enamored with the Jesus I saw on the pages of the New Testament compared with the “Veggie Tales Jesus” I had been raised with. - Brenna Blain

My entire walk with God has been one giant taboo question. - Brenna Blain

While our society at large says your doubts and questions serve as an offramp to faith, my questions have revealed God's character. - Brenna Blain

Jesus welcomes and invites hard questions because it’s a beautiful unveiling of who he is. Brenna Blain

Jesus meets you with compassion. - Brenna Blain

Jesus doesn’t cause suffering, but he can redeem it. - Brenna Blain

Brenna Blain’s Challenge: Who is the most difficult person in your life right now, and how can you serve them?

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