THE INDOUBT SHOW

The social consequences of being a Christian have never been easy. We often face exclusion, mockery and rejection for our beliefs and countercultural worldview. So how can we spread the good news in a society that is largely disinterested in hearing it? In this week’s episode, Elliot Clark joins us to talk about his book Evangelism as Exiles. Elliot addresses the many cultural and social challenges of evangelism in societies today, and inspires us to draw from our reverent fear of the Lord and love of our neighbours to help us persevere when evangelism seems daunting.

The thought of having children is, without a doubt, both terrifying and thrilling at the same time. How can we be sure we are well-equipped to have children? This week we are joined by Bonnie Pue, co-founder of The Union Movement, to walk us through how we can respond to the challenges of parenting. Bonnie offers us encouragement in the journey of parenthood by reminding us that children are to be considered a blessing, and that we are to have faith in God’s provision when times seem impossibly difficult. 

Being on the outside looking in is uncomfortable, and it’s a place where no one really wants to be. You’ll do whatever it takes to fit in and be noticed. You’ll join in on what’s popular, even if it goes against your own beliefs. Or, you’ll stand still, unmoving, paralyzed with the fear that you’re not important or loveable. But what if there’s another way? This week’s guest on indoubt, Kristen Strong, joins us to discuss a third way to belonging – the back road way. By remaining in Christ and relaxing into the unique role that God has for you, we truly find the belonging that we were created to have.

Where is God in the midst of suffering? When you come face to face with difficulty, what do you believe, and who do you believe in? On this week’s episode of indoubt, we’re excited to have pastor and best-selling author, David Platt as our guest! David discusses his new book, Something Needs to Change, and his first trip to the Himalayas that rocked his worldview. David has had the opportunity to witness extreme poverty, forcing him to face deep, fundamental questions about faith and life. You’ll hear Isaac and David talk through the spiritual and physical needs of the people he encountered, as well as brief discussions on adoption and human trafficking. This episode challenges all of us to ask the question: In the middle of urgent need, are we doing something that counts?

Sometimes, the thought of watching an action-packed movie seems more thrilling than sitting down and reading a book. What can we gain by reading? What can literature offer us? This week we are joined by Jessica Hooten Wilson, Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, to discuss her book The Scandal of Holiness. In this episode, Jessica unpacks the importance of reading books, particularly those that challenge us, to help us develop a grounded and discerning spirit. She also emphasizes how reading is a necessary spiritual discipline that Christians should practice in order to better know God and grow closer to Him.

Have you ever wondered why having strong theology matters, or if it matters at all? This week are joined by Matthew Crocker, author and Director of Youth at Christ City Church, to discuss his new book Foundations: 100 Days of Devotions through Catechism. In this episode, Matthew walks us through just how useful catechism can be in building a strong theological base of understanding. He also emphasizes how solidifying our Christian worldview can ensure we are well equipped at remaining firm in our faith amid the loud secular worldviews that are constantly thrown our way.  

As Christians, we have all struggled to maintain a purity that is reflective of Christ. We may have repeating sins that we are battling to break free of. How can we deal with the shame, anxiety and negative emotions that accompany the struggle to shed sin? This week we are joined by Brian Walker, Christian counsellor at Anchored Hope, to discuss his article Purity Means Seeing More, Not Less. Brian offers us hope amid our battle with sin in that by turning our eyes to Jesus, we are reminded of our forgiving and restoring Saviour who is near to us during our struggles. 

There is at least one commonality that is shared by all humans, and that is the desire to be happy. But we often search for it in the wrong places, leaving us with nothing more than emptiness, or fleeting happiness that fades as quickly as it comes. How can we find sustained happiness? Where should we search for it? Our guest this week, David Shuman, joins us to discuss his article The Secret to Happiness. David shares inspiring wisdom on how the real source of our joy lies in our creator, and how we can flourish by centering our happiness on Him. He also reveals how we can sustain this joy, even in the face of pain and suffering.  

The internet and social media have allowed for a seemingly endless stream of distractions. With everything vying for our attention at once, it can be difficult to fully devote our minds to one thing for an extended period of time. But is this struggle to pay attention really a new problem? Is the internet distancing us from God? This week we are joined by Katie Westenberg to discuss her article Why Our Attention Needs Stewardship. Katie discusses both the good and the bad of what the internet can offer, and also provides insight on how we can slow things down to spend time with the Lord amid our fast-paced society. 

Have you ever the heard the saying, “Time is money”? In today’s culture, that has never been truer. There are so many things competing for our attention, each demanding something from us – our money, our time, our mindfulness, even our sleep. So, how do we know what to focus on? On this week’s episode of indoubt, Tony Reinke joins us again and this time we’re discussing his new book, Competing Spectacles. By talking through the things that compete for our attention, Isaac and Tony take the time to discuss the ultimate spectacle – Jesus, and how we should be responding to Him daily amidst the distractions of our culture.