Can I Say That?

Brenna Blain shares her pastoral exhortation on what it means to engage in the issue of abortion with compassion and conviction by looking to the Biblical text. This message was given in the heart of South East Portland, Oregon in partner with First Image. 

Evan Wickham, lead pastor at Park Hill Church and worship songwriter, dives into the theology of disabilities. He explores how faith shapes the experience of individuals with disabilities and emphasizes the inherent value in all people, regardless of ability. The discussion encourages church inclusivity, challenges societal views on worth, and promotes mental health conversations within the church. Evan also highlights Jesus's welcoming approach to inspire greater participation for those with chronic disabilities, culminating in a prayer for compassion and healing.

This month we hear from Ericka Anderson on the topic of drinking, sobriety and addiction all within the context of christian community. Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer and mom in Indianapolis, Indiana. She's the author of Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church & the Church Needs Women. Ericka is a columnist at WORLD Magazine and a contributor to Christianity Today. She's been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and more. You can get her sobriety toolkit for Christian women at SobrietyCurious.com

What does Jesus have to do with your politics? Well, if you are a follower of Christ....everything! Today we hear from Joshua Ryan Butler about his latest book The Party Crasher and the implications that Jesus has on all of our lives wether you subscribe to politics or not. From liberal leaning Gen Z to Boomer Conservatives to Anabaptist Millennials, there is something in this conversation for everyone.  You can find Josh's book here on Amazon!

Today we hear from Ashley Abercrombie about how christians can engage well with the struggles of having broken bodies.

Jackie Hill Perry, a Christian author, speaker, and poet, delves into the troubling prevalence of shallow Christian content. She urges a balance between rich theology and accessible teaching for all. Together, they discuss the impact of social media on thoughtful communication and the importance of critical thinking within Christian education. Jackie also shares her personal struggles balancing a demanding ministry with family life, offering insights on prioritizing faith while raising four children.

Brenna Blain preaches on John 15:1-6 at Shine Conference in Vancouver Washington. The question we are asking today is "what keeps followers from remaining"? If you have an event or Sunday service you'd like to bring Brenna in for you can reach out at www.Brennablain.com 

This episode we ask Aarti about being a christian in the secular world of TV, how food and faith have intersected in her life and what keeps her grounded in the lights of fame. 

Today we hear from Dr Preston Sprinkle about empathy surrounding the gender and sexuality conversation, the arguments in his latest book and some hard truth about denying the Biblical commands 

Today we hear from Jeremy Jenkins about the main differences between Mormons and Christians, how we can witness well to Mormons and what it looks like to talk with people who have a different faith.