Can I Say That?

Sho Baraka, an artist, poet, rapper, and author with ties to the AND Campaign, dives deep into the contentious identity of American evangelicalism. He questions whether the term still holds value or if it's too entwined with Christian nationalism. The conversation highlights the challenges younger generations face reconciling their faith with the movement's controversial past. Sho also discusses the moral dilemmas posed by the Trump presidency and emphasizes the importance of storytelling and collaboration in seeking social justice within faith.

Is doubting a sin? What even does the term "doubt" me in relation to the faith world? Why do churches struggle with welcoming doubt in their spaces? How can we work through doubt with ourselves and others well? This episode we hear from Dominic Done about the complexities found within the topic doubt and how to wrestle well. 

How can christians become the non-anxious presence of Christ in this world? Are there spiritual practices that can lead us away from anxiety and fear? Can either of those be helpful ever? We ask Trillia Newbell all these and more on this timely episode of "Can I Say That?". 

Today we are talking about online church vs in person community. Are both beneficial? Is there a clear Biblical mandate for followers to gather together in person? Is technology changing the way we do community? What are the downsides to only meeting online? We ask all these questions and more as we talk with Chris Cruz from Bethel Church in Redding, California. 

Are Christians called to judge? What about to criticize? Should we enjoy correcting others? Is there a boundary when it comes to those who are not followers of Christ? Join us as Phylicia Masonheimer shares her thoughts on all these questions and more. 

What is the Prosperity Gospel? Where did it come from? Does it contain any sort of Biblical truth? Do we really just have to have faith in order to be healed? Hear Zachariah Paulson share his thoughts on all these questions and more. 

What is progressive christianity? What are some common held beliefs of those who would consider themselves to be progressive christians? What can conservative christians learn from progressive christians? Today we hear from Aaron Salvato, founder and director of Good Lion Podcast Network, as he shares his perspective on this controversial topic. 

Should christians be involved in politics? Should we let our Biblical convictions dictate how we vote? Is one party really more christian than "the other" party? Why do evangelicals like Donald Trump so much? Join us as we talk with Steven Dowling about one of the most polarizing subjects out there. 

Pastors fail. They have affairs, they struggle with power, money and honesty. Ultimately they are not immune to sin, so how should the church deal with it? How should the leader in question face their failure? Today we learn from Dr. Gerry Breshears about moral failure, leadership and the difference between redemption and grace. 

What is Purity Culture? How did it start? Is it even Biblical? Today we hear from Joshua Harris, writer of the book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", to listen to his take on the purity culture movement, how it has developed and how his view has changed since writing his christian best seller.