
Can I Say That?
Engaging with culture as Christians in a post Christian world, asking questions we don’t normally ask in church. A project by Brenna Blain.
Latest episodes

Mar 20, 2021 • 36min
The Need for Community: Online Church vs In Person Community
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.

Feb 27, 2021 • 31min
Criticism and Judgement
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.

Jan 17, 2021 • 42min
The Prosperity Gospel
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.

Dec 5, 2020 • 41min
Progressive Christianity
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.

Oct 22, 2020 • 1h 3min
Christians and Politics
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.

Sep 13, 2020 • 35min
When Leaders Fail
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.

Aug 7, 2020 • 27min
Purity Culture
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.

Jul 11, 2020 • 33min
Racism Part 2: The Movement
Is there a Biblical mandate for Christians to pursue social justice surrounding race? Should Christians support the BLM Organization and if not, how can they support black lives? Should churches strive to have diverse leadership? Why or why not? Join us as we talk with Michelle Lang-Raymond about the movement against racism in America and the Church.

Jun 19, 2020 • 29min
Racism Part 1: The Moments
Part one of a two part series talking about racism in America and how the church should respond. In part one we listen to POC sharing their moments of experiencing racism in America.

May 23, 2020 • 41min
Lament
Why does the Bible speak to lament? How should we engage with those who are lamenting in our church communities? What does lament reveal to us about God and His character? This week we sit down with worship leader and artist Logan Myers to talk about the impact lament has had on his faith and the role it played in his forthcoming album, No Where Left to Run.