Graced with Questions

It's been a powerful and insightful first season of Graced with Questions with amazing guests and discussions. Graced with Questions would like to thank you all for 500 downloads. All of your feedback and support truly blessed us. To close season one, Graced with Questions invited the phenomenal Deena Taylor, an entreprenture, creative, and a supporter/listener of Graced with Questions, to reflect on the year, holiday and for us to cast vision for the next season.

We continue our mental health series with part 2 conversation with Dr. Goodwill by addressing medication, therapy, and how the tribe supports our journey to healing. Dr.Janelle Goodwill is Researcher and Mental Health expert, and Assistant Professor at University of Chicago came to join Grace for an impactful conversation on mental health and the reality of our mental health in our generation.

Mental health awareness does not begin and end with a month. It is an intentional decision to prioritize your mental state well-being every day of your life. The state of our well-being is the engine for the excellent functioning of other aspects of our bodies and lives. On this episode of a 2-part series, does God care about our mental state? An answer we need to inform the vastness of God’s character as a father and healer. We had the privilege of having Dr. Janelle Goodwill, Researcher and Mental Health expert, and Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago come to join Grace for an impactful conversation on mental health and outline the reality of our mental health in our generation. They also discuss how we can participate in the process of well-being. Join us on this impactful episode. 

Grace and Josh conclude this series on God on the Stand with a personal reflection of their own faith journey.  They briefly cover their evidence for why they still believe and why they choose to wrestle with God in moments of doubt. They recognize the power of the holy spirit in directing them to the truth. We hope this moves you to reflect on your “why”.

On this episode Grace and Josh had the privilege of inviting Brandon Washington, a theologian , Author, and Pastor to discuss the matter of God and justice. In our conversation, we dig into the concept of a Just God in an evil and suffering world. This conversation left us with deep insights and great hope for the future. We invite you to take a seat at the table to be encouraged by the powerful , knowledgeable and wise words spoken and explained by Brandon.

We continue on our journey examining the evidence for the existence of the Christian God. This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Yoder, Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, and the 2nd of the 4 part series. Please feel free to leave us questions and comments at gracedwithquestions.com. Leave a review on apple podcast and follow us at gracedwithquestions on instagram.

We now embark on a new journey for examining the evidence for the existence of the Christian God. We are excited and looking to uncover some of the evidence for and against the existence of God. We, your hosts, have also explored and struggled with the questions around the evidence for the existence of God, and at times, have doubted. Thus, we understand and know the significance of the questions around the existence of God. We want you to bring your questions and an open heart to the table, and to be safe at the table. Josh and Grace are privileged to have Dr. Yoder, Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary join us for 2 episodes of the 4 part series on the evidence for the existence of the Christian God. This episode is Part 1, and Part 2 is coming in July! Please feel free to leave us questions and comments at gracedwithquestions.com. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us at #gracedwithquestions on Instagram.

In this episode, we finish off our  truth series  by addressing the topic of disagreement. Disagreement often leads us to feel terrible and uncomfortable, but there are ways we can enter into disagreement without the loss of our human dignity. This discussion was rich and filled with grace. We hope you leave this conversation with strong principles and tangible skills in the way you engage with others. Here some of the tangible points for your reflection: What are ideal steps that can be taken when you are engaged in a conversation that is triggering and difficult for either party?  Does knowing and finding truth matter to you? The goal is not... It is not to necessarily agree, but to engage in critical discourse that will allow for true listening and engagement. It is not to necessarily compromise on your belief, but to show grace to the individual and/groups of people you are engaging with. It is not to simply prove your rightness and knowledge It is not to be hostile It is not further disgrace and dehumanize the human you are engaging with It is not to sympathize The goal is….. It is to identity where your biases have limited  and clouded your understanding of the other human It is to also recognize how your privilege and  power might  dominate the conversation It is recognise how your cultural, social and environment has shaped your ideas and beliefs It is to establish the fundamental rule of human dignity It is to create a space and brave space It  is to empathize When engaging in these conversations ( your are addressing a person not a question), it is important to consider these points of yourself and consider of the other person: Are you willing to listen? Or do you only want to be heard? Or can we do both? How well do you know yourself?  How did you come to believe the things you hold close to your heart and your identity? Why do those things hold such strong influence in your life? What foundations do your beliefs stand on? Can it be discussed with others? If so, are you willing to be honest? Who influences your daily consumption of ideas and thoughts? What are the personal beliefs, values, and stereotypes you hold about the other person or group? How are your triggers and bad experiences influencing your ability to perceive truth ? What fears do you hold that are rooted in lies or truth? What does honesty and truth look like to you?

We all participate in “cancel culture” one way or another. It is also called disassociation. Cancel culture can be good or bad. It is not simplistic in its nature, but warrants careful discussion that takes into account, power, privilege, accountability, abuse, wrong and right. In this episode, we address the complexities of cancel culture and its impact on our society. Take this journey with us and let us know what you think….it is an evolving conversation.

Is Truth relevant now? And do we need to save it? In many ways, that question should be an easy answer because we are dependent on the Truth to function in our daily lives. In this episode, we explore the concepts of saving Truth for the present and the future. We also discuss the critical point in cultivating Truth in a safe and brave community. Join us in our exploration of saving Truth.