The Reality of Children and Anxiety

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Having children brings immense joy but also exposes you to new anxieties. The speaker shares their experiences of anxiety, from fear of air travel and pandemics to anxiety about the future of the country during the Trump era. They discuss their desire for independence and truth-telling, influenced by their upbringing in a fear-inducing religious environment. The speaker also reflects on their childhood and the pressure to conform to standards and rules. They feel there is more to explore in understanding their experiences.

Jon Ward, senior political correspondent for Yahoo News, joins Curtis to talk about his process of deconstructing - and reconstructing - his life as a follower of Jesus. Jon draws on his recently released book, Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation, to dissect the spiritual, social, political, and emotional dimensions of his years growing up as an insider in the evangelical world. Jon also provides a fascinating account of why his life as a journalist has been so crucial to his faith. Curtis offers the Biblical basis for why deconstruction - properly understood - is necessary for every generation of believers.

Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation by Jon Ward

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