Over the last couple of months, we’ve been exploring a series of interconnected questions. We first asked, "Aren’t all religions the same?" and then moved on to "Why should we trust the Bible?" last month. Our next topic follows naturally: addressing objections to the church.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the mass exodus from the church, why so many people are turned off by what they’ve seen, and what the church is truly supposed to stand for. We encourage you to listen through to the very end.

Welcome back to our Q&R Podcast! I’m Rebekah Hannah, the director of LSQ Kids here at Redeemer LSQ. Together with Michael Keller, we’re framing this podcast for the seeker and skeptic in all of us. It’s designed to foster a posture of curiosity about ourselves and others.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 0:47 - Intro
0:47 - 7:55 - The complexity of church hurt
7:55 - 12:10 - What does church hurt mean?
12:10 - 18:47 - What should the church look like?
18:47 - 25:51 - What do we do about forgiveness?
25:51 - 28:00 - The other side of church hurt
28:00 - 30:33 - Holding leaders accountable
30:33 - 34:32 - Repentance is a Christian privilege
34:32 - 44:56 - Why stay in the church?

THE Q&R PODCAST:
At Redeemer LSQ, we values questions and the people who ask them. We will always be a place where skeptics are welcome. We believe that questions lead to dialogue, dialogue fosters relationships, and relationships create community. So we won't be shy about tackling anything on this podcast. If you have a question you'd like to us to tackle on this podcast, fill out the form on this page and we'll review it: https://rb.gy/1p5hlj

Last month, we tackled a big question: Aren’t all religions the same? During that episode, we discussed the case for Christianity and received a lot of feedback, especially objections to the Bible and the church.

So this month, we’re diving into another crucial question: Why should we trust the Bible? Today, the Bible’s authority in America is at an all-time low, partly due to misconceptions about its teachings. People have concerns about topics like misogyny, sexuality, war, hell, and God’s actions in the Old Testament.

Additionally, there’s a widespread belief that the Bible is purely man-made and lacks evidence of divine origin. In this episode, we’ll address these issues and more, aiming to set the record straight on the Bible.

Chapters:
0:00 - 1:44 - Intro
1:44 - 7:10 - Why we need to answer this question
7:10 - 12:06 - the Bible answers the big questions of life
12:06 - 14:51 - the story of the Bible
14:51 - 19:44 - Weaponizing the Bible
19:44 - 25:09 - Why the Bible over other truths?
25:09 - 31:03 - Is the Bible misogynistic?
31:03 - 34:10 - Why is God so angry in the Old Testament?
34:10 - 42:27 - Did God command genocide?
42:27 - 50:17 - Does the Bible have divine origins?
50:17 - 58:03 - How to read & interpret the Bible
58:03 - 58:20 - Outro

THE Q&R PODCAST:
At Redeemer LSQ, we values questions and the people who ask them. We will always be a place where skeptics are welcome. We believe that questions lead to dialogue, dialogue fosters relationships, and relationships create community. So we won't be shy about tackling anything on this podcast. If you have a question you'd like to us to tackle on this podcast, fill out the form on this page and we'll review it: https://rb.gy/1p5hlj

Last month on the Q&R Podcast, we tackled one of the loudest narratives in our culture: this idea of my truth vs. your truth. In Episode 4, we aim to build on that by engaging the question “Aren’t all religions the same?”

In recent years, our culture has moved away from organized religion, and this question is getting asked more frequently. As we’ll learn, part of the problem is that many people are not familiar with what the world’s holy books actually have to say.

In this episode, we attempt to uncover the truth, while embodying a posture of curiosity. We start by unpacking what unites all religions before moving on to where they divide, and specifically how the case for Christianity stacks up against other faith traditions.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 1:02 - Intro
1:02 - 8:25 - The pulse of our culture
8:25 - 14:26 - The similarities between religions
14:26 - 20:11 - The differences between religions
20:11 - 36:02 - Breaking downs claims of religions
36:02 - 42:01 - Can you mix and match religions?
42:01 - 46:20 - Is Christianity exclusive?
46:20 - 50:31 - Is there evidence that suggests Christianity is true?
50:31 - 54:40 Interacting with people of different religions

RESOURCES:
Surprised by Hope by NT Wright: https://shorturl.at/mW0Oa
The Resurrection of the Son of God by NT Wright: https://shorturl.at/uKe58

THE Q&R PODCAST:
At Redeemer LSQ, we values questions and the people who ask them. We will always be a place where skeptics are welcome. We believe that questions lead to dialogue, dialogue fosters relationships, and relationships create community. So we won't be shy about tackling anything on this podcast. If you have a question you'd like to us to tackle on this podcast, fill out the form on this page and we'll review it: https://rb.gy/1p5hlj

In Episode 3 of the Q&R Podcast, we tackle perhaps the hottest topic in today's culture: my truth vs. your truth. In recent years, it's become almost offensive to claim that there is an objective truth, which touches many important areas of life like religion, sexuality and gender.

In this conversation, we discuss how to navigate a challenging cultural landscape and the importance of curiosity and humility in expressing what you believe to be true.

Chapters:
0:00 - 0:38 - Intro
0:38 - 4:31 - Why this is a hot topic
4:31 - 13:27 - Areas this question affects
13:27 - 19:49 - Does objective truth exist?
19:49 - 33:04 - What truth should guide us?
33:04 - 38:17 - The importance of curiosity
38:17 - 44:28 - How to express your truth
44:28 - 54:30 - Speaking truth in love
54:30 - 59:44 - The importance of humility

THE Q&R PODCAST:
At Redeemer LSQ, we values questions and the people who ask them. We will always be a place where skeptics are welcome. We believe that questions lead to dialogue, dialogue fosters relationships, and relationships create community. So we won't be shy about tackling anything on this podcast. If you have a question you'd like to us to tackle on this podcast, fill out the form on this page and we'll review it: https://rb.gy/1p5hlj

In Episode 2 of the Q+R Podcast, we tackle one of the most pressing questions of our day: how could God allow suffering? This isn't just a philosophical question, but a personal one, because all of us will experience some form of suffering in our lives. When we are in pain or grief or loss, at times we can't fathom how a good God could allow such a thing to happen.

In this conversation, we tackle every aspect of this question. We discuss the philosophical answer, the emotional component to this question, and alternative theories to the Christian view of suffering.

THE Q+R PODCAST:
At Redeemer LSQ, we values questions and the people who ask them. We will always be a place where skeptics are welcome. We believe that questions lead to dialogue, dialogue fosters relationships, and relationships create community. So we won't be shy about tackling anything on this podcast. If you have a question you'd like to us to tackle on this podcast, fill out the form on this page and we'll review it: https://rb.gy/1p5hlj

RESOURCES:
Walking with God Through Pain & Suffering: https://shorturl.at/bnq69
Gentle & Lowly: https://shorturl.at/pyzDH

In Episode 1 of the Q+R Podcast, we start with what we believe is the most foundational question of live: does God exist? Knowingly or unknowingly, how all of us answer this question dictates how we live. Believers and unbelievers alike. In this conversation, we review the objective, subjective and philosophical arguments for (and against) God's existence.

THE Q+R PODCAST:
At Redeemer LSQ, we values questions and the people who ask them. We will always be a place where skeptics are welcome. We believe that questions lead to dialogue, dialogue fosters relationships, and relationships create community. So we won't be shy about tackling anything on this podcast. If you have a question you'd like to us to tackle on this podcast, fill out the form on this page and we'll review it: https://rb.gy/1p5hlj

RESOURCES:
The Reason for God: https://shorturl.at/jINT3
William Lane Craig Books: https://shorturl.at/fDE45
The Case for Christ: https://shorturl.at/qDGSW
The Resurrection of the Son of God: https://shorturl.at/clzJQ
Jesus & The Eyewitnesses: https://shorturl.at/uBJS5