Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Youssef

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Episode 95: Dee Barnes: Redeemed Sexuality (Reprise) Jun 08, 2021

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Jonathan has a heartfelt conversation with Dee Barnes about how God saved her and redeemed her sexuality as she pursued a relationship with Christ. Her transparent testimony of transformation through the power of God's Word has compelled her to lead others struggling with sexual and relational issues to the freedom only possible in Christ.

Dee Barnes is the founder of His Wonderful Works, a ministry dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and freedom to the Body of Christ in the areas of family relationships and sexuality.

His Wonderful Works comes alongside individuals, ministries, and churches to provide insightful Biblical teaching, testimonies, lay counseling, healing prayer, and trusted resources.

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Episode 94: Part 2, Matthew Lucas: Beauty From Ashes Jun 01, 2021

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Last week, Jonathan introduced Matt Lucas. If you haven’t listened to part 1 of his testimony, we would suggest you listen to it first and then come join us for this part of the conversation – look for episode 93 of Candid Conversations.

In today’s conversation, Matt is candid about losing his son, Caleb, five years ago. Caleb was in college when he tragically passed away from a fatal drug interaction.

Matt shares how the Lord has met him in grieving the loss of his son and has used it so powerfully to reach others for Christ.

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Episode 93: Matthew Lucas: Where Does Your Strength Come From? May 25, 2021

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His father is a Gold medal Olympian and NBA All-Star. He is married to the woman of his dreams, has three beautiful children, and enjoys a successful career in film. He has worked with some of the greatest media innovators of our time and he has seven Emmy awards under his belt.

Matthew Lucas has lived an incredible life filled with awe inspiring highs, but he has also endured heart-breaking lows. Through it all, his faith in Christ remains the focus of his life and his testimony overflows with love, faith, gratitude, and passion.

In this conversation Matt walks us through the beginnings of his life from adoption to college basketball to a career in film with a growing family. This episode will leave you encouraged to live for Christ no matter where you are in life.

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Episode 92: Gino Geraci: Let God Lead You May 18, 2021

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Gino Geraci lives a radically transformed life in Christ and you don’t want to miss a minute of his testimony.

Gino Geraci is a senior pastor emeritus, seasoned police chaplain, and former FBI chaplain. He has ministered to first responders, victims, and families facing tragedy at Ground Zero on 911 and after the shootings at Columbine High School and the Aurora Theatre in Colorado. He is also the host of the popular radio talk show, Crosswalk, on KRKS radio out of Denver, CO.

In this conversation, Gino reveals how one invitation changed his life and how God continues to lead him to each unique assignment. This episode will leave you in awe of the Lord and how He guides and directs our paths uniquely.

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Episode 91: Jonathan Youssef Answers Your Questions May 11, 2021

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We love receiving your questions at Candid Conversations. We want to help you navigate the hard questions of the Christian faith. We all have questions about Christianity, so let’s dive in and answer them together.

On today's episode of Candid, Jonathan takes a few minutes to unpack answers to your recent questions, including:

Why would God create us knowing we would fall and suffer?
How could a loving God send anyone to hell?
What should I do to encourage someone who had a bad experience in church?
Do I need to keep asking God to forgive my sins?
How much theological training do I need for ministry?

We also want to offer the following resources for additional insight. Take a few minutes to review these links after you listen to this episode.

Understanding Suffering in Light of the Gospel

Why Did God Allow the Fall?

Heaven Is for Real—and Hell Is, Too

Four Things to Look for in a Church

Forgiveness & Confession

Is Seminary Really Necessary?

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Episode 90: Paul David Tripp: Uncover the Marriage of Your Dreams (Reprise) May 04, 2021

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Marriage. It is a blessing from God but it can also be difficult and complicated. We get married because we believe marriage is a good thing that will bless our lives. But much of the time, marriage morphs into something we didn’t intend it to be. When it does, we need something sturdier than romance and deeper than shared interest and mutual attraction.

Jonathan welcomes Dr. Paul David Trip to Candid Conversations. Dr. Tripp believes marriage requires changed expectations, radical commitments, and most importantly, grace.

In this engaging podcast interview you will uncover the right expectations for marriage, what it means to reflect the Gospel in marriage, and why being disappointed in your marriage can be a good thing.

Get Paul’s marriage book: https://www.paultripp.com/products/wdye-bk

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Episode 89: Can a Christian Date a Non-Christian? (Reprise) Apr 27, 2021

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Dating can be difficult and can lead to so many questions. One question Jonathan Youssef often receives from his young adult group is, "Can I, as a Christian, date a non-Christian?" Recognizing the struggle behind this question, Jonathan's answer provides Biblical wisdom and insight that will help believers understand what is most important in their dating relationships and, ultimately, their marriage.

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Episode 88: Deepak Reju: Have Relationships, Dating, and Pornography Changed in the Pandemic? Apr 20, 2021

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How does one search and find the "right one"? Relationships and online dating have changed in the pandemic, so how should a believer approach dating and address the longing for a Christian marriage? What role does the church play in helping believers build godly relationships?

Join Jonathan Youssef as he sits down with Deepak Reju. Deepak is the Associate Pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C. and also serves on the board of directors of the Biblical Counseling Coalition. He is not only a counselor, he is an author of several books including “She’s Got the Wrong Guy: Why Smart Girls Settle."

In today’s Candid Conversation, Deepak and Jonathan peel back relationship layers and discuss what Christian singles should look for in a marriage partner. They also discuss red flags in dating and the challenges of building godly relationships in a global pandemic.

Please listen and share with someone who would benefit from the Biblical wisdom offered in this episode of Candid Conversations.

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Episode 87: John Stonestreet: How Equal Is The Equality Act? Apr 13, 2021

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The Equality Act is on the political horizon, already passed in the House and on its way to the Senate. What is it, and why should we care? As Christians, what does this mean for religious liberty? Can LGBTQ protections and religious liberties coexist?

In today’s episode, Jonathan welcomes John Stonestreet, President of The Colson Center for Christian Worldview, an organization committed to equipping Christians with a solid Biblical worldview so they can navigate today’s culture.

Together, Jonathan and John discuss The Equality Act and the troubling implications this bill could have not only for Christians, but for an even broader spectrum of people.

This episode is informative, tremendously eye-opening, and educational. This is also a sensitive topic, and some of this conversation may not be suitable for young ears.

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Episode 86: David Nicholas: Financial Wisdom in the Face of Crisis (Reprise) Apr 06, 2021

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There are many unknowns right now. Among them is the long term effect of the COVID crisis on both the economy and our personal finances. Jonathan Youssef welcomes David Nicholas to Candid to help explain what we are facing financially, as well as how we should frame it in light of Scripture. David also offers some practical counsel like the best way to prepare for the months ahead and how to use your stimulus check.

David Nicholas is President and Founder of Nicholas Wealth Management, a financial planning and investment advisory company. He is a weekly market commentator on major media networks including Fox Business, CNBC, CNN and CBS. He was recently named as one of Atlanta's most powerful leaders by Atlanta Magazine. David serves on the vestry at his church and in his free time enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife Kristin and their two daughters.

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