Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Youssef

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Episode 85: Resurrection is the New Normal Mar 30, 2021

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We all hoped the pandemic would be over by last Easter. Instead, it has continued for a year with devastating effects. Today, things are slowly opening up and people are wondering what the new normal will look like.

Join Jonathan as he reflects on the last year and gives insight into a new normal ushered in by Christ and His Resurrection.

Take a few minutes to listen to this short reflection and then send it to others to share the hope and freedom offered through Jesus Christ and the power of His Resurrection!

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Episode 84: Alisa Childers: What is Progressive Christianity? Mar 23, 2021

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Progressive Christianity. Deconstruction. We are hearing these terms more regularly as some Christian leaders walk away from Biblical orthodoxy. What is the impact of redefining the Christian faith?

In today’s episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef welcomes Alisa Childers whose book, Another Gospel, is a helpful guide to unpacking and understanding Progressive Christianity.

Alisa is the author of her widely read apologetics blog, AlisaChilders.com. She is also the host of The Alisa Childers Podcast. You may also remember her as part of the Christian band, Zoe Girl.

Join Jonathan on a journey with Alisa from a childhood faith in Christ to a deconstruction of that faith and finally a re-construction of a solid Biblical faith in Christ. This conversation is eye-opening, educational, and encouraging to those searching for solid answers about the Christian faith.

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Episode 83: Sir Brian Souter: Christ Above All Things Mar 16, 2021

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Jonathan welcomes Sir Brian Souter to Candid Conversations. Sir Brian is one of the UK’s most successful businessmen and generous philanthropists. He is the founder of the Stagecoach Group of bus and rail operators, his investments company Souter Holdings Ltd, and the Souter Charitable Trust. In 2011, he was knighted by the Queen of England for his efforts in the transport and voluntary sector.

In this episode of Candid Conversations, Sir Brian illustrates the difference Christ has made in his life as he shares about his upbringing, his challenges, and the victories he has experienced throughout the years.

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Episode 82: Matt Merker: How Should the Church Gather as God's People? Mar 09, 2021

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Worship. Thousands of songs, playlists on Spotify, and countless books have been written on the subject. It’s a topic churches wrestle with, but what is true worship? Are there different types of worship? Would it surprise you to know it’s more than music and a "me-and-Jesus" moment?

Jonathan welcomes Matt Merker, a leader in corporate worship. You may know him from songs like, “He Will Hold Me Fast,” “I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130),” and “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”. Matt's hymns have been recorded by artists including Keith and Kristyn Getty, Shane & Shane, Sandra McCracken, Sovereign Grace, and more.

Matt serves as the Director of Creative Resources and Training for Getty Music. He served on the pastoral staff and as an elder of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. He also has recently released a new book, "Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God's People".

In this episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan and Matt take a deeper look into worship as the gathered body of Christ.

As you listen today, may you be encouraged to gather in Biblical community to worship!

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Episode 81: Mark Allaby: The Cost of Faith in the Workplace Mar 02, 2021

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Do people in your workplace know that you are a Christian? Are you concerned about the backlash you might face for your faith in Christ?

In today’s episode, Jonathan welcomes Mark Allaby, a corporate leader living in Australia. Mark shares how, while serving on the board for a secular business, his involvement with a Christian organization turned into a scandal that landed him on front page news. It's a candid, concerning, and confirming conversation about the cost of faith in Christ in our modern culture and how God works through our trials for a greater good.

Mark Allaby has a background in the consulting and financial services with IBM in Australia and New Zealand. Mark has held executive roles in both the Banking Sector and with global Consultancies in the financial sector. He and his family now reside in Australia.

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Episode 80: David Robertson: The Tragedy of Ravi Zacharias Feb 23, 2021

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It's difficult and heart breaking to process the news of confirmed allegations of personal impropriety by Ravi Zacharias. Apologist David Robertson joins Jonathan Youssef for a respectful conversation on the importance of grieving this report, what it means for Christian leaders to be held accountable, whether or not scandal discredits previous teachings, and what we can learn, if anything, from this revelation.

David Robertson is from Scotland where he was a minister and apologist for 33 years before moving to Australia to lead Third Space, an evangelistic initiative of City Bible Forum in Sydney. He has written several books including The Dawkins Letters and A.S.K: Real World Questions/Real World Answers. He is an award-winning blogger with The Wee Flea blog and is a contributor to premierchristianity.com.

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Episode 79: Michael Youssef, Hope for this Present Crisis Feb 16, 2021

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Jonathan welcomes his dad, Dr. Michael Youssef, back to Candid Conversations for a special episode discussing his newest book, Hope for this Present Crisis.

Historic times, a global pandemic, economic crisis, political and social unrest, and cultural deviation from Biblical principles; all of these can lead us to disillusion and despair.

During this candid conversation, Dr. Youssef encourages us to open our spiritual eyes and walk the narrow path in these challenging days to empower and give us hope!

If you would like to pre-order Hope for this Present Crisis, it is available now at LTW.org for your gift of any amount to the ministry of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef.

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Episode 78: Bruce Lowe: Why Are We So Angry? Feb 09, 2021

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So many difficult things have happened in the last year and the challenges keep coming. It’s not surprising that the stress of a worldwide pandemic, economic lockdown, and national unrest have stirred up negative emotions, including anger.

Join Jonathan Youssef and Bruce Lowe as they discuss anger in the lockdown. What is root of this anger our hearts? Where does it sprout from? And how should we respond?

Bruce Lowe is a scholar, author and professor at Reformed Theological Seminary. He recently wrote an article for the Gospel Coalition on this very topic, "Why Has Quarantine Made Me So Angry?"

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Episode 77: Ashley Poptodorova - Restoration Feb 02, 2021

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Restoration. Have you taken the time to meditate on how the Lord is restoring you? It's easy to focus on the negative around us. However, it's far more edifying to seek out the ways the Lord is working good out of even the worst circumstances.

Join Jonathan Youssef as he welcomes Ashley Poptodorova to Candid Conversations. Ashley has an incredible testimony of restoration from a childhood of abuse and its long-lasting consequences. Today, she is a passionate Christ follower who has been healed and restored by God and she enjoys a thriving marriage and effective ministry for Christ.

Ashley has a background in health and nutrition and is the founder of Ladies Who Love Christ, a women's ministry that has over 5,000 members in over 40 countries. She hosts a weekend radio show on Faith Talk Atlanta on 590 & 970 AM. It can be found on all major platforms like iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and YouTube, too.

You won't want to miss this moving reminder of Christ's restorative work - available to every believer.

To learn more about Ladies Who Love Christ, visit https://ladieswholovechrist.com/

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Episode 76: Monica Cline: The Secret to Parenting in a Sexual Age (Reprise) Jan 26, 2021

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Join Jonathan for part two of an eye-opening two-part conversation with Monica Cline. For over a decade, Monica worked in HIV prevention education, comprehensive sex education as a Title X family planning Training Manager, and as a volunteer educator for Planned Parenthood.

In part one of this conversation (Episode 75), Monica shares the truth behind comprehensive sex education and the disturbing approach she learned during training with Planned Parenthood.

In this episode, Monica explains the key role parents play in sexual education and how we can become our children's greatest advocates and educators in this area. She also shares how God has taken what the enemy meant for evil in her life and is using it for good and for the saving of many lives.

If you are a parent or a grandparent, please take some time to listen to and share both episodes.

To learn more about Monica Cline, visit her website: https://www.monicacline.com

To learn more about It Takes a Family, visit https://ittakesafamily.org/

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