Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin

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What Does the Bible Really Say About Happiness? with Andrew Wilson May 12, 2026

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Rebecca and Andrew Wilson explore the Bible’s vision of happiness, why joy and suffering often go together, and how true happiness can only last forever if it’s rooted in God.
Rediscover the “miracle of miracles” in the new Advent devotional —The Newborn King, this Christmas. Use code NEWBORNKING and get30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com today!
Discover Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice, available now wherever Christian books are sold or at MoodyPublishers.com.

The Story Behind Every Great Story with Kyle Worley May 05, 2026

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Why do stories about heroes, sacrifice, and victory over evil move us so deeply?
Rebecca and Kyle Worley explore how imagination, storytelling, and even fantasy reflect the deeper reality of the gospel. From the armor of God to dragons and great heroes, they show why the story of Jesus is the one all others echo.
Rediscover the “miracle of miracles” in the new Advent devotional —The Newborn King, this Christmas. Use code NEWBORNKING and get30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com today!
Discover Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice, available now wherever Christian books are sold or at MoodyPublishers.com.

Why Jesus Is Bigger Than You Think (Colossians Explained) with Lee Gatiss Apr 28, 2026

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What if Jesus is far more than you’ve ever imagined?
In this crossover episode (with Church Society), Rebecca and Lee Gatiss unpack the book of Colossians—and why its claims about Jesus completely reshape identity, purpose, and freedom. They also tackle one of the Bible’s most misunderstood topics: slavery, and why the gospel actually undermines it from the inside out.
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Church Society Website | Twitter
Rediscover the “miracle of miracles” in the new Advent devotional —The Newborn King, this Christmas. Use code NEWBORNKING and get30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com today!
Discover Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice, available now wherever Christian books are sold or at MoodyPublishers.com.

Are You on the Right Path? with Elizabeth Woodson Apr 21, 2026

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Rebecca talks with Elizabeth Woodson about the subtle ways culture shapes us—and how the gospel reorients us toward true joy, peace, and purpose. They explore how to recognize when you’ve drifted and take small, faithful steps back toward the way of Jesus.
Follow Elizabeth:
Website | Instagram
Rediscover the “miracle of miracles” in the new Advent devotional —The Newborn King, this Christmas. Use code NEWBORNKING and get30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com today!
Discover Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice, available now wherever Christian books are sold or at MoodyPublishers.com.

What Does “Identity in Christ” Actually Mean? with Justin Poythress Apr 14, 2026

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Who am I?
It’s one of the most common—and most confusing—questions in our culture today.
Rebecca is joined by author and theologian Justin Poythress to explore the deeper meaning of identity and why so many modern conversations fall short. Drawing from his upcoming book Who Am I, What Am I, and What Am I Doing with My Life?, Justin explains why identity is more complex than we think—and why trying to “find yourself” often leads to instability.
Follow Justin:
Website
Rediscover the “miracle of miracles” in the new Advent devotional —The Newborn King, this Christmas. Use code NEWBORNKING and get30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com today!
Discover Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice, available now wherever Christian books are sold or at MoodyPublishers.com.

Why Are We So Lonely? with Shelby Abbott Apr 07, 2026

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We’ve never been more connected—and never more lonely. In this episode, Rebecca talks with Shelby Abbott about the growing loneliness epidemic, especially among Gen Z, and why digital connection often leaves us feeling more isolated.
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Rediscover the “miracle of miracles” in the new Advent devotional —The Newborn King, this Christmas. Use code NEWBORNKING and get30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com today!
Discover Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice, available now wherever Christian books are sold or at MoodyPublishers.com.

What If Jesus Really Rose? with Mike Hood Mar 31, 2026

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What if the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just a belief—but a historical reality? Rebecca is joined by evangelist, pastor, and writer Mike Hood to explore the evidence behind Christianity’s boldest claim: that Jesus physically rose from the dead. Mike shares how wrestling with this question as a teenager shaped his faith—and why he keeps coming back to it today.
Buy Mike's Book:
The If That Changes Everything by Mike Hood
Rediscover the “miracle of miracles” in the new Advent devotional —The Newborn King, this Christmas. Use code NEWBORNKING and get30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com today!
Discover Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice, available now wherever Christian books are sold or at MoodyPublishers.com.

Was Jesus Punished in Our Place? with Derek Rishmawy - Part 2 Mar 24, 2026

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Rebecca and Derek explore why God’s judgment is necessary, how Jesus’ death defeats sin and Satan, and why the cross is the clearest display of both divine justice and divine love.
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Rediscover the “miracle of miracles” in the new Advent devotional —The Newborn King, this Christmas. Use code NEWBORNKING and get30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com today!
Discover Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice, available now wherever Christian books are sold or at MoodyPublishers.com.

Was Jesus Punished in Our Place? with Derek Rishmawy - Part 1 Mar 17, 2026

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Why would a loving God judge sin? Rebecca talks with theologian and pastor Derek Rishmawy about one of the most difficult questions in Christianity: why Jesus needed to die in the first place.
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Rediscover the “miracle of miracles” in the new Advent devotional —The Newborn King, this Christmas. Use code NEWBORNKING and get30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com today!
Discover Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice, available now wherever Christian books are sold or at MoodyPublishers.com.

Is Aging Good, Bad or Ugly? with Jen Wilkin (Part 2) Mar 10, 2026

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Rebecca and Jen Wilkin explore the often-overlooked spiritual power of middle age. They discuss why younger Christians need older mentors, how church should function as a true family across generations, and why following Jesus reshapes how we think about aging and influence.
Preorder Jen's Book:
Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World
Rediscover the “miracle of miracles” in the new Advent devotional —The Newborn King, this Christmas. Use code NEWBORNKING and get30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com today!
Discover Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice, available now wherever Christian books are sold or at MoodyPublishers.com.

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