Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Sam Allberry to discuss what it means to have union with Christ.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What does it mean that Christians are united with Christ?
• How does union with Christ bring Christians together?
• How does the Bible describe Christian friendship?
• What does union with Christ mean for our desire to sin?
• What prompted you to write this book?

Guest Bio:

Sam Allberry is a pastor, apologist, and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including Is God Anti-Gay?, Why Bother with Church?, 7 Myths about Singleness, and What God Has To Say About Our Bodies.

He has written extensively for numerous organizations, including The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, and Living Out.

Resources Mentioned:

• 1 Corinthians 13, 1 John 4, Romans 15:7
• “7 Myths about Singleness” by Sam Alberry
• “Is God Anti-Gay?” by Sam Alberry
• “One with My Lord” by Sam Alberry

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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Kenza Haddock to share her story of how Jesus changed her life.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Tell us about your life story.
• Was your identity tied to being a Muslim?
• What changed when you moved to the US?
• What does “the end times” mean for a Muslim? What does it mean for a Christian?
• How did you know it was Jesus in your dream?
• What was it that led you to believe in Jesus?
• What is Romans 10:9?
• Why did you have to move away from your family?
• What would your advice be to people who were raised in a Muslim home and are trying to figure out faith in Jesus?
• How has your faith in Jesus helped you understand more of yourself in mental health challenges? How has it helped you, help others?
• How would you as a Christian help others to think better about their Muslim neighbors?

Guest Bio:

Kenza Haddock is a Christian author, licensed professional counselor, and a board certified pastoral counselor. She is the co-owner of Oceanic Counseling Group LLC, an outpatient mental health agency headquartered in South Carolina. Haddock is a sought-after speaker—she has spoken at conferences and churches, and she has been featured in dozens of news channels, including ABC 15, for her expertise in Christian counseling.

Resources Mentioned:

• Romans 10:9, Hebrews 4:6,1 John 1:9
• “The Ex-Muslim's Guide to Christianity” by Kenza Haddock

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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Tom Rudelius to discuss Tom’s story, the probability of the multiverse, belief in God, and where hope can be found in suffering.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How did you become a Christian?
• How did you originally tie science and academics with your faith once you became a Christian?
• What areas and topics are you currently researching?
• Why is it called string theory?
• Is the idea of the Big Bang incompatible with belief in God?
• Help us understand where we are today in the Universe in the laws of nature with intelligent life and/or the multiverse.
• Do most of your colleagues believe in the multiverse? What do they think of people who believe in God?
• What does Christianity have to offer in terms of facing suffering?

Guest Bio:

Tom Rudelius completed his undergraduate work at Cornell, earned a doctorate in physics at Harvard, and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Currently a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical physics at the University of California, Berkeley, Tom will begin a faculty position at Durham University in the fall of 2023. His research focuses on string theory, quantum field theory, and early universe cosmology. A man of faith and an avid sports fan, he is frequently requested to speak on topics related to science and faith.

Resources Mentioned:

• Romans 13, Genesis 1, Job
• “Just Six Numbers” by Martin Rees

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