With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, we may feel some pressure to make the most of this opportunity and “give our family the gospel.” We’ll explore why this may be difficult but not impossible on this special episode of Questions that Matter with Randy Newman.
Recommended Reading:
Bringing the Gospel Home by Randy Newman. Crossway Publishing, 2011.
Jesus is off limits for a lot of families and friends—or at least that’s how it appears sometimes. Why does sharing the good news with a stranger often feel less frightening than telling those you love most?
Bringing the Gospel Home will help any Christian seeking to guide loved ones into the family of God. Learn more and purchase you copy here.
Dr. Jimmy Lin: An Intersection of Science and Faith - Dr. Jimmy Lin is the Chief Scientific Officer at Freenome, a research institute that seeks to detect, treat, and ultimately prevent diseases. He also oversees a non-profit organization that researches rare diseases. As a Christian, he sees himself as a “scientific doxologist” and encourages Christians to worship God as creator and healer. Science and Faith by Alister McGrath https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/Science_Faith Faith, Fact or Fantasy: Truth in a Scientific World - Part I by Michael Ramsden https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/Truth_in_Scientific_World_Part_I_Ramsden_Audio ...
Many of us feel intimidated by talking to atheists. We assume they’re highly intellectual with many thought-out arguments against God. Not so, says Jana Harmon who interviewed over 50 former Atheists who now believe in Jesus. The lessons she learned can encourage even the most timid of Christians to reach out and watch God work. Show Notes:Subscribe to the Side B Podcast: https://the-side-b-podcast.castos.com ...
Dane Ortlund has written a great book, Gentle and Lowly, that helps us live in constant awareness of Christ’s affections and love for his people. It’s one thing to know what Christ accomplished on the cross. But do you know how he feels about you now? Dane and I explore this topic for our ongoing spiritual growth in this conversation. Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers By: Dane Ortlund https://www.christianbook.com/gentle-lowly-heart-christ-sinners-sufferers/dane-ortlund/9781433566134/pd/566134?product_redirect=1&search_term=Gentle%20and%20Lowly&Ntt=566134&item_code=&ps_exit=PRODUCT&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP Christians know what Jesus Christ has done—but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is “gentle and lowly in heart.” In Gentle and Lowly, Dane Ortlund reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who Jesus is for sinners and sufferers today. ...
