church hurt (with Samantha James)

Roni is BACK to discuss one of her favorite topics! Beauty is a deceptively simple word that we use all the time for a lot of different things. On this episode we start by defining beauty, how beauty is different from attractiveness, where beauty standards come from, and why modesty isn't just about personal comfort or expression.Support on Patreon: patreon.com/joeyandfriendsElmer the Patchwork Elephant

Tim and Kate join me to discuss the entertainment and media we consume as Christians. We start by discussing entertainment in general, and how Christians should decide whether or not to engage with books, movies, music and video games. Then we specifically discuss Taylor Swift, her perceived associations with demonic imagery and witchcraft, and how Christians should thoughtfully engage with her music.Support on Patreon: patreon.com/joeyandfriends

Roni Shasamni joins me for a conversation about how open non-Christians are to Jesus, the Bible, spirituality, and even things like Christian music, mega-churches, and celebrity pastors. We also talk about how non-Christians perceive Christians themselves, and whether or not it matters.Barna ArticleSupport on Patreon: patreon.com/joeyandfriends

As I start a new season of the podcast, I'm excited to have my wife with me to share her story of being part of an unhealthy church, getting pushed out of that church, and how she overcame the shame and loneliness that followed. This is the first episode in what will be an ongoing series where we openly discuss church-related struggles, shedding light on why they happen, and how God can bring redemption in their wake.Support on Patreon: patreon.com/joeyandfriends

My wife Sammie joins me to talk about the future about the podcast!

Brian joins the podcast, along with my wife Sam, to discuss Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert's book When Helping Hurts. We talk about how to determine the kind of help a person really needs, community development in other social contexts, and how to find a trustworthy partner in a third-world country.

For the final episode of this series, I had a conversation with Taylor reflecting on everything I've learned from the previous interviews, and hearing why she decided to get confirmed as a Catholic. We also continue our discussion of Catholic beliefs about the Sacraments, salvation, and the Saints.

Father Francis shares about the history and practices of The Benedictine Order, the purpose of the sacraments and how they lead a Christian along the path of holiness, and what kind of authority the Church carries in the lives of believers.

Macklen shares his journey to confirmation as a Catholic, and what he found compelling about their doctrines and teachings. We discuss the true Catholic beliefs about the sacraments, veneration of the saints, confession, and penance, and the role the church plays in the life of a practicing Catholic.Support on patreon: patreon.com/faithbackstage

The first conversation in our 4-part series exploring Catholic doctrine with Luis Lopez, who was raised nominally Catholic, found a relationship with God through Protestantism, and eventually returned to his Catholic roots after exploring the true claims of their doctrine.Support on patreon: patreon.com/faithbackstage