Is Jesus Truly the Only Way? 3 Common Objections to Christian Exclusivism
If your kids ask, “Why can’t all religions lead to God?”, would you know how to answer? In this episode, Brett and Erin continue their discussion about why Jesus is the only way to salvation and illustrate how you can respond to the top 3 most common objections to this critical Christian doctrine.
Watch our first conversation on this topic "What Does the Bible Teach About Jesus?": https://linktw.in/xGhuRL
Learn more about the "Soul Searching" study of teens mentioned by Brett: https://a.co/d/0IY23Ya
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Creative Ways to Keep the "Thanks" in Thanksgiving This Year
Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to teach kids gratitude, but it’s easy for us to get distracted by busyness and miss those moments of reflection and thankfulness. In this episode, Brett and Erin share simple but meaningful family liturgies and traditions you can incorporate around the dinner table this Thanksgiving to help you reclaim the gratitude at the heart of the holiday.
Get "The Thanksgiving Story" by Alice Dalgliesh - https://a.co/d/0plUxW2
Get "Thank You Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving" - https://a.co/d/6UgzQVb
Get "The Pilgrim's First Thanksgiving" by Ann Mcgovern - https://a.co/d/86NgDcA
Get "Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience" by Melanie Kirkpatrick: https://a.co/d/9sLw7ZJ
Check out the Erin's Strong Woman interview with Melanie Kirkpatrick: https://youtu.be/UdNP-2fBhCQ?si=tRUpv9VD7CBHfcxI
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Should Christians Abstain From Drinking? Responding to Forrest Frank's Take on Alcohol
Christian pop star, Forrest Frank made some viral comments in recent months giving his reasons for why he doesn't drink anymore. Much of Evangelical Christianity would share Frank's view and advocate for total abstinence. But what does Scripture say about alcohol? Is it sinful to drink? In this episode, Brett and Erin look at Frank's reasons for abstaining from alcohol, what Scripture teaches, and what our view of alcohol says about our wider understanding of sanctification.
Watch Forrest Frank's video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LXkmEa9goX8
Check out the book "What Would Jesus Drink?" by Joel McDermin: https://a.co/d/5RqZW4O
Check out the book "Wine in the Word" by Gisela H. Kreglinger: https://a.co/d/d4MDqbW
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Finding Joy in Parenting Through the Teenage Years w/ Shelley Komoszewski
Parenting teenagers is intimidating. It's a whole new season that's full of change—one that can be both daunting and difficult. But beyond the teenage eye rolls and moodiness, there's real joy and opportunity to be found in this season. In this episode, Brett and Erin speak with Shelley Komoszewski, from Josh McDowell Ministries and a mom of two girls, about how you can navigate the task of being a parent to teenagers, how to set them up for successfully becoming adults, and the unexpected joy of this often tough season of growth.
Watch Shelley's 2024 MAVEN Conference talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwyAk9xDPJg
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What Does the Bible Teach About Jesus?
A core Christian doctrine is that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. But in today's culture of pluralism and inclusivity, this is a widely unpopular belief—one that's often branded as unloving. So why do we, as Christians, hold to it? In this episode, Brett and Erin examine what the Bible says about who Jesus is and why He is the only way. They also share practical ways to help you answer your kids’ questions and objections about this crucial truth of the Christian faith.
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Learn more about Impact 360 at https://www.impact360institute.org/
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