Author: Christa Threlfall
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Reflections on a Year of Podcasting
Summary In their final podcast of 2024, Jonathan and Christa share insights from the year, discussing their lessons learned, challenges faced, and unexpected fun. Listen to the full episode at the links below!
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Where is God in Suffering?
Summary “How can one reconcile [the belief in a good God] with the appalling massacres and misfortunes which overwhelm humanity? What father would abandon his children to the horror of Auschwitz?” French philosopher Luc Ferry poses this question to highlight the problem of evil, which he considers a compelling reason to reject belief in the…
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Dealing with Anxiety
Summary Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, but when it takes over, it can disrupt our thoughts and impact our well-being. In this episode, Jonathan and Christa explore different ways anxiety shows up and share how they navigate their own struggles. Bonus: Jonathan takes a shot at referencing an old Disney movie—with less-than-stellar results.…
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A Conversation About Aging
Summary What do you think? Is the statement belowTrue or False? “Grow old along with me,The best is yet to be.” Recently, Christa was confronted with the hilarious side of this statement, considering that, you know, the “best” (physically speaking) is certainly not in the future. That discovery inspired this conversation. Everyone is aging, but…
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What Does the Bible Teach About End Times?
Summary Everyone—whether consciously or unconsciously—operates with a view toward the future. In philosophy and theology, this is called “eschatology,” meaning theories about the final events of the universe. In Christian theology, eschatology is often the topic of fierce debate. Jonathan and Christa discuss some reasons why this topic is so controversial and lay out the…
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Should You Self-Publish? An Interview with Christa Threlfall
Summary Christa self-published her first book and has now secured a contract with a publisher for her second. In this episode, we discuss what initially inspired her to start writing & the reasons she didn’t want to go through with self-publishing. Christa opens up about how she faced her fears around writing and shares valuable…
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What’s the Deal With Different Bible Versions?
Summary 450. That’s how many English Bible translations we have. With so many, is it possible that some have been corrupted, or based on corrupted manuscripts? Isn’t it better just to stick to one—say, the King James Version? In this episode, Jonathan and Christa discuss the value of different Bible translations. They share how they…
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Should Parents Require Obedience?
Summary Recent decades have seen a proliferation of approaches to parenting, from ‘authoritative’ to ‘grace-based,’ each with its own take on obedience and authority. But what should obedience look like in a Christian home? In this episode, we dig into the debate: should parents require obedience, or is there a better way to nurture faith…
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Politics & the Christian
Summary Messy. That word captures the chaos of our political landscape, marked by misinformation, scandals, social media echo chambers, and a nation deeply fractured over foundational values. Are Christians better off simply avoiding politics altogether? While that may seem like the easier path, it would also mean forfeiting crucial opportunities to advocate for justice, love…
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What Not to Say to Suffering People
Summary The Bible teaches Christians to “weep with those who weep”—that is, to deeply sympathize with those who are suffering. Unfortunately, however, our attempts at sympathy can deepen people’s wounds. In this episode, Jonathan and Christa discuss several things not to say to people who are suffering. Most of these missteps come from an overeagerness…