Kyle Worley is joined by Rebecca McLaughlin to talk about her newest book “Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why did you write this book?
• What are the top three most common claims you deal with in the book?
• How can Christians speak the truth in love online and in person when it comes to addressing these claims?
• What do you hope Christians will do with this book?

Guest Bio:

Rebecca McLaughlin holds a PhD from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill Seminary in London. She is the author of several books, including Confronting Christianity, The Secular Creed, Jesus Through the Eyes of Women, and Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?. You can follow her on X, Instagram, or her website.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• “Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?” by Rebecca McLaughlin
• “Confronting Christianity” by Rebecca McLaughlin
• “Is God Anti-Gay?” by Sam Allberry

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley come back to one of their most popular topics; brothers and sisters.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Indisputably: This is something we get more feedback on than just about anything else…why is that?
• How has the culture shift affected this conversation?
• What has been the church's response to the shift in culture?
• What does the biblical doctrine of anthropology related to men and women have to affirm?
• When we say “we need each other,” what does that mean?
• What are the threats and liabilities of relationships? What about not having these relationships?
• Why are we using family-oriented language in this conversation?
• Does this apply to those who are not believers?
• How has this changed us? How has it changed our ministries?
• Why is getting this right crucial?

Helpful Definitions:

• Adelphoi (ἀδελφοί): Brothers and sisters. The family of God.
• Philia: A kind of love that exists only among family, not just biologically but spiritually through the blood of Christ.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Crossway: Women of the Word
• “Jesus through the Eyes of Women” by Rebecca McLaughlin

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Kyle Worley is joined by Sam Allberry to have a conversation about union with Christ and both of their new books!

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why do we need more books about union with Christ?
• Why did you title the book “One with My Lord”?
• Why did you title your book “Home with God”?
• When did this doctrine first become precious to you?
• What is “union with Christ?”
• Do you see any connection between the covenant love of God and union with Christ?
• What did you learn while writing this book?
• When people read your book - what do you hope is the one thing they walk away with?

Helpful Definitions:

• Union with Christ:
  • When we come to believe in Jesus we are made one with Him. We are so spiritually one with Jesus that His righteousness becomes ours and it is right for our sin to be carried by Him.
  • The believer's identification, incorporation, and participation into all who Christ is and all that Christ does.

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. Learn more about Sam’s books.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Revelation 21-22, Ephesians 2, Colossians 3, Matthew 28:20, Romans 6, 1 Corinthians 6, Hebrews 10:14
• “One with My Lord” by Sam Allberry
• “Home with God” by Kyle Worley

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