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Is Evangelicalism Worth Defending? | Bonnie Kristian
Has evangelicalism become so entangled with politics, scandal, and culture wars that we’ve lost sight of what’s good about it?
For many Christians, evangelicalism has become a label associated more with political identity than with faith....
When Giftedness Outpaces Character | Chuck DeGroat
What if some of the behaviors churches celebrate in their leaders are actually signs of deeper wounds?
Chuck DeGroat returns to Future Christian to discuss his new book, Who You’re Becoming: The Slow and Courageous Work of Cultivating Char...
Are We Thinking About Discipleship All Wrong? - Jessie Cruickshank & Julia Schmaltz
What does it actually mean to make disciples? And have churches been approaching spiritual formation in ways that overlook how people really grow and change?
Jessie Cruickshank and Julia Schmaltz join Loren to discuss their new book, Becom...
Emily Belz on What Is Christian Higher Education Worth?
What is a Christian college degree worth—and should its value be determined by how much graduates earn?
Christianity Today senior news editor joins Loren to discuss the uncertain future facing Christian higher education--particularly rega...
Does the Church Really Want the Truth? | Matthew Townsend
What happens when the church becomes more concerned with managing its message than hearing difficult truths?
Matthew Townsend joins Martha Tatarnic to discuss the role of journalism, truth-telling, and accountability within Christian insti...
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Pastor, chaplain, and podcaster writing at the intersection of faith, culture, and church renewal. A lowercase-e evangelical exploring theology, discipleship, and how historic faith speaks today—especially why the church still matters.
Martha's new book "Anne Boleyn: Reputation, Revolution, Religion" is published by Morehouse, May 2026. Martha is Co-Pastor of St. George’s, a thriving Anglican church and has published two other books, including "Why Gather?"
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Substack writing at “Sit with Chuck” | Licensed Therapist, Prof and Exec Director of the Clinical Counseling Program @westernsem | Founder of the SoulCareCollaborative.com | 5 Day Intensives | PhD Psychology | Ordained Minister
Journalist and author of “In Defense of Evangelicalism,” “Untrustworthy,” and “A Flexible Faith.” Fellow at Defense Priorities and graduate of Bethel Seminary.
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