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Challenging Conversations

Challenging Conversations

Do you struggle with knowing what to say and how to say it when a controversial topic arises? “Challenging Conversations,” hosted by best-selling author and worldview expert Jason Jimenez, is a conversational podcast designed to help Christians overcome their fears and learn to engage people of a different view or belief system respectfully. You will gain insight as Jason and his guests get into deep conversations about the Christian faith and discuss how Christians ought to be defending the gospel as they speak the truth in love to those around them.

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Episodes

  • Can You Deny Jesus is God and Be a Christian? Can You Deny Jesus is God and Be a Christian? Play in Edifi Player

    Can You Deny Jesus is God and Be a Christian?

    It’s becoming more accepting that Christianity can be anything you want it to be. Progressive Christians like to say they follow Jesus’s example but don’t worship Him as God. What would you say after hearing that? Jason addresses this very thing by giving three biblical responses to this blasphemous view of Jesus not being God. To purchase Jason’s new book, **click here**. **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * …

  • The Rise of Progressive Christianity The Rise of Progressive Christianity Play in Edifi Player

    The Rise of Progressive Christianity

    Why do so many people in America reject the belief that Jesus is God? In this episode, Jason returns to a few unorthodox movements in the early church that sought to undermine the Gospels and warns Christians not to be fooled by their deception and influences in the church today. To purchase Jason’s new book, **click here**. **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube **Additional …

  • The Hijacking of Jesus by Progressive Christians The Hijacking of Jesus by Progressive Christians Play in Edifi Player

    The Hijacking of Jesus by Progressive Christians

    Are you sick and tired of the politically charged version of Christianity advanced by progressive Christians and people on the Left? Or perhaps you are currently disenchanted with evangelical Christianity and find yourself leaning more toward a progressive point of view on a few biblical and moral issues. In this episode, Jason lays out the difference between biblical and progressive Christianity and shares advice from his new book, _Hijacking Jesus._ To purchase Jason’s new book, click …

  • What’s Behind the Toxic War on Masculinity? What’s Behind the Toxic War on Masculinity? Play in Edifi Player

    What’s Behind the Toxic War on Masculinity?

    Why has it become socially acceptable to express open hostility against men? In this episode, Jason talks with Prof. Nancy Pearcey about her latest book The Toxic Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. **Links to Nancy Pearcey** * The Toxic War on Masculinity - Amazon * The Toxic War - All Stores * Nancy Pearcey Website * The Toxic War Press Kit **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe …

  • The Destructive Theology of Wokeism The Destructive Theology of Wokeism Play in Edifi Player

    The Destructive Theology of Wokeism

    Wokeism has become an attractive progressive ideology to subscribe to in our culture. It's a belief system that appears to stand for equality, justice, and inclusivity. But is it as inherently good and just as it seems to be on the surface? **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube **Additional Resources** * Challenging Conversations book on Amazon * Stand Strong Ministries …

  • How Should I Share Jesus with a Muslim? How Should I Share Jesus with a Muslim? Play in Edifi Player

    How Should I Share Jesus with a Muslim?

    Have you ever shared Jesus with a Muslim? In this episode, Jason shares proper ways to speak the cultural language of a Muslim, which will help open the door to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube **Additional Resources** * Challenging Conversations book on Amazon * Stand Strong Ministries Website * Stand Strong Ministries on …

  • Talking to an Atheist about the Universe and Morality Talking to an Atheist about the Universe and Morality Play in Edifi Player

    Talking to an Atheist about the Universe and Morality

    Who would you say has the best explanation for how the universe came to be: the theist or atheist? And what about morality? In this episode, Jason puts forth two solid arguments that bear witness to the existence of God: (1) the principle of causality and the moral argument—providing you with tactics to use when talking to your atheist friends. **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on …

  • Are You Finding it Hard to Forgive? Are You Finding it Hard to Forgive? Play in Edifi Player

    Are You Finding it Hard to Forgive?

    Is there someone in your life you are struggling to forgive? Forgiveness is a crucial concept in the Bible and plays a significant role in the Christian faith. In this episode, Jason outlines important points about forgiveness for Christians to apply and learn to trust the Lord to bring healing and restoration. **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube **Additional Resources** * …

  • What is the Great White Throne Judgment? What is the Great White Throne Judgment? Play in Edifi Player

    What is the Great White Throne Judgment?

    There are many disturbing events described in the Book of Revelation. But one unparalleled event, the Great White Throne Judgment, has eternal consequences attached to it. In this episode, Jason analyzes the Great White Throne Judgment and clarifies what this final judgment is about and who it is for. **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube **Additional Resources** * …

  • Did Jesus Teach Hell is Real? Did Jesus Teach Hell is Real? Play in Edifi Player

    Did Jesus Teach Hell is Real?

    The idea of being tormented in eternal agony isn’t something people like to think about, let alone bring up in casual conversation. That’s why most people avoid talking about hell or rule it out altogether. But did Jesus believe in hell? And if so, what did he actually teach about hell? **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube **Additional Resources** * Challenging …

  • Was the Supreme Court Wrong About Affirmative Action? Was the Supreme Court Wrong About Affirmative Action? Play in Edifi Player

    Was the Supreme Court Wrong About Affirmative Action?

    In a recent decision, the High Court deemed the basis of Affirmative Action policies to be unconstitutional because universities were violating the Equal Protection of students. But was that really happening? And what about the disparities clearly represented in specific social classes and ethnic groups? In this episode, Jason gives listeners five sensible points regarding the High Court’s decision. **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow …

  • Is Boycotting Target the Christian Thing to Do? Is Boycotting Target the Christian Thing to Do? Play in Edifi Player

    Is Boycotting Target the Christian Thing to Do?

    What would you do if a company you shopped at pushed an agenda contrary to your religious convictions? In this episode, Jason addresses the controversial Target display of trans clothing and the company's provocative stance on issues that have caused many to no longer step foot in their stores. **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube **Additional Resources** * Challenging …

  • Is There Need for Concern Over A.I.? Is There Need for Concern Over A.I.? Play in Edifi Player

    Is There Need for Concern Over A.I.?

    What does the future hold for A.I.? Will A.I. be determining what our future will be if we don’t take appropriate measures to restrict its technological advancement before it is too late? In this episode, Jason brings to light five concerns about A.I. and how you can continue to walk boldly in your faith no matter what happens. **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube **Additional …

  • Is it Crazy for Christians to Believe in UFOs? Is it Crazy for Christians to Believe in UFOs? Play in Edifi Player

    Is it Crazy for Christians to Believe in UFOs?

    Today, the belief in ET or space aliens are still going strong, and some will even say the ET phenomenon is gaining more popularity than ever before—especially among Christians. In this episode, Jason offers up three pieces of information you can share with a fellow Christian who buys into UFOs and aliens. **Jason Jimenez on Social Media** * Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter * Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram * Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube **Additional Resources** * …

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