Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Michael Graham to discuss why Americans have stopped going to church and

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How did you become a Christian?
• How did you become interested in “The Great Dechurching”?
• What is the history of American church attendance?
• What happened from the height of attendance in the 80s to now?
• What proportion of Americans who previously went to church have stopped attending church?
• Why did Americans stop going to church?
• How would you respond to people who think that fewer people attending church is good for society?
• Are more educated people less likely to go to church?

Guest Bio:

Michael Graham is the Program Director at The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics and is the co-author of “The Great Dechurching.”

Resources Mentioned:

• Galatians
• “The Great Dechurching” by Jim Davis, Michael Graham, and Ryan Burge
• As In Heaven Podcast
• Tyler J. VanderWeele

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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Karyn Becker to discuss how we are called to care for refugees and the practical ways we can do so.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is design thinking?
• As you started out helping refugees, did you think through it in design thinking?
• How has your faith in Jesus motivated you to spend time with refugees?
• Can you tell us about the project Dovely?
• How do you see this model being implemented in other parts of the world?
• How do I support this project?
• Why are you a follower of Jesus?

Guest Bio:

Karyn is a design researcher and strategist helping organizations make business more human through Design Thinking. She’s brought products and services to life during her time at the Mayo Clinic, MIT Media Lab, Johnson & Johnson, REI, and while consulting for a diverse range of firms. Her publications exploring the intersection of business and design have appeared in MIT's Management Review, Quartz, and other global forums. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a design degree from the University of Cincinnati, and is a current Masters of Public Health candidate at Boston University.

Most recently, she’s partnered with refugee resettling agencies in the greater Boston area and serves as the founding Director of Dovely, a soon to launch gospel centered, voucher first daycare for refugees.

Resources Mentioned:

• Deuteronomy 10:19
• Dovely Daycare

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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Julie Ferrell to discuss motherhood.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How did you reflect on motherhood before you were a mom?
• What would you say to the people who think motherhood is a burden?
• What would you say to the people who think motherhood is a woman's highest calling?
• What does it mean that the act of mothering can look different but our calling as moms is the same?
• What are your thoughts on choosing where your kids go to school?
• What difference does it make in your parenting that you are a follower of Jesus?
• What is the best way to disciple your kids?
• For Christians, does allowing our kids to struggle with others who disagree with their faith, help them grow their faith?
• What does it mean to be a spiritual mom to others in the church?

Guest Bio:

Julie Ferrell is a stay-at-home mom with 4 daughters. She and her husband live in the greater Boston area. She graduated from Duke University with a double major in religion and history with a minor in chemistry.

Resources Mentioned:

• Colossians 3:3
• Jen Wilkin
• “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt

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