How can you believe what the Bible says about sexuality when Christians have acted so hatefully? How can you be a Christian given the church’s record on race? Questions like these have caused many to doubt—and even deconstruct—their faith. Where can we find help when we feel racked by doubt or are walking alongside someone who is? In this talk from TGCW24, Collin Hansen and Rebecca McLaughlin explore these questions and offer hope and help by pointing to Jesus, the One who has the words of eternal life. In This Episode 00:00 – Deconstruction and its effects on faith 03:41 – Disenculturation vs. deconstruction 06:42 – Personal and cultural reflections on faith 10:41 – Historical and theological context of slavery 20:41 – Rebecca McLaughlin’s perspective on deconstruction 27:33 – Biblical foundations of marriage and sexuality 36:38 – Challenges and misconceptions in Christian sexual ethics 41:01 – The role of Christian ethics in society Resources Mentioned: Before You Lose Your Faith edited by Ivan Mesa The Secular Creed by Rebecca McLaughlin Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari SIGN UP for one of our newsletters to stay informed about TGC’s latest resources. Help The Gospel Coalition renew and unify the contemporary church in the ancient gospel: Give today. Don’t miss an episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube

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