Jude 3 Project

Faith, Politics & the Culture War: The Wisdom We've Forgotten - Special Guest: Justin Giboney

What does faith look like in an age of outrage, culture wars, and division? How do we pursue justice without losing our soul in the process? 

In this timely conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Justin Giboney — co-founder of the AND Campaign and author of "Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around" — to unpack the lessons we must recover from the Civil Rights generation. From polarization and conflict entrepreneurs to local action, they discuss how Christians can confront injustice without losing compassion, think beyond party lines, and rebuild hope in a polarized moment.

They discuss:

• Why today’s outrage culture is discipling the church
• How the Civil Rights generation fought injustice without losing their soul
• The danger of online “conflict entrepreneurs” shaping our worldview
• Local action vs. national chaos
• Why strategy > social media performance
• How the church should respond to today’s political, economic & immigration crises

If you’re exhausted by the culture war — or searching for a faithful way forward — this conversation will challenge and refresh you.

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Special Feature: Problematic Passages 2025

What do you do when the Bible offends you? What do we do with seemingly problematic scriptures?

From stories of slavery and violence to verses about gender and judgment, many people wrestle with the Bible’s hardest passages. In this unabashedly honest and thought-provoking discussion, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Jo Vitale and Dr. Esau McCaulley to unpack the context behind the controversy — and explore how understanding history, culture, language, and God’s heart can turn confusion into clarity.

They confront:

• Divine Justice: Reconciling God's goodness with commands for war and annihilation (e.g., 1 Samuel 15:3, Deuteronomy 20:16).
• Slavery: Why the apostles instructed slaves to obey masters instead of condemning slavery outright.
• Sexual Ethics: The New Testament's warnings regarding same-sex relations and exclusion from salvation.
• Gender: Questions about women in leadership (1 Timothy 2) and ritual purity after childbirth (Leviticus 12:5).
• Eternal Punishment: How Christians should understand hell.
• Lot and Rahab: Wrestling with the problematic actions of figures called "righteous" or "faithful".

Recorded live at the Museum of the Bible, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and deepen your faith.

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How to Forgive When It Still Hurts - Special Guest: Yana Conner

Lisa Fields sits down with author and Bible teacher Yana Conner to unpack the real work behind her new book Living Beyond Offense: Doing the Hard Work of Forgiveness God’s Way. Together they explore what biblical forgiveness actually looks like, how to confront conflict with courage, and why “protecting your peace” isn’t the whole story.

They discuss:

• Why forgiveness is not forgetting—and the powerful concept of "faithfully casting" the debt to God.

• The true meaning of "turn the other cheek" and how it calls for humble confrontation, not passive acceptance.

• How to counter cultural mantras like "protect your peace" with the biblical call to be a shalom-maker.

• The difference between biblical forgiveness (releasing the debt) and reconciliation (restoring the relationship).

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Tony Evans Talks Engaging The Next Generation - Special Guest: Dr. Tony Evans

Too many of us want God’s blessings without giving Him full control. In this inspiring conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Tony Evans to unpack what it really means to live unleashed — when faith stops being part-time and becomes your whole life.

They dive into:
- How to live out your faith without compromise
- Why giving God “part” of your life leaves you empty
- The difference between religion and a kingdom relationship
- The real definition of impact and purpose — beyond followers and fame

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When Dreams Fall Apart: Wrestling with Unanswered Prayers - Special Guest: Jennifer Lucy Tyler

What do you do when your prayers go unanswered? In this raw and honest conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with author and speaker Jennifer Lucy Tyler to discuss her book When Dreams Fall Apart—a powerful story about grief and the beauty of trusting God through disappointment.

They open up about infertility, loss, and the tension between faith and control—while uncovering how lament, surrender, and God’s comfort can bring healing and hope.

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Special Feature: How Do I Heal From Church Hurt? - Courageous Conversations 2023

When the people and places meant to bring healing become the source of pain, where do you go from there?

In this 2023 Courageous Conversations panel, pastors, psychologists, and theologians — including Dr. Christina Edmondson, Dr. Jessica Brown, Pastor Reginald Sharpe, and John Onwuchekwa — to unpack what church hurt really is, how to distinguish disappointment from spiritual abuse, and practical steps toward healing, wholeness, and compassion.

They discuss:
🔹 The difference between “church hurt” and “spiritual abuse”
🔹 How power, intent, and neglect play a role in wounding
🔹 Whether taking time away from church can be healing
🔹 Why love and humility must remain at the center of leadership

If you’ve ever been hurt by people in the church — or struggled to trust again — watch, reflect, and begin your journey from hurt to healing.

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Special Feature: Can God Handle My Questions? - Courageous Conversations 2023

What happens when faith meets hard questions? In this Jude 3 Project 2023 Courageous Conversations panel — “Can God Handle My Questions?” — Dr. Esau McCaulley, Dr. Sarita Lyons, Rev. Janaye Pitts-Murdock, and Dr. Frederick Haynes III join Dr. Bobby Manning for an honest, unfiltered dialogue about doubt, suffering, injustice, and the Black Christian experience.

They remind us that God isn’t intimidated by our pain or confusion — He invites our honesty. From biblical examples of lament to real stories of trauma and redemption, this conversation reminds us that faith is not the absence of questions — it’s the courage to bring them to God.

Tune in for wisdom on:

• Why questioning God isn’t necessarily rebellion but relationship

• How Black Christians have long wrestled with hard questions around faith and oppression

• When our doubts can lead to deeper belief

• How the Church can create safe spaces for hard questions

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Special Feature: Chosen But Inexperienced - Lisa Fields

The Jude 3 Project podcast is on hiatus for the next two weeks, but we didn’t want to leave you without encouragement this week! Instead, please enjoy this special message from Lisa Fields, preaching at Wheaton College on the "Chosen But Inexperienced".

Lisa reminds us that God doesn’t call the equipped—He equips the called. Drawing from the story of Solomon, biblical wisdom, and her own personal stories, Lisa encourages us to embrace our divine calling, even when we feel unprepared or inadequate.

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Sit Down, Be Humble - Special Guest: Dr. Dennis Edwards

Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Dennis Edwards to explore the true meaning of humility from a biblical perspective.

Dr. Edwards, Dean of North Park Theological Seminary, shares insights from his book on humility—challenging cultural misconceptions and revealing how authentic humility begins with intimacy and submission to God. Together, they unpack:

• Why humility is more than being “nice” or self-deprecating

• How pride is at the root of all sin

• The tension between humility and speaking up for yourself, especially in marginalized communities

• Practical ways to embody humility in relationships, leadership, and everyday life

If you’ve ever wrestled with pride, offense, or the balance between confidence and humility, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

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The Anti-Greed Gospel - Special Guest: Dr. Malcolm Foley

Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Malcolm Foley to talk about his new book The Anti-Greed Gospel. Together, they unpack how greed fuels racial oppression, why Mammon remains one of the greatest threats to Christian faith, and how the church is called to resist exploitation, violence, and lies by building communities of solidarity, generosity, and truth.

From the rich young ruler to today’s grind culture, Dr. Foley challenges us to rethink wealth, dependence, and what it really means to follow Jesus in a world shaped by capitalism.

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