Can I Say That? https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com Engaging with culture as Christians in a post Christian world, asking questions we don’t normally ask in church. A project by Brenna Blain. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:13:23 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Engaging with culture as Christians in a post Christian world, asking questions we don’t normally ask in church. Brenna Blain Brenna Blain No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5299315/PNG_image8roj9.jpeg Can I Say That? https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com 144 144 A New Vision for Church Planting A New Vision for Church Planting https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/a-new-vision-for-church-planting/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/a-new-vision-for-church-planting/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:13:23 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/91b12d5f-30b3-324e-9937-31502729b446 What Dying churches lack, church plants have... and what church plants need, aging churches can offer. 

]]> What Dying churches lack, church plants have... and what church plants need, aging churches can offer. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 714 51 full Preachers & Influencers: Obedience Is Not Optional Preachers & Influencers: Obedience Is Not Optional https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/preachers-influencers-obedience-is-not-optional/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/preachers-influencers-obedience-is-not-optional/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:39:34 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/147ed330-3ec9-3236-9f87-7a482bba445d Moral Failure plagues the western Church, and yet there is a group of christian leaders that have even less oversight. If we take scripture seriously, something needs to change. Brenna Blain asks how moral failure happens for those who have oversight and why influencers, preachers and theologians should seek out concrete oversight. 

]]> Moral Failure plagues the western Church, and yet there is a group of christian leaders that have even less oversight. If we take scripture seriously, something needs to change. Brenna Blain asks how moral failure happens for those who have oversight and why influencers, preachers and theologians should seek out concrete oversight. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1575 50 full Tribalism Meets Enemy Love Tribalism Meets Enemy Love https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/tribalism-meets-enemy-love/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/tribalism-meets-enemy-love/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:40:06 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/95eee380-7fdd-3877-afeb-60a4e7ed2bce Today Brenna Blain talks through the Biblical command to love our enemies in a time where theological tribalism runs rampant. 

]]> Today Brenna Blain talks through the Biblical command to love our enemies in a time where theological tribalism runs rampant. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2541 49 full Western Christians, Don't Get Spit Out Western Christians, Don't Get Spit Out https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/western-christians-dont-get-spit-out/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/western-christians-dont-get-spit-out/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/cbf8e04b-5717-34d6-a43a-fad674919a65 Today Brenna Blain preaches through 2 Timothy 2:20–25 about the dangers of being lukewarm in the west and how to live a life set a part. 

]]> Today Brenna Blain preaches through 2 Timothy 2:20–25 about the dangers of being lukewarm in the west and how to live a life set a part. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2227 48 full What the Progressive and Seeker Sensitive churches have in Common What the Progressive and Seeker Sensitive churches have in Common https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/what-the-progressive-and-seeker-sensitive-churches-have-in-common/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/what-the-progressive-and-seeker-sensitive-churches-have-in-common/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:02:22 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/a755421a-b328-3513-a4ce-26b454615b86 A closed Bible is the coin, progressives live on one side while seeker sensitives churches live on the other. Today we talk about the next season vision for Can I Say That? and jump into our first train of thought!

]]> A closed Bible is the coin, progressives live on one side while seeker sensitives churches live on the other. Today we talk about the next season vision for Can I Say That? and jump into our first train of thought!

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2587 47 full Abortion, Compassion and Conviction Abortion, Compassion and Conviction https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/abortion-compassion-and-conviction/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/abortion-compassion-and-conviction/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:29:41 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/3dd8d0dd-9197-3f8e-a0c5-cddbeac8b31e Brenna Blain shares her pastoral exhortation on what it means to engage in the issue of abortion with compassion and conviction by looking to the Biblical text. This message was given in the heart of South East Portland, Oregon in partner with First Image. 

]]> Brenna Blain shares her pastoral exhortation on what it means to engage in the issue of abortion with compassion and conviction by looking to the Biblical text. This message was given in the heart of South East Portland, Oregon in partner with First Image. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1946 46 full A Theology of Disabilities with Evan Wickham A Theology of Disabilities with Evan Wickham https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/a-theology-of-disabilities-with-evan-wickham/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/a-theology-of-disabilities-with-evan-wickham/#comments Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:57:53 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/b737b410-56ba-3784-b8cb-487c250a5dd6 Evan Wickham shares his insights as a pastor with us about developing a Biblically based theology of disabilities drawing from both the old and new testament. Evan is the lead pastor at Park Hill Church in San Diego, CA as well a worship song writer for the greater Church. 

]]> Evan Wickham shares his insights as a pastor with us about developing a Biblically based theology of disabilities drawing from both the old and new testament. Evan is the lead pastor at Park Hill Church in San Diego, CA as well a worship song writer for the greater Church. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1967 45 full Alcoholism with Ericka Anderson Alcoholism with Ericka Anderson https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/alcoholism/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/alcoholism/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:59:01 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/ae4a643c-6d4b-37df-b56a-bf92b2d7aceb This month we hear from Ericka Anderson on the topic of drinking, sobriety and addiction all within the context of christian community. Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer and mom in Indianapolis, Indiana. She's the author of Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church & the Church Needs Women. Ericka is a columnist at WORLD Magazine and a contributor to Christianity Today. She's been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and more. You can get her sobriety toolkit for Christian women at SobrietyCurious.com

]]> This month we hear from Ericka Anderson on the topic of drinking, sobriety and addiction all within the context of christian community. Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer and mom in Indianapolis, Indiana. She's the author of Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church & the Church Needs Women. Ericka is a columnist at WORLD Magazine and a contributor to Christianity Today. She's been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and more. You can get her sobriety toolkit for Christian women at SobrietyCurious.com

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2364 44 full Jesus Crashing Your Political Party with Joshua Ryan Butler Jesus Crashing Your Political Party with Joshua Ryan Butler https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/jesus-crashing-your-political-party-with-joshua-ryan-butler/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/jesus-crashing-your-political-party-with-joshua-ryan-butler/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:08:50 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/4d179ed9-5740-3dd6-8944-fdaa573531e9 What does Jesus have to do with your politics? Well, if you are a follower of Christ....everything! Today we hear from Joshua Ryan Butler about his latest book The Party Crasher and the implications that Jesus has on all of our lives wether you subscribe to politics or not. From liberal leaning Gen Z to Boomer Conservatives to Anabaptist Millennials, there is something in this conversation for everyone. 

You can find Josh's book here on Amazon!

]]> What does Jesus have to do with your politics? Well, if you are a follower of Christ....everything! Today we hear from Joshua Ryan Butler about his latest book The Party Crasher and the implications that Jesus has on all of our lives wether you subscribe to politics or not. From liberal leaning Gen Z to Boomer Conservatives to Anabaptist Millennials, there is something in this conversation for everyone. 

You can find Josh's book here on Amazon!

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2269 42 full Jesus Crashing Your Political Party with Joshua Ryan Butler The Body with Ashley Abercrombie The Body with Ashley Abercrombie https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-body-with-ashley-abercrombie/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-body-with-ashley-abercrombie/#comments Sun, 07 Jan 2024 13:39:46 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/d48a9d4b-472e-343f-ba35-9d966bd72421 Today we hear from Ashley Abercrombie about how christians can engage well with the struggles of having broken bodies.

]]> Today we hear from Ashley Abercrombie about how christians can engage well with the struggles of having broken bodies.

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2102 41 full The Body with Ashley Abercrombie Content of Substance with Jackie Hill Perry Content of Substance with Jackie Hill Perry https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/content-of-substance-with-jackie-hill-perry/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/content-of-substance-with-jackie-hill-perry/#comments Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:39:28 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/7a851d4b-f42d-30af-a009-fa741e2577fc Today we ask the hard questions about christian content. Why is there so much shallow and theologically anemic content being circulated? How can we grow as listeners and as teachers? How can we balance rich theology with teaching that will be accessible to all learning levels? We hear from Jackie Hill Perry on the subject. 

]]> Today we ask the hard questions about christian content. Why is there so much shallow and theologically anemic content being circulated? How can we grow as listeners and as teachers? How can we balance rich theology with teaching that will be accessible to all learning levels? We hear from Jackie Hill Perry on the subject. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2151 40 full Content of Substance with Jackie Hill Perry Bonus Episode: Remaining in Christ with Brenna Blain Bonus Episode: Remaining in Christ with Brenna Blain https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-remaining-in-christ-with-brenna-blain/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-remaining-in-christ-with-brenna-blain/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:47:43 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e51e37de-1054-3179-ab0c-d49c071d9360 Brenna Blain preaches on John 15:1-6 at Shine Conference in Vancouver Washington. The question we are asking today is "what keeps followers from remaining"? If you have an event or Sunday service you'd like to bring Brenna in for you can reach out at www.Brennablain.com 

]]> Brenna Blain preaches on John 15:1-6 at Shine Conference in Vancouver Washington. The question we are asking today is "what keeps followers from remaining"? If you have an event or Sunday service you'd like to bring Brenna in for you can reach out at www.Brennablain.com 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2356 39 full Bonus Episode: Remaining in Christ with Brenna Blain The Intersection of Faith, Food and Fame with Aarti Sequeira The Intersection of Faith, Food and Fame with Aarti Sequeira https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-intersection-of-faith-food-and-fame-with-aarti-sequeira/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-intersection-of-faith-food-and-fame-with-aarti-sequeira/#comments Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:26:51 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/981f7ef2-e637-3304-bbb3-d1c1fcb2418f This episode we ask Aarti about being a christian in the secular world of TV, how food and faith have intersected in her life and what keeps her grounded in the lights of fame. 

]]> This episode we ask Aarti about being a christian in the secular world of TV, how food and faith have intersected in her life and what keeps her grounded in the lights of fame. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1961 38 full The Intersection of Faith, Food and Fame with Aarti Sequeira Empathy, Sexuality & Curiosity with Preston Sprinkle Empathy, Sexuality & Curiosity with Preston Sprinkle https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/empathy-sexuality-curiosity/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/empathy-sexuality-curiosity/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:52:45 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/8c3d3b47-5430-3b19-a041-73d718cbdb0b Today we hear from Dr Preston Sprinkle about empathy surrounding the gender and sexuality conversation, the arguments in his latest book and some hard truth about denying the Biblical commands 

]]> Today we hear from Dr Preston Sprinkle about empathy surrounding the gender and sexuality conversation, the arguments in his latest book and some hard truth about denying the Biblical commands 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 3347 37 full Empathy, Sexuality & Curiosity with Preston Sprinkle LDS/Mormonism with Jeremy Jenkins LDS/Mormonism with Jeremy Jenkins https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/ldsmormonism/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/ldsmormonism/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:22:43 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/457c2784-d01d-3c31-8798-d5812fee6bc6 Today we hear from Jeremy Jenkins about the main differences between Mormons and Christians, how we can witness well to Mormons and what it looks like to talk with people who have a different faith. 

]]> Today we hear from Jeremy Jenkins about the main differences between Mormons and Christians, how we can witness well to Mormons and what it looks like to talk with people who have a different faith. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2755 36 full LDS/Mormonism with Jeremy Jenkins Sexuality for Parents & Youth Workers with Amber Carroll Sexuality for Parents & Youth Workers with Amber Carroll https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/sexuality-for-parents-youth-workers/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/sexuality-for-parents-youth-workers/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:03:53 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/b4c8f3d4-f921-35d3-9425-70a495632397 How should christians talk to children and youth about sexuality? It can feel like an overwhelming task but today we hear from Amber Carroll who works to equip christians to have Biblically and well informed conversations surrounding sex and sexuality with kids ages 2-12. 

]]> How should christians talk to children and youth about sexuality? It can feel like an overwhelming task but today we hear from Amber Carroll who works to equip christians to have Biblically and well informed conversations surrounding sex and sexuality with kids ages 2-12. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1914 35 full Sexuality for Parents & Youth Workers with Amber Carroll Spiritual Rhythms with Amy Gannet Spiritual Rhythms with Amy Gannet https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/spiritual-rhythms/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/spiritual-rhythms/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:30:00 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/1481d379-0be4-3e47-9280-857fb6f42f24 What are Spiritual Rhythms and why do they matter? Is partaking in them simply a suggestion or a Biblical Command? How can we help others without making it a point of legality? Today we hear from Amy Gannet, founder of Tiny Theologians, about the impact that these practices can have in our lives. 

]]> What are Spiritual Rhythms and why do they matter? Is partaking in them simply a suggestion or a Biblical Command? How can we help others without making it a point of legality? Today we hear from Amy Gannet, founder of Tiny Theologians, about the impact that these practices can have in our lives. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1671 34 full Spiritual Rhythms with Amy Gannet Trans* and Christian with Kat LaPrairie Trans* and Christian with Kat LaPrairie https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/trans-and-christian/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/trans-and-christian/#comments Mon, 16 May 2022 14:19:18 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/79fcd4f1-5047-3925-a743-2e5f275681ad What is it like to be a christian who identifies as transgender? As more and more individuals are able to recognize incongruences in their own life with their gender identity, it is important that followers of Christ learn how to care for and engage well with those wrestling. Today we hear from Kat LaPrairie, a trans* christian who is eager to share about her own experience with Jesus and gender. 

]]> What is it like to be a christian who identifies as transgender? As more and more individuals are able to recognize incongruences in their own life with their gender identity, it is important that followers of Christ learn how to care for and engage well with those wrestling. Today we hear from Kat LaPrairie, a trans* christian who is eager to share about her own experience with Jesus and gender. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2154 33 full Trans* and Christian with Kat LaPrairie Anger with Lisa Bevere Anger with Lisa Bevere https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/anger/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/anger/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:14:51 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/80da0bfc-6b23-3f12-9b08-0df98ea86923 Do followers of Jesus struggle with anger issues? How can we repair the damage that our anger has done against our kids? How can we come alongside someone else who struggles with anger without getting emotional ourselves? Today Lisa Bevere shares her own story about anger and how God worked through it in her life and what that can look like for us as well. 

]]> Do followers of Jesus struggle with anger issues? How can we repair the damage that our anger has done against our kids? How can we come alongside someone else who struggles with anger without getting emotional ourselves? Today Lisa Bevere shares her own story about anger and how God worked through it in her life and what that can look like for us as well. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2157 32 full Anger with Lisa Bevere LGBTQ Youth with Laurie Krieg LGBTQ Youth with Laurie Krieg https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/lgbtq-youth/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/lgbtq-youth/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:56:52 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/a78b5339-7a10-3f0a-9e05-b6945567b0ba How can the Church support LGBTQ teens? What if they are non-affirming....is that even possible to support them? If so, how? In this episode Laurie Krieg shares with us how to pursue meaningful relationships with sexual minorities in our places of faith and answers some of your toughest questions on the subject. 

]]> How can the Church support LGBTQ teens? What if they are non-affirming....is that even possible to support them? If so, how? In this episode Laurie Krieg shares with us how to pursue meaningful relationships with sexual minorities in our places of faith and answers some of your toughest questions on the subject. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2679 31 full LGBTQ Youth with Laurie Krieg The Enneagram with Christian Dawson The Enneagram with Christian Dawson https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-enneagram-1635908409/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-enneagram-1635908409/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:00:09 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/ed7d13cc-9b30-39d8-b94a-b9220b448990 Should followers of Christ use the enneagram? Is it harmless or harmful? Does it give us an excuse to continue with bad habits or does it point out ways we need surrender to Christ? Maybe you're just asking WHAT IS the Enneagram anyways?? Today we talk with Christian Dawson, young adults pastor from Bridgetown Church in Portland Oregon. He shares how he has seen the enneagram at work in the lives of young people today. 

]]> Should followers of Christ use the enneagram? Is it harmless or harmful? Does it give us an excuse to continue with bad habits or does it point out ways we need surrender to Christ? Maybe you're just asking WHAT IS the Enneagram anyways?? Today we talk with Christian Dawson, young adults pastor from Bridgetown Church in Portland Oregon. He shares how he has seen the enneagram at work in the lives of young people today. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1709 30 full The Enneagram with Christian Dawson Modesty with Kat Harris Modesty with Kat Harris https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/modesty-1631063624/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/modesty-1631063624/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:13:44 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/ec15b80d-d490-3409-a32b-69da7e26c909 Why does the evangelical church historically focus so much on the sensual and sexual aspect of modesty? How has this specifically affected women? What about men? What does the Bible say about modesty? Today we talk with Kat Harris, author of Sexless in the City to get her view on modesty and the christian faith. 

]]> Why does the evangelical church historically focus so much on the sensual and sexual aspect of modesty? How has this specifically affected women? What about men? What does the Bible say about modesty? Today we talk with Kat Harris, author of Sexless in the City to get her view on modesty and the christian faith. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1815 29 full Modesty with Kat Harris American Evangelicalism with Sho Baraka American Evangelicalism with Sho Baraka https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/american-evangelicalism/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/american-evangelicalism/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2021 21:20:29 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/dcfa5f26-bf25-35c5-9e34-008310d1407b Should christians still identify with the term "American Evangelicalism"? Or is it too engrossed with Christian Nationalism? Are we letting a younger generation have too much say over what some people have seen to be a "tried and true" movement? Today we talk with Sho Baraka to hear his thoughts on the term, how politics have impacted it and wether or not we should seek to redeem what some are calling a stained identity.

]]> Should christians still identify with the term "American Evangelicalism"? Or is it too engrossed with Christian Nationalism? Are we letting a younger generation have too much say over what some people have seen to be a "tried and true" movement? Today we talk with Sho Baraka to hear his thoughts on the term, how politics have impacted it and wether or not we should seek to redeem what some are calling a stained identity.

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1639 28 full American Evangelicalism with Sho Baraka Doubt with Dominic Done Doubt with Dominic Done https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/doubt-1621725335/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/doubt-1621725335/#comments Sat, 22 May 2021 16:15:35 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/55f02858-0d85-3b7d-9bd9-0dcc2f18d33e Is doubting a sin? What even does the term "doubt" me in relation to the faith world? Why do churches struggle with welcoming doubt in their spaces? How can we work through doubt with ourselves and others well? This episode we hear from Dominic Done about the complexities found within the topic doubt and how to wrestle well. 

]]> Is doubting a sin? What even does the term "doubt" me in relation to the faith world? Why do churches struggle with welcoming doubt in their spaces? How can we work through doubt with ourselves and others well? This episode we hear from Dominic Done about the complexities found within the topic doubt and how to wrestle well. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2155 27 full Doubt with Dominic Done Peace in the midst of Fear with Trillia Newbell Peace in the midst of Fear with Trillia Newbell https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/peace-in-the-midst-of-fear/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/peace-in-the-midst-of-fear/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:50:02 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/117f737d-fec1-308e-9097-8b41366016ff How can christians become the non-anxious presence of Christ in this world? Are there spiritual practices that can lead us away from anxiety and fear? Can either of those be helpful ever? We ask Trillia Newbell all these and more on this timely episode of "Can I Say That?". 

]]> How can christians become the non-anxious presence of Christ in this world? Are there spiritual practices that can lead us away from anxiety and fear? Can either of those be helpful ever? We ask Trillia Newbell all these and more on this timely episode of "Can I Say That?". 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2212 26 full Peace in the midst of Fear with Trillia Newbell The Need for Community: Online Church vs In Person Community The Need for Community: Online Church vs In Person Community https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-need-for-community-online-church-vs-in-person-community/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-need-for-community-online-church-vs-in-person-community/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:15:26 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/22375a8b-8b3c-3076-ab97-bf7d983aa888 Today we are talking about online church vs in person community. Are both beneficial? Is there a clear Biblical mandate for followers to gather together in person? Is technology changing the way we do community? What are the downsides to only meeting online? We ask all these questions and more as we talk with Chris Cruz from Bethel Church in Redding, California. 

]]> Today we are talking about online church vs in person community. Are both beneficial? Is there a clear Biblical mandate for followers to gather together in person? Is technology changing the way we do community? What are the downsides to only meeting online? We ask all these questions and more as we talk with Chris Cruz from Bethel Church in Redding, California. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2141 25 full The Need for Community: Online Church vs In Person Community Criticism and Judgement Criticism and Judgement https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/criticism-and-judgement/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/criticism-and-judgement/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:22:33 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/cf880b99-8b7b-3755-825e-87c5103572a6 Are Christians called to judge? What about to criticize? Should we enjoy correcting others? Is there a boundary when it comes to those who are not followers of Christ? Join us as Phylicia Masonheimer shares her thoughts on all these questions and more. 

]]> Are Christians called to judge? What about to criticize? Should we enjoy correcting others? Is there a boundary when it comes to those who are not followers of Christ? Join us as Phylicia Masonheimer shares her thoughts on all these questions and more. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1881 24 full Criticism and Judgement The Prosperity Gospel The Prosperity Gospel https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-prosperity-gospel-1610841936/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-prosperity-gospel-1610841936/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:05:36 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/7090ae10-7fa5-37af-afb6-465058dc9f06 What is the Prosperity Gospel? Where did it come from? Does it contain any sort of Biblical truth? Do we really just have to have faith in order to be healed? Hear Zachariah Paulson share his thoughts on all these questions and more. 

]]> What is the Prosperity Gospel? Where did it come from? Does it contain any sort of Biblical truth? Do we really just have to have faith in order to be healed? Hear Zachariah Paulson share his thoughts on all these questions and more. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2530 23 full The Prosperity Gospel Progressive Christianity Progressive Christianity https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/progressive-christianity/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/progressive-christianity/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2020 12:42:37 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/32cf1325-77bc-3b37-94fd-2538ae7138c9 What is progressive christianity? What are some common held beliefs of those who would consider themselves to be progressive christians? What can conservative christians learn from progressive christians? Today we hear from Aaron Salvato, founder and director of Good Lion Podcast Network, as he shares his perspective on this controversial topic. 

]]> What is progressive christianity? What are some common held beliefs of those who would consider themselves to be progressive christians? What can conservative christians learn from progressive christians? Today we hear from Aaron Salvato, founder and director of Good Lion Podcast Network, as he shares his perspective on this controversial topic. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2471 22 full Progressive Christianity Christians and Politics Christians and Politics https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/christians-and-politics-1603334168/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/christians-and-politics-1603334168/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:36:08 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/06967580-dbd8-3932-b835-23773b1771e1 Should christians be involved in politics? Should we let our Biblical convictions dictate how we vote? Is one party really more christian than "the other" party? Why do evangelicals like Donald Trump so much? Join us as we talk with Steven Dowling about one of the most polarizing subjects out there. 

]]> Should christians be involved in politics? Should we let our Biblical convictions dictate how we vote? Is one party really more christian than "the other" party? Why do evangelicals like Donald Trump so much? Join us as we talk with Steven Dowling about one of the most polarizing subjects out there. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 3794 21 full Christians and Politics When Leaders Fail When Leaders Fail https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/when-leaders-fail/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/when-leaders-fail/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2020 13:45:05 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/38531e20-254a-3533-aeb0-57fd7cb4ea7c Pastors fail. They have affairs, they struggle with power, money and honesty. Ultimately they are not immune to sin, so how should the church deal with it? How should the leader in question face their failure? Today we learn from Dr. Gerry Breshears about moral failure, leadership and the difference between redemption and grace. 

]]> Pastors fail. They have affairs, they struggle with power, money and honesty. Ultimately they are not immune to sin, so how should the church deal with it? How should the leader in question face their failure? Today we learn from Dr. Gerry Breshears about moral failure, leadership and the difference between redemption and grace. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2077 20 full When Leaders Fail Purity Culture Purity Culture https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/purity-culture-1596826284/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/purity-culture-1596826284/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:51:24 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/9a67ea64-8033-3285-85e6-00f8109ebbff What is Purity Culture? How did it start? Is it even Biblical? Today we hear from Joshua Harris, writer of the book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", to listen to his take on the purity culture movement, how it has developed and how his view has changed since writing his christian best seller. 

]]> What is Purity Culture? How did it start? Is it even Biblical? Today we hear from Joshua Harris, writer of the book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", to listen to his take on the purity culture movement, how it has developed and how his view has changed since writing his christian best seller. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1612 19 full Purity Culture Racism Part 2: The Movement Racism Part 2: The Movement https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/racism-part-2-the-movement/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/racism-part-2-the-movement/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2020 15:05:27 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/1a8f3652-737a-5a94-b286-3b731c395a39 Is there a Biblical mandate for Christians to pursue social justice surrounding race? Should Christians support the BLM Organization and if not, how can they support black lives? Should churches strive to have diverse leadership? Why or why not? Join us as we talk with Michelle Lang-Raymond about the movement against racism in America and the Church.

]]> Is there a Biblical mandate for Christians to pursue social justice surrounding race? Should Christians support the BLM Organization and if not, how can they support black lives? Should churches strive to have diverse leadership? Why or why not? Join us as we talk with Michelle Lang-Raymond about the movement against racism in America and the Church.

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1996 18 full Racism Part 2: The Movement Racism Part 1: The Moments Racism Part 1: The Moments https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/racism-part-1-the-moments/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/racism-part-1-the-moments/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:25:01 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/3a104d98-82b7-573b-9e6f-087516a4df74 Part one of a two part series talking about racism in America and how the church should respond. In part one we listen to POC sharing their moments of experiencing racism in America. 

]]> Part one of a two part series talking about racism in America and how the church should respond. In part one we listen to POC sharing their moments of experiencing racism in America. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1762 17 full Racism Part 1: The Moments Lament Lament https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/lament-1590258094/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/lament-1590258094/#comments Sat, 23 May 2020 11:21:34 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/bd373154-a02b-5780-b80b-6be587aeb992 Why does the Bible speak to lament? How should we engage with those who are lamenting in our church communities? What does lament reveal to us about God and His character? This week we sit down with worship leader and artist Logan Myers to talk about the impact lament has had on his faith and the role it played in his forthcoming album, No Where Left to Run. 

]]> Why does the Bible speak to lament? How should we engage with those who are lamenting in our church communities? What does lament reveal to us about God and His character? This week we sit down with worship leader and artist Logan Myers to talk about the impact lament has had on his faith and the role it played in his forthcoming album, No Where Left to Run. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2450 16 full Lament Pornography Pornography https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/pornography-1587404962/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/pornography-1587404962/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:49:22 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/a1563726-4cbd-5db3-92a4-04a8587221d7 What is it like to be a woman struggling with porn in the evangelical church today? Have conservative Christians created a harmful stigma for women when choosing to mainly address men when it comes to issues of sexual addition and pornography? How can men and women both get help? How did others help you? How can the church change when it comes to engaging in this subject? Join us as we hear Sarah Moreau talk about her struggle and journey with pornography as an evangelical christian.  

]]> What is it like to be a woman struggling with porn in the evangelical church today? Have conservative Christians created a harmful stigma for women when choosing to mainly address men when it comes to issues of sexual addition and pornography? How can men and women both get help? How did others help you? How can the church change when it comes to engaging in this subject? Join us as we hear Sarah Moreau talk about her struggle and journey with pornography as an evangelical christian.  

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1647 15 full Pornography Music, Art & Creativity: Does God Even Care? Music, Art & Creativity: Does God Even Care? https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/music-art-creativity-does-god-even-care/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/music-art-creativity-does-god-even-care/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:03:28 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/b5971839-c41f-5194-97e5-d3b97d070827 Does God call people to be creative? Does art actually matter in life? Can being creative be a spiritual practice? Join us as we talk with John Mark McMillan about growing up, wrestling with what it means to be alive and all our questions about art and creativity. 

]]> Does God call people to be creative? Does art actually matter in life? Can being creative be a spiritual practice? Join us as we talk with John Mark McMillan about growing up, wrestling with what it means to be alive and all our questions about art and creativity. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 3591 14 full Music, Art & Creativity: Does God Even Care? The Charismatic Church and Practices The Charismatic Church and Practices https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-charismatic-church-and-practices/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-charismatic-church-and-practices/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:04:34 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/18b99ab5-e2c2-53ad-a4ec-37d548756129  Charismatics are defined as Christians who share with Pentecostals an emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit but who remain a part of a mainline church. Even so, the charismatic church is still often looked at as being "odd" or "untamed" by many who belong to non-demon/evangelical churches in the west. In this episode we talk with Annalise Southwood about her experience growing up in the charismatic church and ask some of our biggest questions about prophecy, speaking in tongues and the Holy Spirit. 

]]>  Charismatics are defined as Christians who share with Pentecostals an emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit but who remain a part of a mainline church. Even so, the charismatic church is still often looked at as being "odd" or "untamed" by many who belong to non-demon/evangelical churches in the west. In this episode we talk with Annalise Southwood about her experience growing up in the charismatic church and ask some of our biggest questions about prophecy, speaking in tongues and the Holy Spirit. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 3130 13 full The Charismatic Church and Practices Sexual Beings Sexual Beings https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/sexual-beings/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/sexual-beings/#comments Sun, 09 Feb 2020 18:03:58 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/0372d5b6-2107-5e22-9d77-36b0d902ef8c Do the conversations we have about sex during our upbringing play into how we view sex as adults? Is saying that men have a stronger sex drive than women a damaging stereotype? Can and should single people engage with their sexuality? Join us as we talk with Matt and Lauren Bowen about being sexual beings trying to pursue what Christ has for us.

]]> Do the conversations we have about sex during our upbringing play into how we view sex as adults? Is saying that men have a stronger sex drive than women a damaging stereotype? Can and should single people engage with their sexuality? Join us as we talk with Matt and Lauren Bowen about being sexual beings trying to pursue what Christ has for us.

]]> Brenna Blain false No 3577 12 full Sexual Beings Singleness Singleness https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/singleness-1578873105/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/singleness-1578873105/#comments Sun, 12 Jan 2020 16:51:45 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/d26643b8-c558-54e9-9134-51fd954bc9e3 Being single within the christian community can often feel like a negative thing, but is it supposed to? Why does Paul the Apostle consider singleness a gift? How can we balance the tension between being content within singleness while longing for companionship? Join our conversation with Beka Hardt as she shares her insight on singleness and serving God in this current culture. 

]]> Being single within the christian community can often feel like a negative thing, but is it supposed to? Why does Paul the Apostle consider singleness a gift? How can we balance the tension between being content within singleness while longing for companionship? Join our conversation with Beka Hardt as she shares her insight on singleness and serving God in this current culture. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 1740 11 full Singleness Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Biblical Manhood & Womanhood https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/biblical-manhood-womanhood/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/biblical-manhood-womanhood/#comments Sat, 12 Oct 2019 21:14:12 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/biblical-manhood-womanhood-5561ae2d21edf9b43a9f754e52994369 Are men and women really that different? Does the Bible promote certain gender specific stereotypes? Can men wear makeup? Are women more emotional than men? Join us as we ask Austin Blain some of the biggest questions revolving around cis gendered men and women and Biblical commands. 

]]> Are men and women really that different? Does the Bible promote certain gender specific stereotypes? Can men wear makeup? Are women more emotional than men? Join us as we ask Austin Blain some of the biggest questions revolving around cis gendered men and women and Biblical commands. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 3878 9 full Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Mental Illness: Eating Disorders Mental Illness: Eating Disorders https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/mental-illness-eating-disorders/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/mental-illness-eating-disorders/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:58:47 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/mental-illness-eating-disorders-4e2cbec6afa66583035af04713c14545 Are eating disorders a choice? Are they a sin? What classifies one and how do I get help if I am struggling? The Christian community needs to engage in more conversation surrounding this mental illness, but how do we go about it? Join Lindsey Koehler as she shares her story with us. 

]]> Are eating disorders a choice? Are they a sin? What classifies one and how do I get help if I am struggling? The Christian community needs to engage in more conversation surrounding this mental illness, but how do we go about it? Join Lindsey Koehler as she shares her story with us. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 3362 8 full Mental Illness: Eating Disorders Women: Can they say that? Women: Can they say that? https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/women-can-they-say-that/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/women-can-they-say-that/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2019 23:37:15 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/women-can-they-say-that-adda2968742922d16f976d924ebcfc08 Can women Biblically teach men? Is the term pastor synonymous with the term elder? Why are women's roles in ministry even a topic that needs to be discussed? Join us as Matt Bowen unpacks the Biblical text surrounding gender and office. Egalitarians and Complementarianists welcome. 

]]> Can women Biblically teach men? Is the term pastor synonymous with the term elder? Why are women's roles in ministry even a topic that needs to be discussed? Join us as Matt Bowen unpacks the Biblical text surrounding gender and office. Egalitarians and Complementarianists welcome. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 4734 7 full Women: Can they say that? Mental Illness: Is Anxiety a Sin? Mental Illness: Is Anxiety a Sin? https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/mental-illness-is-anxiety-a-sin/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/mental-illness-is-anxiety-a-sin/#comments Sun, 01 Sep 2019 23:08:57 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/mental-illness-is-anxiety-a-sin-08ae55b765509e7af93d227042028469 When the Bible says "Do not be anxious" what does that actually mean? Is suicide selfish? Will God only heal those who have strong faith? Is Bethel crazy? Yeah, we are talking about ALL these questions. Join us as Ali Gadbaugh shares about her walk with mental illness. 

]]> When the Bible says "Do not be anxious" what does that actually mean? Is suicide selfish? Will God only heal those who have strong faith? Is Bethel crazy? Yeah, we are talking about ALL these questions. Join us as Ali Gadbaugh shares about her walk with mental illness. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2663 6 full Mental Illness: Is Anxiety a Sin? Can I Say #!?% Can I Say #!?% https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/can-i-say/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/can-i-say/#comments Sun, 18 Aug 2019 13:49:01 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/can-i-say-81ce4fe3bfd50913b49838cb7be0a884 Can Christians use explicit language? SHOULD Christians use explicit language? Are we being too legalistic if we say no? Listen in as Lauren Bowen shares her view of how we are called to speak as followers of Christ. 

]]> Can Christians use explicit language? SHOULD Christians use explicit language? Are we being too legalistic if we say no? Listen in as Lauren Bowen shares her view of how we are called to speak as followers of Christ. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2608 5 full Can I Say #!?% The LGBTQ Community and the Church The LGBTQ Community and the Church https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-lgbtq-community-and-the-church/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/the-lgbtq-community-and-the-church/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:18:14 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/the-lgbtq-community-and-the-church-acc073e96836018dc7c6f34613611b44 How can the church better love and engage with the LGBTQ community without fundamentally agreeing? Is that even possible to have rich relationships with those you disagree with on such strong issues? Lets talk about it!

]]> How can the church better love and engage with the LGBTQ community without fundamentally agreeing? Is that even possible to have rich relationships with those you disagree with on such strong issues? Lets talk about it!

]]> Brenna Blain false No 3251 4 full The LGBTQ Community and the Church Holy Spirit Who? Holy Spirit Who? https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/holy-spirit-who-1563242251/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/holy-spirit-who-1563242251/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:57:31 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/holy-spirit-who-1563242251-348dbd064422e8868cdd8ae7f5b886f5 Arguably the most misunderstood part of the Trinity, we sit down and ask who exactly is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? Is He chaotic? Boring? Is being baptized in the Spirit even real? Lets talk about it. 

]]> Arguably the most misunderstood part of the Trinity, we sit down and ask who exactly is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? Is He chaotic? Boring? Is being baptized in the Spirit even real? Lets talk about it. 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 2156 3 full Holy Spirit Who? Can I Say That? Coming this Fall! Can I Say That? Coming this Fall! https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/can-i-say-that-coming-this-fall/ https://canisaythatshow.podbean.com/e/can-i-say-that-coming-this-fall/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2019 11:15:55 -0700 canisaythatshow.podbean.com/can-i-say-that-coming-this-fall-5fe6a1c15601ddf547bfec9ff6362d3f Engaging with culture as Christians in a post Christian world - talking about issues we don't often hear brought up at church but see on a daily basis. From mental illness to charismatic gifts to abortion, we plan to talk about it all. Join us in August! 

]]> Engaging with culture as Christians in a post Christian world - talking about issues we don't often hear brought up at church but see on a daily basis. From mental illness to charismatic gifts to abortion, we plan to talk about it all. Join us in August! 

]]> Brenna Blain false No 120 2 full Can I Say That? Coming this Fall!