The Life Challenges Podcast

Christian Life Resources
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Modern-day issues from a Biblical perspective. 

  1. 6d ago

    Human Worth and the Image of God with Professor Emeritus Mark Braun

    We talk through what Scripture means by the image of God and why that truth reshapes how we value human life in a culture that ranks people by ability and usefulness. We also wrestle with how different worldviews change the conversation and why the Gospel is the starting point for real self-worth and renewed identity. Support the show The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

    Human Worth and the Image of God with Professor Emeritus Mark Braun

  2. Oct 20

    “Is It Okay?” Christians with LGBTQ Friends

    We wrestle with how we can hold a clear biblical view of sexuality while still being the kind of Christians people feel safe talking to. We work through two real-world questions, drawing lines against compromise while staying committed to love, patience, and honest conversation.  In this episode, you'll learn how to: define “friend” and why that definition changes the question distinguish relationship from endorsement and approval weigh compromise and influence in close relationships follow Jesus’ approachability alongside moral clarity respond when culture demands total affirmation why churches can feel unwelcoming and how we can do better decide about same-sex wedding invitations using Christian discernment use conversation to keep relationships open without celebrating sin Support the show The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

    “Is It Okay?” Christians with LGBTQ Friends

  3. Oct 13

    “Is It Okay?” Premarital Sex and the Christian Conscience

    We answer whether sex is OK in a committed dating relationship or during engagement, and we anchor the conversation in God’s design instead of cultural excuses. We also name the pressure believers feel, talk about how families and churches teach this well or poorly, and hold out real forgiveness when people carry guilt.  Support the show The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

    “Is It Okay?” Premarital Sex and the Christian Conscience

  4. Oct 6

    What’s Trending? Churches and IVF, AI Personhood, Personalized Medicine

    We sort through the month’s biggest stories and trace the common thread underneath them: when culture stops treating human life as uniquely valuable, confusion spreads fast. We share practical ways churches and families can speak with clarity and hope about IVF, identity, technology, and medicine before crisis hits. Support the show The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

    What’s Trending? Churches and IVF, AI Personhood, Personalized Medicine

  5. Sep 29

    “Is It Okay?” Birth Control and the Single Christian

    We sit down with a blunt prompt from our “Is It Okay” series: is it okay for a single woman to use birth control? What sounds like a simple yes-or-no turns into a deeper conversation about the real issue: what God designed sex and marriage for. We also name the cultural pressure, the church’s growing silence, and the way “just in case” choices can quietly reshape a Christian conscience.  Support the show The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

    “Is It Okay?” Birth Control and the Single Christian

  6. Sep 22

    “Is It Okay?” Egg Freezing

    We start a new “Is It Okay?” series by slowing down and asking what Scripture, biology, and motivation have to do with fertility choices like egg freezing and selling eggs. We weigh exceptional medical cases against everyday cultural pressure, then wrestle with God’s design for family, the risks tied to IVF, and the spiritual danger of letting money or control take the lead. Support the show The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

    “Is It Okay?” Egg Freezing

  7. Sep 15

    The Christian Medical Directive

    Join us as we break down why every adult needs an advance medical directive and how it protects your family from conflict while keeping medical decisions rooted in Christian convictions. We also explain how HIPAA, state laws, and end-of-life choices like resuscitation and feeding tubes can change what happens when you cannot speak for yourself. SHOW NOTES: Christian Medical Directives:  FREE: https://christianliferesources.com/resources/publications/christian-medical-directives PURCHASE: https://christianliferesources.com/product-category/medical-directives Medical Decision Making 101: https://christianliferesources.com/resources/education/pro-life-101/medical-decision-making Support the show The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

    The Christian Medical Directive

  8. Sep 8

    Postpartum Psychosis, Justice, and the Value of Children

    Today we respond to the Clancy case. Three children are dead, a jury is stuck, and the internet is loud. We slow it all down and ask the question that should never get buried: does anything about a case like this change the worth of the victims? We also unpack what’s being claimed medically and legally, including the difference between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Along the way, we talk about how our culture often tries to reduce every transgression to biology, and why Christians can take mental illness seriously without turning compassion into excuses. Then we turn toward what we can actually do. We talk about the courage to speak up, the importance of getting help early, and the support networks that modern life has eroded. If you care about the value of human life, justice for victims, and practical pastoral care around postpartum mental health, this conversation is for you. Support the show The ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/

    Postpartum Psychosis, Justice, and the Value of Children
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Modern-day issues from a Biblical perspective. 

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  • Creator
    Christian Life Resources
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    270
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Life Challenges Podcast
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