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Conversations about contentious topics that encourage people to disagree well. Co-hosted by Marcos Ortega and Lisa Spencer.
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Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
In today's episode, Lisa and Marcos share how they're doing as the world struggles through the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa explains how being kept from church leads to a sense of loss, while Marcos discusses the challenges of pastoring a flock while not being able to be with them. Settle in for this honest yet encouraging conversation!
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
The Coronavirus has upended all of our lives and plans, even the plans for Season Two! In this episode, Lisa and Marcos discuss the importance of retaining our humanity in the face of racism, hoarding, and a lack of community. Listen in as your hosts wrestle with this new reality!
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
As coronavirus continues its global assault, Lisa and Marcos discuss the importance of protecting vulnerable populations. How do we care for the elderly without ignoring important economic questions? How might the government best address this pandemic in a way that protects life? Lisa and Marcos discuss these difficult questions and more on this important episode.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
In this episode, Marcos and Lisa discuss how their biblical and political convictions help them think through matters pertaining to life, particularly the hot-button issue of abortion. This one is sure to get folks talking!
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Lisa and Marcos discuss the latest about the coronavirus. Why has response to the virus broken along partisan lines? How can churches respond well to this disruption and how should Christians love their neighbors well over the next few weeks?
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
What do we mean when we say "religious liberty"? Is this liberty for all religions? Is the conviction a cover for Christian exaltation? How does the First Amendment play into this conversation? Why do many Christians hold religious liberty as one of their most cherished American rights? Lisa and Marcos dive into this discussion in order to better understand different perspectives on this important political issue.
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
This week, Lisa and Marcos continue laying out biblical foundations for politics. Marcos shares the biblical grid he uses as he approaches various political topics. What is the overarching ethic that might lead a Christian in a more progressive direction? What about some of the specific issues? And why would a Christian ever be a registered Democrat?
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
This week, Lisa Spencer shares the biblical convictions that form her political positions. Why is religious liberty so important? What about issues of life? What is the conservative approach to caring for vulnerable populations? Lisa addresses this question and more.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Season Two Premiere! To kick off the new season, Lisa and Marcos introduce the theme of the upcoming episodes: politics! How do Christians talk about these difficult issues, especially when they disagree? Are there ground rules? Is there a particular way to vote? Does Christian political discourse look different than the political discourse of the world? Lisa and Marcos discuss these questions and more in the first episode of this season of Family Discussion!
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
In the Season One Finale, Lisa and Marcos welcome Karen Ellis to the show to discuss the importance of the global church and what we can learn from brothers and sisters around the world. Also, listen for an exciting announcement about happenings at Reformed Theological Seminary!