Jude 3 Project

In this honest conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Esau McCaulley to discuss the difficult reality of fallen leaders, public scandals, and the impact they have on those who looked up to them. Drawing from Lisa's book When Heroes Fall, they explore what Scripture teaches about accountability, grace, trauma, healing, and the danger of confusing gifting with character. Together, they wrestle with questions many believers face: • Can someone do genuine good and still cause great harm?• How should Christians respond when trusted leaders fail?• What does biblical accountability actually look like?• How do we process disappointment without losing our faith? This conversation offers a thoughtful framework for navigating grief, disillusionment, and healing while keeping our eyes fixed on Christ—not human heroes. Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

In this lecture from Jude 3 Project's 2022 Pastors & Leaders Conference, Alycia Wood walks through nine of the most common reasons people walk away from Christianity — from science, “blind faith” and moral issues to the problem of evil, church hurt, and the perception that religion is irrational or outdated. This isn’t about attacking atheists. It’s about understanding the questions behind the deconstruction—and learning how to engage them with clarity, compassion, and intellectual honesty. We explore:• Has science replaced God?• Is morality possible without a Creator?• Are atrocities proof religion is the problem?• Is faith blind—or evidence-based?• What does atheism actually offer in place of Christianity? If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt…If someone you love has left the faith…If you’ve been told Christianity is for “irrational thinkers”… This conversation is for you. Christianity doesn’t fear hard questions. It invites them. Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

Is the Bible actually the problem… or are we? In this session from Jude 3 Project's 2022 Pastors and Leaders Conference, Dr. Charlie Dates dismantles common critiques around racism, patriarchy, authority, and Scripture—and calls us back to a cleaner, more faithful reading of the Bible. No dodging. No fluff. Just truth. Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

Can Christians engage politics without compromising their faith—or weaponizing it? This panel dives headfirst into one of the most pressing questions of our time: how faith should (and shouldn’t) shape our political engagement. From Christian nationalism to Gen Z disillusionment to the legacy of the Black Church, this conversation challenges believers to think deeper, listen better, and engage more faithfully in the public square. This isn’t about party loyalty — it’s about discipleship, discernment, and what it means to seek God’s kingdom here and now. Moderator: Steven HarrisPanelists: Michael McBride, Leah Daughtry, Treneé McGee, and Justin Giboney Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

In this 2024 Courageous Conversations panel moderated by Jonathan Banks, a powerhouse group of leaders including Dr. Jessica Brown, Dr. Sarita Lyons, Bishop Walter Scott Thomas Sr, and Dr. John C. Foster, unpack purpose beyond platforms, titles, and paychecks. From being created in God’s image to discerning calling, gifts, pain, and obedience, this panel challenges Western ideas of success and re-centers purpose on God’s glory. They examine: Purpose vs. Assignment: Why being a pastor or professional is your assignment, but not necessarily your purpose. The "Why" Question: Moving from the what of doing to the why of being. The Myth of Individualism: How Western Christianity has sometimes distorted purpose into a pursuit of platform, power, and prestige. Image Bearing: Understanding our foundational purpose as "image bearers" of God in the earth. Navigating Detours: How God handles our "wrong turns" and hits a moving target. The "Vanilla Extract" of Life: Why God doesn't waste your pain or past trauma when building your future. Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

Did Jesus actually claim to be God—or is that something later Christians added to the story? In this episode, we tackle one of the most important and misunderstood questions in Christianity. Many skeptics (and even churchgoing Christians) argue that Jesus never explicitly said He was God. So where does this belief come from—and does it actually hold up historically and biblically? Bible scholar Dr. Michael (Mikel) Del Rosario breaks down what Jesus said, what He did, and—just as importantly—how His original Jewish audience understood His claims. We explore the passages critics overlook, the historical context modern readers miss, and why Jesus’ divinity isn’t just a theological detail, but central to the Christian faith itself. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, deconstruction, or conversations with skeptics, this discussion will give you clarity, confidence, and language to engage thoughtfully. Topics include: Did Jesus ever explicitly claim to be God? Why Jesus spoke implicitly—and why it mattered What Jesus’ enemies understood that many miss today Why Christianity collapses if Jesus isn’t divine Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

So many are asking the same quiet question: “Can I trust God to provide… even here?” Moderated by Rasool Berry, this session brings together unapologetically honest voices — Ekemini Uwan, Dr. Danielle Brown, Dr. Michael Walters, and Dr. Bobby Manning — who open up about doubt, disappointment, financial pressure, and the ways God has shown up in the most unexpected places. From miraculous testimonies to hard conversations about systemic injustice, economic scarcity, and stewardship, this dialogue helps us see God’s provision with fresh eyes. It’s real, raw, and deeply needed. In this episode: How to stay grounded when finances feel unstable The difference between seed and bread Contentment vs. comparison Provision that isn’t flashy—but faithful Racism, reparations, and economic barriers to flourishing What it means to fight for “the least of these” How community becomes God’s provision Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

In this rich conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson to unpack the urgent crisis facing today’s youth — and the deep work required from mentors, parents, churches, and communities to guide them well. They discuss: Why young people (including Black youth) are leaving the church The role of parents, mentors, and intergenerational discipleship How essential Christian doctrine can be taught with clarity and relevance Why credible, truthful witnesses of the gospel matter now more than ever Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/