The Humanity of Christianity: Recent Episodes
Robin Gough
“The Humanity of Christianity” podcast is part of a mission to help those in and outside of the church see beyond labels and focus on the people who are followers of Jesus by telling their stories.
In our last episode, David Fraze and I talked about grief. In this episode, we explore grief's effect on us in other ways. Specifically how grief has become a companion to all of us in the pandemic and how grief plays a role in the race discussions in the world.
Have you ever asked the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" I know I have. Good people are supposed to only have good things happen to them. Doesn't that fit the narrative of a loving God? In this episode, you'll meet David Fraze. Fraze has been a student minister and mentor for many years. He's also been a companion of grief. Today we talk about grief and how we work through that grief to strengthen our faith. This is part 1 of a two part series on grief.
Lori is a follower of Jesus who works as a lawyer Washington, D.C. She works for Becket Law Firm to protect religious freedom - any religion in the United States. In 2014, the famous "Hobby Lobby Case" went before the Supreme Court regarding religious freedom. Lori was one of the lawyers working on that case. Her story is inspiring as she discusses protecting First Amendment Rights while balancing life as a Christ-follower, wife, and mom. She embodies what "loving your neighbor" looks like - even when you don't agree on all the particulars.
Ana is an ER nurse in New Orleans. In this episode, she shares her experience working in an Emergency Room during COVID-19 and how she has seen God working in her life through this. She is a real hero! We'll talk dealing with grief, emotions, and even some LSU.
Sammie is one of those people that, if you meet him, you'll never forget him. He has a love for people that is catching, a laugh that is deep and real, and a love for Jesus that draws you in . In this episode, we talk about his transition as a lawyer on Capitol Hill to youth minister, he gives his opinion on the best Star Wars movie, and we discuss race relations and how he approaches it.
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Ben and Marlayna had been married for just a few years when she became pregnant. What should have been a mountain-top moment began a series of events into the darkness of life in the valley. In this episode, they discuss how their faith was challenged and deepened as they wrestled with loss and infertility.
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We live in a world that focuses so much on our differences. People are given labels based on their views about a topic – in politics and religion. Those labels keep us from seeing the person beneath. Maybe it’s human nature or maybe it’s just taught. But it’s something we can find everywhere. No matter where we turn, labels dominate our vision and cloud our judgement. To many people outside of the church, Christian is a label that doesn’t mean good things. A Christian is supposed to be a follower of Jesus; to be Christ-like. But often, the perception of non-believers is that Christians are not like their lord. They are hateful, hurtful, do not care for the poor, and love? That’s the last attribute they’d attribute to them.
Christians are known more for what they are against rather than what they are for.
What if we could just remove the label for a moment to see the person behind that label? To see that Christians are real people?
My name is Robin. I love stories. Who doesn’t love a good story? I also love Jesus and people. When those three intersect, you have my attention.
"The Humanity of Christianity” podcast is part of a mission to help those in and outside of the church see beyond the labels and focus on the people who are followers of Jesus by telling their story.
Each week, you’ll hear stories of joy, sorrow, triumph, & defeat. We’ll talk about theology and wrestle with areas of faith. And sometimes, we’ll just talk about current events, movies, and life. Through it all, we’ll explore moments when the stories of people intersect with the story of God. They are dads, moms, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons. They are healthcare professionals and construction workers, insurance agents and lunch ladies. They are our neighbors and our friends. These are their stories.
Keep a look out for more episodes!