When Faith Disappoints with Lisa Fields

Lisa Fields is a renowned Christian apologist, recognized for her significant contributions to the African American community. She is the CEO of Jude 3 Project, which is dedicated to helping Black Christians understand their faith. Lisa is an accomplished documentary producer, known for "Unspoken" and "Juneteenth, Faith and Freedom". She is also the author of "When Faith Disappoints: The Gap between What We Believe and What We Experience".

Episode Summary:
Rebecca welcomes back Christian apologist Lisa Fields to discuss her new book, "When Faith Disappoints: The Gap Between What We Believe and What We Experience." Lisa shares her journey in founding the Jude 3 Project and addresses the challenges of faith within the African American community. They explore the common struggles around faith, suffering, and identity, and emphasize the importance of wrestling with God through pain and doubt.

Key Takeaways:

• Lisa discusses the core mission of the Jude 3 Project as it relates to empowering Black Christians to understand and articulate their faith.
• The episode tackles the provocative question of whether Christianity is a "white man's religion" and explores its implications in the African American context.
• Lisa's new book, "When Faith Disappoints", addresses the intersection of pain and faith, offering solace and guidance through personal and theological insights.
• The conversation highlights the significance of grappling with personal disappointments in God and the pivotal role of vulnerability and authenticity in spiritual dialogue.
• The prosperity gospel is critiqued, emphasizing the biblical perspective of suffering and God's presence in the midst of trials.

Notable Quotes:

• "One of the things that I love about the gospel is the incarnational nature of it." - Lisa Fields
• "Lay all your cards on the table before God, even if you're like, am I talking to an imaginary person?" - Lisa Fields

Resources:

• Jude 3 Project: jude3project.org
• Lisa Fields' book: "When Faith Disappoints: The Gap between What We Believe and What We Experience"

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