The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have with Regina V. Cates

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] people struggle with reconciling their faith with the institutional church. In this episode, we sit down with Regina V. Cates, author of The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have: A Call to Bravery, Peace, and Love, to explore the tensions between Jesus' teachings and modern Christianity. Regina shares her personal journey growing up in a fundamentalist church, wrestling with messages of exclusion, and ultimately redefining her understanding of faith, love, and God. We discuss the historical context of scripture, the challenges of questioning religious authority, and why Jesus' core message of love remains a radical call to action. Whether you're deconstructing your faith or simply looking for a deeper conversation about spirituality, this episode offers a thought-provoking discussion on love, integrity, and justice.Guest Bio:Regina V. Cates is an author, activist, and speaker dedicated to guiding individuals toward leading heart-centered lives. She co-founded Romancing Your Soul, an organization that encourages people to live with love, compassion, and purpose. Regina also hosted the Lead With Your Heart podcast, offering practical advice on relationships, boundaries, and communication. Her latest book, The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have, is set for release in March 2025.Resources & Links:📖 The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have  – https://a.co/d/aCiDVPd🌍 Regina V. Cates’ Website – reginavcates.com📷 Follow Regina on Instagram – @reginavcates📘 Follow Regina on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ReginaVCates Support Sarah Stankorb’s work and preorder Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church and What It Means for the Future of Religion, Releases September 15, 2026.  Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9798889837091Website: https://www.sarahstankorb.com/Support the showKeep the conversation going.Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, suggest a future guest, or connect with us directly?Visit our website:faithfulpoliticspodcast.comBrowse our bookstore, featuring books from many of our guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstoreSupport the show and help us keep these conversations going:patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPoliticsSubscribe for behind-the-scenes content, reflections, and updates:faithfulpolitics.substack.comContact the hosts:Josh Burtram, Faithful Host: [email protected] Wright, Political Host: [email protected] Faithful Politics:Instagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast