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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 8 MIN

When Saying ‘Jesus’ Makes People Uncomfortable—and How We Respond

from Rev Dan · host Rev Dan

What happens when someone calmly names Jesus in public, and the room shifts?In this video, I reflect on a recent BBC News interview in which 18-year-old rapper DC3 named Jesus Christ as his greatest hero, and the reaction that followed. Not to stir outrage, assign motives, or fuel culture-war narratives, but to ask a deeper question: why are we still surprised when the name of Jesus makes people uncomfortable?Jesus warned his followers that this would happen. The challenge for Christians is not spotting discomfort, but deciding how we respond when it surfaces. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe

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What happens when someone calmly names Jesus in public, and the room shifts?In this video, I reflect on a recent BBC News interview in which 18-year-old rapper DC3 named Jesus Christ as his greatest hero, and the reaction that followed. Not to stir...

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