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Jude 3 Project
by Jude 3 Project, Inc
Helping you know what you believe and why.
Episodes
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Does Christianity Work? | Q&A at FAMU
What happens when college students are encouraged to ask the questions they’re often told not to ask? As part of the Jude 3 Project’s ASK Initiative, students at FAMU engaged in a real, unfiltered conversation about whether Christianity can stand up to scrutiny. As part of the Jude 3 Project’s…
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Is Christianity Good For Black People? | Q&A at Morehouse College
What happens when we create space to ASK the hard questions about Christianity, especially through the lens of Black history, culture, politics, and lived experience? As part of the Jude 3 Project’s ASK Initiative, this powerful conversation at Morehouse College brings together voices willing to...
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Can A 14-Year-Old Answer Christianity's Hardest Questions? - Special Guest: Ethan
"The next generation doesn't care about God." That's a narrative we hear all the time. But what if it's not true? In this episode of the Jude 3 Project Podcast, Lisa Fields sits down with Ethan, a 14-year-old apologist and Jude 3 Project intern whose passion for Jesus is challenging the…
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Surviving Spiritual Trauma - Special Guest: Brenda Palmer
In this special episode, Lisa Fields sits down with preacher, author, and podcaster Brenda Palmer for a deeply honest conversation about church hurt, betrayal, healing, and learning to trust God when the people you trusted let you down. Together they explore: Navigating moral failure within…
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Narcissists In The Pulpit: How Personality Disorders Wreck Churches - Special Guest: Dr. Maliek Blade
When we hear about pastors falling, we often focus on the scandal. But what if the warning signs were there long before the headlines? In this eye-opening conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with author and CEO of Whole Brother Mission, Dr. Maliek Blade to unpack the complex relationship between...
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How Do You Stay At Church When You've Seen Too Much? - Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Brianna Parker
What happens when the people who helped shape your faith become the very people who wound it? In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker to discuss the reality of church hurt, leadership failures, betrayal, and the difficult question…
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How Generations View Church Scandals - Special Guest: Dr. Cynthia James
Church scandals don't just make headlines—they shape how entire generations view faith, leadership, and the Church itself. Why do older and younger Christians often respond so differently when pastors fall? What does true accountability actually look like? And can the Church pursue both justice…
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When Your Hero Is Racist - Special Guest: Dr. Vincent Bacote
Lisa Fields and Dr. Vincent Bacote wrestle with one of Christianity's most uncomfortable questions: what do you do when one of your heroes is racist? Using Abraham Kuyper as a case study, Dr. Bacote shares how discovering the theologian's racist writings forced him to wrestle with whether…
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When Heroes Live A Lie - Special Guest: Dr. Esau McCaulley
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...
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Accountability vs. Punishment - Special Guest: Dr. Stacie Otey Scott
When a leader falls, why does it affect us so deeply? Lisa Fields sits down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Stacie Otey Scott to unpack the emotional, spiritual, and psychological impact of hero failure. Together, they explore how unresolved trauma, misplaced expectations, and unhealed...
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ASK Initiative Panel: Does Christianity Make Sense?
What do young people really think about Christianity? At Jackson State University, Jude 3 Project's ASK Initiative brought students and scholars together for an honest conversation about faith, doubt, suffering, sexuality, science, church hurt, and the reliability of the Bible. No question was…
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Is Evangelicalism Only For White People? - Special Guest: Dr. Vincent Bacote
What does it mean to be Black and evangelical? Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Vincent Bacote to explore the history, tensions, and contributions of Black evangelicals in America. From the legacy of leaders like John Perkins and Tom Skinner to the ongoing challenges of faith, belonging, and…
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Paul vs. Jesus? - Special Guest: Dr. Esau McCaulley
In this episode, host Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Esau McCaulley to unpack the tension people feel around Paul’s writings on slavery, gender, sexuality, and biblical authority — while confronting the ways Scripture has been misused throughout history. Is Jesus the loving Savior while Paul is…
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The Gospel and My Black Skin - Special Guest: Dr. JP Foster
In this powerful conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. JP Foster to unpack the pain, distortion, and truth surrounding faith in the Black community. From the slave Bible to Christian nationalism to deconstruction to liberation, this episode explores how the gospel was misused—and how Jesus...
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Are Women Allowed To Lead In Church? - Special Guest: Dr. Preston Sprinkle
What does the Bible really say about women in leadership? In this episode, Lisa Fields and Preston Sprinkle go beyond the usual talking points and actually wrestle with the text — context, language, and all. From Old Testament prophets and the cultural backdrop of the early church to New…
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The App Changing Gen-Z Bible Reading - Special Guest: Stan Williams
Teens are spending hours on their phones… but what if that time actually led them to Scripture? On this episode, Pastor Stan Williams shares how his app Biblez is turning screen time into discipleship - helping students read more, stay consistent, and even want to engage with the Bible. Watch now...
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The Gender Of God - Special Guest: Dr. Amy Peeler
Is God male? Did we misunderstand the story of Jesus’ birth? And how does this shape how we view women, humanity, and the image of God? In this eye-opening conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Amy Peeler to unpack one of the most debated — and often misunderstood — topics in Christianity: the...
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When Does Drinking Become Addiction? - Special Guest: Ericka Andersen
Many believers say alcohol is fine as long as you’re not getting drunk. But what happens when it slowly becomes your way of coping with stress, anxiety, or pain? In this episode, Ericka Andersen shares how she struggled with alcohol for nearly 20 years while still active in church—and the moment...
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The Truth About Angels & Demons - Special Guest: Dr. Dan Morrison
Are angels still at work today—or have we misunderstood the unseen realm? In this episode, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Dan Morrison to unpack what the Bible actually says about angels, demons, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm in the New Testament. From Paul’s angelic encounters to…
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The Algorithm or The Bible: Who's Discipling You? - Special Guest: Elizabeth Woodson
In a world dominated by social media scrolls and "therapy talk," how do we find authentic spiritual formation? In this episode of the Jude 3 Project Podcast, host Lisa Fields sits down with author and speaker Elizabeth Woodson to discuss her latest book, Habits of Resistance. Together, they dive...
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Special Feature: Engaging Atheism | Special Guest: Alycia Wood
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…
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Why Rest Beats Hustle - Special Guest: Yvette Henry
We’ve been taught that exhaustion means we’re doing it right. That carrying everything alone is strength. That rest can wait. But what if rest isn’t weakness — it’s trust? In this episode, Lisa Fields and Yvette Henry unpack why burnout isn’t a badge of honor, how hustle culture quietly shapes…
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Special Feature: Is The Bible The Problem? Special Guest - Dr. Charlie Dates
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…
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Special Feature: Who Am I? | Courageous Conversations 2024
What does it mean to truly know who you are — when faith, culture, and history collide? This 2024 Courageous Conversation panel, moderated by Perrin Rogers and featuring Dr. Maliek Blade, Kobe Campbell, Khristi Lauren Adams, and Dr. Vince Bantu, wrestles with personhood, identity, and self-worth…
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Special Feature: How Should My Faith Inform My Politics? | Courageous Conversations 2023
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...
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Special Feature: Power...How Can I Take Control & Find Freedom From Pain? - Courageous Conversations 2024
Power can heal—or destroy. Which one are we choosing? In this 2024 Courageous Conversations panel, this unfiltered panel takes on one of the most misunderstood forces in our faith, churches, and communities: power. Moderated by David Bailey and featuring Mike Kelsey, Bishop Charley Hames Jr…
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Special Feature: What's My Purpose? - Courageous Conversations 2024
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...
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Is God Silent? What to Do When Life Is Falling Apart - Special Guest: Kristel Acevedo
Have you ever felt like God has completely abandoned you? In this episode, Lisa Fields sits down with author Kristel Acevedo to discuss the "wilderness" seasons of life—those times when we feel lost, confused, and desperate for an exit. But what if the goal isn't just to get out? What if God has...
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Did Jesus Really Say He Was God? - Special Guest: Mikel Del Rosario
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…
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Are We Trying to Become God? The AI Crisis Explained - Special Guest: Abdu Murray
Lisa Fields is joined by author and apologist Abdu Murray for a deep, honest conversation about an ensuing cultural tsunami: artificial intelligence. Abdu explains how AI threatens to collapse our understanding of reality, fueling a technological desire to become "godlike" that mirrors the…
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Special Feature: Can I Trust That God Will Provide For My Financial Needs? - Courageous Conversations 2024
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,...
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Special Feature: Understanding & Engaging African Spirituality - Special Guest: Justice Okoronkwo
In this extended lecture from Jude 3 Project's Engaging African Spirituality course, Anglican priest Justice Okoronkwo breaks down the history, worldview, cosmology, misconceptions, and modern expressions of African traditional religion—and explains where it both overlaps with and clashes with…
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How To Disciple Teens - Special Guest: Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
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...
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Faith, Politics & the Culture War: The Wisdom We've Forgotten - Special Guest: Justin Giboney
What does faith look like in an age of outrage, culture wars, and division? How do we pursue justice without losing our soul in the process? In this timely conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Justin Giboney — co-founder of the AND Campaign and author of "Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around" —…
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Special Feature: Problematic Passages 2025
What do you do when the Bible offends you? What do we do with seemingly problematic scriptures? From stories of slavery and violence to verses about gender and judgment, many people wrestle with the Bible’s hardest passages. In this unabashedly honest and thought-provoking discussion, Lisa Fields...
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How to Forgive When It Still Hurts - Special Guest: Yana Conner
Lisa Fields sits down with author and Bible teacher Yana Conner to unpack the real work behind her new book Living Beyond Offense: Doing the Hard Work of Forgiveness God’s Way. Together they explore what biblical forgiveness actually looks like, how to confront conflict with courage, and why...
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Tony Evans Talks Engaging The Next Generation - Special Guest: Dr. Tony Evans
Too many of us want God’s blessings without giving Him full control. In this inspiring conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Tony Evans to unpack what it really means to live unleashed — when faith stops being part-time and becomes your whole life. They dive into: - How to live out your...
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When Dreams Fall Apart: Wrestling with Unanswered Prayers - Special Guest: Jennifer Lucy Tyler
What do you do when your prayers go unanswered? In this raw and honest conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with author and speaker Jennifer Lucy Tyler to discuss her book When Dreams Fall Apart—a powerful story about grief and the beauty of trusting God through disappointment. They open up about...
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Special Feature: How Do I Heal From Church Hurt? - Courageous Conversations 2023
When the people and places meant to bring healing become the source of pain, where do you go from there? In this 2023 Courageous Conversations panel, pastors, psychologists, and theologians — including Dr. Christina Edmondson, Dr. Jessica Brown, Pastor Reginald Sharpe, and John Onwuchekwa — to...
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Special Feature: Can God Handle My Questions? - Courageous Conversations 2023
What happens when faith meets hard questions? In this Jude 3 Project 2023 Courageous Conversations panel — “Can God Handle My Questions?” — Dr. Esau McCaulley, Dr. Sarita Lyons, Rev. Janaye Pitts-Murdock, and Dr. Frederick Haynes III join Dr. Bobby Manning for an honest, unfiltered dialogue about...
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Special Feature: Chosen But Inexperienced - Lisa Fields
The Jude 3 Project podcast is on hiatus for the next two weeks, but we didn’t want to leave you without encouragement this week! Instead, please enjoy this special message from Lisa Fields, preaching at Wheaton College on the "Chosen But Inexperienced". Lisa reminds us that God doesn’t call the...
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Sit Down, Be Humble - Special Guest: Dr. Dennis Edwards
Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Dennis Edwards to explore the true meaning of humility from a biblical perspective. Dr. Edwards, Dean of North Park Theological Seminary, shares insights from his book on humility—challenging cultural misconceptions and revealing how authentic humility begins with...
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The Anti-Greed Gospel - Special Guest: Dr. Malcolm Foley
Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Malcolm Foley to talk about his new book The Anti-Greed Gospel. Together, they unpack how greed fuels racial oppression, why Mammon remains one of the greatest threats to Christian faith, and how the church is called to resist exploitation, violence, and lies by...
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Can Christians Have Anxiety? - Special Guest: Blair Linne
In this episode, Lisa Fields sits down with author, poet, and speaker Blair Linne to talk about her new book Made to Tremble: How Anxiety Became the Best Thing That Ever Happened to My Faith. Blair shares her powerful journey through years of anxiety and panic attacks, how God met her in her...
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Can Christians Be Oppressed By Demons? - Special Guest: Jon Thompson
Join Lisa Fields as she sits down with pastor and author John Thompson to unpack his new book Deliverance: A Journey Toward the Unexpected. They dive into spiritual warfare, misconceptions about the demonic, how to discern between mental health and spiritual issues, and why understanding...
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Do Christians Have To Go To Church? - Special Guest: Dr. Carmen Imes
Lisa Fields welcomes Dr. Carmen Imes back to the podcast for an honest conversation about her new book Becoming God’s Family. Together they dive into why the church still matters, the challenges of community, navigating church hurt, politics, AI and technology, and what it truly means to become…
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A New Way to Love Your Neighbor - Special Guest: Jada Edwards
Lisa Fields welcomes author and Bible teacher Jada Edwards for a deep dive into her book A New Way to Love Your Neighbor. From family dynamics to church relationships, Jada shares practical wisdom on overcoming pride, healing from the past, and embracing the kind of love that transforms both us…
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A Historian's Journey From Buddhism To Bible - Special Guest: Dr. Susan Lim
From Buddhist roots to bold faith in Jesus, Dr. Susan Lim—former Buddhist, historian, and author of Light of the Word— joins Lisa Fields to share her incredible story of encountering God, wrestling with doubt, and discovering the Bible’s trustworthiness. Together, they explore tough topics,...
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What Do We Do When The Trauma Doesn't Stop? - Special Guest: Sheila Wise Rowe
How do we heal when the trauma keeps coming? In this deep and honest conversation, therapist and author Sheila Wise Rowe returns to the Jude 3 Project podcast to explore healing racial trauma in a post-2020 world. They discuss the emotional weight of ongoing injustice, the need for safe-enough...
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Does The Book of James Contradict Paul's Words? - Special Guest: Hakeem Bradley
Is there a contradiction in the Bible between James and Paul? In this compelling episode, Lisa Fields and scholar Hakeem Bradley dive into the often misunderstood tension between James’ call for “faith and works” and Paul’s message of “justification by faith.” They explore how context, audience,...
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