Rebecca sits down with Karen Swallow Prior to explore vocation that comes from outside us, the goodness of “ordinary” faithfulness, and why pursuing the true, the good, and the beautiful gives shape to our work in every season. They reflect on biblical portraits of calling (Paul, Moses, Jonah), the role of community in discernment, and how serving others—not chasing status—aligns our lives with Jesus.Resources mentioned:Karen's Website: karenswallowprior.comYou Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful (Karen Swallow Prior)On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life Through Great Books (Karen Swallow Prior)The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis (Karen Swallow Prior)Bible passages:Acts 9 (Paul’s calling)Exodus 3–4 (Moses)Jonah (running from calling)Colossians 3:23–24 (work as unto the Lord)0:00 Exploring Vocation and Identity in Confronting Christianity Podcast2:34 Understanding Life's Callings and Their External Origins7:23 Discerning Personal Calling Amidst Biblical and Modern Examples13:57 Discovering Your Calling Through Truth and Community14:52 Jesus's Teachings on Power and Christian Vocation17:47 Redefining Life's Calling Beyond Glamorous Achievements24:09 Christian Perspectives on Vocation and Service28:42 Finding Purpose in Serving Others Over Personal Ambitions33:28 Finding Purpose in Caring for Creation36:07 A Humbling Experience in a School Swimming Contest36:56 Discovering Personal Callings Through Community and Encouragement40:39 Exploring Beauty and Vocation Through a Christian LensSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by The Good Podcast Co.
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What’s Ahead on Confronting Christianity Season 7
Season 7 of Confronting Christianity is here! Rebecca gives a sneak peek at upcoming conversations—from finding hope in suffering and living faithfully as a single Christian, to confronting anxiety, pornography, and the meaning of Jesus’ death. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode.📚 Resources MentionedRebecca’s forthcoming book: How Church Could Literally Save Your Life (Releases October, preorder available)Rebecca's WebsiteWeekly newsletter signupSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by The Good Podcast Co.
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From Crystals to Christianity: Finding Jesus After Trying Everything Else with Justine
What happens when you’ve tried everything—and nothing works? In this episode, Justine shares how she searched for meaning through alcohol, relationships, yoga, crystals, and tarot—only to find herself more lost than ever. But a YouTube video, a prayer in Madrid, and a series of quiet nudges led her to confront the truth she could no longer ignore: she needed Jesus. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or clinging to faith, this story of rescue will challenge your assumptions and stir your soul.Sign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Confronting Christianity:Instagram | XBased on his beloved song, Penelope Judd, Shai Linne shares a beautiful allegory to help kids grasp the gospel—that Jesus, like the Prince in the story, enters our broken world and invites us into something new. Using the song’s lyrics, this book offers a creative way to start gospel conversations with the children you love.Produced by The Good Podcast Co.Sign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by The Good Podcast Co.
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Good News at Rock Bottom with Ray Ortlund
What if rock bottom isn’t the end of the story, but the place where grace runs deepest? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ray Ortlund about the kind of suffering that strips us bare—and the kind of Savior who meets us there. We dig into betrayal, isolation, and the painful honesty of self-examination. Ray shares wisdom from his new book, Good News at Rock Bottom, reminding us that Christianity doesn’t offer a shallow fix—but a Redeemer who walks with us through the wreckage. If you’ve ever felt like your faith is hanging by a thread, this conversation is for you.Buy Ray's Book:Good News at Rock BottomFollow Ray:InstagramSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Confronting Christianity:Instagram | XBased on his beloved song, Penelope Judd, Shai Linne shares a beautiful allegory to help kids grasp the gospel—that Jesus, like the Prince in the story, enters our broken world and invites us into something new. Using the song’s lyrics, this book offers a creative way to start gospel conversations with the children you love.Produced by The Good Podcast Co.Sign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by The Good Podcast Co.
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Will Education Undermine Your Faith? with Andrei Comlosan-Pop
What does it look like to follow Jesus at Harvard? In this episode, I talk with senior Andrei Comlosan-Pop about coming to faith in high school, navigating life as a Christian at a secular university, and how literature, economics, and community all play a part in shaping a thoughtful, lived-out faith.Sign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Confronting Christianity:Instagram | XBased on his beloved song, Penelope Judd, Shai Linne shares a beautiful allegory to help kids grasp the gospel—that Jesus, like the Prince in the story, enters our broken world and invites us into something new. Using the song’s lyrics, this book offers a creative way to start gospel conversations with the children you love.Produced by The Good Podcast Co.Sign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by The Good Podcast Co.
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