Come Let Us Reason Podcast

The Need for a Creed — Knowing the Truth about God (Part 1) What do we mean when we say we’re Christians? Is it enough to claim to follow Christ? Mormons and others who have radically different views of the nature of God, the nature of Jesus, and key matters of faith have also claimed to be Christian, but that doesn’t mean they are. In this key study, Lenny examines how creeds became central to defining the essential elements of the Christian faith and how important they are in establishing true from false beliefs. Part 1 of 2

The Necessity of a "Risky" Faith (Part 2) Statistics show that while we are living in an age of incredible prosperity and comfort, people are becoming more and more depressed. Why? It seems the more humans pursue material standards of success, the less happy they become. In a motivational teaching to start the new year, Lenny looks at how Jesus upends the assumptions of success and offers four practical ways Christians can become more focused in our discipleship. Part 2 of 2

The Necessity of a "Risky" Faith (Part 1) Statistics show that while we are living in an age of incredible prosperity and comfort, people are becoming more and more depressed. Why? It seems the more humans pursue material standards of success, the less happy they become. In a motivational teaching to start the new year, Lenny looks at how Jesus upends the assumptions of success and offers four practical ways Christians can become more focused in our discipleship. Part 1 of 2

What Makes Christianity Compelling? (Part 2) In Luke 14, Jesus gives the famous Great Banquet parable. A master wants to fill his banquet hall with guests, so he instructs his servants to go out into the roads and byways and “compel them to come in.” Is Jesus teaching that compulsion is a way to salvation? Should we force other people to become Christians? On the contrary, the instruction is for us as sharers of our faith. We need to make a compelling case for Christianity. In this teaching, Lenny looks at how the early church proved to be compelling in pagan Rome and offers three points on how you can become more compelling in living out your faith. Part 2 of 2

What Makes Christianity Compelling? (Part 1) In Luke 14, Jesus gives the famous Great Banquet parable. A master wants to fill his banquet hall with guests, so he instructs his servants to go out into the roads and byways and “compel them to come in.” Is Jesus teaching that compulsion is a way to salvation? Should we force other people to become Christians? On the contrary, the instruction is for us as sharers of our faith. We need to make a compelling case for Christianity. In this teaching, Lenny looks at how the early church proved to be compelling in pagan Rome and offers three points on how you can become more compelling in living out your faith. Part 1 of 2

Seven Heavy Questions Pressing on Kids Today (Part 2) What were the biggest issues you worried about in your early teen years? Being cool? The big test? How to get the attention of someone of the opposite sex? Today’s Christian teens face a much more harrowing set of concerns. From worrying about friends wanting to commit suicide to schoolmates pushing for transgenderism, kids in junior and senior high school are wrestling with sophisticated issues. In this recorded Q&A session from a church youth event, hear Lenny respond to questions that are weighing on our kids today. Part 2 of 2

Seven Heavy Questions Pressing on Kids Today (Part 1) What were the biggest issues you worried about in your early teen years? Being cool? The big test? How to get the attention of someone of the opposite sex? Today’s Christian teens face a much more harrowing set of concerns. From worrying about friends wanting to commit suicide to schoolmates pushing for transgenderism, kids in junior and senior high school are wrestling with sophisticated issues. In this recorded Q&A session from a church youth event, hear Lenny respond to questions that are weighing on our kids today. Part 1 of 2

Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World #3: How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 4) Social media takes up an increasingly large portion of our lives and it is the primary way people stay in touch with extended family and friends. But too often discussions about beliefs devolve into arguments or out-and-out insults. In this class, Lenny offers tips on how to talk with others online while being respectful and winsome. About the Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World SeriesThere's no doubt that we’ve entered a post-Christian world. That means some of the ways people have traditionally thought about God and Christianity have changed, and the Christian’s way of discussing faith needs to change as well. In this series of podcasts, we will explore how Christians can effectively share their faith in a post-Christian world. Part 4 of 4

Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World #3: How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 3) Social media takes up an increasingly large portion of our lives and it is the primary way people stay in touch with extended family and friends. But too often discussions about beliefs devolve into arguments or out-and-out insults. In this class, Lenny offers tips on how to talk with others online while being respectful and winsome. About the Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World SeriesThere's no doubt that we’ve entered a post-Christian world. That means some of the ways people have traditionally thought about God and Christianity have changed, and the Christian’s way of discussing faith needs to change as well. In this series of podcasts, we will explore how Christians can effectively share their faith in a post-Christian world. Part 3 of 4

Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World #3: How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 2) Social media takes up an increasingly large portion of our lives and it is the primary way people stay in touch with extended family and friends. But too often discussions about beliefs devolve into arguments or out-and-out insults. In this class, Lenny offers tips on how to talk with others online while being respectful and winsome. About the Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World SeriesThere's no doubt that we’ve entered a post-Christian world. That means some of the ways people have traditionally thought about God and Christianity have changed, and the Christian’s way of discussing faith needs to change as well. In this series of podcasts, we will explore how Christians can effectively share their faith in a post-Christian world. Part 2 of 4

Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World #3: How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 1) Social media takes up an increasingly large portion of our lives and it is the primary way people stay in touch with extended family and friends. But too often discussions about beliefs devolve into arguments or out-and-out insults. In this class, Lenny offers tips on how to talk with others online while being respectful and winsome. About the Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World SeriesThere's no doubt that we’ve entered a post-Christian world. That means some of the ways people have traditionally thought about God and Christianity have changed, and the Christian’s way of discussing faith needs to change as well. In this series of podcasts, we will explore how Christians can effectively share their faith in a post-Christian world. Part 1 of 4

Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World #2: Talking Faith without Fighting (Part 4) Sharing one’s faith is becoming more and more difficult as our culture moves away from its traditionally religious roots. Passionate discussions can sometimes lead to angry words or hurt feelings. But this isn’t the way we should spread the Gospel; it’s unloving and ineffective, too. In this talk, Lenny offers some specific tactics in sharing the Christian faith so you may present the truth in a loving, attractive, and effective manner. About the Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World SeriesThere's no doubt that we’ve entered a post-Christian world. That means some of the ways people have traditionally thought about God and Christianity have changed, and the Christian’s way of discussing faith needs to change as well. In this series of podcasts, we will explore how Christians can effectively share their faith in a post-Christian world. Part 4 of 4

Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World #2: Talking Faith without Fighting (Part 3) Sharing one’s faith is becoming more and more difficult as our culture moves away from its traditionally religious roots. Passionate discussions can sometimes lead to angry words or hurt feelings. But this isn’t the way we should spread the Gospel; it’s unloving and ineffective, too. In this talk, Lenny offers some specific tactics in sharing the Christian faith so you may present the truth in a loving, attractive, and effective manner. About the Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World SeriesThere's no doubt that we’ve entered a post-Christian world. That means some of the ways people have traditionally thought about God and Christianity have changed, and the Christian’s way of discussing faith needs to change as well. In this series of podcasts, we will explore how Christians can effectively share their faith in a post-Christian world. Part 3 of 4

Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World #2: Talking Faith without Fighting (Part 2) Sharing one’s faith is becoming more and more difficult as our culture moves away from its traditionally religious roots. Passionate discussions can sometimes lead to angry words or hurt feelings. But this isn’t the way we should spread the Gospel; it’s unloving and ineffective, too. In this talk, Lenny offers some specific tactics in sharing the Christian faith so you may present the truth in a loving, attractive, and effective manner. About the Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World SeriesThere's no doubt that we’ve entered a post-Christian world. That means some of the ways people have traditionally thought about God and Christianity have changed, and the Christian’s way of discussing faith needs to change as well. In this series of podcasts, we will explore how Christians can effectively share their faith in a post-Christian world. Part 2 of 4

Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World #2: Talking Faith without Fighting (Part 1) Sharing one’s faith is becoming more and more difficult as our culture moves away from its traditionally religious roots. Passionate discussions can sometimes lead to angry words or hurt feelings. But this isn’t the way we should spread the Gospel; it’s unloving and ineffective, too. In this talk, Lenny offers some specific tactics in sharing the Christian faith so you may present the truth in a loving, attractive, and effective manner. About the Sharing Your Faith in a Post-Christian World SeriesThere's no doubt that we’ve entered a post-Christian world. That means some of the ways people have traditionally thought about God and Christianity have changed, and the Christian’s way of discussing faith needs to change as well. In this series of podcasts, we will explore how Christians can effectively share their faith in a post-Christian world. Part 1 of 4