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The Christian Optimist
Pastor Raef Chenery tackles the real world issues and questions you face every day head on from an eschatologically optimistic perspective. Rooted in the Word of God, we’ll look at worldview, apologetics, politics, news, theology, evangelism encounters, and so much more. The aim is to allow God’s Word to inform and guide you through each and every moment.
Podcasting since 2020 • 110 episodes
The Christian Optimist
Latest Episodes
Biblical Counseling vs. Secular Therapy: Interview with Ellen H
In this episode Pastor Raef interviews Ellen, a member of his Church and an ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor. They discuss the differences between Biblical Counseling, Secular Therapy, and Christian Counseling, and why Christians ought to prio...
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Episode 111
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Pete Hegseth Leads Christian Prayer in the Pentagon
In this episode Pastor Raef considers Pete Hegseth's recent prayer and time of worship in the Pentagon, and the controversy that has erupted as a result. We'll look at a healthy definition of Christian Nationalism and determine how Christian's ...
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Episode 110
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A Protestant Response to a New Pope
In this episode Pastor Raef looks at the news that broke this week that the Roman Catholic Church has a new pope. We'll look at the history of the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant Church and consider how we as Christians should think ab...
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Episode 109
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Outside an Abortion Clinic: The Illogic of Abortion
In this episode Pastor Raef lets you into a conversation he had with a woman outside an abortion clinic in Chicago. Throughout the conversation you will see the illogic of the supporting abortion, and Raef provides commentary along the way to h...
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Episode 108
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Physician Assisted Suicide in Illinois - Interview with Dr. Ben German
Pastor Raef interviews Dr. Ben German to discuss what is happening in Illinois's law regarding Physician Assisted Suicide. We'll consider trends we've seen around the globe, what the law is in Illinois, and how we as Christians can think about ...
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Episode 107
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