Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Karyn Becker to discuss how we are called to care for refugees and the practical ways we can do so.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is design thinking?
• As you started out helping refugees, did you think through it in design thinking?
• How has your faith in Jesus motivated you to spend time with refugees?
• Can you tell us about the project Dovely?
• How do you see this model being implemented in other parts of the world?
• How do I support this project?
• Why are you a follower of Jesus?

Guest Bio:

Karyn is a design researcher and strategist helping organizations make business more human through Design Thinking. She’s brought products and services to life during her time at the Mayo Clinic, MIT Media Lab, Johnson & Johnson, REI, and while consulting for a diverse range of firms. Her publications exploring the intersection of business and design have appeared in MIT's Management Review, Quartz, and other global forums. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a design degree from the University of Cincinnati, and is a current Masters of Public Health candidate at Boston University.

Most recently, she’s partnered with refugee resettling agencies in the greater Boston area and serves as the founding Director of Dovely, a soon to launch gospel centered, voucher first daycare for refugees.

Resources Mentioned:

• Deuteronomy 10:19
• Dovely Daycare

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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Julie Ferrell to discuss motherhood.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How did you reflect on motherhood before you were a mom?
• What would you say to the people who think motherhood is a burden?
• What would you say to the people who think motherhood is a woman's highest calling?
• What does it mean that the act of mothering can look different but our calling as moms is the same?
• What are your thoughts on choosing where your kids go to school?
• What difference does it make in your parenting that you are a follower of Jesus?
• What is the best way to disciple your kids?
• For Christians, does allowing our kids to struggle with others who disagree with their faith, help them grow their faith?
• What does it mean to be a spiritual mom to others in the church?

Guest Bio:

Julie Ferrell is a stay-at-home mom with 4 daughters. She and her husband live in the greater Boston area. She graduated from Duke University with a double major in religion and history with a minor in chemistry.

Resources Mentioned:

• Colossians 3:3
• Jen Wilkin
• “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt

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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Rachel Gilson to have a conversation about whether the Bible affirms same-sex relationships.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Can you share your story?
• What is the most common question about what the Bible says about relationships?
• What would you say to someone who asks how a loving God could be against relationships like this?
• How does our church community offer love to those in our congregation who are lonely due to singleness?
• How do you love your friend without compromising your beliefs?
• What is covered in the book?

Guest Bio:

Rachel Gilson is on the leadership team for theological development and culture for Cru. She is the author of Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith, and What Comes Next. Rachel has a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and is pursuing a Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is married to Andrew and has a daughter.

Resources Mentioned:

• 1 John 4:7-21
• “Does The Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships? by Rebecca McLaughlin

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