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Three questions are critical to ask when it comes to the topic of resurrection. First, how does resurrection fulfill a natural longing that we all recognize? Second, do we have good reason to believe Jesus was raised from the dead? And third, does the promise of resurrection mean more than just life after death for Christians or does it have every-day impact? Join us as we talk with Matthew Tingblad, an apologist, international speaker, and author of "Why Did God Do That? Discovering God's Goodness in the Hard Passages of Scripture"

Other Resources mentioned:

On the Resurrection: Evidences, Gary Habermas

Timeline:

00:00
Introduction to the Resurrection Discussion

03:14
Exploring the Natural Longing for Resurrection

06:08
Historical Evidence for Jesus' Resurrection

09:15
Alternative Theories and Their Shortcomings

12:09
The Impact of Resurrection on Daily Life

15:12
Personal Stories and the Assurance of Hope

18:09
Conclusion and Future Topics

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Listen in as we discuss the spiritual questions and concerns of different generations, from Baby Boomers all the way to Generation Alpha. We explore how each generation's unique experiences shape their worldview and spiritual inquiries and provide insights on how to engage in meaningful conversations about faith and truth.

Resources and research:

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Generations by Jean Twenge

Custom research by James Choung from Inner Varsity

Chapters:

00:00
Introduction to Generational Perspectives

01:15
Understanding Baby Boomers: The Search for Truth

04:35
Exploring Generation X: Authenticity and Trust

10:49
Millennials: The Quest for Goodness

18:24
Gen Z: Beauty and Justice in a Post-Truth World

28:22
Looking Ahead: Generation Alpha and the Future of Truth

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In this episode of the In and For podcast, Brock Anderson and Shelley Komoszewski explore the cultural crisis of hopelessness and how hope has been misdefined in society. They contrast this with the biblical understanding of hope as a confident expectation based on God's promises. The conversation delves into practical takeaways for individuals to examine their own sources of hope and how to engage with others in a meaningful way, ultimately challenging listeners to be a source of hope in their communities.

takeaways

• Hopelessness is a cultural crisis affecting many individuals.
• Cultural definitions of hope often equate to wishful thinking.
• Biblical hope is a confident expectation based on God's promises.
• Misplaced hope can lead to disappointment and anxiety.
• Hope should be anchored in God's character and rooted in Jesus.
• True hope is a living hope that transcends circumstances.
• We must examine where we functionally place our hope.
• Engaging with others about hope requires honesty and vulnerability.
• The gospel invites others to share in the hope we have in Christ.
• Being a source of hope means being prepared to share our faith with gentleness and respect.