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The Russell Moore Show

Beth Moore and Russell Answer Audience Questions

“How do you know when to challenge your loved ones’ dangerous views and when to let go and quit pushing them?”

On this bonus episode, Russell Moore and Beth Moore talk about overcoming bitterness and how to avoid quarrels. They discuss the exvangelical/evangelical divide and what it looks like to guard against self-righteousness. Both of them share a few words of advice for current Southern Baptist leaders as well. Tune in for an insightful, rich conversation.

  • What is a practice you use to overcome bitterness? (0:56)

  • On the other side of leaving, are there new or unexpected ways of thinking you find yourself entering into? (03:16)

  • How can we encourage a public discourse about making us what God expects us to be? (6:02)

  • How do you know when to challenge your loved ones’ dangerous views and when to let go and quit pushing them? (9:12)

  • What would you say to those who choose to stay? (12:30)

  • Russell, what would you say to the 2016 version of yourself? (17:55)

  • What advice would you give to church leaders currently affiliated with the SBC who are wrestling through how to consider whether or not to unaffiliate? (21:29)

  • If one feels uncomfortable or disillusioned in the current evangelical culture, should one move to the exvangelical movement? (26:00)

  • How do you guard yourself against self-righteousness when in disagreement with someone over convictions? (29:00)

“The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today

Chief Creative Officer: Erik Petrik

Executive Producer and Host: Russell Moore

Director of Podcasts: Mike Cosper

Production Assistance: CoreMedia

Coordinator: Beth Grabenkort

Producer and Audio Mixing: Kevin Duthu

Administrators: Christine Kolb and Pam Vodenova

Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton

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