Lisa Fields and Dr. Vincent Bacote wrestle with one of Christianity's most uncomfortable questions: what do you do when one of your heroes is racist?

Using Abraham Kuyper as a case study, Dr. Bacote shares how discovering the theologian's racist writings forced him to wrestle with whether profound theological insights can be separated from serious moral failures.

Together, they examine:

• Why we put Christian leaders on pedestals
• The psychology behind the "halo effect"
• How hero worship fuels disappointment and cancel culture
• Whether we should reject everything a fallen leader taught
• Why Jesus—not any pastor, theologian, or celebrity—is the only perfect hero

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In this honest conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Esau McCaulley to discuss the difficult reality of fallen leaders, public scandals, and the impact they have on those who looked up to them.

Drawing from Lisa's book When Heroes Fall, they explore what Scripture teaches about accountability, grace, trauma, healing, and the danger of confusing gifting with character. Together, they wrestle with questions many believers face:

• Can someone do genuine good and still cause great harm? • How should Christians respond when trusted leaders fail? • What does biblical accountability actually look like? • How do we process disappointment without losing our faith?

This conversation offers a thoughtful framework for navigating grief, disillusionment, and healing while keeping our eyes fixed on Christ—not human heroes.

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When a leader falls, why does it affect us so deeply?

Lisa Fields sits down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Stacie Otey Scott to unpack the emotional, spiritual, and psychological impact of hero failure. Together, they explore how unresolved trauma, misplaced expectations, and unhealed wounds can shape the way we respond when people we admire disappoint us.

From forgiveness and accountability to restoration and healing, this episode offers practical wisdom for anyone struggling with betrayal, church hurt, broken relationships, or the fallout of a fallen hero.

Together they unpack: • Why we place people on pedestals • How trauma influences our reactions to disappointment • The difference between accountability and punishment • Why forgiveness is essential for healing • How unresolved pain can shape future relationships • What true restoration really looks like

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What do young people really think about Christianity?

At Jackson State University, Jude 3 Project's ASK Initiative brought students and scholars together for an honest conversation about faith, doubt, suffering, sexuality, science, church hurt, and the reliability of the Bible. No question was off limits.

Featuring Lisa Fields, Dr. Quonekuia Day, and Damon Richardson, this discussion creates space for the questions many people are asking but few are willing to discuss openly.

Whether you're wrestling with faith, exploring Christianity, or looking for thoughtful answers to difficult questions, this conversation is for you.

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What does it mean to be Black and evangelical?

Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Vincent Bacote to explore the history, tensions, and contributions of Black evangelicals in America. From the legacy of leaders like John Perkins and Tom Skinner to the ongoing challenges of faith, belonging, and justice, this conversation uncovers a story that is often overlooked but deeply important.

They discuss: • The origins of the Black and Evangelical documentary • How the meaning of "evangelical" has changed over time • The unique experience of Black evangelicals in predominantly white spaces • Why faith must connect belief with action • Lessons from church history that still matter today

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In this episode, host Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Esau McCaulley to unpack the tension people feel around Paul’s writings on slavery, gender, sexuality, and biblical authority — while confronting the ways Scripture has been misused throughout history.

Is Jesus the loving Savior while Paul is the strict legalist? Dr. McCaulley breaks down the distinct cultural contexts of Jesus's and Paul's ministries to explain why their approaches and audiences were so different.

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In this powerful conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. JP Foster to unpack the pain, distortion, and truth surrounding faith in the Black community. From the slave Bible to Christian nationalism to deconstruction to liberation, this episode explores how the gospel was misused—and how Jesus still brings freedom, dignity, and hope.

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What does the Bible really say about women in leadership?

In this episode, Lisa Fields and Preston Sprinkle go beyond the usual talking points and actually wrestle with the text — context, language, and all. From Old Testament prophets and the cultural backdrop of the early church to New Testament witnesses and the meaning behind key Greek words, this conversation breaks down why some verses aren’t as simple as they seem — and why that matters for how we understand leadership today.

This isn’t about avoiding hard Scriptures. It’s about engaging them honestly without preconceived notions.

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