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The Christian Optimist

Raef Chenery

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.
Episodes
Feasting on God's Word with CalvinMarch 21, 2024
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We're Starting a Christian Classical School in Chicago: Interview with Erica CarrFebruary 26, 2024
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Killing Pornography Before it Kills YouFebruary 16, 2024
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Creation Or Evolution: An Interview with Dr. Brian ThomasFebruary 01, 2024
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God and the Nations: Interview with Dave ChildersJanuary 25, 2024
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Standing for Life: Interview with Juan RiescoJanuary 19, 2024
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Was "homosexual" invented in 1946 due to a bad Bible translation?January 12, 2024
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The Old Testament Laws as New Testament ChristiansDecember 15, 2023
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A Biblical Vision for ParentingDecember 08, 2023
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Canada's Euthanasia ProblemNovember 27, 2023
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Just War TheoryNovember 10, 2023
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Why Can We Trust the Bible?October 27, 2023
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Israel & Hamas, A Biblical Starting Point for EngagementOctober 20, 2023
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The Christian and Same Sex Attraction: An InterviewSeptember 22, 2023
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From Heroin Addiction to ChristSeptember 15, 2023
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Evangelism at the Abortion ClinicSeptember 07, 2023
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Navigating Pride Month as a Faithful Christian (with Listener Q&A)June 07, 2023
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Justification: Catholics vs. ProtestantsMay 25, 2023
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Christian Adoption: Interview with Sara CheneryMay 12, 2023
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Mike Rolfes Discusses Chicago's New MayorApril 21, 2023
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Responding to the Problem of Evil + Q&A (AI, Male Headship, & Identity)March 24, 2023
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Juan Riesco: Making Much of Christ (Homosexuality, Abortion, Persecution)February 17, 2023
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Satan at the Grammys—The Good That Comes From ThisFebruary 10, 2023
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Listener Q&A - Holy Spirit, Yoga, Canon, Transgenderism, & PTSDFebruary 02, 2023
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Polyamory—The New Front on the Sexual RevolutionJanuary 26, 2023
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