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The Christian Optimist
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 107 episodes
The Christian Optimist
Latest Episodes
Outside an Abortion Clinic: The Illogic of Abortion
In this episode Pastor Raef lets you into a conversation he had with a woman outside an abortion clinic in Chicago. Throughout the conversation you will see the illogic of the supporting abortion, and Raef provides commentary along the way to h...
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Episode 108
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Physician Assisted Suicide in Illinois - Interview with Dr. Ben German
Pastor Raef interviews Dr. Ben German to discuss what is happening in Illinois's law regarding Physician Assisted Suicide. We'll consider trends we've seen around the globe, what the law is in Illinois, and how we as Christians can think about ...
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Episode 107
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34:52
News Rundown: Andy Stanley, Modern Men, John Piper
In this episode Pastor Raef examines a few stories that have made their way into the news cycle. Andy Stanley, from North Point Community Church put out a video for his Church on how to engage transgender youth. New statistics reveal young men ...
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105: The Persecuted Church - Interview with Andy Coleman
In this episode Pastor Raef interviews Andy Coleman, author of the soon to be released book 'The Days of Darkness'. Andy's ministry focuses primarily on the persecuted church around the globe. Using his experience in some of the most persecuted...
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Episode 105
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