In today’s coffee shop episode of the Thinking Faith Broadcast, we tackle a question sent in by students: Can you be gay and a Christian? More specifically: Will LGBTQ people go to heaven if they claim to follow Jesus?

We don’t claim to determine anyone’s salvation—but we do open the Bible and ask what Scripture says about sexuality, sin, love, and what it means to follow Christ in a culture where identity and feelings often define “truth.”

In this episode, we cover:
- Why the question is so present in middle school and high school right now
- The difference between loving people and affirming every desire or behavior
- Key Bible passages often brought into this conversation (Old & New Testament)
- What the Bible means by “sin” (and why it matters)
- The accusation: “Christians hate gay people”—and how to respond with clarity and compassion
- The difference between attraction and behavior
- Why Jesus’ model is grace + truth (forgiveness and transformation)
- Practical discipleship: why community, confession, and bringing sin into the light matters

We also share personal honesty about sexual sin and addiction—because this isn’t a “those people” conversation. It’s a human conversation. The invitation of Jesus isn’t “clean yourself up first,” it’s come to Him and let Him change you.

If you’re wrestling with this topic personally, you’re not alone—and you’re not beyond hope. Our goal is to speak truth with love, and to point people to Jesus, who forgives and restores.

Key idea from this episode:

Love doesn’t always mean agreement. But biblical love always protects, tells the truth, and seeks another person’s good.

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Top differences, spelled out in a highly listenable, fast-paced podcast.

In this episode of The Thinking Faith Broadcast, Beau and Jerry Chevassus examine Mormonism (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) alongside historic, biblical Christianity by comparing official LDS teachings with Scripture itself. The conversation focuses on doctrine — the things Christianity has always considered essential.

Using LDS scriptures and authoritative writings (including Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Doctrine & Covenants, Journal of Discourses, and Mormon Doctrine), the discussion contrasts those claims with the Bible to explore where Mormon theology and Christianity fundamentally diverge.

This episode covers core differences such as:

• The nature of God: one eternal God vs. a plurality of gods
• Whether God is an eternal Spirit or an exalted man with a physical body
• Who Jesus is: eternally God or one of many gods
• The Trinity vs. separate divine beings
• Salvation by grace through faith vs. grace conditioned on personal righteousness
• Human destiny: adoption as God’s children vs. humans becoming gods
• Authority: Christ as the final revelation vs. the need for a living prophet

Many conversations between Christians and Mormons stall because shared language hides deeply different meanings. This episode aims to bring those differences into the open — honestly, respectfully, and without pretending they don’t matter.

Apologetics vs. Real-World Questions is where Christian faith meets honest, unscripted conversation.
Not to win arguments — but to test whether Christianity actually holds up.

Here’s Beau on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ArLszRTPV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

"Church is boring. And full of hypocrites. I'd much rather connect spiritually out in the wilderness. Or even sleeping in." Here's why church is important. BONUS: "What's up with our youth groups?" 70-75% of teens leave the church after graduating... is this a failure for youth departments in churches?

Apologetics vs. Real-World Questions is where Christian faith meets honest, unscripted conversation.

Hosted by Beau Chevassus, founder and president of Knok Studio (est. 2010), The Thinking Faith Broadcast exists to wrestle with the toughest questions people actually ask about Christianity—not the easy, pre-packaged ones. Beau brings the perspective of a filmmaker, missionary partner, and cultural observer who has spent over a decade amplifying the voices of God’s kingdom builders through epic, story-driven films produced alongside ministries and missionaries around the world.

Joining him is Jerry Chevassus, Bible teacher and founder of Apologetics NW, whose life’s work centers on defending the Christian faith with clarity, humility, and intellectual honesty. Together, Beau and Jerry tackle objections, doubts, cultural pressure points, and misunderstood doctrines—head-on.

This podcast isn’t about winning arguments.

It’s about thinking clearly, asking better questions, and testing whether Christianity actually holds up in the real world.

What You’ll Hear

• Biblical apologetics explained in plain language
• Tough questions about faith, doubt, suffering, science, and culture
• Conversations shaped by Scripture, not slogans
• Honest disagreement without fear or defensiveness
• Faith that’s examined—not swept under the rug

Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, deconstructing Christian, or just someone who refuses shallow answers, The Thinking Faith Broadcast invites you into thoughtful dialogue that respects both the mind and the soul.

Here’s Beau on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ArLszRTPV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Old Earth or New Earth? My friend says she's trans... what pronoun do I use? Can a Christian believe in evolution? What is speaking in tongues?

Apologetics vs. Real-World Questions is where Christian faith meets honest, unscripted conversation.

Hosted by Beau Chevassus, founder and president of Knok Studio (est. 2010), The Thinking Faith Broadcast exists to wrestle with the toughest questions people actually ask about Christianity—not the easy, pre-packaged ones. Beau brings the perspective of a filmmaker, missionary partner, and cultural observer who has spent over a decade amplifying the voices of God’s kingdom builders through epic, story-driven films produced alongside ministries and missionaries around the world.

Joining him is Jerry Chevassus, Bible teacher and founder of Apologetics NW, whose life’s work centers on defending the Christian faith with clarity, humility, and intellectual honesty. Together, Beau and Jerry tackle objections, doubts, cultural pressure points, and misunderstood doctrines—head-on.

This podcast isn’t about winning arguments.

It’s about thinking clearly, asking better questions, and testing whether Christianity actually holds up in the real world.

What You’ll Hear

• Biblical apologetics explained in plain language
• Tough questions about faith, doubt, suffering, science, and culture
• Conversations shaped by Scripture, not slogans
• Honest disagreement without fear or defensiveness
• Faith that’s examined—not swept under the rug

Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, deconstructing Christian, or just someone who refuses shallow answers, The Thinking Faith Broadcast invites you into thoughtful dialogue that respects both the mind and the soul.

Here’s Beau on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ArLszRTPV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

There I sat, puzzled by what my geology professor was saying. "Wait," I asked myself, "How can the earth be millions of years old? I thought Genesis said it was only created in 6 days?" And thus is the question that has stopped a lot of people from considering the Christian faith... How can Christians say the earth is only 4,000-6,000 years old when there's so much evidence that says otherwise? Was it the flood? God "starting" his creation "mid-time?" Is the Bible wrong? Is "science" wrong?

Here's this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dtyPB_doKZU
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Apologetics vs. Real-World Questions is where Christian faith meets honest, unscripted conversation.

Hosted by Beau Chevassus, founder and president of Knok Studio (est. 2010), The Thinking Faith Broadcast exists to wrestle with the toughest questions people actually ask about Christianity—not the easy, pre-packaged ones. Beau brings the perspective of a filmmaker, missionary partner, and cultural observer who has spent over a decade amplifying the voices of God’s kingdom builders through epic, story-driven films produced alongside ministries and missionaries around the world.

Joining him is Jerry Chevassus, Bible teacher and founder of Apologetics NW, whose life’s work centers on defending the Christian faith with clarity, humility, and intellectual honesty. Together, Beau and Jerry tackle objections, doubts, cultural pressure points, and misunderstood doctrines—head-on.

This podcast isn’t about winning arguments.

It’s about thinking clearly, asking better questions, and testing whether Christianity actually holds up in the real world.

What You’ll Hear

• Biblical apologetics explained in plain language
• Tough questions about faith, doubt, suffering, science, and culture
• Conversations shaped by Scripture, not slogans
• Honest disagreement without fear or defensiveness
• Faith that’s examined—not swept under the rug

Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, deconstructing Christian, or just someone who refuses shallow answers, The Thinking Faith Broadcast invites you into thoughtful dialogue that respects both the mind and the soul.

Here’s Beau on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ArLszRTPV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

From our hot list of questions, we’re asked, “Can a Catholic be saved? Are Catholics Bible-believing?” Jerry Chevassus has an unfair advantage because he actually grew up catholic. The answer you hear may surprise you, and with luck… ruffle some feathers. 😉

As mentioned in the podcast, one phenomenal book is “Catholics and Evangelicals, Agreements and Differences” found here on Amazon.

Here's this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DvwsPR3rWMw
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Apologetics vs. Real-World Questions is where Christian faith meets honest, unscripted conversation.

Hosted by Beau Chevassus, founder and president of Knok Studio (est. 2010), The Thinking Faith Broadcast exists to wrestle with the toughest questions people actually ask about Christianity—not the easy, pre-packaged ones. Beau brings the perspective of a filmmaker, missionary partner, and cultural observer who has spent over a decade amplifying the voices of God’s kingdom builders through epic, story-driven films produced alongside ministries and missionaries around the world.

Joining him is Jerry Chevassus, Bible teacher and founder of Apologetics NW, whose life’s work centers on defending the Christian faith with clarity, humility, and intellectual honesty. Together, Beau and Jerry tackle objections, doubts, cultural pressure points, and misunderstood doctrines—head-on.

This podcast isn’t about winning arguments.

It’s about thinking clearly, asking better questions, and testing whether Christianity actually holds up in the real world.

What You’ll Hear

• Biblical apologetics explained in plain language
• Tough questions about faith, doubt, suffering, science, and culture
• Conversations shaped by Scripture, not slogans
• Honest disagreement without fear or defensiveness
• Faith that’s examined—not swept under the rug

Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, deconstructing Christian, or just someone who refuses shallow answers, The Thinking Faith Broadcast invites you into thoughtful dialogue that respects both the mind and the soul.

Here’s Beau on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ArLszRTPV/?mibextid=wwXIfr