Jude 3 Project

In this extended lecture from Jude 3 Project's Engaging African Spirituality course, Anglican priest Justice Okoronkwo breaks down the history, worldview, cosmology, misconceptions, and modern expressions of African traditional religion—and explains where it both overlaps with and clashes with the Christian faith. This talk explores: • What African spirituality really is (beyond stereotypes) • How...

In this rich conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson to unpack the urgent crisis facing today’s youth — and the deep work required from mentors, parents, churches, and communities to guide them well. They discuss: Why young people (including Black youth) are leaving the church The role of parents, mentors, and intergenerational discipleship How essential Christian do...

What does faith look like in an age of outrage, culture wars, and division? How do we pursue justice without losing our soul in the process?  In this timely conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Justin Giboney — co-founder of the AND Campaign and author of "Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around" — to unpack the lessons we must recover from the Civil Rights generation. From polarization and conflict...

What do you do when the Bible offends you? What do we do with seemingly problematic scriptures? From stories of slavery and violence to verses about gender and judgment, many people wrestle with the Bible’s hardest passages. In this unabashedly honest and thought-provoking discussion, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Jo Vitale and Dr. Esau McCaulley to unpack the context behind the controversy — and...

Lisa Fields sits down with author and Bible teacher Yana Conner to unpack the real work behind her new book Living Beyond Offense: Doing the Hard Work of Forgiveness God’s Way. Together they explore what biblical forgiveness actually looks like, how to confront conflict with courage, and why “protecting your peace” isn’t the whole story. They discuss: Why forgiveness is not forgetting—and the powe...

Too many of us want God’s blessings without giving Him full control. In this inspiring conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Tony Evans to unpack what it really means to live unleashed — when faith stops being part-time and becomes your whole life. They dive into: - How to live out your faith without compromise - Why giving God “part” of your life leaves you empty - The difference between r...

What do you do when your prayers go unanswered? In this raw and honest conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with author and speaker Jennifer Lucy Tyler to discuss her book When Dreams Fall Apart—a powerful story about grief and the beauty of trusting God through disappointment. They open up about infertility, loss, and the tension between faith and control—while uncovering how lament, surrender, an...

When the people and places meant to bring healing become the source of pain, where do you go from there? In this 2023 Courageous Conversations panel, pastors, psychologists, and theologians — including Dr. Christina Edmondson, Dr. Jessica Brown, Pastor Reginald Sharpe, and John Onwuchekwa — to unpack what church hurt really is, how to distinguish disappointment from spiritual abuse, and practical...

What happens when faith meets hard questions? In this Jude 3 Project 2023 Courageous Conversations panel — “Can God Handle My Questions?” — Dr. Esau McCaulley, Dr. Sarita Lyons, Rev. Janaye Pitts-Murdock, and Dr. Frederick Haynes III join Dr. Bobby Manning for an honest, unfiltered dialogue about doubt, suffering, injustice, and the Black Christian experience. They remind us that God isn’t intimid...

The Jude 3 Project podcast is on hiatus for the next two weeks, but we didn’t want to leave you without encouragement this week! Instead, please enjoy this special message from Lisa Fields, preaching at Wheaton College on the "Chosen But Inexperienced". Lisa reminds us that God doesn’t call the equipped—He equips the called. Drawing from the story of Solomon, biblical wisdom, and her own personal...

Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Dennis Edwards to explore the true meaning of humility from a biblical perspective. Dr. Edwards, Dean of North Park Theological Seminary, shares insights from his book on humility—challenging cultural misconceptions and revealing how authentic humility begins with intimacy and submission to God. Together, they unpack: Why humility is more than being “nice” or self-de...

Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Malcolm Foley to talk about his new book The Anti-Greed Gospel. Together, they unpack how greed fuels racial oppression, why Mammon remains one of the greatest threats to Christian faith, and how the church is called to resist exploitation, violence, and lies by building communities of solidarity, generosity, and truth. From the rich young ruler to today’s grind cult...

In this episode, Lisa Fields sits down with author, poet, and speaker Blair Linne to talk about her new book Made to Tremble: How Anxiety Became the Best Thing That Ever Happened to My Faith. Blair shares her powerful journey through years of anxiety and panic attacks, how God met her in her struggles, and why community, scripture, and surrendering control are essential in the fight against fear....

Join Lisa Fields as she sits down with pastor and author John Thompson to unpack his new book Deliverance: A Journey Toward the Unexpected. They dive into spiritual warfare, misconceptions about the demonic, how to discern between mental health and spiritual issues, and why understanding deliverance matters for the church today. Whether you’ve wrestled with fear, questions about the supernatural,...

Lisa Fields welcomes Dr. Carmen Imes back to the podcast for an honest conversation about her new book Becoming God’s Family. Together they dive into why the church still matters, the challenges of community, navigating church hurt, politics, AI and technology, and what it truly means to become the family of God. This is a must-watch for anyone rethinking church, community, and discipleship in our...

Lisa Fields welcomes author and Bible teacher Jada Edwards for a deep dive into her book A New Way to Love Your Neighbor. From family dynamics to church relationships, Jada shares practical wisdom on overcoming pride, healing from the past, and embracing the kind of love that transforms both us and those around us. They discuss what real, Christlike love looks like in a world shaped by division, s...

From Buddhist roots to bold faith in Jesus, Dr. Susan Lim—former Buddhist, historian, and author of Light of the Word— joins Lisa Fields to share her incredible story of encountering God, wrestling with doubt, and discovering the Bible’s trustworthiness. Together, they explore tough topics, including violence in Scripture, women’s roles, and the misuse of God’s Word, while revealing how history, p...

How do we heal when the trauma keeps coming? In this deep and honest conversation, therapist and author Sheila Wise Rowe returns to the Jude 3 Project podcast to explore healing racial trauma in a post-2020 world. They discuss the emotional weight of ongoing injustice, the need for safe-enough spaces, the tension between forgiveness and justice, and how we can build true community amid crisis. The...

Is there a contradiction in the Bible between James and Paul? In this compelling episode, Lisa Fields and scholar Hakeem Bradley dive into the often misunderstood tension between James’ call for “faith and works” and Paul’s message of “justification by faith.” They explore how context, audience, and intent shape each writer’s theology—and why pitting them against each other misses the point. This...

In this eye-opening conversation, Old Testament scholar Dr. Paul Wegner joins Lisa Fields to tackle some of the most common questions—and misconceptions—about how the Bible came to be. They unpack tough questions about authorship, translation, scribes, contradictions, and the role of prophecy—plus, how Jesus viewed the Old Testament. Whether you're a Bible nerd or a curious skeptic, this episode i...

What do you do when your closest friends walk away from the faith? In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Christian hip-hop artist and apologist Emanuel “Da’ T.R.U.T.H.” Lambert to discuss the often painful and complicated reality of people walking away from Christianity. They discuss deconstruction, spiritual burnout, the dangers of binary thinking, and how faith mu...

Renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Keener joins Lisa Fields for an in-depth exploration of the Book of Revelation. From breaking down common fears around the "mark of the beast" to examining the symbolism of the 144,000 and the hope embedded in John's apocalyptic vision, this conversation re-frames Revelation not as a horror story, but as a message of comfort and promise for the faithful. Wh...

In this eye-opening episode, Lisa Fields sits down with Dr. Joseph Byamukama, a New Testament scholar from Uganda, to explore the deep roots of African spirituality, its misconceptions in the West, and its complex relationship with Christianity. They unpack key themes from Dr. Byamukama's powerful chapter in Apologetics in Africa, including African understandings of a supreme creator, the role of...

In this episode, Dr. Esau McCaulley joins Lisa Fields for an honest, in-depth conversation about sex, scripture, and the complexities of Christian sexual ethics. They unpack a viral sermon clip, clarify New Testament teachings, and confront misconceptions about fornication, consent, and purity culture.  Whether you're wrestling with church tradition, deconstructing purity culture, or seeking clari...

What does real discipleship look like when life is busy, messy, and unpredictable? In this heartfelt episode, Lisa Fields is joined by Yolanda Solomon—author, discipleship director, and mother—to explore the heart of her book Discipleship as Holy Collaboration. Together, they unpack why discipleship is more about love and presence than perfection, how to walk with people through trauma, and how to...