Raef Chenery

The Christian Optimist

Religion EN ↓ 129 episodes

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.

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Raef Chenery

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Johnny Mac Attack and Chris Pratt 22.10.2020 36:33

This week Pastor Raef discusses the process of deciding how to host church services indoors as weather gets colder, and how John MacArthur's call to action is sparking a nation wide debate with church leaders around the country. We also take a look into Chris Pratt's outspoken faith has highlighted a bigger issue in media and our current culture.

Bill Nye the Anti Science Guy 13.10.2020 35:34

Pastor Raef discusses one of the most controversial documentaries on Netflix - The Social Dilemma; and then shares how Bill Nye uses everything but science when it comes to the topic of abortion.

Sam Harris Shows Us Why Atheism is Silly 06.10.2020 34:02

This week Pastor Raef breaks down 3 questions from recent sermons (linked below) in the first edition of Quick Fire Q & A. Then he breaks down a Ted Talk from Atheist, Sam Harris, and how it makes Atheism look silly. Sermons: Romans 13: God's Plan for Earthly Government: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/park-south-loop/id1373252611?i=1000492668282 Romans 9: The Doctrine of Unconditio...

Laws of Logic: Why Does Math Work? 27.09.2020 35:46

What is logic, why does math work, and what do both of these things have to do with the character of God? We tackle this and more on the debut episode of The Christian Optimist.