Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Youssef

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In this episode, Jonathan, listeners, and previous guests share their encouraging w…

Join Jonathan as he reflects on the parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15.  In this third part of a three-part reflection, Jonathan looks at the older brother who remained in his Father's hous…

Join Jonathan as he reflects on the parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15.  In this second part of a three-part reflection, Jonathan looks at the prodigal son who left home.  

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Join Jonathan as he reflects on the parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15.  In this first part of a three -part reflection, he describes the father's joy when his son repents and turns back to…

Father’s Day is a great time to reflect on the incredible blessing a loving and godly father is to his children.  However, not everyone has had a great or godly father. No matter your relationship wi…

Jonathan has a heartfelt conversation with Dee Barnes about how God saved her and redeemed her sexuality as she pursued a relationship with Christ.  Her transparent testimony of transformation throug…

Last week, Jonathan introduced Matt Lucas. If you haven’t listened to part 1 of his testimony, we would suggest you listen to it first and then come join us for this part of the conversation – look f…

His father is a Gold medal Olympian and NBA All-Star. He is married to the woman of his dreams, has three beautiful children, and enjoys a successful career in film. He has worked with some of the gr…

Gino Geraci lives a radically transformed life in Christ and you don’t want to miss a minute of his testimony.  

Gino Geraci is a senior pastor emeritus, seasoned police chaplain, and former FBI chapl…

We love receiving your questions at Candid Conversations. We want to help you navigate the hard questions of the Christian faith. We all have questions about Christianity, so let’s dive in and answer…

Marriage. It is a blessing from God but it can also be difficult and complicated. We get married because we believe marriage is a good thing that will bless our lives. But much of the time, marriage …

Dating can be difficult and can lead to so many questions. One question Jonathan Youssef often receives from his young adult group is, "Can I, as a Christian, date a non-Christian?" Recognizing the s…

How does one search and find the "right one"?  Relationships and online dating have changed in the pandemic, so how should a believer approach dating and address the longing for a Christian marriage?…

The Equality Act is on the political horizon, already passed in the House and on its way to the Senate. What is it, and why should we care? As Christians, what does this mean for religious liberty? C…

There are many unknowns right now. Among them is the long term effect of the COVID crisis on both the economy and our personal finances. Jonathan Youssef welcomes David Nicholas to Candid to help exp…

We all hoped the pandemic would be over by last Easter. Instead, it has continued for a year with devastating effects. Today, things are slowly opening up and people are wondering what the new normal…

Progressive Christianity. Deconstruction. We are hearing these terms more regularly as some Christian leaders walk away from Biblical orthodoxy. What is the impact of redefining the Christian faith?

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Jonathan welcomes Sir Brian Souter to Candid Conversations. Sir Brian is one of the UK’s most successful businessmen and generous philanthropists. He is the founder of the Stagecoach Group of bus and…

Worship. Thousands of songs, playlists on Spotify, and countless books have been written on the subject. It’s a topic churches wrestle with, but what is true worship? Are there different types of wor…

Do people in your workplace know that you are a Christian? Are you concerned about the backlash you might face for your faith in Christ?  

In today’s episode, Jonathan welcomes Mark Allaby, a corporat…