Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Active
Since Aug 2023
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

The number of persons that identify as "practicing Christians" as been reduced by half since 2000. This podcast and its website (DearChristianity.net) are framed by three BIG ideas:

1. Christianity has an obvious and serious problem - a crisis that will be written about in future history books - 
2. Owing to a widespread and fundamental misunderstanding re the essence of Christianity (that it's merely a lifestyle), 
3. And the solution is simple and extravagantly good.

This is a weekly place to help listeners think more deeply about three essential ingredients for life: faith, hope, and love. 



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Recent Episodes

David Zahl discusses his newest book, The Big Relief

Feb 24, 2026 47m

David Zahl's newest book, The Big Relief, contends that in and outside Christian circles, everyone seems thirsty for relief. He says the only reliable remedy is through God's mercy, grace, and…

S2E7 Dr Devin Brown & Lessons from CS Lewis' Narnia

Dec 18, 2024 37m

Podcast discussion with Dr Devin Brown of Asbury College. We discuss Lewis' Narnia and his love of fairy stories.

S2E6 Greg Curtis discussion about growing churches in an age of dramatic decline

Nov 20, 2024 39m

Discussion with my friend Greg Curtis of Eastside Church in Anaheim about his approach to helping churches grow by thoughtfully engaging with visitors by treating them like humans with grace and…

S2E2 The Great Good Friday

Nov 17, 2024 8m

Good Friday sermon: It is finished - The last words of Jesus

S2E5 CS Lewis: Why make requests of God if He knows what we need?

Nov 11, 2024 9m

CS Lewis essay re prayer - he wrote very much on prayer, including his final book before his death, Letters to Malcolm, Chiefly on Prayer.

S2E4 CS Lewis Essay: Does Prayer Work?

Nov 11, 2024 17m

Essay from CS Lewis, "Does Prayer Work?"

S2E3 "What's wrong with Christianity?"

Oct 15, 2024 27m

Comparing contemporary Christianity with scripture, logic, and personal experience.

S2E2 The Great Good Friday

Mar 29, 2024 8m

Good Friday sermon: It is finished - The last words of Jesus

S2E1 Discussion with CS Lewis Expert - Dr Devin Brown

Jan 27, 2024 53m

S1E7 Season One Finale: My "Dear Christianity..." letter

Jan 14, 2024 12m

My letter to contemporary Christianity

S1E6 Discussion with Justyn Terry - Vice Principal at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University

Nov 30, 2023 37m

Truly delightful conversation with Justun Terry of Oxford's Wycliife Hall. He responds to the data regarding the crisis of Christianity's decline in the US, and he also shares how to preach the…

The unChurching and DeChristianing of America

Nov 28, 2023 15m

Data regarding the mass exodus of persons in the US leaving either Christianity or the church - in historic numbers since the mid-1990s

S1E4 Map of the whole Bible through a Preface?

Nov 20, 2023 20m

Preface of Martin Luther's Commentary on Romans

S1E2 Is Christian growth moral progress?

Oct 02, 2023 21m

A look at the consequence of presuming that Christian maturity is the same as moral progress.

S1E3 Discussion with David Zahl of Mockingbird Ministries

Oct 01, 2023 36m

S1E1 "Dear Christianity..." Podcast INTRODUCTION

Aug 14, 2023 20m

Intro to Dale Westervelt and overview of Dear Christianity podcast

Podcast-Trailer

Aug 14, 2023 2m Transcript

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does "Dear Christianity..." have?

"Dear Christianity..." has published 17 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Christianity, Education.

Is "Dear Christianity..." still active?

"Dear Christianity..." is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 24m.

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