Real Questions with Clare

Real Questions with Clare

Real Questions

Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
78%
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About This Podcast

A space for Black Christians who know the challenges of living out your faith.  Each week we look at a question of culture, faith or doubt, and consider how we might respond.  

For more resources, check out: https://realquestions.co.uk/ 

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S2E6 S2 Ep. 6 Dealing with Dating Disappointment: How can we stay optimistic?

Jun 08, 2026 32m Transcript

Dating disappointment can make you cynical fast. One minute you are hopeful, the next you are recovering from another let-down and wondering whether it is even worth trying again. This week I get…

S2E5 S2 Ep. 5 Hurt & Harm: Why go to Church in 2026? with Special Guest Pastor Jeronne Rudder

Jun 01, 2026 50m Transcript

Church hurt can make faith feel dangerous, not because God has changed, but because trust was broken where it should have been protected. We sit with that reality and ask the blunt question many…

S2E4 S2 Ep. 4 How Can We Re-think Online Dating?

May 25, 2026 48m Transcript

This week, Stephen is my very special guest, and we share our experience of online dating. A dating app match can turn into months of messaging, and you still might not know the person at all. We get…

S2E3 S2 Ep.3 How Can We Re-think Singleness? Part 2

May 20, 2026 33m Transcript

In this episode, I get honest about the weight of singleness, especially in church spaces where people mean well but still leave you unseen. I talk about grief, the silence many Christians carry, and…

S2E2 S2 Ep.2 How Can We Re-think Singleness? Part 1

May 10, 2026 34m Transcript

Singleness can be a blessing, but when you want marriage and it keeps not happening, it can start to feel like your faith is doing extra emotional labour just to stay steady. On this episode, I name…

S2E1 S2 Ep1. Guess Who's Back?

May 04, 2026 21m Transcript

I’m back after a long pause, sharing what’s changed—including getting married—and how shifting seasons shape faith. This leads into a bigger point: people’s hardest questions about Christianity…

S1 Ep. 11 Does God exist? The Moral Argument Part 2

Jun 27, 2024 20m Transcript

Can survival-driven evolution truly lead us to understand objective moral truths, or do our deepest convictions about right and wrong point to something greater? This episode of Real Questions with…

Ep. 10 How can we read the bible well? Featuring special guest Jeronne Rudder

Jun 21, 2024 23m

This week Clare is joined by a special guest, Jeronne Rudder to discuss the question: 'How can we read the bible well?' This is for anyone who struggles to make sense of scripture or desires to have…

Ep. 9 Does God exist? The Moral Argument Part 1

Jun 12, 2024 26m

This week we return to exploring arguments for God’s existence, specifically the Moral Argument.  Do we need God for morality?  Clare talks through what the moral argument is and what it's not.  It’s…

Ep. 8 Is Christianity a copycat religion? Part 2

May 19, 2024 27m

On this episode Clare looks at stories of Ancient Egypt which describe Aset (Isis) and her alleged virgin birth/immaculate conception.  The idea that Christianity copied from story is closely…

Ep. 7 Is Christianity a copycat religion? Part 1

May 06, 2024 23m

The allegation that Christianity is copied is popular within the Black community.  It's the idea that Christianity's colonial power stole and reformulated ideas from Kemeticism, ancient Egyptian…

Ep. 6 Does God exist? Part 1 - Worldviews & Arguments

Apr 24, 2024 17m

Can we "prove" that God exists? In this episode, we'll explore how everyone is making claims about how the world works and from this, their worldview, they answer the question of whether or not God…

Ep. 5 Hasn't science cancelled God?

Apr 17, 2024 19m

Sometimes we feel we have to choose between science and faith but this is a false dichotomy.  This view mischaracterises both God and science. Tune in as we consider the ideas lying behind a supposed…

Ep. 4 Isn't it time for Black people to outgrow Christianity?

Apr 10, 2024 24m

In this episode, we think through the assumptions behind the idea that now is the time for Black people to distance ourselves from Christianity.  Grab your Buy 1 Get 1 for a Friend offer of Have you…

Ep. 2 Help! How do I navigate doubts about my faith?

Apr 03, 2024 21m

If we’re honest, we all have doubts about our faith from time to time.  Clare shares some of these experiences in her own life, and encourages us to see doubts, not as the precursor to the demise of…

Ep.1 How is Black British Christianity changing?

Apr 03, 2024 15m

The 2023 Black British Voices survey revealed that more Black people are identifying as ‘spiritual’ rather than ‘religious’. Listen in as Clare considers these perspectives, and offers encouragement…

Ep. 3 Why should Black Christians explore apologetics?

Apr 03, 2024 20m

Apologetics is a tool we can use to build a credible case for the Christian faith.  Clare talks us through the pros and pitfalls, and why she thinks Black Christians should explore it. For bespoke…

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How many episodes does Real Questions with Clare have?

Real Questions with Clare has published 17 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Religion & Spirituality.

Is Real Questions with Clare still active?

Real Questions with Clare is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 25m.

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