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Rebecca McLaughlin on Christian Sexual Ethics, a Christian Singleness, and the Offence of the Gospel

In a time when Christian sexual ethics are increasingly seen not just as outdated but as morally offensive, how can pastors lead with both clarity and compassion? In this conversation, author and apologist Rebecca McLaughlin engages with questions around Christian sexual ethics and makes a case for why the Christian story is ultimately good news for everyone. Rebecca reflects on how the cultural conversation surrounding Christian apologetics has shifted over the last two decades, from intellectual skepticism to moral resistance and she explores how the Church can respond to increasing secularism without losing its moral conviction or its tenderness. Rebecca explores key challenges and opportunities facing pastors today including:  Articulating historic Christian beliefs on sexuality and gender in ways that draw people toward Jesus with both conviction and compassion, Reframing singleness as a vital, gospel-shaped calling, not a transitional or secondary state, Recovering a vision of Christian marriage and singleness as signposts pointing to Christ and His love for the Church, Recognizing that today’s cultural objections often reveal a deeper hunger for love, identity, and belonging that only the gospel can satisfy. Rebecca is bold and gracious, bringing sharp cultural insight, theological depth, and a pastoral sensitivity to the conversation. You’ll be encouraged to lead with both truth and tenderness, and to see even the hardest conversations as opportunities to point people to Jesus. Timestamps: 02:57 – Introducing Rebecca McLaughlin 05:17 – Rebecca Joins from Cambridge, MA 06:07 – A Canadian Scientist Encounters Jesus 07:44 – Unexpected Stories of Faith in Canada 08:27 – From Shakespeare to Apologetics 10:48 – The Big Cultural Questions Facing Christianity 12:44 – Balancing Grace and Truth in the Church 14:06 – Why We Shouldn’t Soften Christian Ethics 15:10 – The Gospel’s Central Metaphor: Marriage as a Signpost 18:26 – Singleness and the Misunderstood Church Narrative 21:11 – Paul’s Vision for the Church as Jesus’ Bride 23:37 – Holding Space for Both Singleness and Marriage 26:11 – Running Toward Eternity—Together 27:49 – How to Talk About Christian Sexual Ethics 29:28 – The Offense of the Gospel in Today’s Culture 32:02 – Sharing the Truth in Love and Respect 33:08 – A Testimony: From Darkness to Light 34:06 – Christian Sexual Ethics as Good News 34:56 – Rebecca’s Upcoming Book on Church & Health 36:36 – Scientific Findings: Church is Good for You 38:08 – Spiritual Hunger in a Post-Christian World 39:01 – Final Words: The Harvest is Plentiful 39:48 – Outro & Invitation to Support The Pastorate Show Notes: ⁠Rebecca's Website and Books⁠⁠⁠: https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/ The Pastorate Podcast Listener Survey: https://www.thepastorate.ca/survey ⁠⁠⁠Fall 2025 Pastors Retreat at Barnabas Landing⁠⁠: https://www.thepastorate.ca/events/pa... The Pastorate Careers⁠: https://www.thepastorate.ca/careers Partners: Contact ⁠John Wright at Generis⁠ for help cultivating a culture of generosity in your church: https://generis.com/team/jon-wright We couldn’t do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠give⁠⁠⁠⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church: https://www.thepastorate.ca/give 🇨🇦 Connect with The Pastorate: 🌎 Website: https://www.thepastorate.ca 📸 Instagram:   / thepastorate.ca   🎙️ Podcast: https://www.thepastorate.ca/podcast 👍 Like & Subscribe Share some digital love for more conversations that strengthen pastors for the renewal of the church in Canada.