The Truth About the Crusades + The Biggest Struggles Christians Face + What NOT to Say to Someone Who’s Hurting

The popular story of the Crusades says Christians were the aggressors—but is that what actually happened? Todd separates history from myth before turning to some of the biggest struggles Christians face today—and how you can become better equipped to help someone who is hurting.

Segment 1

• Were the Crusades really an unprovoked Christian attack on the Muslim world?

• Discover the centuries of history that often get left out of the story.

• The one fact about the Crusades worth remembering the next time someone brings them up.

Segment 2

• Were Crusaders really greedy opportunists looking to get rich?

• Why were men willing to risk bankruptcy—and face staggering casualty rates—to participate?

• Did the Crusades create Muslim hostility toward Christians? The timeline tells a different story.

Segment 3

• Assurance, anxiety, pornography, comparison, loneliness—are you equipped to help someone who is struggling?

• Learn how to address real problems without twisting Scripture to fit someone’s “felt needs.”

• Someone opens up to you about a serious struggle. Here’s what not to do first.

Segment 4

• Can genuine Christians struggle with doubt? Absolutely—and how you respond matters.

• What should you say when someone tells you they can’t “feel” God’s presence?

• Learn to ask better questions and point struggling Christians toward what will actually strengthen them.

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