Charles Lincoln "Link" Neal III is an American actor, writer, singer/songwriter known for being the comedy duo "Rhett & Link." Neal is also known for being the co-creator and co-host of Good Mythical Morning (2012) along with several other projects such as Commerical Kings (2011), The Mythical Show (2013), and Rhett and Link's Buddy System (2016 . She had a pretty nose, little girl's eyes, but her lips gave everything away. This is how we know what there is to know about Jesus. had a broader perspective on certain subjects it freed them to consider that Ill leave you with Rhetts self-description, since it seems a good place to stop: I would call myself a hopeful agnostic. After having spent years in young adult ministry, Rhett and Link now call themselves "hopeful agnostics." Their shift away from Christianity, though, raises quite a few red flags, especially given so much of it seems to hinge on their own experiences and desire to embrace the LGBTQ community. Could it be that the cultural influences driving these deconstruction stories needs to be re-examined, rather than Christianity itself? Postman posited that in the future, we would be oppressed not by an outside force like Big Brother in George Orwells dystopian novel1984. Rhett and Link, extremely well-known YouTubers, recently posted videos talking about how they left the faith. This! I didnt have the opportunity to open my laptop (they didnt yet exist) or turn on our home computer (we didnt own one), hop on YouTube, and watch my future husband walk me through his breakfast choices, morning drive, and whimsical musings. Whether it's Rhett and Link, who used their platform to honestly discuss their deconstruction and deconversion; or Abraham Piper, son of influential pastor John Piper, who's publicly deconstructing evangelical Christianity on TikTok; or . They never talk about if it's morally wrong, but rather the person expressing who they think they are and who they think they love. I did not have a personal tragedybut I was angry at the thinkers. Ill confess I havent watched a ton of their stuff, but thats mostly because I dont watch much YouTube at all. 4K Followers. These apostles of unbelief are on a mission to help others deconstruct with the same evangelistic zeal they learned from their previous tribe. Welcome to Ohio. News flash, these are all grounded in the Christian worldview that he is trying so hard to distance himself from. As believers, we should take comfort to know its not new,he said. Over the course of a few days, social-media newsfeeds became inundated with hot takes, responses, disagreements, and praise for the comedy duo. It morphed into doubts surrounding biblical reliability, the historicity of the resurrection, and the general idea of hell and judgment. And then my heart broke hearing not only where they are in their faith, but how they have made it easier for others to abandon their belief in God too. I never got a reply. Would. Exvangelicals remember this compulsion well. Augustine goes on to say that it is significant when someone of this stature converts . Rhett & Link are entertainers who primarily use the Internet to display their talents. and African Christians, and South American Christians, and Indian Christians, It gives you stability. I have read and listened to many atheists over the years who have explained why they didnt believe, but what made Rhett and Links (anti) testimonies so disheartening is the fact that they use much of the same vocabulary to describe their faith as I do. You need a context in which to deal with the doubts. They already know people are saying one of them led the other astray, as if we arentall being influenced by one person or another at any given time. For example, in 2016, they worked on a scripted television show called Rhett & Link's Buddy System that saw the pair act in a bid to entertain their viewers. Christians today must be ready to provide a compelling defense for Christand even play some offenseas we demonstrate an alternative story to deconversion. Around the time I was nursing a wounded ego for being stood up by the Ricky Schroder fan club, Neil Postman made a prediction in his 1985 book, . What does this obtain for you? I told him honestly that it could only lead to loss and pain, but that I didnt really have a choice. At some level, my therapist knew what everyone in his position knows: Once you start seriously considering the unthinkable about your faith, so many scary questions begin to plague you that it keeps you up at night. I jumped into the water. Evolutionary theory doesnt have a sufficient cause for the universe coming into existence out of nothing. Do you think you know more than all these other brilliant people before you? Of course that knife cuts both ways, although the people who say this never do see how it should undermine their own confidence, as well. Rhett explains that his first step toward evolution came through Francis Collins' book The Language of God. Bingo! Please have your Passports Ready. But, Continue reading, When we talk about what it means to be a man from a biblical perspective, we have to realize that we are working completely against popular culture. Our media fueled siloed communities dividing us in politics, religion, race, culture, and various interests meant I was totally oblivious to Rhett & Link despite their being YouTube comedy sensations with nearly 17 million subscribers. All their YouTube Channels have a good amount of engagement, subscribers, and views as a result of their engaging content. I was recently at a conference where a prominent Christian leader was asked to give his opinion on what good could come from a Biden America and Continue reading, How are Christians supposed to think about Game of Thrones? I quickly downloaded and submerged myself into Rhett and Links respective stories (which you can also see on YouTube here and here). The answer many of us who deconstructed I jumped into a sea of uncertainty. The reason Rhett and Link's deconstruction is so important is precisely because they are not scholars and neither are most members of their audience - which is no longer limited to Christians looking for wholesome entertainment. Thomas, 31, wrote his chart-topping hit, "Die a Happy Man" a story about a man's need for nothing more in life than his woman's "crazy love"for and about his wife, Lauren (Gregory) Akins, 32. What he learned in time was that history disconfirms pretty much every major story from the flood of Noah all the way down through the Conquest of Canaan by the Israelites, with things not much improving for the next several books. Around the time I was nursing a wounded ego for being stood up by the Ricky Schroder fan club, Neil Postman made a prediction in his 1985 book, Amusing Ourselves to Death. Are Rhett and Link still religious? I laughed out loud when Rhett talked about engaging people on airplanes by spouting talking points from books byJosh MacDowell and Lee Strobel. for a rude awakening when you travel. With the help of the Holy Spirit, they became convinced that Christianity is true as they gazed deeply at Christs beauty. Peruse many a church website and youll find a Statement of Faith list of things you will need to believe in addition to Following Me. Cotton Candy Randy is known to whisper "sweet nothings" in people's ears, but in Rhett's house, where he had a fan going in his room as . One element of his deconstruction story thats particularly compelling to young people is his seemingly exhaustive knowledge of Christian apologetics. Indeed they become: From the short exposure Ive had to the spiritual journey of Rhett and Link it seems they will produce even more love, joy, peace, gentleness, and kindness that Jesus says will come from those who are following him. Rhett led off with his intellectual doubts and Link countered with an emotional appeal. He further likens the endogenous retroviruses shared between humans and other ape descendants to a coffee stain that shows up in later versions of a manual, demonstrating an earlier common ancestor who must have experienced the original mutation/stain. First, I am right in the middle of teaching an Apologetics course for the Snowbird Institute, so my mind is already focused on reasons to believe in God. Could it be that the cultural influences driving these deconstruction stories needs to be re-examined, rather than Christianity itself? I found myself identifying with them a lot through experiences from our very similar pasts. (Except for a short hiatus after The Karate Kid, when Ralph Macchio was my all in all for a few months.) That the simple childlike answers of your youth which at one time gave such clarity and certainty no longer sufficed. Melanie then asks for coffee and sandwiches. Its like trying on a different head just for a little while. Therefore, we also explored this topic f. To lose that community is a pretty scary thought. I could go on and on, but Ill wrap this up by looking at the last analogy Rhett used to explain what its like to leave the faith of your upbringing. Our cultural moment is a cauldron of information and celebrity worship in which the cult of personality can ferment and grow. Maybe the whole deconversion narrative is due for a bit of deconstruction. Really good analogy. If I wouldve found out he was a former Christian now identifying as agnostic, it would have broken my heart. The truth is that we have a personality-driven culture in which two comedians can persuade Christians to rethink their faith in just three hours of video. Sign up to get our newsletter your inbox every day. Maybe YouTube said "we want to get behind you and do such and such but it has to be about Rhett and Link, not random crew members". Rhett said, , to believe [Christianity], then why would I? Link expressed, Why was I working so hard to make Christianity work for me if it wasnt even true? Aside from encountering intellectual stumbling blocks, it seems that, to YouTubes favorite pair, the gospel had begun to stink. Should we watch it? Spotify have songs removed so you will buy them. Apologetics books arent written for the lost, theyre written for the saved. They exist to collect dust on the shelves of believers who will now sleep better knowing that someone took the time to think through all that stuff long enough to get it down into print. The song became the most-played country tune on the radio for six . No one that I was in personal contact withpastors, Christian friends, elders in the churchnone of them disappointed me or let me down. Link asked, Why on airplanes? to which Rhett replied: Because when youre an evangelical Christian, when you sit next to a stranger, this may be the only opportunity you have to share the life changing message of Jesus with them. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to trivialize this. Confession: When I was a kid, I was in love with Ricky Schroder. Certain? For exmaple, you decide you're hooked on a song. Christians today must be ready to provide a compelling defense for Christand even. The character is played by Mythical Crew member Jordan Morris, and is often portrayed as a creepy man who is obsessed with Rhett and hates Link. He suggested that if all these apologists and theologians were to recant their stories and change their opinions, their livelihoods would be at stake. And we as Christians shouldnt be surprised when this happens. Ray Comfort explains the reason why this happens so often with those who used to believe in Christianity. Here are nine things you should know about revival and the history of revivals in America. The best chance I had of communicating with him was writing a letter to his fan club. This channel has made Rhett and Link the fourth highest-earning YouTube stars 3 while reaching audiences around the world. After poking holes in Christianity, Rhett offered no plausible alternative to explain reality. With the YouTube-ification of our culture, though, consumers are connecting not with actors playing characters, but real people who allow them to peek behind the curtain of their lives. Who do you think you are? people will say to them. In Rhett & Links deconstruction they frequently site their growing struggles with reconciling these add on requirements with the reality of science, morality, and basic common sense. The best chance I had of communicating with him was writing a letter to his fan club. If youve been taught your whole life that Lover of beans. Im reasonably certain that you dont burn in hell because you were intellectual curious and honest. We were in conversation. Youre gonna get through this. Every bit helps, and is greatly appreciated. As far as Christians believing in the theory of Evolution or not, there is too much to go into in this short post. Last month, the GMM duo moved one of their podcasts, Ear Biscuits, to a separate channel in order to devote that space to an increasingly personal line of conversations about what led them to leave their faith and look for new sources of meaning and inspiration in the world in which they find themselves. I dont blame them. As the logic goes, a God who is not on board with the LGBTQ agenda is not a God worth serving. Her exact date of birth and lace of birth is currently not known yet. Responding to a fan question in 2010, Rhett said that, while they were both Christian, their content is not religious. But it was Jesuss turn to be under the microscope next. He feared that truth would be lost in a sea of irrelevance.. Rhett and Links deconstruction journey frequently mentioned the struggle they felt as they began to hold long held beliefs to the fire. Just over a month ago in two hour+ podcast episodes, Rhett and Link told their stories about how they came to believe that Christianity wasn't true. I never got a reply. Listening to both Rhetts and Links stories, you can feel how much pushback they anticipate encountering from people who love them. He was basically telling MY story, along with the stories of a hundred people I know who went through the same thought processes and the same emotional struggles. Living Waters exists to inspire and equip Christians to fulfill the Great Commission. Rhett was careful to say he doesnt think these apologists are intentionally deceiving anyone. avenge the attack on Scarlett that day. .What do you think happens after you die? admit in the podcast that moving to L.A. did free them of some constraints that By naming several apologists such as Lee Strobel, Josh McDowell, Tim Keller, and Ravi Zacharias, he knocked the legs out from under their arguments. Why do Rhett and Link homeschool? Encouragement for Anglican Pastors, Downplaying the Sin of Homosexuality Wont Win the Next Generation, 9 Things You Should Know About Revivals in America, When You Dont Feel Like Having Sex with Your Spouse, The Burning Question from Asbury Isnt About Asbury, Megachurch Marriage for the Bachelor Pastor: A Story of Love that Lasts, Ordinary and Extraordinary: A Day at the Asbury Awakening, Tim Keller on the Decline and Renewal of the American Church. Norman C. Nevin, Theistic Evolution Edited by J.P. Moreland, Stephen C. Meyer, Ann K. Gauger, Wayne Grudem, & Christopher Shaw. That's why the recent Rhett and Link controversy has been so upsetting. I wont rehash all the arguments on which he touched (thats your own homework to do if youre interested), but in the end Rhett settled for himself that the gospels are a mix of religious propaganda as well as actual history. Like me, he leans toward believing that Jesus was a real person, even if he didnt do magic or come back from the dead. Tokyo is a recurring joke on Good Mythical Morning. Im almost sure I said those same words at some point in my journey. When he jumped the Christian ship, he didnt jump into another boat, but into a sea of uncertainty. His Christianity has been replaced with what he calls openness and curiosity. He describes how liberating its been to let go of the appetite for certainty. To the careful observer, its evident that Rhett has traded in one worldview for another: Christianity for postmodernity, with all its skepticism, denial of absolutes, and relativism. Both Goins-Phillips and Andros commended the comedy duo for their willingness to talk so transparently about what is sure to have been a difficult and challenging process. To put it bluntly. Francis Schaeffer once wrote about the fact that Christians need to have such a commitment to the truth that if it were proven to be false we would be the first to get out of line and join the rest of the world in their destruction. Both guys were raised in an environment that assumed Christianity as a part of the culture, and ultimately that did them a grave disservice. I imagine those types of responses will continue to roll in. Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! As far as Im concerned, Jesus was as real to me as he possibly could be without physically manifesting himself in my presence. What am I gonna teach them now? Rhett Butler (Born in 1828) is a fictional character in the 1936 novel Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell and in the 1939 film adaptation of the same name. Leaving aside the irony of that accusation, I would simply say, as I always do, that certainty is the currency of fundamentalism. The stories themselves werent so different from others that have lit up social media over the past few years. Thats worse than a house of cards. Frank had gone to Shantytown with some members of the Ku Klux Klan to. It would appear that despite how destabilizing and difficult their deconstruction processes were, they no longer wanted Christianity to be true. Hes the one whos established this entire universe. They were getting tired of doing GMM. suggestion that their moving to Los Angeles was just the slippery slope to Blend that with Rhett and Links magnetic personalities, and its no wonder the faith of many Christians has been unsettled. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com. Later in Pauls ministry, however, he writes that Demas ended up loving the present world more than the things of God and walked away (2 Tim. But as Reformed Evangelicals these werent simply add on beliefs. Try the whole world. Producer: Good Mythical Morning. Charles Lincoln Neal III) have already established themselves as YouTube's grand old men and as two of the platform's most consistently . What would Rhett and Link stand to lose if they didnt capitulate to culture on an issue like same-sex marriage? SUBSCRIBE to Faithwires (free) YouTube channel. I read here a lot more than I comment, but Neil was ", "Then the LORD said to Hosea, Gomer conceived again and gave birth to a daughter. And we dont have to wait a week for the next episodein many cases theres a new upload every single day. Secondly, I have been preparing to teach John 6 where Jesus says in several ways that God draws people to Jesus, He saves them, and He doesnt lose any of them. After all, when someone is conversant in apologetics and theology, knows his Bible, and can anticipate my suspicions and objections, its difficult to simply pass him off as someone who never really understood Christianity. When it comes to apologetics, its a very helpful tactic to show unbelievers the truths of the Bible. This week, Faithwire managing editor Dan Andros discussed some of those concerns with editor Tr Goins-Phillips. Theres a lot of other people on it. For more than a decade, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal have made videos together under the name Rhett & Link, cementing their bromance as one of YouTube's most memorable partnerships.In a recent vlog, McLaughlin and Neal who have been buddies since the first grade took their friendship to another level. Theres one thing I respect about the deconstruction stories of Rhett and Link. Gods in control. They both felt a deep discomfort with biblical sexual ethics, which they perceived to oppress women and their LGBTQ+ friends. Before February 2020 I had never heard of Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal. their abandoning their faith. And, think of what the Apostle Paul said in his first letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 15) where he said that if it isnt true that Jesus rose from the dead, then we need to be pitied more than anyone else. Good Mythical Morning is the most watched daily show online, averaging 100 million views in a month. If it can make something, can it make everything? Over the course of a few days, social-media newsfeeds became inundated with hot takes, responses, disagreements, and praise for the comedy duo. It's easy Christianity-it left Jesus out a long time ago. Its no wonder, then, that every time we turn around there is yet another deconversion story being proffered as the newest ex-evangelical smoking gun. In a church culture where those lines are increasingly blurred, their clarity is refreshing. Rhett and Link already know theyll be accused of being arrogant. While God is love, we must remember that Hes also just and holy. It gives you purpose. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 2:1416 that through his missionary work, Christ spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of himself. They like to call themselves "Internetainers." Charles Lincoln Neal and Rhett McLaughlin first met on the first day of first grade in Buies Creek, North Carolina, when they were held in class during recess as punishment for writing profanity on their desks. Rhett McLaughlin. Rhett and Link met each other way back in Elementary school in North Carolina and they've stuck together into adulthood, at one time passing through a ministry phase as full-time staffers with. On the contrary, as he pointed out, being a straight white dude in an evangelical church kind of greased the rails for him. This creates a sense of community, in which we come to experience love and loyalty for our favorite YouTube celebrities. Governor Bullock's presence at Scarlett's crush made Melanie feel. For Rhett, it started with questions relating to science, the age of the earth, and evolution. That said, I sympathize even more with the ones who follow their own consciences out of the fold, in time being accused of every impure motive imaginable. Because of his feelings. And I pulled my wife and my children with me. In later episodes, Rhett and Link each go into depth describing what led them, ultimately, to deny their earlier faith. He cohosts the award-winning television program Way of the Master, which airs in 190 countries. Let me help you out here. Rhett and Link met each other way back in Elementary school in North Carolina and theyve stuck together into adulthood, at one time passing through a ministry phase as full-time staffers with Campus Crusade (now called Cru). And the question that Ive gotten from some people who are close to me, who love me. Because of that many former Christians suddenly and unceremoniously find themselves kicked outside the church wondering what just happened (with various levels of resentment and cynicism thrown in). I was crushed. It was a relationship. The apostle Paul identifies his friend Demas as a fellow worker who was with him while imprisoned in Rome (Philem. the opposite is often true. Alisa Childers wrote a piece for The Gospel Coalition critiquing Rhett & Links shared spiritual deconstruction from evangelical Christianity. Goins-Phillips, in response, pointed out that Christianity has been around for 2,000 years and remains the worlds largest religion, so it has withstood challenges and investigations. Rhett and Link met each other way back in Elementary school in North Carolina and they've stuck together into adulthood, at one time passing through a ministry phase as full-time staffers with Campus Crusade (now called Cru ). Its got a destination. As part of their healing process, they are all told to declare to the world their reasons for why being a Christian is wrong. Starring filmmakers and comedy duo Rhett & Link, this non-fiction comedy series follows their travels to small towns across America where they develop and produce commercials for local businesses using local talent. more Christ-like now that they no longer see themselves as Christians. Rhett says hes lost his appetite for certainty, and I know what he means. While Rhett and Link spend some time talking about their post-Christian lives in the deconstruction episodes, they devote the lion's share of the time to looking back on the life and belief. On Feb. 22, the Rhett & Link's Mythical Entertainment agreed to buy Smosh in a deal that would unite two long-running YouTube channels. I Work for a Pastor with Low Emotional Intelligence, Split or Stay? They understand if you cease to believe in core tenets of the faithlike sin, the atonement, the resurrection of Jesus, and the reality of heaven and hellthen you shouldnt still identify as a Christian. Of course, I had never looked at the evidence for evolution. Questioning those beliefs meant friendships, family bonds, and the very fabric of their community were all threatened. The lesson we can learn from the Rhett and Link story is to observe the power of the media platform, recognize the roadblocks of the new apostles of unbelief, and keep a humble eye to history, remembering that our Savior told us some would fall away. Church is much more varied and diverse than you can imagine yet can all still I didnt have the opportunity to open my laptop (they didnt yet exist) or turn on our home computer (we didnt own one), hop on YouTube, and watch my future husband walk me through his breakfast choices, morning drive, and whimsical musings. The LGBTQ agenda is the new master who takes no prisoners. Demas traded eternal hope for earthly treasure. Where does that come from? themselves a Christian? The two men, known for their daily Good Mythical Morningbroadcast, have, over the last few years, gone through what they have described as their spiritual deconstruction[s]. After having spent years in young adult ministry, Rhett and Link now call themselves hopeful agnostics.. This led to him jumping ship. As any parent will attest teenagers are difficult, children are much easier to control. Chances are also good that one of them isGood Mythical Morning featuring Link Neal and Rhett McLaughlin. feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one. Why ban a Tim Keller or Ravi Zacharias book when you can create a community in which no one will want to read one? If you want Continue reading, Origin of Manhood: Every Man is a Theologian. I hope in the future they will explore that question a bit more, as well as their differing orientations toward hopefulness for the future of our species. Through the deal, Mythical has expanded its busine 1:24; Col. 4:14). Cotton Candy Randy is a Mythical character created by Rhett & Link on their daily show, Good Mythical Morning. That was the key for all of us, wasnt it? But that is no way to live. First, he read Francis Collinss (the other Francis), The Language of God, and was convinced that evolution is true. How would it affect their revenue streams and net worth to remain faithful Christians in todays cultural climate? Rhett and Link have grown their brand performing hilarious satirical songs and engaging in zany stunts such as duct-taping themselves together, playing wedgie-hangman, crushing glow sticks in a meat-grinder, and flinging bags of dog feces at one anothers faces. They acknowledge that Christianity, The apostle Paul identifies his friend Demas as a fellow worker who was with him while imprisoned in Rome (Philem. They were also Christians, former missionaries, and Campus Crusade (now, When they each recorded videos walking fans through their spiritual-deconstruction stories in February, it shot through the internet like a bolt of lightning. Help train Christians to boldly share the good news of Jesus Christ in a way that clearly communicates to this secular age. A Christians Response to the Deconstructed Faith of YouTubers Rhett and Link. However, celebrity Christian deconversions, or celebrity conversions, actually do matter. Man, does that feel familiar! This is the effect the gospel has, and we should expect these types of reactions. To some, it smells like beauty and life; to others, it smells like death. Alisa Childers is an American singer and songwriter who writes at alisachilders.com, an apologetics blog for doubting Christians and honest skeptics. One can believe in a literal Adam OR that Adam is a metaphor and still follow Jesus. With every hit of the like button, the personalities weve subscribed to have become our authorities for truth. He is still living as if he has value, that there is a purpose to his life and the lives of his family, that there is a standard of morality that people should follow, and that it matters how someone chooses to live their lives. With the help of the Holy Spirit, they became convinced that Christianity is true as they gazed deeply at Christs beauty. Now, the debate stops at Rhetts conclusions. On the one hand, we dont want people who are not having doubts in their faith to listen to Rhett and Link and start doubting (Id rather have a millstone necktie). Just like always, our biggest mistake was thatwe did as we were told. Rhett and Link also believed that women were not treated fairly with regard to leadership roles in the church (I mean it is the 21st century - Helloooo? Or what about morality? Commercial Kings: With Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Shayne Pax, Brandon Taylor. 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