The Gospel & the Crisis of Relationships with @alastairroberts7155
Her Theology Podcast
teaching
May 13, 2026
Get your tickets to see Alastair live in Sydney, Wednesday 17th June - https://singleminded.community/?event=cross-related
On this episode of Her Theology, I'm joined by theologian, writer and cultural commentator Alastair Roberts to explore how the Gospel transforms our understanding of relationships, community, identity and the church.
We live in a culture marked by loneliness, isolation, fractured families, digital connection without true community, and growing confusion around identity and belonging. So how should Christians think about relationships in a deeply individualistic age?
Together we discuss:
how modern culture has reshaped relationships
the rise of autonomy and radical individualism
loneliness and isolation in the digital age
how technology and social media affect community
why human beings are relational by design
the church as the household and family of God
the Gospel’s power to restore broken relationships
friendship, marriage and community in Scripture
embodied relationships vs online relationships
relationships between men and women
generational relationships in the church
biblical view of relationships
patterns and themes throughout Scripture and relationships
healing from church hurt and relational pain
why Christian community matters more than ever
Alastair explains how the Gospel doesn’t simply improve relationships — it fundamentally reorders them. From family and friendship to church and society, Christianity offers a radically different vision of what it means to belong, love, forgive, serve and live together as human beings made in the image of God.
This conversation will especially resonate with those wrestling with:
loneliness
church hurt
isolation
identity
friendship
broken families
modern dating culture
Christian community
discipleship
belonging
Topics Covered:
Christian relationships, theology of relationships, Gospel and community, loneliness, church family, Christian friendship, biblical community, individualism, identity, modern culture, social media and isolation, discipleship, embodiment, church life, family, theology and culture.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
Cross Related X Single Minded Event - https://singleminded.community/?event=cross-related
https://theopolisinstitute.com/
https://davenantinstitute.org/
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mere-fidelity/id885758537
https://argosy.substack.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkS1-6kt64WIHegj-h25_g
Follow @hertheology on Instagram & YouTube.
Head to hertheology.com to find out more.












