| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Author • Entrepreneur • Podcaster |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5'6" (168 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Moss Green |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Career | |
| Awards | • The Gospel Coalition's Book Award for Evangelism and Apologetics for her book, 'Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion' (2019) • Book of the Year award for her book, 'Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion' by Christianity Today (2020) • Apologetics Resource of the Year for her book, 'Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion' by Outreach Magazine |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 25 January 1980 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 45 Years |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | British |
| College/University | • University of Cambridge, England • Oak Hill College, England |
| Educational Qualification | • M.Phil in Medieval and Renaissance Literature from the University of Cambridge • Bachelor's degree (M.Div equivalent)in Theological and Pastoral Studies from the Oak Hill College • Bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Cambridge (1998-2001) • Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Cambridge (2002-2005) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Skiing |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Bryan McLaughlin (Medical Device Entrepreneur) |
| Marriage Date | 24 June 2007 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Bryan McLaughlin (Medical Device Entrepreneur) |
| Children | Son- 1 • Luke Daughter(s)- 2 • Miranda • Eliza  |
| Parents | Father- Nicholas Beale |
| Siblings | Brother- Rupert Beale (Nephrologist, Immunologist) Sister- Rose Vangerven (Thematic Analyst, Responsible Investment Lead)  |
| Favourites | |
| TV Show | British - Doctor Who (1963-present) |
| Author(s) | Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, Christina Rossetti, T.S. Eliott |
| Book(s) | • The Lord of the Rings (1954) • Persuasion (1817) |
| Colour | Light Blue |
| Pastry | Pain au chocolat |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Rebecca McLaughlin
- She grew up in a religious household, with her mother being a Catholic and her father a follower of the Church of England.
- While pursuing her PhD. from the University of Cambridge, England, she served as the president of the Trinity College Graduate Student Union.
- She participated in several extracurricular activities at the University, including rowing, playing football, and speaking for the college’s stand-up comedy debating society.
- She also taught Shakespeare to undergraduate students.
- She moved to America in 2008 with her husband, Bryan McLaughlin.
- She has served as the national director of forums at ‘The Veritas Forum’ in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from August 2008 to March 2015, and as the Vice President of Content from April 2015 to September 2017.
- She cofounded Vocable Communications, a consulting firm specialising in speech and presentation, and has served as its founding principal since October 2017.
- In 2019, she wrote ‘Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion’ which was featured on the TED summer reading list.
Cover of the book, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion
- She has authored several other books, including ’10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity’ (2021), ‘The Secular Creed: Engaging 5 Contemporary Claims’ (2021), and ‘No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship’ (2023).
Cover of the book, No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship
- During an interview, she revealed that although she grew up as a Christian, she has always been attracted to other women and said,
As long as I can remember I’ve been a Christian, also for as long as I can remember I’ve been attracted to other women. That was something that, growing up as a Christian, I didn’t really talk to people about and didn‘t have a category for. I knew that same-sex romance was off-limits for Christians, and I thought I would just grow out of it.”
- She is an avid reader.
- She often enjoys skiing.
Rebecca McLaughlin skiing
- She is a travel enthusiast and has visited several countries, including South Africa and Australia.
Rebecca McLaughlin during her trip to Australia
