Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny

Is faith enough? Or do I still need to do good?Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Someone hurt me, and I keep bringing it up again and again. Does that mean I never really forgave them?Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Did Jesus claim to be a prophet? Did Christians twist the story and make him more than he was?Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

The world is jacked up; your child may get hurt and be scarred. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Couples who love each other feel closer to one another after sex, so why would God forbid it?Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Didn't Jesus go after the religious leaders of his time for this kind of thinking? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

The God who sent the flood, fire and brimstone, and venomous serpents . . . he seems so wrathful and vengeful. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Most Christians quietly carry the weight of feeling like they're bad at prayer. In this honest and encouraging conversation, Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson break down the pressure, the awkwardness, and the uncertainty surrounding how and when to talk to God. They share practical ways to build confidence in prayer, even if you're starting from scratch or carrying years of doubt. You'll hear real-life stories and a refreshing reminder of what God actually wants from your prayers—and what he doesn’t. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

There are two big teachings in the Bible. This question focuses on one and forgets the other. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Jesus didn't care about large buildings. He lived a simple life and loved the poor. Has the modern church lost its way?Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

This doesn't sound like a good and merciful God . . . Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

There seems to be a trend of young people who have issues with their parents, deeming them "toxic." But is that just the pendulum swinging to another extreme?Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Our sexual choices go beyond just the physical.Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

What can people who struggle with pornography do to fight it?Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Submission isn't about inferiority. It is like God putting up a yield sign instead of having the world filled with uncontrolled intersections. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Of course you won't have a perfect spiritual record, but it is still a blessing when you fight the good fight.Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Spoiler: We will not be in heaven forever.Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

The answer may be complex. But maybe not. Because at the heart of this topic are two principles: greed and God's love of generosity.Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

Pastor Mike pulls no punches: If you can't forgive yourself, stop being so arrogant.Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny 

There's power and healing in honest confession and vulnerability. Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson tackle this often-experienced but often-not-talked-about topic. They unpack how confession used to be a regular part of church but has declined and why being open about struggles with trusted people is essential for real healing and accountability. The discussion highlights practical steps for starting to be transparent, the need to choose safe and trustworthy people, and how honesty within a community builds trust and support. Pastor Mike also talks about his new book, "How to Talk Taboo: A Christian Guide to Honest Confession and Brave Confrontation." Find out how to get your copy at timeofgrace.org.