Honest Christian Conversations – Finding Truth in the Noise

Why am I changing Honest Christian Conversations?In this episode, I’m sharing the heart behind some important shifts happening to the podcast and how God has been reshaping my understanding of Christian discernment, leadership, and direction over the past season.Season 6 stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. Stepping outside my comfort zone, hosting conversations with people who think differently, and navigating uncomfortable topics didn’t just challenge listeners — it changed me. What began as an experiment in dialogue became a deeper lesson in humility, critical thinking, and trusting God with the outcome.Listen to Season Six episodes/Minisodes––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What does it really mean to be the hands and feet of Jesus?Many Christians want to share the gospel but feel unsure where to start. In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, we talk about what it looks like to live out our faith in everyday life—through simple acts of love, courage, and obedience to Christ.Sharing the good news isn’t always about having the perfect words or a dramatic moment. Often, it begins with being willing to show compassion, speak truth with gentleness, and allow God to use ordinary moments to point people toward Jesus.In this short reflection, we explore how believers can step forward in faith and represent Christ in their daily interactions with others.If you’ve ever wondered how to share your faith in a natural and authentic way, this conversation is for you.Listen to How To Share the Gospel Without Fear: Practical Tips for Christians––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you want to share your faith but feel nervous, awkward, or afraid of being rejected? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing God because of it.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined by James Moffitt, who became a Christian at seventeen and spent over ten years doing street witnessing. Through real-life conversations, mistakes, and growth, James learned what actually helps Christians share the gospel in a way that’s loving, natural, and grounded in trust—not pressure or performance.This conversation is for anyone who has ever thought:“I don’t know enough.”“I’m too shy.”“What if they reject me?”Together, we explore how to move past fear and step into faith with humility and confidence.In this episode, you’ll hear about:How to share the gospel without fearWhy feeling unprepared doesn’t disqualify you from sharing your faithWhat street evangelism taught James about real human connectionPractical tips for Christians who want to talk about Jesus naturallyHow to handle rejection with graceWhy obedience doesn’t mean perfectionIf you’ve ever wanted to talk about your faith but felt intimidated, unsure what to say, or afraid of how people might respond, this episode will encourage you and give you practical next steps to begin sharing the gospel with confidence and compassion.Visit James' YouTube Channel: @jamesmoffittListen to his podcast: https://www.parentingadultchildren.org––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Pride can close us off to correction and differing opinions. This minisode explores judging people by their past, their beliefs, and our own biases, and how humility opens the door to growth.Listen to the whole episode with (Anne) A.M. Geever––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever judged someone based on how they look, what they believe, or the assumptions you made about them—only to realize later that you were wrong?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I step outside my comfort zone and sit down for a thoughtful, honest conversation with a writer whose beliefs and background differ from my own.What begins as a discussion about storytelling, imagination, and post-apocalyptic fiction slowly opens into deeper territory—faith journeys, doubt, theology, and what it really looks like to listen to someone you don’t fully agree with. We talk about how easy it is to label people, how assumptions can block connection, and why meaningful conversations require humility, curiosity, and a willingness to be uncomfortable.This episode isn’t about winning an argument or changing someone’s mind. It’s about learning how to engage with people as people—without compromising your convictions, but also without shutting down dialogue. We explore what it means to wrestle with faith questions, how personal experiences shape belief, and why honest conversations can lead to greater understanding, even when agreement isn’t the outcome.If you’ve ever struggled with judgment, felt uneasy talking with people who see faith differently, or wondered how to have respectful conversations across differences, this episode is for you. My hope is that this conversation encourages you to listen more deeply, ask better questions, and step outside your comfort zone with grace and courage.Check out Anne's literary works: https://www.amgeever.com––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you avoid confrontation? Do you shrink back when you know someone disagrees with you—especially about faith, politics, or truth?In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I reflect on how stepping into uncomfortable conversations can grow your confidence, deepen your faith, and stretch you spiritually. After a powerful and unexpected conversation with former CNN journalist John DeDakis, I share how God used discomfort to challenge my biases, expand my perspective, and remind me that we don’t have to “win” every conversation to walk in truth.This episode is an encouragement for Christians who feel nervous about engaging people with different views but sense God nudging them to step out of their comfort zone with grace and courage.👉 Want to go deeper?Listen to the full conversation that inspired this minisode:Faith, Politics, and Truth: A Conversation with a Former CNN Journalist––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In today’s episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with John Dedakis, a former journalist who spent decades in the media world, including time working at CNN and as a White House correspondent for Christian Broadcasting Network.This conversation goes beyond political talking points and into something deeper: truth, discernment, and Christian responsibility in an increasingly polarized culture. We discuss the difference between journalism that informs versus media that persuades, the dangers of placing political loyalty above faith, and how Christians can seek facts without sacrificing biblical values.John shares insights from his years in journalism, explaining how media bias develops, why trusted news sources matter, and how fear and power can distort both politics and faith. We also wrestle honestly with uncomfortable questions many believers face today:Can Christians disagree politically and still honor Christ?What happens when political leaders are treated like saviors?How do we stay grounded in Scripture while navigating modern media?This episode is not about telling you how to vote — it’s about encouraging you to think critically, seek truth faithfully, and place your hope in Christ above all else.Take a look at John's novels: https://johndedakis.com/––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What happens when God answers your prayer… but not in the way you expected? In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I share a real-life moment of asking God for patience—and then walking straight into a day full of slow drivers, tech issues, parenting meltdowns, and emotional exhaustion. The answer to my prayer came through pressure, not peace.This short episode explores why spiritual growth often comes through frustration, how to process anger toward God in a healthy way, and why honest faith means bringing your real emotions to Him—even when you’re irritated, tired, or overwhelmed. You’ll hear encouragement to release your anger without letting bitterness take root and a reminder that God can handle your honesty.I also reflect on my powerful conversation with Weston Brandon, who walked through deep grief after losing his wife and wrestled with God through his pain. His story is a reminder that even in heartbreak and unanswered questions, growth is possible—and faith can survive seasons of anger.If you’ve ever prayed for change and then felt overwhelmed by the process, this minisode will encourage you to see frustration as part of growth—not proof that God has abandoned you.🎧 Want to go deeper?Listen to the full conversation with Weston Brandon––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Is it okay to be angry with God after tragedy? In this deeply moving episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I step out of my comfort zone by speaking with Weston Brandon, a member of the LDS Church, about grief, faith, and healing after unimaginable loss. Weston shares the heartbreaking story of losing his wife just weeks after the birth of their son—and the anger, questions, and raw prayers that followed.Together, we explore what honest prayer looks like in seasons of pain, whether faith can survive deep anger toward God, and how healing can begin even when answers never come. This conversation also touches on widower grief, finding love again without guilt, navigating faith differences, and trusting God through life-altering tragedy.If you’ve ever felt angry with God, struggled with grief after loss, or wondered if faith can coexist with heartbreak, this episode offers hope, honesty, and encouragement.––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

When you hear the word obedience, do you cringe? You’re not alone. In this Season 6 minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I unpack why obedience to Christ isn’t about control—it’s about freedom. Inspired by my conversation with Scott Mocha, I challenge the fear of sharing the gospel and introduce a new kind of FOMO: fear of missing what God wants to do through you. This episode encourages believers to step out of their comfort zones, model faith through action, and allow their children to encounter Jesus in real, personal ways.If you’ve ever hesitated when God nudged you to love someone others avoid, this minisode is for you.👉 This minisode only scratches the surface. My full conversation with Scott Mocha was deeply encouraging and challenged how I think about loving people. Listen to that episode here––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What do you do when God nudges you to speak to someone you’d rather avoid?In this powerful episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Scott Mocha to explore how God often calls us to love the very people society overlooks.Scott shares his remarkable journey—from addiction to experiencing radical transformation through unconditional love. Together, Scott and I unpack what it really looks like to respond when God calls you in the moment—without fear, judgment, or pressure to “get it right.”This conversation challenges believers to move past comfort, religious performance, and excuses, and instead reflect the heart of Christ through genuine connection, compassion, and obedience.If you’ve ever wondered how to share your faith naturally, love people who don’t believe like you, or respond when God places someone on your heart, this episode will encourage and equip you.Listen to Scott's Memoir––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

January Revisit: A Favorite Moment Worth Hearing AgainThroughout January, I’m sharing short clips from past episodes of Honest Christian Conversations—moments that deeply impacted me and continue to resonate.Today’s minisode features a 3-minute clip from Part Two of a two-part conversation centered on repentance, healing, and spiritual freedom. In this episode, I speak with Beatty Carmichael as we explore the power of strategic repentance and how confronting past sin can lead to profound healing and newfound peace, inspired by Proverbs 28:13.Because this conversation unfolds over two episodes, I strongly encourage you to listen to Part One first, followed by the full episode of Part Two, to fully grasp the depth and heart of this message.Whether this is your first time hearing this discussion or a reminder of a truth you’ve encountered before, I invite you to revisit both episodes prayerfully.Sometimes God uses a familiar call to repentance to bring lasting healing and freedom.🎧 Original Episodes:• Can Repentance Bring Healing? — Part One• Can Repentance Bring Healing? — Part Two––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

January Revisit: A Favorite Moment Worth Hearing AgainThroughout January, I’m sharing short clips from past episodes of Honest Christian Conversations—moments that deeply impacted me and continue to resonate.Today’s minisode features a 3-minute clip from a previous episode centered on breaking free from religious legalism and finding true peace in Christ. For many years, I was personally steeped in legalism, and the aftermath was painful and lasting.In the original episode, I speak with Desiree Taylor, author of Created to Relate, as she shares her powerful testimony of breaking free from the chains of legalism and discovering authentic freedom and peace in Christ.Whether this is your first time hearing this conversation or a reminder of truth you’ve already encountered, I invite you to go back and listen to the full episode.Sometimes God uses a familiar message to gently lead us into deeper freedom.🎧 Original Episode: Finding Peace Beyond Religious LegalismBuy Desiree’s book––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

January Revisit: A Favorite Moment Worth Hearing AgainThroughout January, I’m sharing short clips from past episodes of Honest Christian Conversations—moments that deeply impacted me and continue to resonate.Today’s minisode features a 3-minute clip from a previous episode where I share my spiritual reflections on the Quiet on the Set documentary and the hidden abuses within the 1990s–2000s Nickelodeon studio.Whether this is your first time listening or a reminder of a conversation you’ve already heard, I invite you to go back and listen to the full episode.Sometimes God uses a familiar message to speak to us in a brand-new way.🎧 Original Episode: My Takeaway from the Quiet On The Set Documentary––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

As we step into a new year, I’m sharing some significant changes coming to Honest Christian Conversations—and the personal journey God has been leading me through to get here.After a season of deep reflection, conviction, and prayer, I realized I needed to grow in boldness, humility, and love—especially when it comes to engaging with people I disagree with. This episode is an honest look at what it means to let God stretch our faith, challenge our comfort zones, and call us into deeper obedience.If you’re entering this year sensing that God is calling you to grow, change, or step into something uncomfortable, you are not alone. Let’s walk this journey together and allow Him to transform us.––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

As the year comes to a close, I invite listeners to examine whether they are following the real Jesus or an airbrushed version shaped by culture and assumptions. This minisode unpacks true biblical intimacy—being fully known and still chosen—and why Scripture is essential to knowing who Jesus really is. A sobering, hope-filled call to begin the new year rooted in God’s Word.Looking to see how you can discern the true Jesus from the airbrushed? Listen to Phill Tague's episode––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever wondered whether the Jesus you follow is the real Jesus or a version shaped by your upbringing, culture, or personal expectations? In today’s episode, we’re peeling back the filters and confronting one of the most important questions in our walk with God: Do I know who Jesus truly is?I’m joined by Pastor Phill Tague, co-founder of Ransom Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and author of Jesus Be the Centerfold: Choosing Covenant Faith Over Airbrushed Christianity. Phill shares openly about growing up in a legalistic home, wrestling with sin and shame, running from his calling, and realizing he had created a cleaned-up, airbrushed version of Jesus who fit his expectations but not the Jesus revealed in Scripture.Together, we dive into:Why so many Christians unknowingly create their own “version” of JesusHow legalism, performance, and perfectionism distort our view of GodThe difference between happiness and joyWhy surrendering to God often starts with discomfortHow vulnerability breaks spiritual chainsPhill’s book and how it became a journey of honesty, courage, and obedienceIf you’ve ever said, “I want to know Jesus… but sometimes I’m not sure I really do,” this episode will encourage you, challenge you, and invite you closer to the heart of God.Learn more about Phill Tague––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This minisode explores the importance of encouragement for men and how believers can support them well.Heads up: I am not feeling well during this episode (I had the stomach flu while recording), but God showed up and did what he always does: to encourage and equip.Listen to Mark's EpisodeListen to the back catalog of previous men-equipping-men episodes of season five.––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Are the words SURRENDER and HUMILITY cringe words to you?This week's guest, Mark Osborne, is a perfect example of letting go of yourself to find Christ through the power of surrender and humility, two things foreign to human beings, but being the very nature of God.Mark was on top of the world during his fitness journey, until a series of poor decisions threatened his marriage. Through overcoming pride, Mark experienced God's grace and mercy. This episode is designed to support your spiritual growth, focusing on surrender and humility, which lead you to follow God’s will and bring freedom, purpose, and transformation.Listen to The Valiant Forge and learn how to live for God––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do we have the wrong idea about silence with God? In this reflective minisode, I explore what silence really looks like when your mind won’t slow down—especially at night. Drawing from personal experience, motherhood, and faith, I unpack the difference between simply being quiet and truly resting in God’s presence.This minisode gently addresses overthinking, mental processing, and the struggle to find peace when thoughts won’t let go. You’ll hear encouragement for both women and men, a reminder that God often meets us in the quiet of our minds, and reassurance that silence with God doesn’t look the same for everyone.If you’ve ever felt frustrated by nighttime anxiety, mental restlessness, or the pressure to “do silence right,” this minisode offers biblical perspective, grace, and practical encouragement for trusting God in the stillness, even when it doesn’t feel silent at all.Listen to this week's episode with Dr. Ioana Popa––––––––––––––Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.Here’s how you can take the next step 👇👉 Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.––––––––––––––Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:👉 Join the mailing listGet updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.👉 Support the show financiallyYour support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.👉 Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.Thank you for being part of this community.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.