Honestly, Though

Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika catch up on major life changes, from new jobs and ministry shifts to empty nesting, writing projects, and the rhythms of following God in a new season. What starts with peacocks, golden retrievers, and WNBA talk turns into an honest conversation about calling, burnout, friendship, and how God shapes different seasons of faithfulness.

Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez welcome Bible teacher and theologian Misty Hedrick for a rich conversation about Dolly Parton, the book of Esther, and why flattened stories of women do a disservice to the text and to readers. Sharing her PhD research, Misty shows us why neglecting the book of Esther is to neglect one of the most gospel-rich books in the Old Testament.Find Misty on Substack HERE.We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us...Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG)Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook CarrellLiz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidasWe have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].

What happens when a man raised in a devout Hindu home encounters Jesus?Kamal Manik grew up in Mumbai, India, immersed in Hinduism and deeply committed to his faith. But his search for God eventually led him somewhere he never expected—to Jesus Christ.In this episode, Rebecca Carrell and guest host Dr. Josh Winn sit down with Kamal to hear his remarkable story. Along the way, Kamal helps us understand the Hindu beliefs that shaped his childhood—from karma and dharma to reincarnation and spiritual power—and what changed when he encountered the gospel.This is more than a conversation about two different religions. It’s a conversation about striving versus grace, uncertainty versus assurance, and trying to earn your way to God versus discovering the God who came looking for you.Today, Kamal’s story has come full circle as he prepares to plant a church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and share the hope of Jesus with others.If you’ve ever wondered what Hindus believe, how Christians can lovingly engage their Hindu friends and neighbors, or what makes the gospel of Jesus so radically different, this conversation is for you.We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us...Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG)Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook CarrellLiz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidasWe have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected] or on Twitter: @TBStandridge

Where is God in math? Join Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez in this episode of Honestly, Though, as we explore the fascinating intersection of faith, mathematics, and statistics. Dr. Jason Wilson serves at Biola University and has a passion for revealing God's fingerprint through numbers. Discover how understanding data can deepen your faith, enhance your discernment, and testify to the Creator’s divine design.REFERENCES:Statistics and Faith by Dr. Jason Wilson Association of Christians in the Mathematical SciencesSeeing Through Statistics by Jessica UtzConnect with Dr. Jason Wilson:LinkedInPersonal WebsiteWe love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us...Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG)Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook CarrellLiz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidasWe have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].

What is the Didache and why does it matter? In this episode of Honestly, Though, we explore the fascinating world of one of the oldest Christian documents outside the New Testament. Join us as Dr. Alan Garrow unpacks its significance, historical evolution, and relevance for believers today, revealing how ancient practices still shape contemporary faith.Resources & Links:The Didache Discoveries: Recovering the Apostolic Decree and the Missing Epistle of John (Book)We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us...Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG)Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook CarrellLiz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidasWe have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].