Healing & Recovery Posts

If there’s one thing we often forget in the church, it’s this: pastors are human.They carry stress, absorb grief, and quietly bear the burdens of the people they serve—often without ever voicing their own exhaustion.In thi…

Men matter—to God, to their families, and to the Church.Yet so many men carry their battles quietly, believing that strength means handling everything alone. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Brian Seim to ta…

Have you ever considered that health and wellness didn’t originate with trends or technology but with God Himself?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Rob Rene, founder of Exodus Strong, to explore how faith, bi…

How do you move forward when life shatters in a single moment?For Jacke Rose, that question isn’t theoretical—it’s the heartbeat of her story. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, Jacke shares how unimaginable loss …

The abortion conversation is one of the most difficult and most divisive topics in our culture today.For a long time, I avoided the topic completely. Not because it didn’t matter, but because it felt too volatile, too painful, and too likely…

The story of Anita Keagy is a powerful reminder that God often uses our most painful experiences to draw us closer to Himself.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, Anita shares her journey from a teenage pregnancy to a life-…

Grace Meets Addiction and TraumaAddiction and trauma are often whispered about in Christian spaces, yet many believers silently carry these burdens behind closed doors. In this powerful episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined b…

In a world where family planning often follows predictable paths, Karen Dittman shares a story that reminds us that medical diagnoses, timelines, or expectations do not limit God. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, Karen …

Self-harm is one of those topics many people struggle to talk about openly—yet it affects individuals and families across every age and background.In this heartfelt episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined by Brittany Tins…

When we imagine encountering God, we often picture peaceful moments in worship or quiet reflection.Rarely do we imagine prison cells, crushing loss, or a gun held to one’s head. Yet in this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit do…

Parental divorce leaves impressions that often follow children well into adulthood—shaping relationships, identity, and emotional health in ways many don’t immediately recognize.In this first episode of my Tribute to Masculinity series…

Domestic violence and abuse often remain hidden in plain sight—even within faith communities.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I speak with Stacey Womack, founder of an abuse recovery ministry, about a deeply important and o…

In today’s culture of growing mental health awareness, many Christians feel caught between secular psychology and spiritual teaching.On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined by Healy Ikerd, a licensed professi…

Loss is one of the most profound and life-altering experiences we can endure.On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Heather Bradley, a mother whose life was forever changed by the loss of her son, Brennan, at just four …

What if repentance isn’t just about confession—but about freedom, healing, and lasting transformation?In this second part of my conversation with Beatty Carmichael, we dive deeper into the power of repentance and its connection to spir…

Healing ministries often stir strong opinions—hope for some, skepticism for others. But what if the real question isn’t whether healing happens, but how we understand God’s intentions through Scripture?In this episode of Hon…

What happens when faith is taught to guarantee healing and prosperity—and life doesn’t follow the script?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined by returning Season Three guest Desiree Taylor, who shares her…

What happens when healing doesn’t fit into a neat formula, and faith is tested in the waiting?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down once again with returning guest David Chotka, pastor, author, and leader of Spir…

What happens when spiritual passion slowly turns into pressure, performance, and fear—without you realizing it?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Dawn Hill, a former false prophet who spent nearly two dec…

How do we hold faith when healing doesn’t come the way we expect, and what does prayer look like when outcomes remain uncertain?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Dr. David Chotka to explore prayer, heali…

What happens when everything you once believed collapses, and you encounter Jesus in the middle of grief and despair?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Audrey Dutton to talk about loss, healing, and the transfo…

How do we navigate theological differences without losing compassion, humility, or unity in Christ?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with James Early—Bible teacher and host of The Bible Speaks to You podcast&…

What happens to our faith when healing doesn’t come the way we hoped—or when prayers seem to go unanswered?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with David Libby to talk about miracles, suffering, and the k…

Are generational curses real, or are we sometimes carrying patterns that were never meant to define us?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Richard Walsh to explore the often-misunderstood topic of generational c…