Prayer & Spiritual Practices Posts

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…

In a culture saturated with spiritual trends and faith-adjacent media, how do believers discern what truly aligns with Scripture?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I take a closer look at several popular practices and reso…

As New Age spirituality continues to seep into mainstream culture, many believers are left asking difficult questions: Can practices rooted in other religions truly be separated from their spiritual origins—and should they have a place in Chri…

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 faith is measured by financial success, health, and positive declarations?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined once again by Chad Wagner, pastor of Excelsior Springs Church, to examine the teachings…

Are dreams simply reflections of our subconscious—or could they be a means through which God still communicates?In this continued conversation on Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined again by Jonnie T for a thoughtful exploration…

In a world filled with noise, skepticism, and competing spiritual voices, how do believers discern what is truly from God?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Jonnie T to discuss the continued role of spiritual gifts …

What if the question isn’t whether spiritual gifts exist—but why they were given in the first place?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Chad Wagner, pastor of Excelsior Springs Church, to explore one…

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…

What happens to our faith when life takes an unexpected turn, and we’re forced to let go of control?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Laura Buckley to talk about suffering, healing, and learning to trust…

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…

How do we recognize healthy spiritual leadership, and what happens when authority begins to drift from its biblical foundation?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, Amelia Walden joins me again for a deeper discussion on the New Apost…

What happens when spiritual movements gain influence faster than discernment keeps pace?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I kick off the new season by sitting down with Amelia Walden to examine the New Apostolic Reformation (…

What if the pain you endured became the very place God chose to reveal His love?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Sue Corl to talk about suffering, resilience, and the quiet power of compassion. Sue shares her…

What happens when the life you’ve built falls apart and the only thing left to lean on is faith?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Alex Sanfilippo to talk about hitting rock bottom, rediscovering faith, a…

What if strengthening your marriage didn’t require a major overhaul—just a small, intentional daily choice?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Doug and Leslie Davis from Vision Driven Marriage to tal…

What does it look like to follow Jesus when obedience costs you everything—and surrender is not a one-time decision, but a daily one?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Pastor Matthew Karchner to talk abou…

What if faith were less about obligation and more about relationship?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Amelia Walden to talk about moving beyond ritualistic faith and into a deeply personal relationship with G…