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When God Nudges You to Act: What Obedience Really Means
Feb. 7, 2026

When God Nudges You to Act: What Obedience Really Means

We often think sharing the gospel means having the right words.But what if it’s more about having the courage to show up?In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I reflect on obedience, the fear of rejection, and the quiet ways Go…
Strength Forged in Humility: Learning to Lay Everything Down Before God
Dec. 24, 2025

Strength Forged in Humility: Learning to Lay Everything Down Before God

When Pride Fades, Grace BeginsIn this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Mark Osborne to talk about what it truly means to surrender everything to God. Mark’s story is one of strength forged not through self-effort, b…
Pastors Are Human Too: Why Burnout Isn’t Failure
Dec. 17, 2025

Pastors Are Human Too: Why Burnout Isn’t Failure

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…
Rescued for More Than Survival: A Story of Loss, Surrender, and Knowing God
Dec. 10, 2025

Rescued for More Than Survival: A Story of Loss, Surrender, and Knowing God

Some stories stay with you long after the mic turns off. This one did more than that—it affected me during the episode.In this conversation, Mick Wienholt shares a testimony that begins with a breathtaking near-death experience and unfo…
Why God Never Intended Us to Grow Alone
Dec. 3, 2025

Why God Never Intended Us to Grow Alone

When God designed us, He never intended for us to walk or grow in isolation.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with my friend and fellow podcaster Mista Yu (Yusef) to talk about something that quietly shapes every part o…
Belonging Before Behavior: Why Men Don’t Heal Alone
Nov. 19, 2025

Belonging Before Behavior: Why Men Don’t Heal Alone

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…
Testing Everything: When Church Assumptions Collide With Scripture
Nov. 12, 2025

Testing Everything: When Church Assumptions Collide With Scripture

“Therefore, let those who minister, pastor, teach, etc., do so for FREE… Let them work regular jobs and do this in parallel, out of conviction and in relationship to the Lord.”If that quote unsettled you, you’re not al…
Did God Design Wellness Before Modern Medicine?
Nov. 5, 2025

Did God Design Wellness Before Modern Medicine?

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…
When Life Shatters: Finding God in the Aftermath of Unthinkable Loss
Oct. 29, 2025

When Life Shatters: Finding God in the Aftermath of Unthinkable Loss

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 …
Speaking for Life With Conviction and Compassion
Oct. 22, 2025

Speaking for Life With Conviction and Compassion

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…
Seeking God First: How Grace Redeems Our Hardest Seasons
Oct. 15, 2025

Seeking God First: How Grace Redeems Our Hardest Seasons

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-…
Finding Faith, Humor, and Clean Comedy
Oct. 8, 2025

Finding Faith, Humor, and Clean Comedy

Comedy culture is often driven by shock value and explicit content, but Michael Dennis offers a refreshing alternative.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Michael—a full-time pastor of over 20 years w…
Willing, Not Ready: How God Uses Ordinary Faith
Sept. 17, 2025

Willing, Not Ready: How God Uses Ordinary Faith

The Great Commission is one of Jesus’ most explicit commands—yet many believers struggle to live it out in everyday life.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined by Kari Hunnicutt, author of Dormant Faith, fo…
Loving God More Than Comfort
Sept. 3, 2025

Loving God More Than Comfort

Our comfort and security often shape our decisions more than we realize.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with George Sisneros, whose story challenges us to examine what it truly means to love God above all else.Georg…
God Is Not Limited by Our Circumstances: A Story of Adoption, Infertility, and Hope
Aug. 20, 2025

God Is Not Limited by Our Circumstances: A Story of Adoption, Infertility, and Hope

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 …
From Relationship to “Revelationship” With God
Aug. 13, 2025

From Relationship to “Revelationship” With God

Building a deep, meaningful connection with God isn’t about placing Him at the top of a long priority list—it’s about positioning Him at the very center of our lives.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m jo…
When Pain Becomes a Language —Understanding Self-Harm and Healing
Aug. 6, 2025

When Pain Becomes a Language —Understanding Self-Harm and Healing

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…
Tribute to Masculinity (Week 9): When Identity Is Tested, and Love Remains
July 30, 2025

Tribute to Masculinity (Week 9): When Identity Is Tested, and Love Remains

Few experiences are more devastating than being falsely accused of something that threatens your freedom, reputation, family, and calling.On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Markus Watson, whose life was turned upsid…
Tribute to Masculinity (Week 8): Friendship, Loneliness, and the Courage to Be Known
July 23, 2025

Tribute to Masculinity (Week 8): Friendship, Loneliness, and the Courage to Be Known

Our world has become more digitally connected than ever, and yet loneliness has quietly become one of the most pressing crises of our time.On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Jake Thurston to explore why America was …
Tribute to Masculinity (Week 7): Parenting Against the Current in a Culture That Pulls Away From Faith
July 16, 2025

Tribute to Masculinity (Week 7): Parenting Against the Current in a Culture That Pulls Away From Faith

Raising children with strong faith foundations has never been more challenging.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined by Josh Poteet, pastor of 180 Life Church and author of Parenting Against the Current, to discuss wh…
Tribute to Masculinity (Week 6): Reclaiming Strength, Leadership, and Belonging in the Church
July 9, 2025

Tribute to Masculinity (Week 6): Reclaiming Strength, Leadership, and Belonging in the Church

In recent years, conversations around masculinity have grown louder—yet many churches remain unsure how to respond.As cultural debates swirl around “toxic masculinity,” countless men feel increasingly disconnected from church spa…
Tribute to Masculinity (Week 5): Identity, Authenticity, and Showing Up for the Next Generation
July 2, 2025

Tribute to Masculinity (Week 5): Identity, Authenticity, and Showing Up for the Next Generation

In a world saturated with social media pressure, performance, and comparison, the search for identity has never been more complex—especially for young people.On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Benjamin Crawsha…
Tribute to Masculinity (Week 3): Faith and Love in Life’s Darkest Hour
June 18, 2025

Tribute to Masculinity (Week 3): Faith and Love in Life’s Darkest Hour

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, it left behind stories marked by fear, loss, and profound transformation.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I speak with Jo'mel Powell, whose testimony reveals what masculine strength loo…
Tribute to Masculinity (Week 1): How Parental Divorce Quietly Shapes Adult Lives
June 4, 2025

Tribute to Masculinity (Week 1): How Parental Divorce Quietly Shapes Adult Lives

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…